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INDUSTRY NEWS
Millennial Masks
According to the NPD Group, a
company that tracks consumer
trends, the sales of masks—
specifi cally clay masks—to
the under-30 set doubled
from 2013 to 2015. Why clay
masks? They off er two benefi ts
Millennials want: they tend to
be all-natural, and they provide
deep cleansing to unclog pores
and control acne. And mask-
on selfi es are all the rage!
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Pampering the
Jet Lag Away
The New York Times recently reported
that major hotel spas around the globe
are introducing services specifi cally for
international travelers suff ering from jet lag.
Top spas such as the Park Hyatt New York and
the Aman Spa in London off er treatments
that include gel applications to relieve water
retention, re-energizing peppermint oil scalp
massages, and acupressure for relaxation.
Disappearing Act
Carboxytherapy, a treatment in which carbon dioxide is injected under the skin, has
been used for years to reduce the look of cellulite and stretch marks. Now, esthetic
plastic surgeons are using this procedure as a way to make dark under-eye circles
disappear. Daniel C. Mills, a physician and president of the American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, warns that the treatment has not been approved by the
FDA, and no long-term eff ects have been studied, but anecdotal evidence shows
that carbon dioxide injected into the soft tissue underneath the eye helps increase
blood fl ow and restore skin to its original color.
