Win a Little Luxury
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Can you picture yourself in Europe? Implement manufacturer Mehaz can, and it’s prepared to send one person and a guest on a whirlwind tour with its Luxury Sweepstakes. The grand-prize winner will win a trip for two (six days/seven nights) to their choice of Italy, Switzerland or Germany, as well as spending money. In addition, six first-prize winners will receive a choice of a precision Swiss TAG Heuer watch or a genuine Fendi handbag, and 12 second-prize winners will receive an authentic Gucci wallet, or a Mehaz beauty case or two-piece luggage set, complete with a set of German, Swiss and Italian Mehaz implements.
The entry form can be found at www.mehaz.com; entries will be accepted between September 1 and December 31, and winners drawn at random will be notified no later than February 1, 2007. See the website for complete details.
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Website Updates
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• PCA Skincare recently launched www.pcaskin.com, complete with product information and homecare advice. The site also features detailed information on common skin conditions, key ingredients and an assortment of articles authored by company founder Margaret Ancira.
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Productive Partnerships
Spa industry businesses continue to partner up for mutual productivity and profitability:
• Consulting companies Blu Spas (www.bluspasinc.com) and Yamaguchi Enterprises (www.yamaguchifengshui.com) have formed a strategic alliance with the goal of utilizing each company’s individual strengths to create a multifaceted organization offering services, training and products for the salon/spa industry. Blu Spas is well-known for its stellar track record in creating and operating hotel and resort spas throughout the world; Yamaguchi Enterprises founded the Feng Shui Beauty concept and has created a chain of successful salons and spas.
• In its ongoing effort help spas grow their businesses, consulting group Preston (www.prestoninc.net) has teamed up with SpaBoom (www.spaboom.com), providers of Instant Online Gift Certificates. “Working with Preston means its consultants will have more tools to offer their clients,” says SpaBoom founder Bill Bice. Says Preston president Douglas Preston, “Moving into the online realm is a natural progression for our consulting.”
• The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental (www.mandarinoriental.com), with multiple locations throughout the Mandarin Oriental hotel chain, has announced exclusive menu offerings from skin- and bodycare manufacturer [comfort zone] (www.comfortzone-it.com). The company’s signature Taste of Traditions services are inspired by Chinese, Mediterranean, Indian and Arabian treatment rituals and ingredients.
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| Sunscreen to Warm Shelves |
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L’Oreal (www.loreal.com) has received the go-ahead from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell its Mexoral SX-based sunscreen product over the counter in the United States. The SPF-15 product, which contains ecamsule (a molecular entity new to the United States) in combination with avobenzone and actocrylene has been approved for the prevention of sunburn and for protection against ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. However, Steven Galson, M.D., director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research reminds consumers that in addition to using a sunscreen, they need to “ ... protect themselves from sun exposure by limiting time in the sun and wearing protective clothing.”.
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| Giving Back |
| Skincare manufacturers prove there are many ways to show gratitude for their successes:
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| SkinWithin’s president, Shea Boothe (left), along with CEO Kevan Dilbeck, were honored to present Sue Blackwood, the director of the World Craniofacial Foundation, with their 2005 annual corporate donation supporting the Foundation. |
• In an effort to share life-saving information about the dangers of melanoma, Pevonia Botanica (www.pevonia.com) has joined forces with Luxury SpaFinder magazine with the integration of strategic print and online campaigns, and global speaking events designed to raise public awareness of this deadliest form of skin cancer. “As a pioneer in natural and effective skincare solutions for healthy skin, Pevonia International is truly committed to this worthy cause,” says Pevonia president Philippe Hennessy. “We have integrated a dual proactive approach; the company’s contribution will focus on both consumer awareness and a monetary investment toward the prevention and early detection of this disease.”
• SkinWithin (www.skinwithin.com) has chosen to donate a portion of the proceeds of every sale of its products to the World Craniofacial Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children with major head and facial abnormalities. “Being in the beauty and skincare industry, we’re constantly surrounded by wonderful esthetics and beautiful images ... it’s important to remember that there are individuals who aren’t as fortunate,” says SkinWithin co-founder and president Shea Boothe. To learn more about the Foundation call 800/533-3315 or visit www.worldcf.org.
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| IDI founder Jane Wurwand |
• The International Dermal Institute (www.dermalinstitute.com) has awarded LEGACY scholarships to 10 more newly licensed therapists. The scholarships, which are each worth 100 hours of postgraduate education at IDI, are awarded to applicants demonstrating passion for skincare work. They were established by IDI founder Jane Wurwand in 2003 to honor the Institute’s 20th anniversary.
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Pros Get Proactive
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A makeup team of Hollywood professionals recently joined together at the John Paul Mitchell Systems (www.jpms.com) Focus Salon Hedonism Salon and Day Spa in Santa Monica, CA, to provide free hairstyling, makeup, skin care, manicures and wardrobe services to clients of Chrysalis (www.changelives.org), a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that helps offer employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals. Artists/representatives from Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Care, Celestine, Varnish Nail Color and Masse Made-to-Measure boutique contributed their time and talents to this worthy cause. “Through the generosity of these
amazing artists, deserving women will receive a unique opportunity for empowerment,” states Lisa Mandel, vice president of programming for Chrysalis. “Their care and efforts will provide a step up toward the self-confidence these clients need so very much."
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State Law Updates
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The medical spa arena continues to be a site of great debate, with each state arguing the fine points of who should have the authority to treat and supervise.
• In Florida, Gov. Jeb Bush has signed into law a state bill that restricts the number of satellite offices for primary physicians to four. Dermatologists will be restricted to two satellite offices for now, and to only one by July 1, 2011. The law also states that only dermatologists and plastic surgeons will be permitted to perform Botox injections, medical microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser rejuvenation treatments in a satellite office, with primary care physicians and other doctors being permitted to perform these services in their primary offices only. For more information visit www.flsenate.gov.
• In California, proposed State Bill 1423, initially designed to increase a medical spa’s supervising physician’s presence on the spa premises during procedures, has been temporarily held back in light of vehement protests from the medical community. The bill is currently being re-evaluated by the Medical Board of California and the Board of Registered Nursing, and a report will be submitted to the State Legislature by January 1, 2008. For more information visit www.leginfo.ca.gov. |
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