Can Chemical Peels Prevent Cancer?
Read the article posted by NewBeauty Magazine

“ An intriguing study published in the Archives of Dermatology compared the outcomes of a 30% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel, CO2 resurfacing, and topical cream fluorouracil to treat precancerous skin lesions. After three months, all patients saw a reduction in the number of actinic keratosis lesions, but those receiving TCA peels experienced a “markedly lower” 40-fold reduction in skin cancer. “

For more information about chemical, acid and enzyme peels visit idermed.com
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Summer without Cellulite

Article by Jeri Ross, MPH Health Educator

“ Is cellulite going to sabotage your summer? The answer is absolutely not. You can get control of those unsightly lumpy bumpy dimples by following the Institut’ DERMed 5-Step Master Cellulite Blaster protocol that addresses why women have cellulite and how to progressively change this self-esteem zapping condition.

Insight to boosting healthy self-esteem in clients struggling to get rid of cellulite; article in the May edition of Les Nouvelles Esthetique & Spa, by Jeri Ross.

We are frequently asked for alternative treatment options for eliminating lines and wrinkles without surgery. While a facelift is currently the only way to truly eliminate sagging skin and deep wrinkles more and more people are opting for alternative choices that can address their concerns without an invasive operation or too much downtime.

Did I tell you all how excited I am about my new graphic designer Jessica Jordan?  She’s a graduate of SCAD here in Atlanta and does amazing work. It’s been a long year of re-formulating, re-branding and re-packaging all of the Institut’ DERMed products and with Jessica’s help we are looking and feeling GOOD! Here’s a snippet of some of her work:

Isn’t that gorgeous? We think so. Thanks Jessica for all of your hard work.

Big News:

On March 4th, the FDA issued a final rule to include benzoyl peroxide as a generally recognized safe and effective active ingredient in over the counter topical acne drug products, at concentrations of from 2.5 to 10%.  As part of this final rule the FDA added new warnings and directions for benzoyl peroxide, that are basically a restatement of the warnings and directions originally included for this ingredient in the ‘85 and ‘91,  proposed regulations. The agency also included in this final rule, revisions to the labeling requirements for …

Jeri Ross, the BodiBuddie, recently interviewed Eileen Mackusick, MS, RD and asked her what advice she had for women regarding the best nutritional ways to lose weight.

As part of an ongoing commitment to quality care and infection prevention, nationwide doctors and hospitals are partnering with Kimberly-Clark to deliver continuing education programs on healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention to staff and management. As simple as education sounds, busy doctors and nurses on the front lines of delivering care can find it difficult to find the time to take advantage of scheduled programs within their hospitals….http://haiwatchnews.com

Eat your way to beautiful skin
By Jeri Ross, MPH
Health Educator
The Bodi Buddie
www.idermed.com
http://wayoflife.net/articles/?p=150
The skin is one of the most powerful indicators of health. Wrinkles, dry or oily skin, acne, and inflammation all are signs of poor internal health, often brought on by consuming unhealthful foods and avoiding skin-healthy nutrients.
“Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body, and all skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne to aging, are the manifestations of your body’s internal needs, including its nutritional needs,” says Dr. Georgiana Donadio, founder of the National …

An article on packaging yourself for business and beauty in Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa Magazine.

“When I first started my spa business about 25 years ago, I had to knock on many doors before I found a space for my spa, laboratory partners to manufacture my products, distributors to sell the products and many other parties that were necessary in order for my business to work.  Even in my earliest professional pursuits, I always made a point of dressing for success.  I wore a suite, perfected my make-up, styled my …