Setting the new standard for empowering women in entrepreneurial businesses from around the world, the Dermalogica Foundation’s global philanthropic movement, Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship (FITE), has surpassed its most ambitious objective to date: funding more than 50,000 women-owned businesses across all industries worldwide. The initiative was launched by Dermalogica® as an expansion of the brand’s dedication to vocational education and careers.

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy with accredited schools in over 33 countries worldwide, announced the launch of three diplomas that will appeal to a growing number of students keen to progress into this dynamic and expanding industry. The new diplomas offer the highest standards of professional qualifications and will provide graduates with the means to equip themselves with the skills to…

Catherine Atzen, M.B.A., founder of ATZEN Superior to Organic Skin Care™, attended Cosmoprof Asia in Hong Kong in November. She exhibited and signed agreements with six major distribution companies in Asia and Europe, including two publicly-traded companies. ATZEN products will be sold in high-end retail chains, integrative pharmacies, and spas.

Celebrating Women’s En-trepreneurship Day, SpaRitual founder Shel Pink participated in a Los Angeles-based panel alongside of high-profile, female business leaders such as Shannon Dellimore, founder of GLAMGLOW®, Mary Wagstaff, president of Wagstaff Worldwide, and Pooneh Mohajer, founder of Tokidoki. Pink spoke about promoting female entrepreneurship, fostering innovation within her company, and leading the eco-luxury industry. This event was in held in conjunction with Women’s Entrepreneurship…

Beauty industry professionals, members of the press, and medical experts were amongst those in attendance for the annual Repêchage Network Power Lunch – Champagne Brunch held at the Repêchage headquarters! Notable guests, including the author of Milady's Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians and Milady's Standard Fundamentals for Estheticians, Dr. Joel Gerson, owner of Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers in New York, Anthony Fiore, president of Intercoiffure…

The Allied Professionals Association and The Day Spa Association, two leading organizations in the spa industry, officially announced their alliance. The Allied Professionals Association has been the spa industry’s trusted partner for over 20 years, providing members with comprehensive liability insurance for most all cosmetic treatments and procedures. The Day Spa Association is a free resource for spa professionals with the mission of connecting the…

PCA SKIN® named Michael Larrain as chief executive officer. Larrain joins PCA SKIN after more than two decades as a leader with top beauty, health, and wellness brands, including L'Oreal, SkinCeuticals, and Dermalogica®. Larrain's background in developing and expanding national brands is perfectly-suited to augment PCA SKIN's deep track record of growth and to drive the company's next phase of expansion.

Phytomer Group USA is excited to announce Misty Rachal as a regional account manager for the Southwest region of the United States. Rachal has over 10 years of experience in the skin care industry, having worked in the treatment room as a licensed aesthetician as well as teaching both undergraduate and post-graduate aesthetic education. As an account manager, Rachal’s role is to provide excellent customer…