KRYOLAN Professional Make-up was recently announced as the official makeup sponsor of the fifth season of Syfy’s “Face Off.” The critically-acclaimed hit reality competition features eight up-and-coming special effects makeup artists that will be competing against eight contestants from past seasons. Artists will be provided with makeup exclusively from KRYOLAN Professional Make-up to bring each elaborate and innovative special effects creation challenge to life.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) recently released key statistics from the ISPA 2013 U.S. Spa Industry Study. According to the study, total revenue, spa visits, revenue per visit, and the total number of employees and spa locations all experienced an increase over the previous year. The continuous growth of the spa industry has positively impacted the United States economy, generating 14 billion dollars in revenue…

Dermalogica’s foundation Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship (FITE), launched new initiatives to support the company’s commitment to expanding global opportunities for women. In honor of Mandela Day, Dermalogica partnered with Project Ignition and These Numbers Have Faces(TNHF) by sponsoring entrepreneurship training and scholarships. Dermalogica’s concept spaces and employees nationwide also supported Mandela Day by providing free $25 Kiva. org cards to consumers and sending handwritten notes…

Scientific Communications Manager for The International Dermal Institute (IDI) Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D., recently addressed more than 90 licensed skin therapists who attend advanced classes at IDI as well as local Dermalogica accounts. Aguirre’s presentation addressed a wellness topic that plays a critical role in skin care education: the effect of nutrition on the skin. Her presentation explored the interaction of various vitamins with the cellular…

Amala has forged new partnerships with three exceptional European spas: Six Senses rue de Castiglione in Paris, THE SPA at Frankfurter Hof in Frankfurt, and BUNDERSAND Hotel – Golf & Spa – Sylt, on a popular German island for the jet set. With these new additions, Amala’s products and rituals are now featured at 33 of the finest spas worldwide, including eight in Europe, seven…

Tria Beauty, Inc. announces the closing of $45.5 million in new equity financing and a new structured debt facility. This latest round of equity financing was led by Bay City Capital, and joined by new investors, AmorePacific Ventures and Athyrium Capital Management. All major existing investors including Aisling Capital, DeNovo Ventures, Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners, Vivo Ventures and Technology Partners all participated in the…

Melafind, a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that helps detect melanoma, recently became the first and only FDA-approved diagnostic tool that uses multi-spectral light technology and advanced computer algorithms to provide dermatologists with unique data about irregular moles. With its new FDA approval, MelaFind serves as a quick, non-invasive and painless tool for patients.

Terry Schatz, COO of Bioelements, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD). The ICMAD Board consists of the most experienced cosmetic company owners and executives in the industry. Schatz was hand-selected to join the board, valued for his years of experience in the field of professional skin care manufacturing, and will offer his time and advice…