ColorProof Evolved Color Care announces the latest addition to their evolving marketing team. Kimberly Price has joined the team as vice president of marketing. Price will play an integral role in the continued development of the brand and bring a fresh, smart, and edgy marketing strategy, including a major focus on maximizing social media. “We are excited to welcome Kimberly Price to the team – this is a great opportunity for the company to take it to the next level. We are continuing to bring in fresh new talent and experts to further bring ColorProof to life,” says Founder and CEO Jim Markham.

Bioelements, a leader in professional skin care, is thrilled to announce the new Content Marketing Writer & Coordinator, Jessica Finlay. Finlay joins the marketing team at Bioelements with vast experience in digital publishing and marketing. In her new role, Finlay will apply her expertise in web content management, e-mail marketing, and social media marketing to Bioelements new brand awareness initiatives. “Jessica has a creative mind and is a perfect fit for the Bioelements team,” says Callie Lushina, Bioelements vice president of marketing.

Kristina Valiani is excited to announce that she is launching The Beauty of Hope to the spa and aesthetic industry. The Beauty of Hope creates luxury, handcrafted bath and cosmetic products that hearten a deeper purpose to beauty. With every purchase, The Beauty of Hope has partnered with REST (Real Escape form the Sex Trade), a Seattle-based, non-profit organization founded in 2009, to donate 10 percent of each dollar to non-profit organizations that focus on ending human trafficking.

Malibu C celebrates their 30th anniversary! As the pioneers of wellness solutions in the professional beauty industry since 1985, Malibu C’s mission statement has been tried and true: to solve problems for every human being using nature-inspired, patented technologies. Malibu C is a 100 percent vegan, solution-driven professional hair and skin care brand that is cruelty-free, made in the United States, and built on science.

CA BOTANA celebrated the 25th work anniversary of Eric Carlton, production manager, with an all-American barbeque at their headquarters in San Diego, Calif. Carlton is responsible for the compounding activities of manufacturing solutions, semi-solids, and suspensions, including weighing, bulking, filtration, and sanitization. Monitoring equipment, controlling temperatures, and checking for overall consistency in mixes following cGMP procedures in an FDA regulated environment are all part of his daily duties.

COOLA SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray received the accolade for Product Innovation: Facial Skincare at the 2015 ICMAD CITY awards. As the first, over 70 percent certified organic SPF 30 Makeup Setting Spray, the weightless, matte finish mist protects sensitive skin and provides anti-aging benefits.

Jane Hyde Kordish, a licensed massage therapist, was presented the Performance Health FSMTA Humanitarian Award at this year’s Florida State Massage Therapy Association’s Annual Convention. Performance Health, manufacturer and marketer of Bon Vital'®, Biofreeze®, Prossage®, TheraBand™, and Thera°Pearl® annually honors individuals in the massage therapy industry for their efforts in improving the welfare of their clients and demonstrating selfless devotion to others.

A multidisciplinary team at Yale, led by Yale Cancer Center members, has defined a subgroup of genetic mutations that are present in a significant number of melanoma skin cancer cases. Their findings shed light on an important mutation in this deadly disease and may lead to more targeted anti-cancer therapies. The role of mutations in numerous genes and genomic changes in the development of melanoma is well established and continues to be the focus of intense research.

The 2015 Global Wellness Summit has announced a theme of “Building a Well World.” At the summit, Dr. Deepak Chopra will be a keynote speaker. Chopra has also agreed to lead a mindfulness meditation. Louie Schwartzberg will also be speaking at the summit and will take participants on a journey of visual healing, combining his award-winning cinematography with the world of spa, hospitality, and wellness.

The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe has announced their 2015 agenda. Major developments in green materials, sustainability metrics, ethical labels, and digital marketing will be featured in the European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit. The summit will be hosted at the Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées. With cosmetic and ingredient firms under growing pressure to reduce their environmental impacts, sustainability metrics are gaining popularity. The opening session looks at popular approaches to measure environmental and social footprints.

MyChelle Dermaceuticals Skincare is proud to reveal the debut of the company’s new packaging design. Founded in 2000 in Colorado from a need to provide clean, natural, and effective professional products, MyChelle has been used by spas and skin care salons seeking products with potent, natural, and technologically-advanced formulations for effective aesthetic treatments.

Nordic Care donated over 500 tubes of Hand Cream to support the amazing community efforts of the Neighborhood Christian Clinic. Each year the Neighborhood Christian Clinic performs thousands of medical visits for those who cannot afford insurance in Maricopa County, Ariz. The clinic provides healthcare services to the uninsured. Nordic Care hopes that their Hand Cream will help provide healthy and protected hands for many future patients and volunteers.

Four of the nation’s top psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis experts have been appointed to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Medical Board. The Psoriasis Foundation elected doctors Richard Fried, Amit Garg, Caitriona Ryan, and Sergio Schwartzman to its medical board for their dedication to serving people with psoriatic disease. The NPF Medical Board provides guidance and leadership to the organization on all medical issues related to the psoriatic disease patient community. The board also facilitates access to quality care by advocating for better clinical research tools, promoting medical education, and identifying and promoting medical professionals who most effectively treat psoriatic disease.

MEG 21 announced that they will be offering back bar, professional size products in order to facilitate the pre- and post-treatment of clients, providing powerful antioxidants to minimize photosensitivity, maximize comfort, and prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. “After years of serving the retail market, we are thrilled to put the power of MEG 21 in the treatment room”, states Dr. Annette Tobia. “We are confident it will be well received in both the medical and high-end spa arena.”

Everyone experiences those days of complete and utter exhaustion, whether anything was accomplished or not. As a skin care professional, it is important to be energized and fulfilled because your energy can be transferred to the client. If exhausting days start creeping up more often than not, it may be time to make some simple life changes.

The Lillian S. Wells Women’s Health Center, located inside Broward Health® Medical Center, has partnered with LuLu™ Cosmetics to offer onsite, professional skin care and makeup services by licensed skin care professionals.

In addition to regular mammograms and clinical breast examinations, clients should watch for irregular changes in their breasts by performing regular breast self-examinations. As a skin care professional, it is important to remind clients to stay aware of breast health and irregularities in their breasts. If a client performs a breast self-examination regularly, they will familiarize themselves with how their breasts normally feel so that they are able to spot differences more easily. Clients should look for development of lumps, discharge, swelling, dimpling, and nipple abnormalities.

Breast cancer incidence rates are highest in non-Hispanic white women, followed by African American women, and are lowest among Asian/Pacific Islander women. In contrast, breast cancer death rates are highest for African American women, followed by non-Hispanic white women. Breast cancer death rates are lowest for Asian/Pacific Islander women.

On September 5, 2000, Tranquility Spa opened in a small, stone house in Saint Charles, Ill. Tranquility was the dream of licensed aesthetician, Beverly Miller. A pioneer in the skin and beauty industry since 1976, Miller had a vision of a skin care center that focused on results-oriented skin care treatments, outstanding customer service, and education about clients’ skin care options. In 2003, Miller and Loreta Lescelius became business partners and relocated the spa to its current location.

Essential oils, short for quintessential oils, are highly-concentrated, aromatic liquids that are distilled with either water or steam from the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, or bark of a plant. The quintessential oil derived its name from the fifth Aristotelian element, æther; Aristotle believed that it was made up of heavenly bodies. As this element became extremely popular with medieval alchemists, they renamed it quintessence. They then sought to isolate quintessence and integrate it into their work. Because of its heavenly characteristics, alchemists believed that its intake would rid the body of any illness or uncleanliness. Since then, essential oils have been used for a plethora of reasons, including combating diseases, one of which is breast cancer.

While a number of organizations around the world are contributing to the fight against breast cancer, these five organizations offer unique and memorable contributions to the cause. From fly fishing to bridal gown donations, these non-profits are not just working to find a cure, but also aim to serve people affected by breast cancer, easing their mental and emotional pain. If you are interested in donating yourself, visit a website or call a number below for more information.

The standard treatments for breast cancer often cause a number of unwanted side effects including nausea, pain, and fatigue. In response, patients have been opting to complement their standard treatments with other therapies that may help to relieve undesirable side effects.

During breast cancer awareness month, spas and salons may be wondering how they can contribute to the cause. In addition to becoming educated about oncology aesthetics and making treatments as safe as possible for clients with cancer, spas can partake in a number of fundraising and awareness ideas.

There is an old myth that massage therapy and other skin care treatments can encourage cancer metastasis. While this statement is untrue, what exactly is metastasis? Metastasis is the manner by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body. Twenty to 30 percent of people who are initially diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will develop metastatic breast cancer, also called stage IV breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer can occur five, 10, or even 15 years after the original diagnosis and even after successful treatments. Unfortunately, there is no cure for this type of cancer as most treatments are directed at controlling the spread of the disease and increasing the quality of life.

Breast Cancer Care, a breast cancer support charity, hosts three, annual fashion shows that feature models who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. These fundraising events celebrate the strength and courage of the models, while also showcasing the very latest in designer fashion. The foundation will hold the three shows in London, Scotland, and Wales on October 7, 2015, November 4, 2015, and March 15, 2016, respectively.

This October, both skin care professionals and clients will be overwhelmed with pink ribbons in support of breast cancer awareness. As more and more products and companies pop up with pink ribbons, skin care professionals should be aware of the distraction that they can cause. While the pink ribbon was originally designed to draw attention to the women and men who courageously fight breast cancer, it has gradually taken a life of its own. The pink ribbon is starting to take away from the people who struggle daily with this deadly disease.

Johnnette du Rand, a Greet The Day co-founder, a program offered for people nearing completion of cancer treatment, is an oncology therapist and educator in hospital, hospice, and spa settings. She is a board member for the International Society of Oncology Estheticians and a charter member for the Society of Oncology Massage.

Batallure Beauty co-founders, Robin Burns-McNeill and Sam Ghusson, announced the formation of a new beauty company, Butterfly Beauty, LLC. It will be lead by Ginny Wright, who was previously with L'Oreal USA for over six years. Butterfly Beauty develops, markets, and distributes fashion, luxury, and lifestyle beauty brands globally. The company collaborated with its own brand in creating and marketing prestige fragrance, color cosmetics, facial skin care, body care, hair care, home fragrance, and personal care products.

Pevonia International has welcomed Ziba Jahangir as their new Pevonia Prestige Account Manager. Jahangir brings considerable experience to the professional skin care industry in the United States, as she has an extensive and proven track record of prospecting, opening, and supporting prestige accounts within top chain brands. Jahangir was brought on board to sustain Pevonia’s vision for the continued growth of their Prestige Account sector.

Shelley Hancock, a 28-year veteran in the industry, is excited to announce a weekly radio show on Voice America’s health and wellness channel. Each week, Hancock will offer tips and tricks to grow an aesthetic business. “Shelley’s Show & Tell” will broadcast on Mondays at 1 p.m. PST at www.voiceamerica.com.

Luxury skin care line Luzern Laboratories, known for their proprietary blend of certified Bio-Suisse organic extracts, toxin- and chenmical-free products, and advanced pharmaceutical-grade cosmeceutical actives, announced its partnership with the Breast Cancer Fund. To coincide with the launch of the Bio-Suisse Lip Enhancing Treatment and Bio-Suisse Lash and Brow Enhancing Treatment, Luzern will be donating 25 percent of the proceeds from each product to the Breast Cancer Fund through the month of October.

Southeastern Esthetics Institute, an advanced-aesthetics academy in Columbia, S.C., provided free facials and makeup application to young women at Camp "Love Yourself", created by Bianca Chardei. Chardei is best known for her role on America's Next Top Model. She is also currently a Glambassador for Glamour Magazine. Southeastern Esthetics Institute owner, Courtney Freeman, loves teaming up with organizations to motivate and inspire young women to live out their dreams.

MEG 21 announced that they have finally perfected their Skin IQ test, a comprehensive 14-question quiz to find where client’s lie on the “Skin Goddess Continuum.” This quiz is a fun, educational resource to test what skin care professionals really know about skin care and, more specifically, which products should be used for a client’s skin type. This quiz is part of their newly-revamped website.

LuLu Cosmetics hosted a naming party for its new line of nail polishes where the attendees were patients and staff of the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. The party host, 16 year old-patient Morgan Mount, named the party “Be Your Best Self.” The naming party included other patients and staff who provided their medical support.

Grande Naturals is fighting ovarian cancer by raising money to find an accurate screening test. Fifty percent of proceeds from the GrandeTEALkit (one GrandeLASH-MD, one GrandeLIPS, and one GrandeMASCARA) will be donated to the T.E.A.L. Organization. Grande Naturals will also sponsor a T.E.A.L. Walk and 5K Run and host fundraisers at local businesses to support the cause.

Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica®, participated on a women’s empowerment panel titled “Beginning with Women” at the Town & Country second annual Philanthropy Summit. The unifying theme was identifying solutions to help move the gender equality conversation forward. One of the central solutions was the importance of providing women with educational and employment opportunities as a means to help eliminate gender inequality and poverty.

Comphy Co., the leader in luxury linens for spa and home, announced their sponsorship of the 2015 Global Wellness Summit (GWS). The agenda will focus on the theme of building a well world. “As a leading provider of luxury linens to the spa industry, we are thrilled to have Comphy on board as a new sponsor,” said Michelle Gamble, GWS’s vice president of global business development.

BABOR strategically realigned their commercial division and announced Dany Brind’Amour to oversee their United States commercial division as head of sales. Brind’Amour has spent the last few years building strong and successful partnerships across the eastern United States. He and his team of regional managers have plans to mirror this success on the West Coast.

China Glaze® participated in the Wish Upon a Teen Spa Day at Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic in Beverly Hills, which treated 12 girls to a day of pampering. Wish Upon a Teen, a non-profit, is dedicated to helping teenagers fight cancer. During the fourth annual Spa Day, the teenagers, who are oncology patients of the Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA, received luxurious miniature spa treatments with manicures by China Glaze.

Dr. Spiller is proud to announce the launch of their new product range for sensitive skin, SENSICURA SkinTherapy Solutions. This line offers products for complete face and body care and features anti-inflammatory magnolia bark extract, a vitamin F complex, and repair peptides to treat and correct the underlying issues that cause skin to become hyper-reactive. This line is paraben, perfume, silicone, dye, and cruelty free.

De La Terre Skincare announced a new partnership with the Cornucopia Cancer Support Center, a nonprofit organization that offers essential oncology support services to anyone affected by cancer. “This new affiliation will bring more awareness to the supportive benefits of De La Terre Skincare products for cancer patients, while raising money to support the investment in the mission and vision of the Cornucopia Cancer Support Center,” said Anne C. Willis, founder and president of De La Terre Skincare.

The Marine Agency Corporation celebrates the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) upon R. Chas. Stevens II, president of Marine Agency Insurance, following his successful completion of a rigorous, insurance-education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Stevens has demonstrated his professional competence through the successful completion of the five CIC comprehensive written examinations that focus on all major fields of insurance, insurance management, and agency operations.

Image Skincare is celebrating 12 years! Janna Ronert, CEO, founded Image Skincare in 2003. After being unable to find products on the market that effectively treated her rosacea, Ronert developed the Vital C Collection and Image Skincare was born. Image Skincare is dedicated to offering safe products that do not contain parabens, petrochemicals, artificial dyes, or fragrances.

DERMASCOPE is pleased to initiate the second annual Aestheticians' Choice Awards, presented by DERMASCOPE Magazine and Aesthetics International Association. This year, DERMASCOPE will be accepting company and product nominations. Readers can now go online and manually enter companies that they would like to see nominated for an award. Click on a category below to begin nominating your favorite company!

Depression affects one out of 10 people in the United States. While depressed clients may go to the spa in an attempt to relax, they may not be requesting the right treatments to help with their depression. Depression is most prevalent in people ages 45 through 64 and affects more women than men. It can require long-term treatment such as medications, counseling, or spa treatments.

This summer, after several years of severe drought, Texas experienced an exceptional amount of rainfall. Houston was hit with about 28 inches of rain while some homeowners in Wichita Falls were forced to evacuate their homes.

Improperly moisturizing the face can cause skin to be dull and dry instead of smooth and soft. There are certain things skin care professionals need to make clients aware of when applying moisturizer, such as spreading it on evenly, treating areas separately, cleansing, and more.

Healing Waters is a leading plastic surgery clinic, wellness center, and full-service spa offering the latest innovations in plastic surgery procedures, medical aesthetic services, clinical skin care, and relaxation therapy. The first Healing Waters, opened in Wichita, Kan. in 2002 by Amanda Gorecki, an advanced registered nurse, began from a deep desire to help people.

This summer, most skin care professionals will remind clients to use sunscreen and protective clothing when going out in the sun in order to prevent sun damage. Most clients will remember to slather it at the beach, pool, or while at any other outdoor activity.

Bioline Jato’s founder and owner, Clara Corradini, got her start in skin care at the only professional beauty school in Bolzano. Shortly after, she received a two-year specialization master’s degree at the school’s headquarter in Bologna and then moved on to manage one of the school’s local branches in Trento. Corradini successfully bought that branch and started her own school and beauty center next door. Years later, she was presented the opportunity to start her own skin care line with her husband, Marco.

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. announced the addition of Edwina D. Woodbury, a 20-year veteran of the direct-selling and personal care industries, to Nu Skin's board of directors. Woodbury is currently the president and CEO of The Chapel Hill Press and has held several executive and board positions with other companies. "Edwina brings a wealth of experience in our industry," said Steven J. Lund, executive chairman.

Telli, the premiere full-service spa and salon distributor for the hospitality industry, announced that they are expanding their West Coast presence. The company will build on their current relationships with power players like Caesars Entertainment, Canyon Ranch, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott, MGM Resorts, Starwood, and Wynn Resorts.

Phytomer announced the opening of Phytomer Spa & Wellness in Saint Malo. Beauty and wellness reign in the new 500m² spa in the brand’s birthplace. Backed by 15 years of spa expertise, Phytomer Spa is reborn as Phytomer Spa & Wellness. Nestled in a peaceful garden on the Brittany Coast, the spa offers an unforgettable experience in a space dedicated to natural beauty and well-being, both inside and out.

Spafinder Wellness, Inc.®, the global resource for feeling good and living well all year round, announced that Aimee Schmalzle has been appointed vice president of marketing. Schmalzle will lead strategies to further accelerate the company’s worldwide growth and execute new digital products and programs. These programs include a redesigned Spafinder Wellness 365™ online presence and new mobile and customer loyalty initiatives.

Texas Biostetic Instruments announced that two more aestheticians have obtained a certification in the use of microcurrent, using the Biostetic® 2100 machine with an emphasis on Elastin Infusion Techniques. The recipients were Sandra Chavez Rodgers and Selina Rebecca Chavez, both of whom are from Laredo, Texas.

TouchAmerica, one of the leading United States-based manufacturers of spa and salon furniture and equipment, is pleased to share insights from their inaugural Advisory Board meeting. The TouchAmerica Advisory Board consists of top spa operators and developers. The goal of the board is to envision creative solutions for spas, as well as lodging and residential spaces with a wellness component.

Thirteen researchers received research grants from the National Psoriasis Foundation to help identify new treatments and better ways to manage psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Eight scientists received a one-year, $75,000 National Psoriasis Foundation Discovery Grant and five researchers received a two-year, $200,000 National Psoriasis Foundation Translational Research Grant. These grants are intended to support research that converts laboratory discoveries into treatments, practices, and cures for psoriatic disease.

Dermalogica® announced that it will be selling to Unilever, one of the largest consumer goods corporations. The Dermalogica co-founders, Jane and Raymond Wurwand, will continue to have a minority share of the company and will be tasked with ensuring that the brand’s identity and DNA remain intact during the partnership process. Unilever CEO, Paul Polman, says “We are delighted to be adding Dermalogica to the Unilever Prestige personal care portfolio.”

Repêchage CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati welcomed over 135 skin care and spa professionals from across the country, as well as from Korea, Trinidad, the Dominican Republic, Romania, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Curacao. Guests gathered at this year’s New York City Conference to hear both science and medical experts speak, as well as to be part of the launch of the new Repêchage Hydra 4® RedOut™ Facial.

Pevonia®, the global leader in all-natural professional skin care and luxury spa products, celebrates its first global distributor meeting since 2008 under direction from the brand's original owners at corporate headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla. Current brand strategies include an eight-point, unified vision for global unity, as well as future initiatives. Plans on expansion were discussed with attendees from nearly 100 countries including Australia, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

Leaders in the fields of health coaching and aesthetics announce the formation of the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance (NAA). The NAA is a professional organization that formally acknowledges and advances the skin-health link as a new field of practice with innovative resources, practitioner support, and certification. The NAA promotes an integrative approach to skin health, combining whole foods-based nutrition and lifestyle practices with natural skin care products and non-invasive aesthetic treatments.

Celebrate National Watermelon Day on August 3rd! As part of the celebration, FarmHouse Fresh® is holding a special contest via their social media websites for 10 lucky winners to receive a free Watermelon Basil Vodkatini Scrub on the big day.

The staff and patients of Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), in Brigantine, N.J., have expressed their gratitude to Reviva Labs for their continuing support of the non-profit organization. Recently, Reviva Labs gave their Vitamin E Sticks to runners participating in MMSC’s “Annual Run for the Animals.” Thousands of dollars were raised. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center has treated over 4,500 marine mammal patients.

The first psoriasis patient has joined the Corrona Psoriasis Registry, launching a project that will be critical to informing the future of psoriasis treatments and patient care. The Corrona Psoriasis Registry is a joint collaboration between the National Psoriasis Foundation and Corrona, LLC. Information collected from the registry will be used to conduct research to better understand psoriasis and improve treatments.

The National Psoriasis Foundation® awarded half a million dollars in fellowships. Eleven early-career physicians each received a one-year, $50,000 National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Dermatology Fellowship to study psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. An additional 10 fellows received a National Psoriasis Foundation Amgen Medical Dermatology Fellowship. These fellowships will help increase the number of scientists studying and expertly treating psoriatic disease by encouraging up-and-coming doctors to dedicate their careers to
these conditions.

Marianna's L'Esthetique Medi-Spa is pleased to announce the first anniversary of the hiring of Sandy Fuller, the newest member of their advanced aesthetics team. She attended school at the College of International Esthetics with certifications in microdermabrasion and chemical peels. She has a wide range of experience in the spa atmosphere. Fuller is an experienced aesthetician who is well versed in meeting the unique skin care needs of each individual client.

Asurprising ingredient, activated charcoal, is starting to gain popularity in the skin care industry. Activated charcoal, which is known in the medical community for its powerful binding ability, is most commonly used by physicians during poisonings in order to limit the body’s toxin absorption.

Move over coconut oil, there is a new miracle oil in town! Rosehip oil is cold-pressed and comes from the rosehip seed. Rosehip is the fruit left behind after the petals fall off a rose. Inside the fruit are seeds from which the oil is extracted. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, rosehip oil is quickly gaining its place in the hearts of skin care professionals for multiple reasons.

Barbara Panagos has been in the cosmetics industry since 1975, starting as a buyer and top salesperson for a retail operation involving three stores. When the opportunity arose, she started Brush Up with Barbara, a cosmetic and aesthetic brush company, followed by Mineral Mine Inc., a line of high quality, United States-made mineral makeup with added vitamins and lavender aromas. She has since added the branded lines as Barbara Panagos Cosmetics and Wundercover concealing cream. With world-class customer service, she is currently celebrating 27 years in business.

Vivant Skin Care's president and co-founder Sara Fulton has dedicated over 40 years to producing ground-breaking skin care. She started her career in research while obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree at Drexel University inPhiladelphia, Penn. She was one of the first women to own and operate an FDA-approved manufacturing facility.In addition, she managed 20 dermatology clinics throughout the United States and abroad. She continues to be a pioneer in the skin care industry.

La Réserve Genève Hotel and Spa is Geneva’s first contemporary five-star hotel.

The number of people affected by melanoma, the most deadly skin cancer in the United States, is consistently rising. It is commonly diagnosed in people under age 30. Dr. Hui Tsou, dermatopathologist and assistant medical director of Acupath Laboratories, offers five tips that skin care professionals can share with clients to help detect melanoma while it is still treatable.

Guy Ehring and Mariet van der Starre are CEO and national training director, respectively, of Thalgo America. Ehring, whose background includes manufacturing, distribution, and consumer services, decided to join the high-end skin care industry and purchased majority ownership. Starre, from the hospitality industry, joined him a few years later. Both have been working together managing the business ever since.

Bioelements is heartbroken to announce the passing of Pat Rambo-Rucka, long-time skin care industry veteran and national sales manager of the professional skin care brand. "Words cannot begin to express how saddened we are at the loss of Pat. Our entire company is grieving," said Bioelements founder and CEO Barbara Salomone. A pivotal and integral part of the Bioelements sales team for 20 years, Rambo-Rucka devoted her professional life to offering Bioelements products to distributors, aesthetics schools and spas across the country, and beyond.

Worker B has been hard at work this winter! They have a brand new website in the works. The new website will have expanded product and company information and be the hub for an entirely new online and social media approach.

Global cosmetics powerhouse, IMAN Cosmetics, revealed its new collection at their first-ever exclusive beauty blogger launch event, Femme Fatale Fete!, at Up & Down in NYC's Chelsea neighborhood. Recognizing bloggers' power and influence, the brand honored these beauties with the intimate, internationally-themed #IMANFemmeFatale event touting global cuisine, makeovers, live demonstrations, selfie stations and live streaming accessible internationally produced by Omerge Alliances.