The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and National Cosmetology Association (NCA) are pleased to announce steady membership retention and growth in 2010. Comparing 2009 to 2010 year-end results, PBA's Manufacturer and Distributor sections experienced exceptional results with double-digit growth at 19 percent and 20 percent respectively. PBA's Salon/Spa section reported a two percent increase, which is up from previous years. Members continue to report their overall…

EpiCareSRT™ has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Sensus Healthcare™ to take new aim at skin cancer by providing the first mobile service to bring low-dose superficial radiation therapy directly to the point-of-care in dermatology offices.

Jane Wurwand, founder and owner of Dermalogica®, was selected to participate in the 50 Years of The Pill: Bayer's Celebration of Women's Empowerment campaign, where she was featured in a unique online photo book exposition. The series showcases stunning black and white portraits of Jane Wurwand, Gloria Steinem, and other iconic women by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals partnered with national nonprofit Step…

Bioelements is thrilled to announce it will now offer its complete line of professional skin care to the salon and spa community through an expanded partnership with SalonCentric – the country's largest distributor of salon and spa products. The ultra-popular line will now be featured in over 230 new distributor store locations, in neighborhoods throughout SalonCentric's territories.

Cosmetic Bootcamp, LLC. is pleased to announce the launch of its comprehensive aesthetic textbook, "The Cosmetic Bootcamp Primer (Informa)." This book contains chapters written by a variety of different specialties and in addition to the outstanding medical information also contains chapters on practice management as well as an instructional DVD. The Cosmetic Bootcamp Summer meeting, which features live demonstrations and lectures, will be in Aspen…

DermTech International, Inc., a biotechnology company dedicated to bringing genomic medicine to dermatologists, announces that their discovery data on its new genomic assay for melanoma has been published in the British Journal of Dermatology. The test is based on the EGIR™ technology (Epidermal Genetic Information Retrieval) that non-invasively collects cells from the skin's surface using a custom adhesive. Details from the paper titled, "Non-invasive Genomic…

Brigitte Brown, CEO and founder of Brown Olive Natural Skin Care gives back to the community by donating skin care products to the residents of the Broward House. On December 23rd, 2010, residents received some holiday cheer at their annual Christmas party. Residents received body wash and lotions, olive butter body jelly, and olive butter lip balm nicely wrapped to take with them. The Broward…

Obagi Medical Products, Inc. has been honored with two Beauty Choice Awards from NewBeauty Magazine, featured in the publication's Winter 2011 issue. The brand is named as the Best Overall Brand Sold at a Doctor's Office and the Obagi Nu-Derm® Clear™ is titled the Best Overall Dark Spot Eraser.