Move Over Botox: Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Reports on Hyaluronic Acid

The February 2004 issue of Les Nouvelles Esthétiques magazine features an article about hyaluronic acid, recently approved by the FDA for use as an injectable filler for wrinkles, nasolabial folds and lips.

(PRWEB) February 9, 2004 --When you think of ways to get young, smooth-looking skin, the thoughts that often come to mind are collagen, Botox and silicone. Laura Root now offers Les Nouvelles Esthétiques readers a new thought on an old problem: Roosters. Yes, roosters... or rather, the roosters comb-one of the best sources for hyaluronic acid, a compound that is likely to be the next big thing for wrinkles and lip plumping. LNE anticipated this development, and the February 2004 issue features an informative article by Root about the rising popularity of hyaluronic acid, which was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an injectable filler (Restylane). But before its FDA approval for medical use, the skin care industry has long known the value of hyaluronic acid for topical use.

In Roots article titled Cock-a-doodle-do," the author discusses the history of and the uses of hyaluronic acid in medicine and skin care. The FDA approved it for use as an alternative to collagen injections, as a filler for wrinkles, nasolabial folds and lips. Root also outlines a treatment plan for clients with photo-damaged skin, which can be treated with hyaluronic-acid-based treatments.

With an array of articles on microdermabrasion, ultrasound and other medical skin care procedures, Laura has long been a valuable source of information for the industry," says Monica Schuloff Smith, LNE editor in chief.

We have a constant desire to provide the best in education and information to our readership, and were very excited to include this article on hyaluronic acid in the February issue," Smith adds.

Laura Root is a certified surgical technologist, CIDESCO diploma holder and recently completed a course of study in holistic nutrition. LNE writer for more than five years, frequent speaker at the International Congress of Esthetics trade shows and author of three books, Root has a line of products designed for microdermabrasion and chemical exfoliation.

The American edition of Les Nouvelles Esthétiques has been in circulation since 1985 and is the only monthly publication in the industry devoted to skin care and spa professionals. The focus of the magazines articles is to educate skin care and spa professionals in all aspects of the beauty industry.

Les Nouvelles Esthétiques was founded more than 50 years ago in Paris, France. With a global network of 19 publications and more than 22 trade shows worldwide, the company remains the largest international source for esthetics and spa professionals.

For more information, call 1-(800) 471-0229 or visit www.LNEONLINE.com.

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