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Increased demand for couples’ treatments drives spa sector

The rising number of appointments for couples’ spa sessions is driving the demand for the spa services market across the globe.

This is according to a new report from researchandmarkets.com, which points out that because many hotels and resorts provide attractive offers and discounts for couples on spa services, there is a greater number of vacation trips that include spa appointments.

The researchandmarkets.com study anticipates that the global spa services market will grow at a significant CAGR of 4.2% until 2028.

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), more than 1.4 billion international arrivals were reported in 2021, out of which the majority of the arrivals were couples.

In terms of spa treatment services for couples, the beauty & grooming sub-segment is expected to hold a prominent share in the global market, as men and women are taking extra care of their skin and hair. Consequently, the companies operating in the personal care and cosmetics industry are focusing on extending their product portfolio by offering natural spa services.

As per the researchandmarkets.com report, the major companies serving the global spa services market include Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., Marriott International, Inc., InterContinental Hotels Group, and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Ltd., among others.

“The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market,” states the report.

(Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spa-servicesglobal-market-report-2022-2028-rising-demand-for-couples-spatreatments-bolsters-sector-301780040.html)

Attention salon owners - HBSI Pension Fund has been updated

The National Bargaining Council has given notice that the Summary of Benefits offered by the HBSI (Hairdressing, Beauty and Skincare Industry) Pension Fund has been updated.

In terms of the new Bargaining Council Agreement as published in the Government Gazette, the Fund is now compulsory for every Employee in the Hairdressing and Cosmetology Services industry and includes both Party and Non-Party Salons.

Member Contributions: Kwazulu-Natal: 6,50% (tax deductible by employee); All other regions: 6,00% (tax deductible by employee).

Employer Contributions: Kwazulu-Natal: 6,50% (all costs included); All other regions: 6,00% (all costs included).

The rest of the Summary of Benefits is available on the Bargaining Council’s website http://hcsbc.co.za/wp-content/ uploads/2023/03/HBSI-Summary-of- Benefits-01-03-2023-final.pdf

Fund Administrators have also issued a communique to clients highlighting that in the unfortunate death of a loved one, many difficulties may present themselves if the deceased has not left clear instructions or if proper records were not kept.

The Council has prepared an “Emergency File Checklist” that can be distributed to employees to encourage them to keep a file with all the necessary documents that will hopefully assist those left behind one day. For more information please contact the Council.

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Dermal fillers top complaints list, says study

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The aesthetic treatment that received the most complaints in 2022, according to a new study done by Save Face, was dermal fillers, with botulinum toxin second.

This study, done in partnership with beauty retailer Justmylook, investigated the 2,824 aesthetic treatment complaints made in the UK from Save Face’s records of the last year, to find which aesthetic treatments received the highest complaint rate in 2022, and raise awareness of the potential risks.

Of the complaints studied, 1,948 were about dermal fillers, with 67% (around 1,300) regarding lip fillers. Patients are also taking to TikTok to spread the word, as #lipfillergonewrong has 91.3 million views across 820 videos. Cheeks were the second most complained about location of dermal fillers, making up 12% of dermal filler complaints.

Botulinum toxin received the second highest number of complaints (677), making up 24% of the total. Almost nine in ten complainants didn’t know that botulinum toxin is a prescription-only drug before undergoing treatment, and over 20% of cases are believed to have been given using unlicensed or counterfeit botulinum toxin.

Thread lifts were the third most complained-about treatment (118). The procedure has soared in popularity recently, amassing 182.4m views on TikTok after the ‘fox eye’ trend boomed, inspired by supermodels like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner.

Eighty-nine-percent of complainants found their practitioner on social media, and 84% claimed to have been ignored or blocked by their practitioner when they tried to seek help. Each month 1,890 online searches are made in the UK about micro-needling going wrong, making it the sixth most complained-about treatment in the UK.

Said Save Face director Ashton Collins: “Aesthetic treatments can cause serious complications if they are not administered by a competent medical practitioner who is also able to recognise and manage the complications should they occur. For example, dermal fillers can cause blindness, necrosis (tissue death), infections and unsightly results, all of which require corrective treatment using prescription-only medications.”

Source: https://aestheticmed.co.uk/site/ industrynewsdetails/dermal-fillers-generate-mostcomplaints

AR tool visualises how injectables will look on patients

Galderma has launched a tool that utilises digital facial assessment to give patients a simulated real-time ‘before and after’ visual of what injectable treatments may look like.

This technology is powered by augmented reality (AR).

FACE by Galderma allows for an immersive, fully interactive consultation process between the aesthetic practitioner and patient. With the tool’s assessment, the aesthetic practitioner can evaluate the patient’s face, including skin quality, facial shape, facial proportion and contour, facial symmetry and animated and emotional expression.

“This device has been instrumental in empowering my patients to feel confident about their treatment as they can see in real-time the effect of injectables. Patients came into my practice genuinely excited to analyse their faces, and this tool often motivated them to try new aesthetic treatments since they had a better understanding of how their results could look,” states board certified dermatologist, Gail Mautner.

The technology behind FACE by Galderma was developed in partnership with Crisalix, a world leader in the field of 3D, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality aesthetic simulation. (Source: Galderma)

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Study shows link between looking old and age-related health issues

Looking younger has been linked with higher cognitive function according to new research published in the British Journal of Dermatology.

The study, which suggests that how our bodies and minds age reflects on our faces, also pointed to a youthful appearance being associated with a lower risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

An independent panel estimated the ages of 2,679 predominantly North-Western European men and women (with an average age of 65.8 years), based off high resolution images, both front-on and side profile.

Each image was scored by 27 assessors on average, and the perceived age of the participants was scored by taking the difference between their actual age and the age guessed by the independent panel. For example, somebody with a perceived age score of seven looks seven years younger than their actual chronological age; the higher the perceived age score, the younger the person looks.

The youngest-looking group was estimated to be on average five years younger than their real age, and was predominantly male (61%), less often a smoker, and had the highest BMI (probably due to the filler effect of facial fat).

Lead author of the research, Professor Tamar Nijsten, of the Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, said: “This research builds on previous studies looking at how visible age can predict health outcomes. We specifically investigated the link between looking young and various common age-associated health issues and found that youthful looks are linked with lower measures of systemic ageing. In other words, if you look younger than you are, then the health of your organ systems, body and mind are likely to reflect this.

“Although this study didn’t examine specifically why this is, it is likely that factors which cause changes to tissue structures in the face which make us look older, such as the reduction of subcutaneous fat and the development of wrinkles, also impact tissue at other sites around the body and are linked to corresponding changes in bone density.

“This is not a definitive study, but it is probably the best study so far providing evidence that perceived age also reflects internal ageing.”

Source: https://professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/ newsdetails/looking-older-could-be-linked-to-healthissues

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97% of women feel judged by their appearance

The majority of women (61%) have been victims of negative abuse and comments about their looks in person or online, according to a MaiLi and Sinclair study.

Nearly all of the respondents in the study, which surveyed 10,000 female-identifying women aged 18+ from counties in Europe, South America and the Middle East, said they’d faced judgement based on their appearance.

Findings showed that all women believe in appearance autonomy and the right to live free from judgement.

The study points out that former supermodel Paulina Porizkova ,who made headlines recently when she was photographed in black lingerie at age 57 to represent older women as ‘still sexy and viable’, was hit by online abuse and judgement.

Abuse and appearancebased commentary were lowest for women in the UK (48%) compared with other regions and highest in Mexico (68%).

Hyaluronic acid fillers brand, MaiLi, released the survey with global aesthetic company Sinclair, alongside the launch of its ‘My Power’ campaign that says no to judgement, in support of women everywhere. Source: Sinclair

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African first for SA dermatologist

South Africa’s Dr Ayanda Motau has been appointed by L’Oreal Paris to be its first ever Sub-Saharan dermatologist.

Dr Motau will represent the Sub-Saharan region on the L’Oreal Paris International Board of Dermatologists.

Says the L’Oréal team: “We understand that there is no ‘one-fitsall’ approach when it comes to beauty on the African continent. Our mission is to offer women and men in Africa the best of cosmetics innovation in terms of quality, efficacy and safety. Our partnership with Dr Motau represents a significant step towards this strategic mission.”

L’Oréal believes this new partnership will give a voice to the international community regarding skin concerns for consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa and it will provide an opportunity to bring skincare education to the African market. The brand plans to collaborate with Dr Motau mainly to educate consumers about actives and serums.

A seasoned specialist dermatologist who is well-qualified and experienced in dealing with all dermatological conditions, Dr Motau has a passion for both pediatric and adult medical dermatology.

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SAAHSP appoints new board

Philippa Crichton has been appointed as President of SAAHSP, the Professional Body for the Skin, Body & Nail Care Industry. She is assisted by two Vice-Presidents – Mena Kleine and Lisa Mgcotyelwa.

Crighton has been in the industry since 1985 and studied at the London Institute of Beauty Culture in England. She runs two successful businesses: Intrinsic Solutions and TUCS Medical Aesthetics.

Kleine is the owner and training consultant of Soma Sense Academy, as well as chief expert and judge for WorldSkills, while Mgcotyelwa is co-founder and COO at Amazi Beauty.

Other SAAHP board members are: Marketing Director – Sheila Otieno- Osanya (The Spa People); Finance Director – Yvette Marais (Africa Global Trade Finance); QAP director and Services SETA representative – Feroza Fakir; Education Director – Nonceba Mathenjwa (MNM Aesthetics); Compliance Director – Talent Zhou; and Ethics Director – Dr Blessing Uzokwe (GP).

Co-opted member Yolande Swanepoel chairs the CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and Designations Committee and is department head at Isa Carstens Academy in Stellenbosch.

Yolanda Kömmer is the SAAHP Professional Body Administrator.

DEKA systems win two international awards

The Hitech Group, as sole distributor of DEKA Lasers, reports that the brand has won two highly acclaimed awards this year.

DEKA’s DuoGlide is the 2023 winner of AMWC Aesthetic Medicine Awards for Best Laser Light and Energy-based Device.

DUOGlide combines two wavelengths (CO2 + 1540nm) to maximise efficacy in dermatological applications. In a new era of Laser Therapy with CO2 Laser Systems, the 1540nm wavelength is the Ideal partner of CO2. The combination of the 2 wavelengths exponentially amplifies the tissue stimulation.

During the 13th Annual NewBeauty Beauty Awards ceremony, DEKA’s SmartXide Punto CoolPeel was awarded the Best CO2 Laser Treatment for 2023. These awards are considered to be the most prestigious in the USA beauty industry. CoolPeel won due to its High Pulse (HP) technology that delivers traditional CO2 results with little to no downtime.

Said NewBeauty: “What makes the CoolPeel CO2 treatment so unique is its ability to produce impactful results similar to classic CO2 lasers, but with little to no downtime because it limits unnecessary thermal damage to surrounding tissue.”

SmartXide Punto laser features three fractional pulse modes: SP (Smart Pulse), DP (DEKA Pulse), and HP (High Pulse), as well as a standard CW mode and the exclusive PSD™ technology.