New Faces and Spaces
Murad, Inc. has named Ariya Kittichaikarn as its new Sales Director for Asian-Pacific Markets. In his position, Kittichaikarn will be charged with leading the Asian Market to new heights by growing and maximizing sales with existing businesses and new distributors, including a focus on expanding Murad’s presence in Thailand, Taiwan, the People’s Republic of China, Vietnam, and Japan.
SeaCliff Beauty Packaging & Laboratories announced the hiring of cosmetic chemist Susan Allen to serve as the company’s Technical Director. Allen brings 25 years of experience in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries where she worked in numerous facets of both arenas – including research and development, sales, marketing, electronic retailing, and contract manufacturing.
agoodnightkiss, the all natural, vegan, and 100 percent certified organic line of bath and bath products, recently announced a new sales representative relationship with Pearson Triplett.
CND welcomes back Mary Kennebeck to the newly created position of Education Sales Manager within CND’s North American
Sales Department.
Awards and Celebrations
Over the last 12 weeks derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in formulating cutting-edge natural skin care products, has become the number 10 brand within the natural skin care channel as noted by SPINS, the leading provider of scan data sales information to the Natural Products Industry. Additionally, SPINS has revealed that derma e® is currently ranked number five in the Facial Lotions and Crèmes category with the highest growth rate and sales per point of distribution.
Somme’s MDT5 Vitamin Infusion Professional Treatment was named “Top Ten Facials from Around the Globe” for Mandarin Oriental in the January/Febuary issue
of Departures!
Aveda™, the maker of plant-derived hair care, skin care, makeup, and lifestyle products and a global leader in corporate environmental sustainability for 30 years, is the proud recipient of PETA’s (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) prestigious 2008 PETA Progress (Proggy) Awards for “Best Cruelty-Free Spa Products.” In its sixth year, PETA’s Proggy awards recognize animal-friendly achievements in seven categories, including: clothing and accessories, companion animals, entertainment, food, personal care products, science, and other.
Erika France, a cosmetology student at Brio Academy of Cosmetology in Meriden, Connecticut, has been selected as a finalist for the Nuts and Bolts Training Company’s Business Student of the Year Award. The award recognizes the business skills necessary to successfully manage and grow a career in cosmetology.
Sonya Dakar Skin Care’s President and CEO, Natan Dakar, was honored at the Sixth Annual 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards presented by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. The award honors significant business achievements by Valley-based professionals all under the age of 40. San Fernando Valley Business Journal staff reporter Nadra Kareem nominated Dakar after interviewing him in April 2008 for an article on the family business titled “Familiar Faces.”
In the News
DermaQuest has just been distributed to some of Hollywood’s favorite stars! To celebrate the wrapping of their new film, “My One and Only,” Renee Zellweger, Kevin Bacon, and Chris Noth all received gift bags featuring DermaQuest’s best-selling C-Lipoic Lip Enhancer. Blended with vitamin C, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, C-Lipoic Lip Enhancer’s clear formula is safe to use every day and is a more natural and affordable alternative to expensive injectables.
On Thursday, February 5th, 2009, The Doctors featured legendary skin care expert, Master Aesthetician, CME, LMT, Founder, and CEO of GlyMed Plus, Christine Heathman. Heathman performed a head-to-toe camouflage makeup transformation that changed the life of a young woman afflicted with a vascular birthmark, which evoked emotional responses from both the audience and viewers when revealed. Christine Heathman, whom has been practicing clinical aesthetics for over 25 years, is regarded as one of the pioneering forces behind Camouflage Makeup Artistry in medical aesthetics.
Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics’ highly anticipated 75-Hour Esthetic Laser Specialist certificate program began in February. This New York State Education Department-Approved Course prepares Licensed Skin Care and Medical Professionals with the skills and knowledge to move into the fast growing field of laser. Students learn theory, train with live models, and learn the vitally important Safety Information needed to protect their clients and themselves. The Instructors have been teaching laser at SafeLase Institute for 10 years and are nationally known and respected.
Touched by the continued philanthropic efforts of celebrities and VIP Guests, Skin 2 Skin Care™, a collection of cutting-edge, anti-aging products, will donate special skin care “thank you” baskets to this year’s honored recipients, presenters, and hostesses at the 15th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala.
Murad launched its new Sleep Reform line recently with a special evening event held at the Murad Inclusive Health Center (MIHC) and Spa in El Segundo. With more than 100 invited guests in attendance, the event was hosted by world famous dermatologist, Howard Murad, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA, and founder of Murad, Inc. Dr. Murad spoke about sleep and its crucial restorative role in overall health and addressed audience members’ personal sleep questions.
Rain Restorative Therapies of Allen, Texas has donated facial appointments to the American Cancer Society. The new day spa auctioned five Express 40 minute Facial Appointments on Ebay to be performed at specific times last January. One hundred percent of the proceeds were donated through Ebay. During each appointment, the client was given a customized facial and absorbed the importance of using an SPF product during the day to prevent UVA/UVB damage to the skin.
Announcements
IntertechPira, a leading conference and research organization is pleased to announce the addition of NBMI/XetaComp Technology LLC and Genemarkers LLC to the Cosmeceuticals Summit 2009 agenda. Both presentations will be featured in the Innovations and New
Developments session.
Senetek PLC, a life sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, announced the launch of a dedicated Pyratine-6™ website, www.pyratine-6.com, that provides information to consumers and medical professionals about Pyratine-6, Senetek’s advanced cytokinin technology.
Alma Lasers Ltd., a leader in laser, light, and radiofrequency-based aesthetic devices, announced the FDA clearance and immediate availability of the UniForm handpiece. The UniForm is the fifth module available on the Accent™ XL radiofrequency device. The UniForm has received FDA clearance for “the temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.”
Principessa Beauty, a boutique line of decadent and indulgent bath and body offerings, was recently named top finalist in the Cosmetic/Fragrance category recently at the Extracts Show held at New York City’s Javits Center. The line’s sensational Piccola Perfume received
the accolade.
Solís The Palmyra Resort & Spa is set to unveil the launch of its one-of-a-kind ESPA Spa in June 2009. The stand-alone 30,000 square-foot indoor and outdoor two-story spa, a destination unto itself, is the first ESPA in the area and promises to be the Caribbean’s best, setting a new standard for the region.
Syneron™ Medical Ltd., an innovator in the development, marketing and sales of elōs™ combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, today announces a partnership with the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians (AAOCP) to support laser liposculpture courses for Syneron’s LipoLite™ laser-assisted liposuction device. The AAOCP is an organization of physicians who have successfully integrated aesthetic procedures into their practice. The AAOCP is dedicated to enhanced clinical training and safety and the exchange of best practices and ideas.
