New Products and Pharmacologic Developments

Medimetriks Launches Two Product Kits

Medimetriks released the Ketodan Kit and Ciclodan Cream Kit recently. The Ketodan Kit includes Ketodan (ketoconazole foam, 2%) Foam and Rehyla™ Hair + Body Cleanser. The foam is a prescription topical foam therapy for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis specifically designed for hair-bearing areas on the scalp, body, and face. The cleanser is dye, fragrance, paraben, and sulfate free, according to the company, and contains chamomile, salicylic acid, and hyaluronic acid. The Ciclodan Cream Kit includes Ciclodan (ciclopirox olamine cream USP, 0.77%) Cream and Rehyla™ Hair + Body Cleanser. Ciclodan Cream is a prescription topical cream with broad-spectrum coverage of five different skin infections (tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea versicolor, and candidiasis) from six different pathogens. Medimetriks.com

Bovie Medical Promotes Double Warranty, Free Goods

Bovie Medical Corporation started its Fall Festival of Fun promotion now through December 31, 2012. During the promotion, customers receive an increased value of a double warranty and free goods when purchasing the Aaron® 1250, Aaron® 2250, or Aaron® 3250. Boviemed.com

Somersets Debuts Shaving Product Line

Somersets, a line of shaving and skincare products from the UK, released a range of products for men and women in the US. The line is designed for use before, during, and after shaving and includes 11 products: Somersets Shaving Oils for Women and for Men, Somersets Shaving Gels, Somersets Pre-Shave Face Wash, Somersets Pre-Shave Face Scrub, After-Shave Face Balm, and After-Shave Moisturizer. Somersets products are formulated with lavender, tea tree, and rosemary. Somersets.com

CeraVe Releases Three Skincare Products

The CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream, CeraVe SA Renewing Cream, and CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream were added to Valeant Pharmaceuticals' CeraVe skincare line. The hand cream helps repair, restore, and protect skin with a water-resistant formula containing dimethicone, ceramides, niacinamide, and humectant hyaluronic acid. The renewing cream exfoliates, softens, and smoothes rough skin, according to the company. With salicylic acid and ammonium lactate, the product helps exfoliate dead skin cells, allowing for ceramides and hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeper layers of the skin. Finally, the foot cream contains salicylic acid and ammonium lactate for cracked heels and feet and the patented, controlled-release multivesicular emulsion technology for deeper penetration, according to the company. Cerave.com

Lake Consumer Products Unveils New Packaging for Psoriasis Cream

Lake Consumer Products, owner and manufacturer of the MG217 line of psoriasis treatment products, recently introduced their Multi-Symptom Moisturizing Cream that is fragrance-free, fast-absorbing, and non-staining to skin and clothing, according to the company. After acquiring the MG217 brand from Triton Consumer Products last year, Lake Consumer also unveiled new packaging for the line, with color-coded product descriptions by active ingredient. Lakeconsumer.com

Vichy Laboratoires Releases Three Products

Vichy Laboratoires announced three new launches: Normaderm Total Mat, ProEVEN Daily Eye Corrector, and ProEVEN All-in-One Flawless Mineral BB Cream. The Normaderm Total Mat contains salicylic acid in a 0.5 percent concentration as an exfoliating agent, to help unclog pores and clear imperfections, according to the company, and has been clinically tested for mattifying efficacy. The ProEVEN All-in-One Flawless Mineral BB Cream comes in medium and light shades to even skin tone and conceal dark spots. It contains high purity pigments for natural coverage and vitamins Cg + E for their antioxidant properties to help protect against environmental damage. Finally, the ProEVEN Daily Eye Corrector targets signs of dark circles and uneven tone while addressing excess melanin at the skin surface, according to the company. It combines Ceramide Bright, caffeine, and Vitamin B3. Vichyusa.com

TURO SKIN System Launches for Men

A new simplified skincare system for men has been released. Under the direction of Founder and CEO John Renucci, MD, the TURO SKIN collection offers solutions for face, shave, hair, and body. TURO SKIN products are available online and at select physicians' offices. Turoskin.com

Avène Skin Recovery Cream Now Available

The new Avène Skin Recovery Cream with PARCERINE helps reduce skin reactivity and helps restore the hydrolipidic barrier. The PARCERINE molecule blocks serine protease from activating the PAR2 receptor, thus reducing the release of IL-8 and deactivating the skin's inflammatory response, according to the company. With plant squalane to protect the skin barrier and glycerin (6%) for moisturizing, the product provides protective care for hypersensitive and irritated skin. The cream is formulated with minimal ingredients for maximum tolerance and uses Avène Thermal Spring Water to soothe, soften, and calm the skin. Aveneusa.com

Jurlique Offers Holiday Discounts

Jurlique released holiday gift sets featuring fullsized product at a 30 to 40 percent savings. The products include: Age- Defying Trio, of Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Serum, Purely Age-Defying Ultra Firm and Lift Cream, and Skin Balancing Face Oil; Hand Care Essentials, including the Jurlique Rose, Lavender, Citrus, and Jasmine Hand Creams; and the Hand Picked Rose Collection, with the Jurlique Rose Hand Cream and Rose Love Balm. Jurlique.com