Irena James is vice president of YG Laboratories and instructor at the UCLA Extension Cosmetic Sciences Program. James brings a unique perspective to the world of skin care, merging her expertise as a prolific product developer, skin care therapist, former professor of aesthetics at Seneca College in Toronto, Canada, and director of business development for spa products and aesthetic devices in the EU. As a current member and a former board member of Beauty Industry West and the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, James remains dedicated to increasing the awareness of advancements in the cosmetic sciences.