L’Oreal USA announces the appointment of Marc Toulemonde as president of the active cosmetics division. In this role, he will continue to grow the success of the SkinCeuticals, La Roche-Posay, Dermablend, and Vichy brands in the United States. Toulemonde brings a wealth of expertise to the role from his diverse experience, international rotations, strong ability to understand consumer beauty needs, and his comprehensive profile in general management, sales, and marketing.

It is time to help clients that are looking for a beautiful, soft makeup look. For spring, the ideal makeup is soft and light. Heavy, creamy makeup can be a client’s worst enemy – and yours. Natural color palettes are the easiest and most popular during spring. As makeup artists, our goal should be to make our clients look and feel gorgeous and happy.

When preforming body treatments, skin care professionals can easily come across tattoos on their client’s bodies. Since there are many health risks that come along with tattoos, it is important for skin care professionals to know what infected tattoos look like.

In the morning, I cleanse my face with warm water, then cold water, and then apply a toner. Then, I apply a serum during cooler months and a hydrophilic barrier cream during warmer months. Lastly, I apply a mineral makeup with SPF protection.

We have heard it before – as men get older, they lose hair from their scalp but somehow it starts growing everywhere else, especially their lower backs, ears, and eyebrows. Menopausal women may see their beautiful head of hair becoming dull, brittle, and falling off.

STATEMENT: Bleach cures fingernail fungus.

I always get asked how to achieve the perfect eyebrows. The eyebrows are one of the most important features of the face. They offer balance, frame the eyes, and help improve the contours of the face. Well-groomed eyebrows are an easy way to look brighter, make the eyes stand out more, achieve a fresh look by adding a drop of makeup.

Begin the New Year with a lovely, herbal face steam that can be done in 30 minutes! Clients can make this a weekly ritual for a healthier, happier, and less-stressed New Year.

Showing your professionalism in the workplace is not just common courtesy; it will help earn return clients who appreciate the effort you put into your actions and attire. Maintaining professionalism puts clients at ease so that they can enjoy their experience to the fullest. When clients find a true professional, they are sure to want to share their discovery with all their friends.

Laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. Nearly half a million procedures were performed in 2013, according to the most recent data from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and that figure does not include procedures performed by non-dermatologists. As there are now more options for laser hair removal than ever, it is important to select the right modality for each client.

Waxing can be an effective and lucrative means of hair removal for a spa. In fact, according to a study done by the American Laser Centers, women who wax will spend an average of $23,000 on hair removal in a lifetime. From my own experience, I have estimated my total waxing costs to be $72,000! That is a segment on which beauty businesses cannot afford to miss out. However, in the skin care industry, not all waxing services are created equal; one bad review on a spa’s social media page could jeopardize its waxing business. If you choose to offer waxing services to clients, it is imperative that you do so in the most professional manner.

A woman may learn about the many signs of perimenopause from her doctor, mother, and/or peers with the most talked-about topics being hot flashes, weight gain, libido, and mood swings – not the beard or moustache they are growing! Women attempt many different strategies to hide or minimize unsightly and embarrassing hair growth, with an increasing trend towards laser hair removal. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over one million laser hair reduction procedures were performed in 2013, ranking it fourth in popularity with other minimally-invasive procedures, including chemical peels and microdermabrasion.

In everyday life our skin has to cope with a lot of wear and tear; it is in the process of constant self-renewal to replace the old with the new. It is the adult skin stem cells that are constantly at work for maintenance, renewal, and repair of the skin. As knowledge of skin stem cell function and biotechnology expands, the skin care industry has experienced new discoveries of many types of stem cell technologies; hence, various stem cell culture methods have emerged.

As skin care professionals, we understand the importance of using a day and nighttime moisturizer as part of our regular skin care regimen. But how do we communicate the importance of using such products and their benefits to a client who is looking for a solution to improve the condition and overall health of their skin? How the message is communicated to a client depends primarily on product education and customized personal recommendations based on three key factors to guarantee a winning sale: product knowledge, facility setting, and the type of client.

Dynamis Skin Care, Inc. launched their new website, www.toxicsugars.com, which provides analysis, research, and practical advice from scientists and skin care professionals on the effects of toxic sugars in skin. It offers a one-stop educational portal that brings together a broad array of resources and information. The website will present scientific research findings by Dr. Annette Tobia, CEO of Dynamis Skin Science, and will offer articles, insights from practitioners, and health tips.

The Allied Professionals Association (APA), a national association of spas, salons, and medical spas, has announced a new technology division. This department will bring to the market innovative and patented high-tech equipment and treatments for the industry.

The Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal (SCMHR) has provided certification for electrologists and laser/light-based hair removal professionals since 1985. These written exams have provided thousands of professionals with state-required credentials, or simply made them more marketable in the competitive field. In February, SCMHR will unveil computer-based testing, giving professionals more testing flexibility and test results within minutes of completion.

Barry McCaffrey has joined the Clarisonic sales team as sales director, covering physician offices and spas in the New York area. McCaffrey has worked in sales and marketing for the skin care industry for over 20 years. In his new role at Clarisonic, McCaffrey will oversee Clarisonic’s New York distribution, managing and growing customer relationships in the region.

The newest spa to the Buffalo, NY area, Trés Auraé Spa, celebrated their official grand opening alongside 300 guests and Lydia Sarfati, Repêchage’s CEO and founder. Trés Auraé Spa offers exclusively Repêchage Professional Skin Care products and treatments, understanding the power and benefits of seaweed for the skin. Throughout the night, demonstrations on both models and guests were performed, so guests could experience the spa’s offerings firsthand. Members of press were also present to learn about the newest business from owners, Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. and Joni Shatkin, and Sarfati. WKBW AM Buffalo filmed an exclusive interview with the trio.

Mio Skincare is excited to announce that they were chosen as Spa Heroes Expert Selection. Spa Heroes, a recently-launched beauty subscription service focusing on non-toxic ingredients, has enlisted a team of experienced spa experts to verify performance standards. Expert Selection status is awarded each month to those spa-quality products whose efficacy and brand commitment to healthy ingredients meet the standards of the Spa Superheroes, a panel of the country’s most respected spa directors, operators, consultants and thought leaders.

Recognizing top natural beauty products considered among the purest and easiest on the environment, ilike organic skin care is proud to receive Natural Solutions’ “2014 Beauty With a Conscience Awards” for the third year in a row.

Jane Iredale, founder and president of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd., and creator of jane iredale – THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP®, received the prestigious International Spa Association (ISPA) 2014 Visionary Award at the 24th annual ISPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas last October. Iredale is recognized for enhancing the lives of women by being the first to supply the aesthetic industry with a full line of makeup that was good for the skin. She introduced her first mineral foundation, Amazing Base, in 1994, providing a makeup that nurtured skin, forever changing the landscape of the makeup industry. With distribution rooted in spas, salons, and medical clinics, Iredale’s makeup line has flourished into a full line with more than 400 items distributed nationwide and into more than 40 international markets.

21st Century Television is pleased to announce that Naturel Collagen has won the prestigious “Telly Award” for excellence in programming. Naturel Collagen offers anti-aging products that use fish-based collagen, which interacts perfectly with the human body. Naturel Collagen’s products possess epidermal repair properties never before seen in synthetic and bovine-based collagen products.

Epionce, the Boise-based skin care line, is pleased to announce that two premium products won awards for best skin care products in Hong Kong. The MelanoLyte Pigment Perfecting Serum, which was launched one year ago, won the “Anti-Tache Award” for reversing irregular pigmentation or dark spots by Grand Prix de la Beaute. The Intensive Nourishing Cream won “Professional Skincare Technology Award” by Sisters Beauty Pro. Sisters Beauty Pro Award was established since 2006 and is one of the most prestigious awards within the beauty industry in Hong Kong. It is one of the most influential beauty magazines in Hong Kong. Its readers are mostly professional beauticians, dermatologists, and aestheticians.

Recently awarded “Best Green Venue,” Elaia Spa at Hyatt Olive 8 Seattle is launching a new spa menu featuring HydroPeptide’s high-result, zero down-time professional and retail treatments. Elaia Spa has chosen HydroPeptide’s professional line for four different facials including their Signature Facial. The peptide-focused brand’s award-winning home care products are recommended to guests desiring to extend their post-treatment results.

The Skin Cancer Foundation is encouraging dermatologists and beauty professionals to work together through an education program called “Heads Up!” The skin cancer awareness program provides beauty professionals with tips on what to look for and how to speak to their clients if they spot a suspicious lesion. The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Heads Up! program was developed by Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. In 2012, Dr. Sarnoff was alerted by a beauty professional at her salon to a suspicious lesion on her head. Though a biopsy showed the lesion to be benign, the experience made her realize the important role beauty professionals play in spotting potential skin cancers.

Bioelements, a leader in professional skin care products designed for the treatment room and at-home use, is excited to name the October/November 2014 Students of the Year from aesthetics schools across the United States. Educators from various schools that use Bioelements in the classroom chose exceptional individuals that go above and beyond. Each student is presented with a certificate and a Bioelements Professional Esthetics Discovery Set to support their promising careers in aesthetics. The nominees include: Kelly Epps, Darien Whitehead, Kim Adams, Noreen Plevney, Rebecca Heyink, Heidi Horton, Christine Davis, Paz Juarez, Ashley Cole, Sadye Criger, Vanessa Stanek, Alexis Johnson, Laura Nelson, Kimberly O'Bryan, Izabela Serwan, and Elizabeth Geitz.

CA Botana’s employees and their families joined over 13,000 runners in San Diego's Balboa Park for this year's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This event, put on by the world's largest cancer research organization, raised $1.3 million, with 75 percent of proceeds remaining in San Diego for treatment, education, and patient and family support. CA Botana has participated in this event for over seven years and supports many other cancer awareness causes. In an ongoing effort to help cancer patients, CA Botana has donated countless jars of their Doctor D. Schwab Rescue Cream to doctors, hospitals, and individuals worldwide. With the day-to-day emotional challenges of cancer treatment, the response has been overwhelmingly positive as have the results clients have seen in their skin.

This anti-aging and anti-inflammatory mask calms redness.

Gather the firewood, bust out the champagne flutes, and stash the flip-flops. Winter is on its way! This means parting with those bright summer pedicures and preparing for glamorous and glitzy manicures. This winter will bring with it a few twists on the old classics.

Determination. Willpower. Focus. Drive. Commitment. These are all terms that describe one’s devotion to achieving certain tasks or goals, no matter how lofty they may seem. These can be goals for improving one’s skin, diet, or overall appearance – or a business or personal goal like buying a house or planning a family.

“Do not let schooling interfere with your education,” said Mark Twain. As spa professionals, we often graduate aesthetics school with intimate knowledge on how to carry out various treatments, including some that even clients have never heard of and think that we have come of age because our formal schooling has ended.

I use Epionce’s Lytic Gel Cleanser, followed by the Renewal Facial Lotion and Ultra Shield SPF 50 in the morning. At night, I use the Intense Defense Serum followed by the Intensive Nourishing Cream.

We all remember learning the systems of the body back in high school, then most of us also re-learned them during our aesthetics training. So do you recall the endocrine system and what its function is? The one thing that we all probably do recall is that it has something to do with hormones!

Many clients may walk through an aesthetician’s door with common facial manifestations, often agonizing over what once was clear skin that has now erupted into inexplicable redness, dryness, skin thickening, and even bumps and pimples that resemble acne. While these symptoms may be a sign of a variety of skin conditions, they may also be characteristic of the widespread, yet poorly understood facial disorder known as rosacea, a chronic skin disease now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans, many of whom do not know they have it. Knowing how to spot the potential signs and symptoms of this medical disorder before serving a client could be the difference between having a repeat customer and exacerbating their condition.

Earlier this year, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), released its 17th annual multi-specialty statistical data, indicating a 12 percent overall increase in cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2013. According to ASAPS, Americans spent the largest amount on cosmetic surgery since the great recession of 2008.1 More than 11 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed by board-certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and otolaryngologists, totaling over $12 billion.

Acne scarring is the result of inflamed lesions and blemishes. When body tissues get damaged, white blood cells and other infection-fighting molecules go to the site of injury and try to fight it. However, when they fight off the infection, the tissue does not always bounce back to normal. Instead, scars are most often left behind.

Philippe Therene, founder of Spa Equip, Inc., has been named as a recipient of the Innovate Award by the International Spa Association. Therene is being honored with this award for his innovative non-profit program, The Gift of Spa. The program provides spa services to people in need who might otherwise never experience the healing benefits of spa treatments. Spas who choose to participate receive an annual two percent reimbursement of their total purchases, which they will in turn match to total four percent and provide spa services of equal value to a local charity of their choice.

Christine Heathman is this year’s Crystal Award recipient. Heathman received the Crystal Award in Long Beach, Calif. on September 7th, on the main stage of the International Congress of Esthetics and Spa
Convention. An aesthetic pioneer who has devoted her life to skin care, Christine Heathman is the owner of GlyMed Plus and has been a leader in research and scientific skin care and protocol development for 30 years. She is an expert in aging, acne, skin of color, pigmentation, and skin challenged by dermatological, accidental pre- and post-surgical, and congenital conditions.

Keratin Complex is excited to announce the second award winning stylist in their series of Stylist & Colorist Spotlights, Lance McBrayer of Hair Sessions, Inc. in Boston, Mass. McBrayer has been in the industry for almost 20 years. Keratin Complex is excited to highlight McBrayer as a part of the family. He is a top industry veteran who is working to help revolutionize the smoothing hair space with Keratin Complex products. He joined the Keratin Complex inspiration team in 2013 and is an educator for both Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy and Color Therapy. McBrayer continues to exemplify top techniques and dedication to the practice and the brand.

Clairvoyant Beauty is thrilled to announce two new retail partnerships. Beginning in August, the Sundance Spa at the Sundance Resort in Utah and Cinema Secrets in California offered a selection of the brand’s beloved range of natural face and body care products, formulated with the highest quality botanical ingredients from around the world. Both Sundance Spa and Cinema Secrets are committed to offering quality beauty solutions for an array of skin care concerns, along with personal consultation, making them the ideal showcase for the products. Clairvoyant Beauty is excited to be partnering with both locations.

As the beauty brand Tony Odisho continues to grow, so does the look. International stylist, salon owner and creator of his own extension line and the Ostia Collection hair care products, Tony Odisho has been setting his business for the surge of product development. He is unveiling the next generation of the Tony Odisho brand to encompass all areas of the beauty industry business. Under the new unveiling, the beauty brand Tony Odisho has a new look for the logo, new website, and tagline: ‘Beauty for Life.’ Odisho, who also owns Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa, has headquartered his businesses in Chicago, where he finds the urban environment and diverse culture an inspiration for his business.

PCA SKIN® unveiled their industry-changing products, featuring the latest evolution in skin science at an exclusive event in New York City’s Trump SoHo SoHi Room. Beauty editors sat down with Dr. Jennifer Linder, chief scientific officer to gain insight into the science behind C&E Strength and C&E Strength Max, which launched mid-August.

Keratin Complex, the full-service professional beauty innovator and leader in smoothing therapy treatments, has announced their heightened strategic focus on education. This past June, Keratin Complex celebrated the grand opening of the company’s flagship academy in Boca Raton, Fla. As part of the company’s ongoing mission of supporting and strengthening strong salon partnerships, this focus is part of the brand’s overall rebranding, which includes the recent unveiling of new product packaging. The recent changes at Keratin Complex also include the resignation of Martino Cartier, formerly international artistic director, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

Dermalogica was honored to join a select group of entrepreneurs and senior United Nations officials at the first Global Accelerator Conference to find scalable solutions, hosted recently by the United Nations Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council and the UN Department of Public Information, which was held at the UN Headquarters in New York City. The day-long event, which addressed women’s economic empowerment as one of the central focal points, brought together 100 of the world’s top entrepreneurs to act as policy leaders on several global issues.

Kat Burki, Inc. has announced that Jamie Schachter, a seasoned business executive with over 25 years of experience in the cosmetics and fragrance industry, has been named vice president of sales. The sales function is critical in bringing the sales initiative internal and under one roof to assist with the company's current national and international growth strategy. Schachter will oversee the wholesale business development, which includes strengthening the company's business portfolio for domestic and international markets.

It was another big day in the history of Spafinder Wellness, Inc. when long-time board member Missy Godfrey, who has much experience as a senior executive in commerce, media and technology, was appointed CEO of Spafinder Wellness, Inc. Pete Ellis, who has been CEO of the company since 2002 and will continue as chairman of its board of directors, noted that Godfrey is "the best choice to lead Spafinder's international expansion and future growth of its brand."

Amala has forged new partnerships with spas at four luxury hotels and resorts across the globe. Two of these, One&Only Hayman Island in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and The Bulgari Hotel Milan, represent the first-ever Amala locations in their respective countries. The other two, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort in Fla. and Hyatt Regency Mainz in Germany, strengthen Amala’s presence in high-demand markets. Amala will feature four of its signature rituals at The Spa at Four Seasons, which made its debut at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort.

STATEMENT: Everyone needs to use a sunscreen and a moisturizer.

STATEMENT: Toothpaste treats spots.

Facts: The application of whitening toothpaste to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) spots may have a temporary bleaching effect on the skin, similar to lemon juice and other so-called home style approaches.

Radiation therapy burns, or radiation dermatitis, is often a very painful and uncomfortable side effect of the radiation therapy used to treat many types of cancer. In some cases, there may be so much skin damage and discomfort to the patient that it can cause the treatment to be discontinued before the prescribed dosage has been achieved.

Offering clients healthy beverages, especially water, during their spa appointment can help prevent many health issues that can arise from drinking unhealthy beverages. Helping clients take charge of their health will help with the success of a skin care professional’s business because trusting clients make for the best clients.

According to Professional Beauty Association, the spa industry has seen an overall decline this year. Their Current Situation Index and Expectations Index have recorded the industry’s increases and decreases.

Icleanse with either Chella’s Lush Balm or Exfoliating Scrub, and then spray on the Hydrating Tonic to balance the skin’s pH. I follow that with our Master Protocol 7 and SPF 25 Hydrating Daily Moisturizer.

 Waxing sessions should occur all year, not just during the summer months when shorts and swimsuits are most common. There is no reason to let it all grow out; we are not bears! We do not need that kind of protection from cold weather.

The chamomile and cucumbers in this eye treatment will be sure to soothe tired, puffy eyes and leave them feeling fresh and rejuvenated. This treatment at home is especially great when clients need to stay awake.

The weather may finally be cooling off, but a few popular makeup trends continue to heat up. More and more women are looking to mimic the high fashion looks of celebrity makeup, and it has never been easier to teach your clients certain techniques to accomplish at home.
Through the use of simple blending techniques, proper grooming of eyebrows, and the occasional faux eyelash, women are achieving that glamorous look with minimal effort. So, without further ado, let us take a look at three trends on the rise in the cosmetics industry.

One of the most dreaded client complaints is one involving a reaction to product. Potential problems can range from simple rashes to full-blown allergic reactions. Skin reactions to product make clients distrustful of future recommendations, leaving aestheticians helpless and frustrated in their often futile attempts to figure out what is happening and why. To complicate matters, symptoms of a reaction to a cosmetic product cannot only start right after the client uses something new, but also after years of using a product with no problems.

Do you have the tools and equipment you need to be the best aesthetics professional possible? Are you thinking of starting a practice or are you renovating or upgrading equipment any time soon? The task of building a practice does not have to be daunting. Equipment can make or break your job as an aesthetician. Whether you want a private practice as an aesthetician or work in a resort, day or medical spa, there are many factors to consider when purchasing equipment. What equipment enhances our lives? What makes our job easier and more efficient? What provides the best experience and results for our clients? What you need varies not only from person to person, but state to state, depending on local statutes as well.

Problem: Stretch Marks

Striae distensae, or stretch marks, are marks that appear as parallel lines on the skin. The color of these lines ranges from purple to light pink to light gray. They form due to over-stretching of the skin and mostly occur on the thighs, abdomen, groin, chest, and armpits. Stretch marks usually create a slight ridge or indention on the skin.

Keratin Complex is excited to announce the second award winning stylist in their series of Stylist & Colorist Spotlights, Lance McBrayer of Hair Sessions, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. McBrayer has been in the industry for almost 20 years. Keratin Complex is excited to highlight McBrayer as a part of the family. He is a top industry veteran who is working to help revolutionize the smoothing hair space with Keratin Complex products. He joined the Keratin Complex inspiration team in 2013 and is an educator for both Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy and Color Therapy. McBrayer continues to exemplify top techniques and dedication to the practice and the brand.

Clairvoyant Beauty is thrilled to announce two new retail partnerships. Beginning in August, the Sundance Spa at the Sundance Resort in Utah and Cinema Secrets in California offered a selection of the brand’s beloved range of natural face and body care products, formulated with the highest quality botanical ingredients from around the world. Both Sundance Spa and Cinema Secrets are committed to offering quality beauty solutions for an array of skin care concerns, along with personal consultation, making them the ideal showcase for the products. Clairvoyant Beauty is excited to be partnering with both locations as part of their national growth.

Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the forming of Kintari, a new wholly-owned subsidiary to market a premium line of scientifically formulated skin care products powered by the company's patented Invisicare® technology. As part of the company's strategic focus on revenue generation and creating shareholder value, Kintari will be a direct sales company that will launch products initially in the United States and Canada. The Kintari product portfolio consists of "Youth Renewed" (YR) anti-aging products to help fight the signs of aging. The Kintari YR product line will include a day and night cream. Additional products will be added to enhance this product line as the company grows and expands.

The CARA Makeup Academy is now introducing business and beauty boot camps, bridal, brow design, photography makeup, and advanced makeup courses. The courses deliver a rich array of techniques, product and industry knowledge, providing a strong foundation for a successful career as a professional makeup artist. Leslie G. Christin, founder and professional makeup artist, understands what it takes to get your career started.

Lithera, Inc., has changed its name to Neothetics, Inc. The new name strengthens the company's positioning as a clinical-stage, specialty pharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the aesthetics market. George Mahaffey, president and CEO of Neothetics, believes the new name better identifies the company with its corporate mission to develop and commercialize innovative therapies for the rapidly growing aesthetics market.

Named one of New York City's most remarkable spas, The Spa at Langham Place, Fifth Avenue enhances current treatment offerings with the following zero down-time facials featuring HydroPeptide professional skin care products: the Signature Facial, Brightening Facial and Advanced Resurfacing Stem Cell Facial. The spa also retails the designer peptide brand’s award-winning home care products formulated with over 60 peptides.

DaySmart Software, the makers of Orchid Medical Spa Software, is proud to announce that they have been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America for the fourth year in a row.

Global organic beauty brand John Masters Organics celebrates their 20th anni-versary this year, marking two decades at the forefront of organic skin, hair, and body care. Founded by celebrity hairstylist and green beauty pioneer, John Masters, the brand is dedicated to the belief that caring about yourself and caring about the earth do not have to be mutually exclusive.

Universal Companies is delighted to announce that Jaime Huffman, MPH, joined its team in July as senior vice president of spa development. In her new position with Universal Companies, Huffman leads the product development, education, and equipment teams. Huffman is a widely respected spa and hospitality industry leader.

Younique Products, a cosmetics direct-sales company dedicated to motivating and empowering women, announced the addition of their chief scientific officer Mukhtar Siddiqui. Mukhtar will lead all the research and development efforts at Younique and manage their internal laboratory, overseeing all the formulations, testing, processing, manufacturing, and quality. Mukhtar is a well-known and respected member of the international health and beauty community, and is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He also holds a master of science in organic chemistry from University of Sind.

Sente Inc., a privately held specialty aesthetics company pioneering the development of differentiated medical grade skin care products based on the science of glycoproteins, announced the appointment of Randy W. Kriech as chief commercial officer. In his new role, Kriech will be responsible for leading global marketing, commercial operations and portfolio management. Kreich will report to Michael York, chief executive officer, and will be a key member of the Sente, Inc. executive management team.

Mio Skincare, the leading skin care line for fitness and pregnancy, is proud to announce Liliana Grajales as Southeast regional sales manager and Ritz Carlton corporate accounts manager. Grajales’ 20-year career in luxury hospitality started in management with Hyatt Hotels. She then honed her spa experience with management positions at the Four Seasons, The Ritz Carlton and the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Her most recent Spa Director position was a five-year stint at the 16,000 square foot spa at The Ritz Carlton South Beach. Spa industry sales experience includes territory manager for luxury French brands Decleor and Carita, and National sales manager for the UK-based sunless tanning company, Vita Liberata.

The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) announced that Franz Linser, Ph.D., founder and managing director of international consulting firm Linser Hospitality, has been appointed to its board of directors. Linser brings two decades of experience in the hospitality, wellness, spa, sports, and political worlds to the organization: establishing Austria’s largest network of wellness properties (the “Wellness Tirol”), serving as a member of European Parliament, training world-class athletes like Austria’s Olympic ski team and developing innovative wellness hotel and tourism concepts. He will be a critical force in guiding the GSWS as it expands its mission and identity over the next few years.

Myoscience, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Justin Chickles to the team as vice president of commercial development and the promotion of Johanna Beckmen to general manager of aesthetics. Chickles was most recently the director of licensing and business development at Purdue Pharma. Prior to Purdue Pharma, Chickles was a director at Johnson & Johnson, where he built an agile team dedicated to creating a new market for a non-invasive device treating peripheral nerves.

glo, a global leader in the premium professional skin care and makeup markets, announces the appointment of Christopher Hausman as executive vice president of sales. Hausman will be responsible for global sales activities within the company. He will oversee the company's domestic and Canadian sales forces, as well as its international distribution network in over 40 countries.