L’Oreal USA announces the appointment of Marc Toulemonde as president of the active cosmetics division. In this role, he will continue to grow the success of the SkinCeuticals, La Roche-Posay, Dermablend, and Vichy brands in the United States. Toulemonde brings a wealth of expertise to the role from his diverse experience, international rotations, strong ability to understand consumer beauty needs, and his comprehensive profile in…

Michael Q. Pugliese is the owner of Circadia by Dr. Pugliese, Inc., a leader in professional skin care products and education. His lectures blend scientific principles, new research into aging mechanisms, and advanced product knowledge. Founded by his grandfather, Peter T. Pugliese, M.D., Circadia is dedicated to enhancing the competence of skin care professionals worldwide. Pugliese publishes frequently on the use of performance raw materials…

Dynamis Skin Care, Inc. launched their new website, www.toxicsugars.com, which provides analysis, research, and practical advice from scientists and skin care professionals on the effects of toxic sugars in skin. It offers a one-stop educational portal that brings together a broad array of resources and information. The website will present scientific research findings by Dr. Annette Tobia, CEO of Dynamis Skin Science, and will offer…

The Allied Professionals Association (APA), a national association of spas, salons, and medical spas, has announced a new technology division. This department will bring to the market innovative and patented high-tech equipment and treatments for the industry.

The Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal (SCMHR) has provided certification for electrologists and laser/light-based hair removal professionals since 1985. These written exams have provided thousands of professionals with state-required credentials, or simply made them more marketable in the competitive field. In February, SCMHR will unveil computer-based testing, giving professionals more testing flexibility and test results within minutes of completion.

Barry McCaffrey has joined the Clarisonic sales team as sales director, covering physician offices and spas in the New York area. McCaffrey has worked in sales and marketing for the skin care industry for over 20 years. In his new role at Clarisonic, McCaffrey will oversee Clarisonic’s New York distribution, managing and growing customer relationships in the region.

The newest spa to the Buffalo, NY area, Trés Auraé Spa, celebrated their official grand opening alongside 300 guests and Lydia Sarfati, Repêchage’s CEO and founder. Trés Auraé Spa offers exclusively Repêchage Professional Skin Care products and treatments, understanding the power and benefits of seaweed for the skin. Throughout the night, demonstrations on both models and guests were performed, so guests could experience the spa’s…

Mio Skincare is excited to announce that they were chosen as Spa Heroes Expert Selection. Spa Heroes, a recently-launched beauty subscription service focusing on non-toxic ingredients, has enlisted a team of experienced spa experts to verify performance standards. Expert Selection status is awarded each month to those spa-quality products whose efficacy and brand commitment to healthy ingredients meet the standards of the Spa Superheroes, a…