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DAYSPA shows off sister publication, Beauty Etc.!

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Edited by DAYSPA's former "Beautynista" blogger Karie L. Frost, Beauty Etc. takes you inside the world of professional cosmetics with stunning animated visuals and can't-believe-it-till-you-click-it interactivity.

The premiere issue includes features on airbrush makeup artistry and the season's juiciest lip hues; step-by-steps for blushes and bronzers; beauty trends from the runways; and profiles of artists who work with Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez—plus so much more!

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Recycling Rules

Spas and salons have long been yearning for easier ways to recycle packaging and product materials. Norlab USA is now helping spas and salons think globally and act locally through a new recycling incentive program.

To encourage proper disposal of the company's newly launched enzyme-based hair removal treatment, the Depilar System, Norlab USA is offering customers a 10% discount on future orders when they return empty, used packaging and product materials. The company will then recycle all materials according to standards set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, it'll pick up the shipping charges for all participating spas and salons.

For more information, visit the company's website. For national recycling guidelines, visit earth911.org.

The ZOLD Eco-Sales Agency, which represents organic and natural brands such as Head Organics, Pure & Basic and Ÿum Gourmet Skin Care, has launched an Eco-Beauty Recycling Program. In partnership with the brands it represents, ZOLD will work with retailers and consumers to recycle every container and package the company produces. The goal is to dramatically reduce the amount of bottles and containers being sent to landfills every year.

The company (Zold means "green" in Hungarian) will provide the recycling bin and the signage at each reseller's location for the return of bottles, packaging and any other recyclable materials. ZOLD is offering a $1 rebate to clients for every container they recycle. Clients can then put those rewards toward purchases of ZOLD products. Retailers will receive a monthly reimbursement equaling the rebates given.

"What's great about this program is that no refilling or reusing is required, so there's no danger of contaminating products," says ZOLD president Rob Siegmund. "The Eco-Beauty Recycling Program is a terrific way to not only reward our clients for doing their part, but to also increase the demand for the reseller's line of eco-products. It's good for our customers, their businesses and, most importantly, the environment."

To find out more about ZOLD retailers and brands, visit the company's website.

World Wellness Award

The readers of Condé Nast Traveller UK recently named the SHA Wellness Clinic in El Albir, Spain, the Best Medical Spa in the magazine's annual Readers' Spa Awards 2010. The publication's Readers' Survey also ranked SHA No. 7 on the list of the World's Top 25 Spas.

The wellness center—which focuses on inside-out care, including diet, exercise, meditation and skin and body therapies—has raked up awards since its opening last May. It was also named Favorite Spa in Spain during the SpaFinder Readers' Choice awards.

Located off the Mediterranean Sea, SHA spans 25,000 acres. It's also the world's first macrobiotic wellness retreat. It's dedicated to the improvement and prolonging of well-being through the fusion of traditional spa therapies and revolutionary modern medicine.

Programs include weight loss, smoking cessation and targeted skin care. High-profile visitors have included Kylie Minogue, Naomi Campbell and Elsa Petaky.

For more information, visit the spa's website.

Making Headlines

Universal Companies, distributor of hundreds of professional spa brands, sold the ATZEN line of skincare products to its founder and namesake, Catherine Atzen, last May.

"We're pleased that Atzen has purchased the brand and are excited about her plans to relaunch the full line of ATZEN skincare products," says CEO J. Patrick Campbell. "We've had the pleasure of acting as the exclusive distributor of this proprietary line for the last five years, and look forward to continuing to distribute and sell ATZEN products."

ATZEN was developed in the 1980s by Atzen, a skincare researcher and educator.

For more information, visit Universal's website.

American International Industries (AII) recently acquired Thermal Spa Products Inc.. It's a line of professional beauty materials and accessories used in spas and salons. Inventory includes depilatory waxes and accessories; paraffin equipment and supplies; and manicure and pedicure tools and products.

"We're happy to welcome Thermal Spa to AII," says Mark Moesta, vice president of professional sales. "The addition of these fine tools to the AII brand complements our existing lines beautifully."

AII brands include the hair removal lines GiGi and clean+easy, and the foot care lines Gena, ProLinc and Checi.

For more information, visit AII's website.

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