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Unveiling the Latest Trends at the iSPA 2023 Conference

Every year, spa professionals from across the globe gather at the renowned ISPA Conference to enhance their knowledge and gain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving marketplace. This year, the 2023 International Spa Conference took place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, from May 9-11. With the U.S. Spa Industry experiencing remarkable growth, reaching a record-breaking revenue of $20.1 billion in 2023, the event showcased the industry's thriving landscape. Notably, this surpassed the previous high of $19.1 billion in revenue achieved in 2019.

Cheat Sheet: The Best Anti-Aging Ingredients

Global skincare sales are projected to reach $180 billion by 2024, according to Statista. If you have ever felt overwhelmed stepping foot into a Sephora or Ulta searching for the best products or ingredients to fight or prevent aging, this is for you.

To gain a consensus of the most effective anti-aging ingredients, we attended CosmoProf North America in Las Vegas, a professional beauty convention that brings about 32,000 attendees from all over the world including industry experts, retailers, brand owners, and suppliers.

Decode Skincare and Beauty Lingos

With the rise of K-Beauty products, the latest TikTok fad, and DIY skincare, a new crop of beauty trends, buzzwords, and marketing terms arise. Consumers are left to try to decode what actually works and what is jargon.

Skincare Benefits From Leftover Halloween Pumpkins

As a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields, Dr. Gretchen Frieling suggests that instead of throwing out the pumpkins you used for decorative functions, you can reuse them for various beauty and health purposes. “Pumpkin is a great way to incorporate more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E as well as essential fatty acids that help reduce markers of aging while also moisturizing the skin.”

Do Not Try These Gadgets At Home Warns Dermatopathologist

Life hacks, DIY tricks, and at home devices that are meant to “mimic the effects of in-office skin care treatments are all the rage right now. They are posted on Instagram, YouTube, and all over the Internet. While some are very constructive and budget-friendly, others are ineffective or downright dangerous. We asked Dr. Gretchen Frieling, a Boston area medical doctor with over 10 years of experience in Dermatology and Pathology fields., to highlight several highly publicized methods that should bear the warning, “don’t try this at home.”

Anti-Aging Heroes and Zeroes

There are anti-aging products or ingredients that do perform significantly better than others and can make a profound difference in the skin’s appearance while others are simply “false hope in a jar.”