New Faces and Spaces
Aveda Corporation announces the appointment of Suzanne Dawson to vice president global innovation. Dawson will oversee the Natural/Organic/Green (NOG) division for Aveda. Under her leadership, a cross-functional team of experts will break new ground in the field of plant-based product, natural technology, green packaging, and digital innovation. Dawson brings to the position 23 years of experience in the beauty industry on three continents. She has been with Aveda since 2001 and most recently served as vice president global marketing for Aveda since 2005, leading global marketing and product development for hair, skin, body care, and lifestyle products.
derma e® Natural Bodycare announces the hire of Jarrod Butler as their new international business manager. Previously, Butler worked for a number of years in varying capacities as director of overseas operations, international sales director, and import manager for a company that specializes in importing, exporting, and distributing high quality consumer products. This combined experience has lead to Butler’s extensive knowledge in management of international operations, contract negotiations, and the development of company business plans, policies, and procedures. With his new position at derma e® Natural Bodycare, Butler will be responsible for increasing international distribution.
BioMedix™ announces that it is relocating its corporate headquarters. The company is moving to 178 East Ninth Street, a 24,000-square-foot, three-story building near Wacouta Commons in downtown Saint Paul, Minn.
Hollywood based makeup guru Napoleon Perdis has tapped Lucinda Pitt to join Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics as vice president of communication and strategy. Pitt brings with her over 15 years experience as a top beauty magazine editor. Most recently, Pitt was the beauty and health director of Grazia Australia and formerly Harper’s Bazaar Australia, and Cosmopolitan, all Hearst titles, as well as editor-in-chief of ELLE Australia. As a beauty authority in Australia, Pitt comes with unparalleled insight into the world of cosmetics which is well suited to the Napoleon Perdis brand.
Awards, Celebrations, and Aniversaries
derma e® Natural Bodycare was rewarded with a Grocery Headquarters magazine 2011 Trailblazer Award for continuing to develop products that stand out from the rest. This is derma e®’s second time winning this prominent award that honors influential companies in the health and wellness category. Dedicated to helping retailers choose the best health and wellness products, Grocery Headquarters sought out influential companies that continue to provide innovative products that offer quality benefits to the consumer. With over 300 submissions, Grocery Headquarters’ board of retailers and editors honored 20 companies across various categories.
The U.S. Commerce Association’s “Best of Local Business” award program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. This year, Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., Crutchfield Dermatology, is proud to announce that it is the recepient of the 2011 Best of St. Paul Award.
In the News
Clean Scene™ by Murad has continued its partnership with Varsity for 2011. In addition to being involved at national cheer and dance competitions, Clean Scene™ will extend its presence at cheer camps around the country during the summer months. The 2011 season was kicked off by Clean Scene™ at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Fla, from February 12th thru 13th. Throughout the weekend, Clean Scene™ ambassadors helped cheerleaders, coaches, and supportive friends and family create their own jar of Clean Scene™’s gentle exfoliating scrub Gaga for Glow®.
Szép Élet has partnered with Stellar Spa in a grass roots project to supply preventative skin care to Afghan women and children. “We are glad that we are in a position where we can provide a few skin necessities to assist with easing the symptoms and conditions of Afghan women and their children,” shares Szép Élet’s senior vice president, Szilvia Hickman. Stellar Spa’s graphic designer and local Marin residents, Chrise De Tournay-Birkhahn and her husband, who is currently deployed in Afghanistan, CDR Kurt Birkhahn (USN), have teamed up with LTC Diana Staneszewski (USMC) in a united effort to ship skin care supplies for the daily preventative skin care needs of the region’s women and children that are dealing with chronic skin issues such as extreme sun damage, severely dry, dehydrated skin, and cracked dry lips.
After years of researching the possibilities of creating the first true organic skin care line. Niko Papadatos, CEO and founder of Niko Cosmetics Inc., has ultimately achieved USDA Certification for the new Niko True Organic skin care line. Papadatos’ innovative formula uses approved USDA Certified Organic ingredients without harmful chemicals, fillers, or water (which requires preservatives to prevent mold and bacteria growth). Recognized by the USDA Organic Certification program, Niko Cosmetics bears the USDA Organic seal on its skin care line. This seal is approved for products containing 95 to 100 percent organic ingredients.
2nd Street Beauty, a premier beauty supply store located in Long Beach, Calif., recently partnered with dermalogica® to host an event in support of Join FITE, a new global initiative that aims to help a minimum of 25,000 women around the world to start or grow a business. During the evening, 50 South Bay attendees purchased $3,000 worth of dermalogica® skin care products containing special codes that each consumer can redeem online at joinFITE.org, which then triggers a donation from dermalogica® to the woman entrepreneur of the consumer’s choosing.
The curriculum of the aesthetics program at International Academy of Hair Design and Aesthetics is undergoing an extreme makeover. The 600-hour curriculum has been combined with an additional 150 hours for a state-approved Certified Medical Laser Technician program, this updated enhancement not only emphasizes the instruction of clinical aesthetics students but introduces the implementation of a comprehensive 150-hour laser program that is approved by the Arizona Radiation and Regulatory Agency.
Announcements
Bioelements professional skin care has announced its 2011 World Class and World Class Elite spas. These “World Class” spas are chosen to represent the country’s best in spa amenities, from products to services, and for their dedication to excellence in the spa industry. “World Class” spas provide an inviting environment where guests can receive custom blended Bioelements treatments and products. Achieving Bioelements “World Class” status is also due to the spa’s belief in continual Bioelements education for the entire staff, to ensure that they are on the cutting edge of the skin care industry in both technique and product advancements. A spa’s exclusive use of Bioelements means that they have access to renowned educators and courses created specifically for the spa professional. Twenty-eight spas were named “World Class” and nineteen were named “World Class Elite” for the year.
CA BOTANA International announces that they are now creating their own peptides for use in effective skin care formulations. The latest peptide CA BOTANA has created is Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3, which is a special blend of materials that supports cell metabolism, stimulates cell proliferation and tissue regeneration, and has anabolic activities, therefore promoting the regeneration of bright, healthy skin. Pure, effective peptides can be costly. Not only are they difficult to construct in the lab, the purity of the peptides also increases the price. Dr. Dieter Kuster, founder of CA BOTANA International says that they can uphold the quality and purity of the peptides used to create products with the highest efficacy possible. Their peptides have a purity of 90 plus percent.
MenScience Androceuticals announces the launch of MenScience Magazine, an online destination that provides men with the latest news in men’s skin care, grooming, and nutrition. The site is packed with information, articles, tips, and interactive features in a no-nonsense, ad-free format to help men “Be healthy, look great.”
Since its inception, Tweezerman has maintained an essential Second Bottom Line program that shares profits with those in need. As a leading global beauty brand, acting responsibly both locally and nationally is fundamental to perseverance. 2010 marked Tweezerman’s 30th anniversary and its ongoing dedication to numerous humanitarian, environmental, community, and charitable organizations. As part of its milestone anniversary year, Tweezerman launched the 2010 Paw Print Mini Slant Tweezer and Matchbox Itty Bitty Files designs to support the Humane Society of the United States. Tweezerman continued its passionate commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) in 2010 by donating a portion of proceeds from the Precision In Pink Slant Tweezer initiative in the total amount of $642,475 to the following national and local Long Island breast cancer charities: CancerCare (CEW Foundation), Glen Cove C.A.R.E.S., Beth Tortolani Foundation, and the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. Looking ahead to spring 2011, Tweezerman proudly announces its partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation in launching the new Reach For The Stars Mini Slant Tweezer and Zip File. Starlight Children’s Foundation helps brighten the lives of children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses through entertainment, education, and family activities. To kick off this campaign, Tweezerman hosted its very first Great Escape family event for the tri-state Starlight division this past December where employees volunteered their time to face paint, feed, gift, and cheer up nearly 85 Starlight children and their family members. Tweezerman will be donating partial proceeds of sales of these products to support this cause.
