Christine Valmy, founder of Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics, passed away January 18th, 2015 in Bucharest, Romania. The skin care icon, who was most recognized for founding the first licensed school of esthetics in the United States, dedicated her life to youth and the ultimate in skin care. She was considered by many as ‘the Frist Lady of Esthetics’ and the pioneering architect of…

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…

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.

Gloria and Bruce Landry would like to introduce the public to their new online venture, www.gandacosmetics.com. The website revolutionizes the way consumers purchase cosmetics and perfume, allowing them to skip the stressful visit to physical stores and purchase from home. This website is what consumers are looking for in regards to cosmetics and perfume. These items can now be purchased from home with ease.

AAK Personal Care has appointed Nordmann Rassmann Polska as sole distributor in Poland. The partnership paves the way for further growth. Cosmetic ingredient supplier AAK Personal Care looks to strengthen its position in the Polish market and to intensify technical support to the Polish cosmetics customers. “We are confident that Nordmann, Rassmann with their professionalism and market approach will be an ideal partner for this…

Circadia by Dr. Pugliese Advanced Professional Skincare, an industry leader in professional skin care products and education, announced the addition of Mariamar Masso, L.E. and Andre Henson, M.B.A. as the new client care specialists for the company.