For the first time, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) has appointed industry scientists – Prisca Honoré, PharmD, Ph.D. of AbbVie; David M. Lee, M.D., Ph.D, of Novartis; Lotus Mallbris, M.D., Ph.D. of Pfizer; and Chris Russell, Ph.D., of Amgen – to its Scientific Advisory Committee to help guide its research activities. The selection of industry scientists advances the Psoriasis Foundation’s ongoing efforts to include a…

ZO Skin Health, Inc. and Cellogique Corporation recently launched the ZO® Medical product line to the Middle East region at The Dubai World Dermatology & Laser Conference & Exhibition – Dubai Derma. Developed by internationally renowned, board certified dermatologist, Dr. Zein Obagi, ZO® Skin Health and ZO® Medical products represent his new thinking and skin health principles.

With the goal of funding 50,000 women entrepreneurs around the world through the company’s philanthropic arm, FITE, Dermalogica teams around the world raised awareness surrounding women’s issues and raised funds in support of International Women’s Day. In the United States, team members at Dermalogica’s concept spaces and at locations for The International Dermal Institute (IDI) made FITE donations for every retail purchase, including online, made…

Syneron Medical Ltd., a global market leader in the aesthetic medical device marketplace, recently announced that it has received the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market the UltraShape™ System for non-invasive reduction of abdominal circumference via fat cell destruction.

In response to concerns over medical spas operating outside the bounds of California law, the Medical Board of California and Board of Barbering and Cosmetology of California have been conducting unannounced audits on medical spas across California. The audits, which can result in significant monetary fines and even criminal penalties, are focusing on organizational structure, governance, and scope of practice concerns.

Verde Media Group Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a licensing agreement through its subsidiary Beautyject, Inc. for the first ever needle-free injection technology adapted to the beauty care and cosmetic markets. As per the agreement Beautyject has the exclusive, perpetual rights to manufacture, market, distribute and sell the products in North, South and Central America.

The FreeFrom Skincare Awards recently announced a new partnership with the Love Natural, Love Organic show – the new event from the team behind the hugely successful Allergy + FreeFrom Show, alongside which it will be located in this, its launch year, at the Grand Hall at Olympia from July 4th to 6th, 2014. With a record number of products submitted, the presentation of the…

Make My Day Beautiful!® recently sponsored the 26th Annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational. The event took place at the Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, Calif. At the Fashion Show/Luncheon, 480 of Barbara Sinatra's guests applauded the fabulous fashions of Jackie Rogers, presented by Troy. Co-host of this year's event was supermodel, Beverly Johnson and comedian Tom Dreesen served as the event’s emcee. All proceeds from…