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.

Belfast headquartered luxury self-tanning brand, Vita Liberata has been recognized with one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious business awards – The Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. This award is universally regarded as the United Kingdom's highest accolade for international business success. Vita Liberata was commended for its outstanding overseas sales growth of over 400 percent between 2011 and 2013.

Aesthetic VideoSource recently won two 2013 Bronze Telly Awards for Acupressure Massage: Feet, Hands & Face for the Mat and Thai Acupressure Massage: Feet, Hands & Face for the Table. The 34th Annual Telly Awards received over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions.

jane iredale was recently certified cruelty-free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ (CCIC) Leaping Bunny Program. Made up of eight animal protection organizations, CCIC is the leading internationally respected coalition responsible for cruelty-free certification of personal care and household products. This prestigious certification represents a further milestone in the brand’s unwavering commitment against animal testing.

OPI Products Inc. has announced the transition of Suzi Weiss-Fischmann from OPI co-founder & executive VP to OPI consultant. Known worldwide as “The First Lady of Nails” for over 31 years, she will remain OPI’s creative inspiration and brand ambassador for journalists and clients. She created the first 30 OPI colors. Weiss-Fischmann's new role is effective beginning July 2014.