Howard Kaminsky, president of B. Kamins, with the scientific expertise of his father, Ben Kaminsky, a world-renown pharmaceutical chemist and director of Odan Laboratories in Montreal, and his savvy business acumencreated B. Kamins.

Jindilli, the leader in cold-pressed macadamia-oil skin care, announced the appointment of Lynille Steffenhagen as director of training and product development. With a global career in the health and wellness industry that spans nearly 20 years, Steffenhagen will elevate Jindilli’s spa education and training program for luxury spas worldwide. “Lynille adds a lot of depth and insight to our growing company,” said Cherie Jackson, chief…

Gabrielle Bridges joined DERMAdoctor, Inc. as the executive vice president of sales. Bridges’ 20-year career has resulted in over $375 million in sales revenue. She will enhance the management team at DERMAdoctor and accelerate the company's growth with existing and new retail partners, as well as develop and implement new business strategies. Bridges began her career with a nine-year tenure with Nordstrom.

American Board of Dermatology-certified dermatologists, C. Brad Bledsoe and M. Craig Gordon recently joined Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates. Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates has offices in Germantown, Tenn. and Olive Branch, Miss. “We are so excited to have Dr. Bledsoe and Dr. Gordon join our team,” said Dr. Purvisha Patel. “We know that they will aid in giving our clients the absolute…

Repêchage Professional Skin Care went to Philadelphia for the 2015 International Congress of Esthetics and Spa. Repêchage ventured to this tradeshow to introduce the latest in skin care trends and their newest developments. Attendees were introduced to, and able to experience, waxing at the Repêchage booth. Repêchage’s Corporate Educator, Lindsay Ramaglii, demonstrated how waxing can be relaxing.

Universal Companies’ Virginia-based spa distributor, the Abingdon, has opened a first of its kind wellness and beauty learning center in Southern California. The company will provide classes and on-site training in the new 8,500 square foot facility located in Torrance, Calif. Advanced continuing education will be offered for a broad range of wellness and beauty professionals, including spa and medical-spa practitioners, aestheticians, massage therapists, salon…

Southeastern Esthetics Institute (SEEI) is thrilled to announce that they are now accepting Veteran's Affairs Funding, including the GI Bill, for tuition assistance towards the full amount of the Advanced Esthetics Licensure Program. SEEI enjoys providing a modern learning experience for students around the country. They look forward to assisting the military and their dependents through the wonderful education-financing programs offered by the United States…

Four of the nation’s top psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis experts have been appointed to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Medical Board. The foundation elected doctors Richard Fried, Amit Garg, Caitriona Ryan, and Sergio Schwartzman to its medical board for their dedication to serving people with psoriatic disease. The NPF Medical Board provides guidance and leadership to the organization on all medical issues related to the…