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But while the rise of Ozempic is clear, the decline of fat loss isn't so transparent. 'Ozempic face' is the newest skin concern, a popularly coined term to describe the changes in the face that come from rapid, medically stimulated weight loss.

Ozempic Face and Beyond: How GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Are Driving the Next Era of Medical-Grade Skin Care

Ozempic face is real. Medical-grade skin care products and ingredients are here to help.

Microbial fermentation is rapidly replacing animal sources as the dominant method for producing hyaluronic acid, driving strong global market growth across beauty and medical applications.

Bio-Fermented Hyaluronic Acid Becomes Industry Standard as Market Poised to Triple

As demand grows, an overlooked evolution in HA manufacturing is quietly redefining the industry’s future.

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

At ASDS, Allergan Aesthetics convened experts to explore the future of hyaluronic acid fillers—dispelling myths, sharing data and emphasizing education for subtle, natural-looking results.

November/December 2025

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November/December 2025

A new ASA initiative outlines evidence-based guidelines to help people protect and care for their skin throughout life.

National Healthy Skin Month: 7 Essential Habits for Lifelong Skin Health, ASA Identifes

Skin deflation—including collagen loss and shifts in facial volume—is becoming a growing concern for people navigating aging, stress and rapid weight changes, especially those using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy.

Can this Medical-Grade Ingredient Reverse GLP-1 Related Aging?

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Kao Corp. Uncovers Breakthrough Insights into Sensitive Skin: Tight Junctions and Claudin-3

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

Oily skin might not cause fewer wrinkles—but the treatments for acne just might.

Oily Skin Today, Fewer Wrinkles Tomorrow? Experts Explain the Truth Behind the TikTok Theory

From retinoids to hormones, experts uncover why those who battled acne early might just be winning the long game when it comes to aging.

Minimally invasive treatments are reshaping beauty standards with faster, low-downtime results.

Global Medical Aesthetics Market to Triple by 2033, Fueled by Minimally Invasive Tech and AI Solutions

Discover what’s driving the explosive growth of the medical aesthetics market—and how emerging tech and shifting beauty ideals are reshaping the future of skincare and wellness.

Psychodermatology explores the link between mental health and skin—shifting aesthetics from surface-level to emotionally restorative.

Oxytocin for the Epidermis: How Psychodermatology Is Turning Aesthetics into Emotional Medicine

Blending cutting-edge science with emotional wellness, two doctors are redefining skincare by tapping into the brain’s feel-good chemistry—where beauty meets the biology of connection.

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

At ASDS, Allergan Aesthetics convened experts to explore the future of hyaluronic acid fillers—dispelling myths, sharing data and emphasizing education for subtle, natural-looking results.

Extremozymes protect skin from environmental stressors like UV, heat and pollution

Powered by Extremozymes, This Latest Hydrator Mimics Nature’s Toughest Survivors to Protect Your Skin

iS Clinical’s new hydrator uses extremozymes—enzymes from organisms that survive in extreme environments—to help defend skin from environmental stress and visible aging.

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

Microneedling is no longer just a clinic-only treatment—it's now a rising at-home ritual. But with deeper skin access comes higher stakes. From potent actives to dangerous irritants, what you apply matters more than ever.

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Study Reveals Epigenetics are Behind Vitamin C's Skin Thickening Benefits

The study reveals how vitamin C can counteract age-related skin thinning by activating genes essential for skin cell growth and development.

Debut invests $20M to supercharge its AI platform exploring 50B+ molecules for next-gen skincare.

Debut Invests $20M to Expand AI-Driven Discovery of Bio-Based Beauty Ingredients

What if AI could unlock the secrets of skin health hidden in billions of untapped molecules? A U.S.-based biotech company just took a major step in making that a reality — and it could change the future of beauty formulations as we know them.

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.

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.