2008 beauty cosmetic rejuvenation and enhancement trends

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I recently attended a medical spa conference to check out the new and upcoming trends in the cosmetic rejuvenation industry. It turns out that it was not so much new trends that were featured, but rather some of the skin conditions that this industry was focusing on.

It’s obvious the usual suspects were present: injections, light therapy, cellulite treatment, laser-resurfacing treatments and a range of cosmeceutical products (medical graded skincare products). That said, there were a number of things worth sharing.

Here are some of the skin conditions that seemed to be top of mind among skincare experts:

Adult acne: Acne products and treatments that help control adult acne without causing irritation and therefore reducing the risk of causing premature aging from highly drying agents.

Acne treatment with oxygen therapy: Bul’Mask treatment is a unique mask that contains essential oils that will purify the skin and eliminated blackheads, build-up and toxins.

Wrinkle correction: There are more and more skincare companies developing products that will help correct wrinkles. The (accidental) success of Strivectin-SD® has influenced a number of medical skincare companies. Just in case you didn’t know, Strivectin-SD® was originally formulated for stretch marks. During the test period the company didn’t specify to the women trying the products that it was for stretch marks so most participants tried Strivectin-SD® on their face and reported dramatic wrinkle-correction results.

Shorter laser resurfacing sessions: Companies are developing new laser technology that would require fewer treatments and less downtime, while still being very effective at correcting wrinkles, skin texture, age spots and sun damage.

Sea buckthorn: This bush which produces berries has been know for centuries in Tibet, Mongolia and Scandinavia for it’s regenerative properties is not making it’s way into cosmetic products. Because sea buckthorn berries are rich in vitamins and nutrients it is highly effective at combating dryness, wrinkles and signs of premature aging.

Safe alternatives to harsher anti-aging treatments: Marine Peel is a product that is an alternative for sensitive skin worried about wrinkles while still being concerned about the side effects of some more intensive treatments. All the products used in the composition of the Marine Peel are natural and therefore won’t cause irritation, but they will still provide excellent results.

Lymphatic drainage: There are more and more treatments available at spas and medical spas that target anti-aging via lymphatic drainage. These treatments are adapted for the eye area, the entire face, the neck and the body.

Skin-lightening treatments: Since it’s not secret that certain popular skin lightening products have been known to show serious increases in cancer … to the point where they have been banned in a number of European countries, it comes as no surprise that the cosmetic industry is focusing on finding solutions that are safe and effective to help deal with hyperpigmentation.

Read more on skin-lightening treatments.

Areola tattooing: This new use of a tattoo is helping countless women dealing with the aftermath of breast cancer and breast reconstruction. Areola tattooing is simply a tattoo that is creating on a woman’s breast to reproduce the illusion of the nipple area.