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) DOTmed Industry Sector Report: Cosmetic and Surgical Laser Sales
He could witnesses the manifestation of disappearing wrinkles, shaving bumps, varicose veins, tattoos, scars, acne, hair removal and the effects of similar aesthetic rejuvenations, not with an elixir but with light. Nearly 500 years later, people still clamor to be ever-young, ever-beautiful and ever-healthy, and aesthetic and surgical lasers help enhance their appearance, self-esteem, personal comfort and quality of life. And thus, they are willing to pay for the benefits of Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) treatment. Aesthetic LASERs and MediSpas The International SPA Association (ISPA)1 indicates the number of Spas in the U.S. increased from 14,600 to 18,100 last year, a growth of 24%. More than 138 million people indulged in spa visits though no data from ISPA stated what aesthetic medical procedures were performed. More>> - (
) Ritz-Carlton’s Rose Hall Luxury Resort in Jamaica to Offer Murad
Murad's entire collection of products, including the popular Resurgence, Age Reform and Acne Treatment lines will also be available for purchase by visitors to the resort.The Ritz-Carlton, Rose Hall Resort in Jamaica, with its 427 newly renovated guestrooms and suites, each with a private balcony or terrace, five exceptional dining establishments, championship golf course, and more, is the third resort in the Ritz-Carlton family to adopt Murad's treatments and product lines in its spa facilities. Murad products and treatments can also be found at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, CA and the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, HI.
Murad, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Howard Murad. M.D., one of the world's foremost authorities on skin health and a pioneer of the clinical skincare movement. More>>
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) Skin care for teens
Total skin care includes proper cleansing for acne prevention and using sunscreen, Salado said. "What you put on your skin is important. Acne is caused by clogged pores," Bergstrom said. Acne occurs when the skin produces excess sebum (oil) that mixes with dead skin cells and dirt. Pores trap the material and react with bacteria causing breakouts. Here are several things Bergstrom and Salado recommended teenagers can do to take care of their skin. 1. The most important thing you can do for your skin is to protect it from the sun. Avoid sun bathing and tanning booths, which have been shown to cause cancer, and wear sunscreen every day. However, sunscreen can clog pores, so it is important to try a product for a few weeks and monitor how it works before applying it more liberally. More>> - (
) Breakthrough Solution Found in Refresh Skin Care Products
That starts with one of Dr. Evans' most popular product lines, Refresh Acne Clear, plus a new, breakthrough solution for removing dark circles from under the eyes: EpiLight Eye Cream."People everywhere agonize over acne and other skin problems," says Dr. Evans, the Harvard-trained dermatologist and co-owner of Cosmetic Physicians of Beverly Hills. "With products such as Refresh Acne Clear, I'm clearing up the face, and then eliminating pesky dark circles under the eyes with EpiLight Eye Cream. The results are amazing: a brighter, more energetic, youthful look."
While other eye creams on the market only address wrinkles, EpiLight Eye Cream inhibits pigment formation through two key active ingredients: Licorice Extract and Niacin (Nicatinimide). More>>