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New peptide serum from ZO Skin Health aims to enhance post-treatment recovery and reduce signs of aging.

New Peptide Concentrate Mimics Botox, Backed by Clinical Results

ZO Skin Health has introduced a new peptide-based serum designed to support skin post-treatments—early clinical results suggest it may offer a compelling alternative to traditional injectables.

Sensitive skin prevalence has risen significantly over the past two decades.

Is the Urban Jungle Wrecking Our Faces? Galderma Science Says Yes

Sensitive skin faces a triple threat: inflammation, oxidative stress, and environmental damage.

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

MSOs are targeting successful aesthetics and wellness businesses—often aiming to pay less than fair market value. We spoke with former MSO executives to uncover how they really evaluate, approach and negotiate with practices.

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With at-home microneedling on the rise, education on safe product choices is key to preventing irritation and ensuring effective results.

Microneedling Opens a Portal—Now Clinicians Have a Chance to Shape What Goes In

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

Despite countless treatments and products, most women say cellulite solutions fall short—revealing a deeper need for understanding, not just fixes.

National Cellulite Day Shines Light on How the Condition Shapes Women’s Self-Image, Confidence

Young adults are turning to microdosed Botox to relax facial muscles before wrinkles become permanent.

Baby Botox in Your 20s and 30s: Preventive Power or Cosmetic Overkill?

With the body contouring market set to nearly double by 2035, tailored laser treatments are leading the non-invasive revolution.

Non-Invasive Laser Solutions Address Aesthetic Gaps After Rapid Weight Loss

As rapid weight loss from new medications reshapes bodies and expectations, a surprising laser-based solution is quietly emerging—tailored, non-invasive and designed for what comes next.

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

MSOs are targeting successful aesthetics and wellness businesses—often aiming to pay less than fair market value. We spoke with former MSO executives to uncover how they really evaluate, approach and negotiate with practices.

The aesthetics industry is increasingly embracing supplements aimed at improving physical appearance by working at cellular levels, reflecting a broader trend toward holistic beauty and wellness from within.

Beauty from Within Takes Off, Clinicians Shoulder Safety Amid Limited FDA Oversight

Beauty supplements are on the rise, offering inside-out solutions for skin, hair and body goals. But beneath the wellness buzz lies a deeper shift in how we define and pursue aesthetic results.

Facials can improve the results of procedures by prepping the skin and creating a more receptive and balanced skin environment.

Are Facials Just Pampering? Debunking the Myths and Exploring Their Clinical Impact

Discover common myths about facials and its functional role in clinical aesthetics—showing how facials prepare the skin and support recovery beyond the widespread belief that they're merely relaxing.

Individuals surveyed might be realizing that the skin can be preserved to withstand aging with the right solutions, whereas clothes and dining come and go.

New Report Finds Consumers Prioritize Aesthetic Treatments Above Dining, Fashion

A new report backed by BeautyEngine reveals that consumers now prioritize skin care and aesthetic treatments over everyday luxuries like dining and clothing.

A recently published study in the journal Aging explores how components in young human blood serum can restore youthful properties to skin, but only when bone marrow cells are present.

Young Blood, Fresh Skin: How Bone Marrow Unlocks the Secret to Anti-Aging

Key findings include the identification of 55 proteins produced by bone marrow in response to young serum, with seven specifically linked to boosting cell renewal and energy production.

About 50% of all dermal filler visits also include a neurotoxin procedure, while only 13% of neurotoxin visits include dermal filler procedures —a decline from 21% in 2017.

Neurotoxins Surge, Hyaluronic Fillers Slip: GLP-1 and Skincare Usher in a New Chapter

Guidepoint Qsight’s report shows a rise in GLP-1 medications being paired with body contouring and a shift in filler use—biostimulatory fillers gain popularity while HA fillers decline. Skincare is also emerging as a core part of treatment plans, adding revenue and reinforcing practices' roles in long-term care.

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AmorePacific Finds 'Blue' PDRN from Microalgae Matches Salmon for Skin Regeneration

The smaller microalgae PDRN compounds boosted collagen production and angiogenesis — both vital for healthy skin — and acted through the same A2A receptor mechanism as traditional PDRNs.

Recent reports indicate that skincare adds up to 45% more revenue to skin rejuvenation visits. Skincare experts advise clinicians to strategically integrate skincare into visit workflows.

Integrate, Don’t Upsell: Retail Skincare is Driving Patient Results and Medspa Revenue

Skincare is sometimes undervalued by medspas, but data shows it can increase revenue by 30–45% per visit. Experts recommend integrating skincare into the treatment process, rather than an optional add-on—from consultation to aftercare.

Alma has presented Universkin—an AI-assisted medical skincare line, leaning into the skicare industry's shift toward tailored personalization.

As Reports Highlight Growing Demand for Personalization, Alma Unveils AI-Driven Universkin Skin Care System

Alma has launched Universkin, an AI-powered skin care system that creates personalized treatments using skin data. This innovation responds to a growing demand among consumers for hyper-personalized beauty solutions.

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Could Targeting This Enzyme Slow Aging? Scientists Reveal PDI's Role in DNA Repair, Longevity

Researchers discovered it can relocate to the cell nucleus, where it helps to repair double-strand DNA breaks.

As skin organoids closely mimic real human skin, initially used for drug screening, they are now applied to study inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and melasma, as well as rare genetic diseases—revolutionizing personalization.

Skin Organoids Poised to Revolutionize Personalized Dermatology, Study Finds

A recent study highlights how skin organoids—3D models created from stem cells—can replicate real human skin to personalize treatments for conditions like vitiligo, psoriasis, and eczema. By mimicking native skin responses, these organoids offer promising advances in individualized dermatologic care.