Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, co-founder and artistic director of OPI Products Inc., was honored at this year’s Delete Blood Cancer Gala. The event was held at the Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The Delete Blood Cancer Gala honored those that have given back by working with Delete Blood Cancer DKMS, the world’s largest bone marrow donor center. The award was presented to Weiss-Fischmann by Glenda…

Colorescience’s CEO, Mary Fisher, has been honored with the 2013 San Diego Entrepreneur of the Year® Award. The annual award from the well-respected accounting firm of Ernst & Young recognizes outstanding high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

The aesthetics industry mourns the loss of one of its true pioneers, Dr. James Edwin Fulton, Jr. who died July 4th, 2013 at the age of 73. “Jim devoted his life to dermatology and his passing will leave a void in the world of skin care,” offers his wife of 44 years, Vivant Skin Care President Sara M. Fulton. “He achieved much during his career,…

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…