December 6 2002
Blushing May Signal Onset of Rosacea
The
National Rosacea Society recently conducted a survey of over a
thousand rosacea patients and revealed interesting data on the
first symptoms of this chronic facial disorder. 53% reported
that blushing or flushing was the first sign of the condition,
while 27% said their first sign included persistent facial
redness. 22% reported their first sign was bumps or pimples
and 12% reported eye symptoms as their first sign of the
disorder. 888-662-5874, rosaceas@aol.com
December 5 2002
Tranquility at a Dentist Office?
Actually, yes. Dental Spa, a dental practice that
combines dental and spa services, opened at 881 Alma Real
Drive, Suite 222 in Pacific Palisades, CA. Patients hear
sounds from waterfalls and fountains and are treated to
complimentary head, neck, hand and foot massages, complete
with massage oil or lotion and a sea salt scrub before, during
or after their dental treatment. Aromatherapy takes away that
"dental office smell" and relaxing music and environmental
tapes are played. Before treatment the patient is offered
complimentary juices, mountain spring water, fresh fruit and
herbal teas. Patients also are offered a full body massage by
a licensed and certified massage therapist or a variety of
facial and body treatments by an esthetician.
310-454-3111
December 4 2002
Professional Beauty Industry--Candidate for The New
York Women's Agenda STAR Breakfast
Ann
Mincey, vice president of global communications for REDKEN,
recently was selected as a candidate for The New York Women's
Agenda STAR Breakfast. The event attracts more than 2,500
leading men and women from non-profit and corporate worlds,
plus national, state and local government. The selection is
open only to New York-based women of high achievement who have
a track record of social responsibility. Mincey is the first
candidate from the professional beauty industry. Cosmetology
Advancement Foundation, 212-750-2412
December 3 2002
Top 40 Under 40
Dixie
Eklund, vice president of sales for FPO, has been named
Crain's Detroit Business List of Top 40 under 40. Selected for
her professional achievement, Eklund was recognized as one of
the Detroit area's 40 most successful business men and women
under the age of 40. 248-347-9980, FPOproducts.com
December 2 2002
It's a Boy!
![]() Melinda Taschetta-Millane, associate publisher and
editor of Skin Inc. magazine, proudly announces the
arrival of Gabriel Joseph. He arrived in the afternoon of
Monday, December 2nd. Congratulations to Melinda and her
family!
December 1 2002
New Training Center Opens
Dr.
Mark Lees and Sophia Camejo announce the opening of The Skin
Care Study Center, an advanced training center for graduate
estheticians in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, CA.
The Center offers a variety of non-commercial advanced
seminars in many areas of clinincal skin care, and will offer
routine product knowledge classes for Mark Lees Skin Care.
Classes begin February, 2003. 800-447-5770
November 27 2002
New Training Center Opens
Beauty Beauty USA announced their new training center
located in Milford, PA. Microdermabrasion, pressotherapy,
infrared light therapy, ultrasound for face & body;
galvanic & high frequency are among some of the topics
taught. 877-500-5549
November 26 2002
Murad Helps the Community
The
Murad After-School Program, an enriched, supervised
after-school program for children kindergarten through sixth
grade highlights the company's commitment to children, and is
available to any child in the South Bay, CA area, every day
after school. Buses pick children up from schools in Torrance,
Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo, and bring them to
The Jewish Community Center--Chabad of Beach Cities in Redondo
Beach. A broad spectrum of extracurricular activities
including computer learning, arts, crafts, music, dance, team
sports and games are offered, but only after homework is
completed. There is tuition, but space permitting, no child is
turned down. Determined by the program director, those unable
to afford The Murad After School Program will receive tuition
assistance per the community center. 800-33-MURAD, http://www.murad.com/
November 25 2002
An
Apple a Day
 Compelling health benefits recently were highlighted at
a Interpoma 2002 conference. Conference speakers reported a
number of components in apples, most notably fiber and
phytonutrients such as flavonoids, have been found to lower
blood cholesterol and may be associated with a reduced risk of
ischemic heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer, type II
diabetes and asthma. Most striking is preliminary research
indicating diets with the highest intake of apple
phytochemicals were associated with a 40-58% reduction in the
incidence of lung cancer. Recent UC-Davis research found that
two apples a day or 12 oz. of 100% apple juice reduced the
damaging effects of LDL cholestrol. Eating apples may even
assist weight loss and weight maintenence efforts by providing
20 percent of the recommended daily fiber for adults (one
tennis ball-sized apple). www.usapple.org
November 21 2002
New Spa Opening in Greenwich, CT
Stonewater Spa & Boutique, a 3,800 square-foot day
spa, will open in mid-December, and will be the only
full-service day spa located on The Avenue and also will be
the flagship property of Stonewater. Anca Saladie is the spa
manager. 203-785-9205, sloeber@stonewater.com
November 20 2002
The Demographics of a Spa Goer 2002
The
Day Spa Association, through its Web site, invites visitors to
fill out a comprehensive questionnaire and are rewarded by
being entered in a monthly drawing of spa prizes. The new
questions and answers cover basic demographics topics,
spending habits of treatments and product sales, payment
methods, travel companions, how often they are visiting day
spas, as well as spa travel statistics. Visitors also are
asked for remarks about their best and worst experiences and
naming their most favorite spas. The study contains important
demograhic information that allows spa owners to more
effectively market to this growing segment of clients.
201-865-2065, http://www.spaassociation.com/, dayspaassn@aol.com
November 19 2002
DBP Safe as Used in Nail Polish
In a
recently released expert analysis commissioned by the American
Beauty Association (ABA), it was confirmed that Dibutyl
Phthalate (DBP) is safe for its current use in nail polish
products. On November 18, 2002 ABA submitted the analysis and
test results to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
(CIR). DBP is used as a plasticizer in consumer products
ranging from food packaging to toys, raincoats and shower
curtains, as well as cosmetics. In nail polish, it adds
resiliency for a long lasting, glossy finish. The analysis
found that DBP "is not available for subungual (nail)
penetration from nail polish products," and that it "does not
add to the bioburden of overall exposure to phthalate
compounds. 312-944-1262
November 18 2002
Spa Entrepreneurs Learn the
Ropes
Trent
& Company, a health and lifestyle public relations firm,
recently hosted two "How To" sessions for the Learning Annex
on September 26 and October 2, 2002 in New York City. The
sessions, "How to Open a Day Spa" and "How to Open a Nail
Salon" covered topics on how people can start their own salon
and spa, as well as how to expand or enhance their existing
businesses. 212-966-0024
November 15 2002
ISPA Founding Member and President Will Be Greatly
Missed
Alexandre Szekely, founding member and former ISPA
president, passed away October 30, 2002. Szekely worked to
dispel the myth that spas were nothing more than places of
pampering. During the 2002 Annual Conference, ISPA renamed its
annual humanitarian award after Alex and presented it to his
mother, exactly one week prior to his passing. He passed away
from melanoma cancer. If you would like to pay your respects,
donations are suggested to La Jolla Youth Inc., 3908
Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037. 859-226-4445, mailto:mailtolynne.mcnees@ispastaff.com
November 14 2002
California Cosmetics Organic Labeling
Law
The
California Cosmetics Organic Labeling Law becomes effective
January 1, 2003 and will affect any cosmetic products claiming
to be organic or using organic ingredients. The law requires
that "cosmetic products sold, labeled or represented as
organic or made with organic ingredients shall contain at
least 70% organically produced ingredients." The law does not
apply to use of the term "natural" in labeling or advertising
of a cosmetic or personal care product. http://www.usda.gov/
November 13 2002
November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness
Month
The
deadly brain disease destroys what we consider to be the most
important part of our selves--our mind, memories and
personality. Four million Americans now suffer from
Alzheimer's disease, and if no cure is found by the middle of
the century, that number will skyrocket to 14 million. The
U.S. Congress designated November as National Alzheimer's
Disease Month in order to raise public awareness of the
terrible toll that Alzheimer's takes on individuals and
society. 800-437-2423, http://www.ahaf.org/
November 13 2002
Results From Skin Inc. Web Poll
We
asked readers overall, how satisfied are you with Skin
Inc. magazine's Web site? 18 votes were tallied. 61%, or
11 voted "very satisfied;" 2, or 11% voted "somewhat
satisfied;" 0, or 0% voted "indifferent;" 1, or 5% voted
"somewhat dissatisfied;" and 4, or 22% voted "very
dissatisfied." Thank you for voting! Your opinion counts.
Please send us your comments and suggestions to slinker@allured.com
November 12 2002
California Cosmetology and Barbering Returns to
"Board" Regulations.
On
October 30, 2002, California Governor Gray Davis signed SB
1482 into law. This new law places California's barbering,
cosmetology, electrology, esthetic and manicuring industries
under the regulatory authority of a new nine member "board,"
replacing the current State-governed Bureau of Cosmetology
& Barbering under the Department of Consumer Affairs. As
of January 1, 2003, the new law creates a nine-member board,
comprised of five public (non-industry) members and four
industry professions representatives. Having the five
non-industry board members helps ensure a diverse view on
industry issues and precludes individual agendas from having
undue influence on results. Board member terms of service are
limited to four years and only two consecutive terms.
November 11 2002
Dermal Enterprises/Dermalogica (Canada)
Ltd.
Effective December 1, 2002 Dermal Enterprises Inc.will
become Dermalogica (Canada) Ltd. the change of ownership will
not impact their day-to-day operations or vendor requirments.
604-244-0544
November 8 2002
Neostrata Renews Its Commitment to
Physicians
The
company announced that it has resumed direct responsibility
for physician sales by establishing a sales and marketing team
to detail dermatologists, plastic surgeons and other
professionals on Neostrata, Exuviance and CoverBlend brands.
800-225-9411, custsvc@neostrata.com
November 7 2002
"Make Up Their Mind" with Mind Aesthetics Available
Now at the Allured Publishing Corp. Bookstore
 Allured
Publishing Corporation announces the release of Make Up
their Mind and the Mind Aesthetics CD, written and
produced by Julian Cauceglia, PhD, developer of Mind
Aesthetics and a neuro linguistic programming instructor.
Together the set provides the methods, techniques and tools
necessary to enhance spa services through the more complete
and holistic approach of including the client's mind as part
of those services. 630-653-2155, x 590, or visit www.allured.com/bookstore
November 6 2002
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Celebrates its Grand Opening
From left: Danielle
Wachowski, Northern California sales/training representative,
Pevonia; Antoine Macoule, director, Cosmopro/Pevonia West;
Deedee Carlson, president, San Francisco Institute; Geri
Kinstler, Northern California regional sales/training
representative, Pevonia; Michelle Balmer, Northern California
regional sales/training manager, Pevonia; and Malvina
Doroshenko, director of esthetics, San Francisco Institute of
Esthetics and
Cosmetology.
415-355-1734
November 5 2002
Skin Inc. Magazine--a Finalist in the
ABBIES
Skin Inc. magazine has been selected as a
finalist in the American Beauty Association's seventh annual
ABBIES competition to honor America's Best Beauty Industry
Efforts for Salons and the marketing creativity of our
industry's manufacturers. THREE entries received high scores
by a judging panel of independent marketing experts, using a
30-point scoring system. The magazine is a finalist in the
following categories:
Best Direct-to-salon Communication
Vehicle
Best Professional Magazine Article (two
articles!)
The
ABBIES winners won't be known until the moment they are
announced at the conclusion of the American Beauty
Association's DIALOG Conference in Dana Point, CA.
This status is a highly coveted industry honor. It is
the only professional beauty industry awards program NOT
judged by industry insiders. This adds to its credibility and
reflects on the expertise of the finalists and winners.
http://www.abbies.org/
November 4 2002
NCA Inducts
Ten New America's Members
The
National Cosmetology Association recently inducted ten new
Americas' members during its All-America's Luncheon held in
conjunction with HairWorld 2002, Las Vegas, NV. The new
members are the national educators for NCA. They often conduct
classes and seminars for members in their local area as well
as travel to other affiliates and states to provide the latest
in education for all members. 312-527-6765, nca@sba.com
November 1 2002
INTA Hosts Day of Education
The
International Nail Technicians Association recently hosted a
full day of education in Gurnee, IL, with an energetic class
that gave attendees ten hours of continuing education. More
than 35 INTA members and guests from the Chicago area welcomed
the opportunity to gather for a full day of hands-on
education. 312-321-5161
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