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Philips identifies three beauty tech trends set to transform beauty routines into lasting relationships by 2027

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Leading beauty industry voices, Dr. Aamna Adel, UK Consultant Dermatologist and HCP influencer, Alice Crossley, Principal Strategic Foresight Analyst at The Future Laboratory, and Tiffany Buathier, Founder of The New Well, share their perspectives on the next phase of beauty technology and what it means for the industry.

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Personal care has become a meaningful part of daily well-being, with people making intentional choices about how they begin their mornings, unwind in the evening and care for themselves throughout the day. Launching the new Philips Lumea 9900 Pro, the first at-home IPL with audio feedback and motion guidance that talks to you[1], illustrates how beauty technology is evolving everyday routines into moments of care.

Looking ahead, three emerging trends are expected to redefine how people experience beauty technology, shaping more personalized, supportive and meaningful relationships.

Trend one: Personal guidance becomes the new expectation

Consumers have access to more beauty information than ever, but more information does not always bring greater confidence. Research shows that 62% of U.S. beauty and personal care buyers are interested in hyper-personalized products[2].

Alice Crossley, Principal Strategic Foresight Analyst at The Future Laboratory, says: “Consumers increasingly expect beauty and wellness technology to be responsive, adaptive, and intelligent. Real-time guidance, personalized insights, and clear communication about ‘why’ the technology is recommending a particular step are no longer differentiators, they are becoming integral to what is expected by consumers. Brands that can translate complex science into relatable guidance that feels intimate and actionable will define the next steps of beauty innovation.”

Won Sook Ko, Global Category Leader for Beauty at Philips, adds: “Consumers want products grounded in science that deliver results, with personalization and care embedded. The future is about intelligence meeting intimacy: moving from technology that asks people to adapt, to intelligent technology that adapts to them.”

Trend two: At-home devices will become confidence-boosting beauty partners

The most compelling technologies will not require people to become experts before they begin. Instead, they will act as trusted partners, supporting people throughout the experience and turning uncertainty into confidence. Consistency, supported by that confidence, is what helps routines become lasting habits.

Dr Aamna Adel, UK Consultant Dermatologist and HCP influencer with over 2.5 million followers, says: “From what I see both online and, in my clinic, the biggest barrier to adopting beauty technology isn’t the technology itself, it’s confidence.”

“The most successful beauty routines are built on understanding, consistency, and trust. That’s why personalized feedback is becoming an increasingly important part of the beauty experience. When people receive clear, evidence-based support throughout their journey, they’re more likely to build confidence, develop empowering rituals, and achieve the results they’re looking for.”

Tiffany Buathier, Founder of The New Well explains: “Confidence thrives when women have genuine choice. When technology removes doubt over what to do and how, it creates space for intention-setting and self-trust. Beauty rituals become moments of autonomy and that’s where real enjoyment and empowerment happen.”

Trend three: The most intelligent beauty will feel more human

As beauty becomes more data-led, the opportunity is to avoid making routines more mechanical, but instead more personal. The technologies that endure will respect individual choice, respond to real needs and leave space for enjoyment; whether someone is desiring smoother feeling skin, or simply a routine that fits their lifestyle, technology should support their goals without taking away their sense of control.

Won Sook Ko, Global Category Leader for Beauty at Philips, says: “We’re not here to tell women what to do with their appearance. Our role is to give them agency and empower them to make their own choices. We can then support those choices with safe, personalized guidance and education every step of the way. With the Philips Lumea 9900 Pro, we’ve combined 25 years of IPL research with real-time audio feedback and motion guidance to help make IPL more intuitive and accessible at home. It eliminates the uncertainty that prevents many women from even trying IPL to transform it from a necessary task into a ritual women return to.”

Transforming at-home hair removal into a more personalized self-care experience

The Philips Lumea 9900 Pro is the easiest long-lasting hair removal device by Philips Lumea. Its first-of-its-kind IPL app provides real-time audio feedback and visual guidance, making every treatment feel human and intuitive from the very first session.

The Philips Lumea 9900 Pro is now available for purchase with a recommended retail price of EUR 799.99

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in image-guided therapy, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, monitoring, enterprise informatics and personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

[1] based on at home IPL devices in market.

[2] Mintel (2025, April 17). Personalisation trends are redefining the beauty and personal care industry. Retrieved from https://www.mintel.com/insights/beauty-and-personal-care/personalisation-trends-are-redefining-the-bpc-industry/ 

 

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Elementix and Lightning Docs Announce Reporting Partnership to Deliver Industry-Comprehensive Data on Business-Purpose Lending

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Each company’s monthly report will draw on shared recorded transaction data and loan-level document data, giving lenders, brokers, and investors a more complete view of current bridge, fix-and-flip, construction, and DSCR lending.

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elementix, a leading provider of aggregated data on business-purpose lending, and Lightning Docs, the premier loan document automation platform for private lenders, Non-QM lenders, credit unions, and law firms, today announced a data-sharing partnership to strengthen reporting on the business-purpose lending market.

The partnership brings together two complementary datasets. Elementix aggregates recorded real estate transactions nationwide, including mortgages, deeds, satisfactions, assignments, and preforeclosure filings, providing a comprehensive picture of lender activity, loan volume, and market share. Lightning Docs captures loan-level terms at the point of document generation, including interest rates, loan amounts, and loan structures, from a document automation platform used by 60% of the nation’s top 50 private lenders. Combined, the two sources produce a level of coverage and detail that has been unprecedented in the private lending space.

“Private lending has long been an opaque industry, with limited data on interest rates, loan amounts, geographic trends, and other metrics that are vital to running a profitable operation,” said Nema Daghbandan, CEO of Lightning Docs. “Lightning Docs set the standard for monthly private lending market reporting, and this partnership raises it. By pairing our loan-level data with Elementix’s transaction data, we are delivering reporting with the scale, precision, and depth the market has been missing, and providing lenders, brokers, and investors a clearer view of the industry than they have ever had before.”

Each report, delivered at a regular monthly cadence, will cover bridge, fix-and-flip, ground-up construction, and DSCR loans, with aggregated data on interest rates, loan amounts, loan volume, lender activity, geographic trends at the state and regional level. All data will be aggregated and anonymized, with no borrower- or lender-specific loan terms disclosed.

“Managing risk in private lending starts with understanding the borrower and the broader market, yet lenders often have to make decisions with incomplete information. Elementix was built to help lenders understand that risk through public record data, and partnering with Lightning Docs adds the loan-level detail that completes the picture. Together, we’re helping lenders better understand market conditions and bring that context into how they assess and manage risk,” said Cameron Kelliher, founder and CEO of Elementix.

The first joint report is scheduled for release in November 2026. Reports will be published on the Lightning Docs and Elementix websites and distributed to subscribers of both companies.

About Elementix
Elementix is the borrower intelligence platform for private lenders. It helps lenders identify active investors, verify experience for better credit decisions, and reach decision-makers with leading contact data accuracy. For more information, visit www.elementix.com.

About Lightning Docs
Initially developed by nationally recognized private lending attorneys, Lightning Docs is the industry’s leading automated loan document software for lenders who make business-purpose loans. The platform instantly produces attorney-grade, compliant loan documents across all 50 states. It covers every business-purpose loan type, including short-term bridge and fix-and-flip loans, 30-year DSCR rental loans, ground-up construction, and complex modifications. Lightning Docs is the official loan document software of the American Association of Private Lenders®. More than 60% of the nation’s top 50 private lenders use it, along with many of the country’s largest Non-QM lenders. Since 2018, lenders have originated more than $100 billion using Lightning Docs. For more information, visit www.lightningdocs.ai.

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Therap Services Enhances Therap Connect with Personalized Sleep Insights for Human Services Providers

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TORRINGTON, Conn., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Therap Services, the national leader in HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation solutions for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) industries, has introduced advanced Personalized Sleep Insights to its Therap Connect platform. This enhancement integrates ambient room monitoring with sleep tracking data to help care teams understand and optimize environmental factors affecting the sleep quality of individuals.

Understanding Environmental Factors for Better Rest

Tracking overnight sleep patterns is vital for maintaining physical health, emotional well-being, and individual safety. The updated Therap Connect module introduces a ‘Personalized Sleep Insights’ feature that evaluates three months of historical data from Withings sleep monitors and Watchdog room sensors. By evaluating sleep start times alongside ambient room temperature and humidity, the system highlights optimal environmental conditions to support healthier sleep habits and proactive care planning.

Streamlined Platform Workflows and Daily Tracking

Designed for ease of use, this update helps teams manage daily monitoring more efficiently. Staff can quickly review overnight alerts directly on dashboard views, manage notification settings in one place, and conveniently copy form details with a single click. These practical updates save time on routine administrative tasks, allowing care managers and staff to focus on monitoring health parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Therap Connect offer sleep tracking capabilities? 

Yes. Therap Services provides integrated sleep and health tracking through Therap Connect, combining continuous sensor data with daily documentation tools.

How do Personalized Sleep Insights in Therap Services help human services providers?

It analyzes sleep schedules, room temperature, and humidity data to identify optimal sleep environments, helping care teams make data-informed adjustments to support health outcomes.

Does Therap Connect require extra software for sleep tracking? 

No. Therap Connect operates through its own dedicated, secure web-based portal, allowing teams to access environmental and sleep tracking insights natively without installing third-party software.

For more information about Therap Connect, please visit: https://www.therapconnect.net/

About Therap Services

Therap Services provides HIPAA-compliant software for documentation, communication, reporting, EVV, and billing.

Learn more: https://www.therapservices.net/

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Meet Providi: One Company Behind Cerbo and OptiMantra

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The new name reflects a long-term commitment to the cash-pay personalized care market, where Cerbo and OptiMantra keep their brands and together serve nearly 7,000 clinics.

ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Providi launched today as the corporate brand of the company behind Cerbo and OptiMantra, two long-standing products in the cash-pay personalized care market. The companies combined in 2025, backed by a growth investment from Mainsail Partners. Cerbo and OptiMantra will continue as product brands within Providi.

Together, the two providers of electronic health record (EHR) and practice management products support nearly 7,000 clinics. These include functional, integrative, longevity, wellness, direct primary care, concierge, med spa and behavioral health practices. Both have served the market since 2011.

The name Providi combines “provi,” for the provider at the center of every practice, with “vidi,” Latin for “I saw.” It stands for a company that starts with the provider and can see where personalized care is going.

Providi’s mission is to empower personalized care providers to deliver better patient outcomes and create thriving practices. That mission is already shaping the product roadmap. With the Cerbo and OptiMantra teams building together, new capabilities reach providers faster, and AI Scribe is the first example. Available now, Cerbo AI Scribe captures visit notes automatically, so providers spend less time charting between visits or after hours. OptiMantra AI Scribe, built on lessons from the Cerbo launch, is coming to OptiMantra providers soon.

“Personalized care providers built this market one practice at a time, each one designed around the time, attention and care they believe every patient deserves,” said Jeff Hindman, CEO of Providi. “Cerbo and OptiMantra have each earned the trust of thousands of practices, and Providi exists to amplify that work. Coming together as one company accelerates the innovation we can bring to market and enables us to invest more in both products. Our focus remains giving the providers already running our products and the new providers entering the market the technology they need to succeed.”

Providers can expect to log in to the same Cerbo and OptiMantra products, reach out to the same reps and receive support, onboarding and product updates the same way they do today. They will start to see the Providi name at combined events and in company communications, and they’ll feel it in their products: two teams sharing what they learn, active investment in both products and new capabilities reaching their practices sooner.

About Providi

Providi is the company behind Cerbo and OptiMantra, two electronic health record (EHR) and practice management products serving the cash-pay personalized care market. Together, Cerbo and OptiMantra support nearly 7,000 clinics in functional, integrative, longevity, wellness, direct primary care, concierge, med spa and behavioral health. Providi is committed to meeting the specialty workflow needs of these practices and continues to invest in both products to help providers achieve better patient outcomes, grow their practices and operate more efficiently. For more information, visit providico.com.

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