Wearing Protective Face Masks Over MeP-containing Cosmetics May Lead to More Skin Inflammation
Does wearing a face mask over cosmetics have a combined negative effect on skin health? Yes, wearing masks to reduce risk of COVID-19 and other illnesses and using skincare products containing methylparaben (MeP) increases the risk of skin inflammation and aging, according to a new study in Eco-Environment & Health. Through experiments on skin cells […]
Survey: PanOxyl Named No. 1 Dermatologist-Recommended OTC Benzoyl Peroxide Brand
Crown Laboratories, Inc.’s PanOxyl is he No.1 dermatologistr-recommended over-the-counter Benzoyl Peroxide brand, according to a new survey. PanOxyl was recommended 53.8% of the time and twice as much as any other brand, Crown reports. “With so many over the counter acne solutions on the market, the one brand I always trust and recommend is PanOxyl,” says Suneel Chilukuri, MD, Director of Cosmetic Surgery and Chief […]
News You Can Use: Applications Now Open for BOTOX Cosmetic x IFundWomen Grant Program
For the second year, BOTOX Cosmetic will award 20 women entrepreneurs each with $25,000 grants, while providing them with critical resources like coaching, mentorship, and community to help elevate their businesses. Launched in 2023, The BOTOX Cosmetic x IFundWomen partnership aims to extinguish the Confidence Gap, where women feel less self-assured in the workplace and beyond. A panel […]
Pipeline Update: Here’s What to Expect From DermBiont in 2024
DermBiont has completed enrollment in a Phase 2b clinical trial of SM-020 gel 1.0% for the treatment of seborrheic keratoses. “We are pleased to have completed enrollment in our CT-213 clinical trial evaluating SM-020 gel 1.0% for the treatment of SK lesions, the most common benign tumors of the skin,” shares Karl Beutner, M.D., Ph.D., CEO, […]
Study: Including pH Levels on Cleanser Labels May Be Beneficial for Folks With AD
Liquid synthetic detergents are more likely to be acidic than other cleansers, making them a better option for people with atopic dermatitis (AD). This is the main message from a new study presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, Skin with AD changes pH from acidic to alkaline, […]
Vaseline’s New Mended Murals Multi-city Art Restoration Campaign Highlights Skin Care Needs in Underrepresented Communities
Vaseline is introducing Mended Murals, a multi-city initiative that uses art restoration to shed light on the importance of caring for skin of color and underscores the need for increased access to skin health resources for underrepresented communities. Following the 2022 launch of SeeMySkin.com, a platform designed to search conditions on skin of color and connect […]
La Roche-Posay Rolls Out New Melasyl-powered Pigment Correctors
Starting with splashy purple-themed debut at IMCAS in Paris and followed by an educational media event in New York City, La Roche-Posay has officially launched MelaB3 Serum & MelaB3 UV. Formulated with Melasyl pigment inhibitor/blocker, L’Oreal’s new multi-patented molecule designed to improve the appearance of dark spots and discoloration, plus 10% niacinamide, MelaB3 Serum reduces a range of skin discoloration on all skin […]
Innovation in Action: Terahertz Biosensor Detects Skin Cancer With “Exceptional” Sensitivity
A new biosensor using terahertz (THz) waves can detect skin cancer with “exceptional” sensitivity, potentially paving the way for earlier and easier diagnoses, according to a study in the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. “Traditional methods for detecting skin cancer often involve expensive, time-consuming, CT, PET scans and invasive higher frequencies technologies,” explains study author Shohreh Nourinovin, PhD, […]
FDA Approves Lifileucel, the First Cellular Therapy for Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lifileucel (Amtagvi, Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc) for advanced melanoma. Lifileucel is the first tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, or TIL, approved for solid tumors. Iovance also announced the pricing of a secondary stock offering, which when combined with the approval, led to a huge stock gain. “The approval of Amtagvi […]
Dr. Suzan Obagi Named First-ever Chief Medical Director at Obagi Cosmeceuticals
Suzan Obagi, MD, is Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC’s first-ever Chief Medical Director. Obagi is a subsidiary of Waldencast plc. In her role of Chief Medical Director, Dr. Obagi will help shape Obagi’s product development, portfolio refinement, research initiatives, and educational programs. “I am thrilled to be taking on a more formal role at Obagi as the […]