Co-founded by Dana Stallings (Spa Velia), Jim Croghan (The Grand Del Mar), Joanne Berry (Bellus Academy) and Scott Duncan (Spa Gregories), the Spa Connection has manifested into a wildly successful collaboration of event hosting, philanthropic efforts and support of spa industry professionals. The annual Yacht Party set sail this past June with a full to capacity boat of nationwide vendors showcasing products to attendees from…

The USA Field Hockey team announced a premier partnership with glōProfessional. The multi-year agreement will feature glō on the front of the Women's National Team jersey and represents the first ever corporate advertiser on the Women's National Team uniform.

Renew You Spa and Beauty Expo, has partnered with the non-profit organization, Dress for Success Washington, D.C., for their inaugural show. The show's mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since opening its doors in 2002, Dress for Success Washington,…

According to the FDA national health fraud coordinator, The FDA has uncovered skin care products containing mercury in at least seven states in the U.S. that are being marketed as “skin lighteners and anti-aging treatments that remove age spots, freckles, blemishes and wrinkles.” 

May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month and three dermatologists and a physician assistant from South Shore Skin Center and Spa will be on site at the free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jordan Hospital Club Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich Street in Plymouth.

Eligible aesthetic students could receive a one thousand dollar incentive scholarship while attending aesthetic school. Applicants must be midway through an aesthetics only training program, maintain at least 80 percent attendance, and maintain an 80 percent grade average. A selection committee comprised of NCEA members will review all complete applications that meet the requirements and are verified by the student's school.

Laser By Sia’s new Visia Complexion Analysis technology measures skin conditions for wrinkles, texture, pores and pigmentation, providing an invaluable guide for optimal treatment and rejuvenation. Sia Hendry of Laser By Sia says this new technology means Laser By Sia clinics are able to map the complexion, determine the effects of the aging process on the skin over five years, and then design an individual rejuvenation program…

A team of board-certified Connecticut dermatologists representing the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) will provide free skin cancer screenings to tennis fans attending the New Haven Open on Finals Day, Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 11 am-5 pm. Sun damage assessments, sun safety education and free sunscreen will also be provided by volunteers in the WDS tent located in the exhibition area at the Connecticut Tennis…