Medical spas, or “medspas,” are booming across the country, promising everything from wrinkle-smoothing injections to laser skin rejuvenation in a spa-like setting. But as highlighted recently on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, behind the glossy marketing is a serious problem: patient safety is being left behind in a rapidly growing, underregulated industry. The Wild [...]
As summer heats up, there’s big news in the world of sun protection: a new bipartisan bill, the SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act, has been introduced in Congress with the goal of modernizing how the FDA reviews and approves sunscreen ingredients in the United States. Why Is This Bill Needed? The U.S. has not approved a [...]
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters found in our water, food, air, and personal care products. Dermatology is now paying close attention to how these particles may affect our skin and health. What Are Microplastics and How Do They Get on Skin? Microplastics come from the breakdown of larger plastics, synthetic fibers, [...]
The world of beauty is shifting fast, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the rise of multifunctional products, especially makeup that promises both coverage and sun protection. From tinted moisturizers to the trending “SPF setting spray,” hybrid beauty is everywhere. But how much sun protection do these products really offer, and how should [...]
Tranexamic acid has become a buzzword in dermatology, especially for those struggling with stubborn pigmentation like melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. But what is it, and how does it work? What Is Tranexamic Acid? Tranexamic acid is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine. Originally used in medicine to reduce bleeding, it has gained popularity [...]
South Korea has emerged as the world leader in hair loss cosmetic innovation, outpacing other major economies in both research and patent activity over the last two decades. According to the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), South Korea accounted for 42.9% of all global patent filings for hair loss cosmetics between 2002 and 2023. This [...]
Sun protection has always been at the heart of anti-aging skincare, but a new innovation is shifting the focus from surface defense to deeper, cellular protection. UV-R Pro is a breakthrough technology developed through a collaboration between Amorepacific and BASF, designed to address the root causes of photoaging in a way traditional sunscreens have not. [...]
Longevity is becoming the new goal in skincare. Unlike traditional anti-aging, which focuses on erasing wrinkles or reversing visible damage, longevity skincare aims to preserve and support healthy skin over time. It is about maintaining function, resilience, and balance, not just appearances. As beauty consumers become more educated, they are moving away from quick fixes [...]
As the field of aesthetic medicine grows, so does the responsibility to ensure that care is inclusive, informed, and equitable for all patients, regardless of skin tone, ethnicity, or cultural background. Historically, many aesthetic treatments, training protocols, and clinical trials have centered on lighter skin types, often leaving patients with skin of color underserved. But [...]
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released its 2025 Sunscreen Guide, evaluating over 2,200 SPF products based on ingredient safety and UV protection. But this year’s report has drawn strong criticism from dermatologists and industry scientists who caution that its conclusions could create confusion and undermine public trust in safe, effective sunscreens. According to the [...]
