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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.