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24 ASCP Skin Deep Autumn 2024 Powerful Cleansing The latest from Induction Therapies is the OxyBright Foaming Oxygenating Cleanser. This cleanser gently exfoliates and uses an infusion of carbon dioxide to purify skin, bringing oxygen-rich blood to the skin's surface. There's also no water required to activate OxyBright, and it's suitable for posttreatment care, blemish control, and daily cleansing. The cleanser is available for private label service so you can make it part of your brand offerings. inductiontherapies.com While many assume vaping is a less harmful alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, it comes with risks, including those associated with skin and immune health. According to a recent article in Dermatology Times, studies are showing a relationship between conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD) and palmoplantar pustulosis and the use of ecigarettes. When looking particularly at AD, the link is likely the result of exposure to the chemicals in ecigarette aerosols, including nicotine, propylene glycol, and glycerol. This exposure is thought to worsen AD flares and subsequently increase pruritus, erythema, and compromised skin barrier function. Similarly, the smoke from ecigarettes is being shown to exacerbate inflammation and immune dysregulation. Educating your clients—especially those with these conditions—about the potential skin-related risks of ecigarette use may encourage them to reconsider their habit. Refer them to a physician if they're interested in quitting. It's possible they'll see improvement in their skin as a result. Read more at bit.ly/vaping _and_skin. Vaping and the Skin