In Focus: SkinCare Boosts

Fresh Foot Focus

The quality of skin differs across the body—a factor in the formulation of specific products for the neck, chest, and even hands. But the feet—the hardest working part of the body after the heart, according to Neil Sadick, MD—have gone overlooked. Until now. Dr. Sadick has developed and launched Stride, a three-part skincare line intended to promote the health and aesthetic appearance of the feet.

At the heart of the Stride line is an at-home peel that helps remove layers of thick, calloused skin on soles to make feet feel softer and smoother in three to 14 days. The line includes a foot cream that features urea and salicylic acid to help exfoliate and soften skin, along with other beneficial ingredients, and an oral supplement intended to support healthy skin, especially on the feet. Stride products are available at getmystride.com with subscription options, and Dr. Sadick, who is Chief Medical Officer for Stride, says a telehealth component is coming soon.

“People don’t look down,” says Dr. Sadick. That’s why they focus on their face and neck and often neglect foot health and foot beauty. “Foot problems can be general health problems,” he reminds. “I’m super excited to launch this product and bring attention to foot health; not enough attention has been paid to it!”

New Hydrafacial, Epicutis Collab: Epicutis’ Neck & Décoletté Booster

HydraFacial is partnering with Epicutis to offer Epicutis’ Neck & Décoletté Booster, which aims to reduce the wrinkled appearance of the face and neck, combat the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promote maximum hydration of the skin.

“We’re thrilled to expand our portfolio of customized treatment solutions through our partnership with Epicutis,” says Clint Carnell, Chief Executive Officer of The HydraFacial Company, in a news release. “This booster is a first-of-its-kind and will allow us to offer HydraFacial customers the latest formulation advancements to help target an often-overlooked area of the skin.”

“We are excited to partner with HydraFacial and to bring Epicutis’ exclusive formula and patented ingredients to their customers,” says Maxwell Stock, CEO and Co-Founder of Epicutis. “We share the same clean, holistic approach to skin health and our booster serum will only enhance the benefits of the HydraFacial technology.”

The Science of Skincare Summit: Registration Open

A one-day event dedicated to education on skincare for medical and aesthetic professionals in all specialties, the Science of Skincare Summit will be held November 6 at JW Marriott Essex House in New York City. Dermatologists Patti Farris, MD and Ted Lain, MD are co-founders of the program, which features content delivered by skincare thought leaders alongside industry scientists and leaders.

The Science of Skincare Summit offers both virtual and live attendance. Content will be viewable online for 90 days after the Summit. Topics to be covered include formulation science, regimen building, peri-procedural skincare, and more. Register at scienceofskincaresummit.com.