Welcome! In this issue, we talk things chemistry related. We look at peptides in formulations, and the treatment of pigmentation from a formulation perspective. We examine the role of microflora on the skin surface, review the success of dermal rolling techniques and remind ourselves the importance of keeping up to date. Finally, a rare glimpse in to the growing beauty industry in India. Enjoy! If this is your first visit to BeautyMagOnline, click here to read some of the free articles currently available. Articles marked with a are for Subscribers only. Go to join on the tool bar to find out how to become a BeautyMagOnline Subscriber.

Feature Articles

	Effective Treatment of Pigmentation  This article has been written in response to the misunderstandings that seem to be prevalent about this common skin condition. It is of grave concern to me that after many years of postgraduate teaching in the subject of skin analysis, and the dissemination of information that so many people are still getting it wrong.

	Cosmetic Vs Medical Needling  Canadian Skin treatment specialist Dr Lance Setterfield shares his findings from his research of the effects of dermal rolling of the epidermis (cosmetic needling) and dermis (medical needling) combined with pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, plant extracts, vitamins, and other ingredients.

	Inflammatory Action of Skin Microflora  Many of the modern skin conditions/disorders of today are caused by over treatment and/or over cleansing by the client. This cleansing habit combined with the poor quality emulsifiers that are frequently used in cosmetics today and the daily application of antibacterial substances can lead to the adaptive immune system failing.

	Peptides: More than Transmitters & Hormones  Peptides play a major role in the development of anti aging cosmetics. They occur naturally and are quite often found as messenger proteins and hormones. Also their degradation products, i.e. the amino acids are key players in the field of cosmetic skin care.

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Beauty Therapy
	Beauty Therapy in India: With a Need.. Beauty therapy is growing rapidly in India, and employment in the sector is one way that poorer people can benefit from the increasing wealth of the middle class. Take a peek in to ex-pat Australian therapist Anne Cathers challenge of opening a beauty therapy college in Chennai,India.

Post Graduate Training
	Beauty Therapy & Aesthetics in The New Millennium Simply offering beauty treatments in the current economic climate may not be enough to sustain a beauty business. The ability to offer a more comprehensive service may be the point of difference that will ensure your survival. A Professional Skin Analysis Service can stand you apart from the average service offered.
	The Need For Quality Education Considering the state of poor, inconsistent esthetics education in many under-graduate schools in the United States, it is imperative that as much post-graduate advanced education as possible is made available to all those individuals and companies who are serious enough about growing their knowledge in the dermal sciences.

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