New Faces and Spaces
Annie Chiu, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, has joined the physician team at the Murad Inclusive Health Medical Group (MMG) in El Segundo. Dr. Chiu comes to Murad from Cedars Sinai Medical Group and practices a full range of medical dermatology, including a multidisciplinary approach to acne, skin cancer diagnosis, and surgical treatments for benign and malignant growths.
YG Laboratories, leader in high-performance private label skin care, welcomes Melanie Edwards as the new VP of their Spa Division. Edwards comes to YG with extensive and diverse experience related to the luxury spa and skin care markets. Her work as a consultant, along with many high held leadership positions over her rich career has given her the acute skills to solidify YG Laboratories as the private label go-to for the spa industry.
The Purple Ribbon Council, a grassroots national charity dedicated to preventing domestic abuse, has named Patrick McIvor, owner of patrick mcivor color studio and studio two, and Matrix Artistic Color Director, Pretty in Purple National Campaign Chair and Spokesperson.
Awards, Celebrations, and Aniversaries
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Gabriel Production International has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Bridal Make-up and Hair! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
GCI Magazine names Sam Dhatt, CEO of DermaQuest™ Skin Therapy, 1 of 20 to Know! Dhatt is the kind of success story worth noting in any walk of life. After earning a master’s degree in chemistry and an MBA in marketing and finance in his native India, Dhatt moved his growing family to the U.S. with $20 in his pocket. Dhatt’s story is inspirational and his innovations have changed the skin care industry!
Sanítas Skin Care is pleased to announce that the line was the only sponsor at the 40th Anniversary Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards ceremony. The award recognizes the bold leadership demonstrated by the two honorees, Bono and Wyclef Jean, on humanitarian issues.
In the News
SunAWARE, a not-for-profit educational advocacy group for the prevention and detection of skin cancer, has endorsed the proposed 10 percent federal tax on tanning beds. “Until Congress enacts laws banning access to tanning beds for all minors, the proposed tax should act as a deterrent, especially for young people,” said Mary Barrow, executive director of SunAWARE.
La Roche-Posay, the brand trusted for more than 15 years worldwide to offer exceptional UVA protection, is partnering with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the United Service Organizations (USO) to donate more than 23,000 full size tubes of its ANTHELIOS 15 Water Resistant Sunscreen Cream to U.S. troops and other workers providing relief assistance to Haiti following the recently devastating earthquake.
Èminence Organic Skin Care was the official skin care sponsor for Mercedes Nicoll in her quest for Olympic gold with the Canadian Women’s Snowboarding Team at Vancouver 2010. With a beautiful face exposed all day to harsh elements, Èminence developed a routine for Nicoll that involves sun defense and repair products that are easy to use on the go.
Vermont Soap is proud to announce a new collection of certified organic and USDA approved Moisturizing Shower Gels. Like all of the products from Vermont Soap, these new Moisturizing Shower Gels are free of artificial colors, fragrances, or chemical preservatives. They are also free of animal by-products and they are not tested on animals.
Bio-Therapeutic, Inc. is ever proud of their country and troops, especially those currently serving overseas. That is why Bio-Therapeutic proudly supports herobox.org and ships bT-Ceuticals™ skin care products as well as many other necessities to U.S. troops currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Suneva Medical, a privately held aesthetic medical device company, has announced an 18 month interim result from its prospective, open-label, five year safety and patient satisfaction study on Artefill for nasolabial fold (NLF) correction. The study assessed adverse events with Artefill starting at six months post treatment. Initial results show the incidence of adverse events with Artefill compare favorably to the current label, and that the majority of patients (88 percent) reported a high satisfaction rating. Upon completion, this will be the largest and longest duration prospective U.S. clinical study of any dermal filler.
Announcements
Cristina Proano-Carrion C.H. Dip. Aroma. A native Ecuadorian, founded Aromandina with the purpose of providing high quality, therapeutic grade essential oils and aromatherapy blends designed to address health at ranges hard to reach by other means. Cristina has more than 14 years of experience formulating aromatherapy products for the spa, fitness, and the hospitality industry and speaking with North and South American audiences on television and radio as well as in seminars and workshops. www.aromandina.com
Recognized as a leading supplier of incomparable quality uniforms for the past 16 years in Europe, Fashionizer Spa Uniforms now launches in the U.S. market with its successful range of uniforms meticulously crafted of a proprietary exclusive organic fiber that ensures optimum therapist comfort with fully breathable fabrics.
To encourage recycling of Depilar System packaging, Norlab U.S.A. is offering customers a 10 percent discount on future orders to simply return empty, used packaging – shipping courtesy of the manufacturer. Norlab then recycles according to the highest standards, disassembling airless pumps, and separating various materials for sustainable recycling.
Following on the heels of its just-launched stock library of color cosmetics, SeaCliff Beauty Packaging & Laboratories is developing a stock line of skin care products. As with the stock library of color cosmetics, clients can opt to utilize the products for private labeling, or they can customize the products according to their own specifications, on the SeaCliff premises. Among the state-of-the-art skin care products available are serums, eye creams, moisturizers, cleansers, primers, and wrinkle-prevention creams enhanced with vitamin C.
Bio Jouvance, Paris is pleased to announce a new Canada wide partnership with Raman Sekhon, president and founder of Kaura Distribution Inc. in Toronto, Ontario. “Raman’s appointment reflects our continuing commitment to deliver excellent customer service to our valued clients across the border,” says Sonia Boghosian, President and CEO of Bio Jouvance, Paris.
Although the number of people with rosacea continues to rise with the growth and aging of the U.S. population, most fail to recognize the warning signs of this potentially life-disruptive disorder now estimated to affect well over 14 million Americans. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to alert the public to the signs and symptoms of this chronic and conspicuous facial condition and to emphasize the importance of seeking medical help.
“The early signs of rosacea are often overlooked because they are easily mistaken for something else and tend to come and go,” said Dr. John Wolf, chairman of dermatology at Baylor University. “Unfortunately, without medical treatment the effects of rosacea usually persist and may become increasingly severe. Through greater public awareness, more individuals should seek early diagnosis and treatment before the condition becomes a serious intrusion on their emotional, social, and professional lives.”
In an effort to reach the growing number of rosacea sufferers, public education activities will be conducted by the NRS to increase awareness and understanding of this widespread disorder, emphasizing the warning signs and urging those who suspect they may have rosacea to see a dermatologist or other physician. In addition, bulk qualities of NRS educational materials are available to health professionals for their patients.
Although rosacea varies from one patient to another, the primary signs of rosacea may include flushing or transient erythema (redness), persistent or nontransient erythema, papules (bumps) and pustules (pimples), and telagiectasia (visible blood vessels), according to the NRS standard classification of rosacea, developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 17 experts worldwide. Secondary features may include burning or stinging, plaques (raised patches on the skin), a dry appearance, edema (swelling), ocular manifestations, and phymatous changes in which the skin thickens.
The standard subtypes of rosacea reflect the most common patterns of signs and symptoms, and characteristics of more than one subtype may occur at the same time. Subtype 1 (erythematotelangiectatic) rosacea is characterized by flushing and persistent redness on the central portion of the face, while Subtype 2 (papulopustular) rosacea also features papules and pustules. Subtype 3 (phymatous) rosacea includes thickening of the skin, irregular nodularities and enlargement, especially of the nose. Subtype 4 is ocular rosacea, where the eyes may have a watery or bloodshot appearance, the sensation of the foreign body, burning or stinging, dryness, itching, light sensitivity, or a host of other signs and symptoms.
“While rosacea can cause physical discomfort for many patients, the emotional pain from its effect on personal appearance may by far worse for many more,” Dr. Wolf said. “Fortunately, long-term medical therapy, along with avoidance of lifestyle and environmental factors that exacerbate the condition in individual cases, can effectively control the signs and symptoms of this disorder.”
During April and throughout the year, individuals may call the National Rosacea Society’s toll-free telephone number at 888-NO-BLUSH for information. The NRS offers Rosacea Review, a newsletter for rosacea patients, as well as a “Rosacea Diary” to help patients identify and avoid lifestyle factors that my trigger flare-ups in their individual cases. Other booklets include “Understanding Rosacea,” “Managing Rosacea,” and “Coping with Rosacea.” Information is also available by visiting the NRS website at www.rosacea.org; writing the National Rosacea Society, 196 James Street, Barrington, Illinois 60010; or via email at rosaceas@aol.com.
