Cosmetic Bootcamp, LLC. is pleased to announce the launch of its comprehensive aesthetic textbook, "The Cosmetic Bootcamp Primer (Informa)." This book contains chapters written by a variety of different specialties and in addition to the outstanding medical information also contains chapters on practice management as well as an instructional DVD. The Cosmetic Bootcamp Summer meeting, which features live demonstrations and lectures, will be in Aspen…

DermTech International, Inc., a biotechnology company dedicated to bringing genomic medicine to dermatologists, announces that their discovery data on its new genomic assay for melanoma has been published in the British Journal of Dermatology. The test is based on the EGIR™ technology (Epidermal Genetic Information Retrieval) that non-invasively collects cells from the skin's surface using a custom adhesive. Details from the paper titled, "Non-invasive Genomic…

Brigitte Brown, CEO and founder of Brown Olive Natural Skin Care gives back to the community by donating skin care products to the residents of the Broward House. On December 23rd, 2010, residents received some holiday cheer at their annual Christmas party. Residents received body wash and lotions, olive butter body jelly, and olive butter lip balm nicely wrapped to take with them. The Broward…

Obagi Medical Products, Inc. has been honored with two Beauty Choice Awards from NewBeauty Magazine, featured in the publication's Winter 2011 issue. The brand is named as the Best Overall Brand Sold at a Doctor's Office and the Obagi Nu-Derm® Clear™ is titled the Best Overall Dark Spot Eraser.

PCA SKIN® is honored to be recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' by the Phoenix Business Journal for the second consecutive year. Our skin health company would not be where it is today without the support of our passionate staff. We would also like to thank the extended team of PCA SKIN Certified Professionals for ensuring that we continue to deliver on our vision…

Jane Wurwand, founder and owner of Dermalogica®, recently shared the floor with Los Angeles' top female business leaders. The "Women's Dialogue" held in the historic Los Angeles City Hall Council Chamber was led by City Controller Wendy Greuel. The panel explored the skills needed to keep business thriving in a recession economy and provided advice for women looking to develop their entrepreneurship.

Yon-Ka Paris has just conducted the "I Like Yon-Ka" sweepstakes on their website in which the winner would receive "one year of Yon-Ka products." The global competition ran from January 17 to February 28 and came to increase brand awareness among consumers, build a community on the Yon-Ka Facebook fan page, and reward existing customers. Participants voted for their favorite products and treatments. Each participating…

To support its growing base of skin care professionals, Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals has hired a corporate liaison based in Chicago, and five additional personnel to assist in client services, sales, and operations at its headquarters in Dallas, Texas as it continues its expansion in various markets throughout the U.S. As the company's corporate liaison, Alexis Ypsilantes will be based in Chicago and focus on developing…