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Posted: June 4, 2008
How do I submit an article or an idea for consideration to Skin Inc. magazine?
Skin Inc. magazine considers cutting-edge, timely articles pertaining to the professional skin care industry. All articles must be exclusive to the magazine, and ideas that have been pitched to or published in other industry trades will not be considered. Please send your query to Melinda Taschetta-Millane, editor, at taschetta-millane@allured.com or call 630-344-6079. A copy of Skin Inc. magazine’s author guidelines can be downloaded at www.SkinInc.com.
Where can I get my company listed in the magazine?
Skin Inc. magazine features Collection, Product Showcase and Happenings.
Collection is a place where advertisers in a particular issue can showcase one of their products matching the theme of that month's issue. For example, if ABC company has a sunscreen and is advertising in Skin Inc. magazine's sun-themed issue, it needs to submit a press release and image for Collection to Abby Penning, assistant editor, at apenning@allured.com or call 630-344-6067.
Product Showcase is a place for new, professional products. You do not have to be an advertiser to be featured in this section. Submit a press release and 300 dpi image for editorial consideration to Cathy Christensen, associate editor, at cchristensen@allured.com or call 630-344-6068.
Happenings covers industry news. Submit a press release, complete with company phone number and e-mail address, to Abby Penning, assistant editor, at apenning@allured.com or call 630-344-6067.
How do I get my classes published in the Calendar section?
There are two options for class publication—a dated listing and an ongoing listing. A dated listing includes that actual date, title, location, and contact information for the class, and is $25 per listing, per region, per issue. An ongoing listing—perfect for schools—is a short paragraph (60-70 words) detailing the organization's name, offerings and contact information, and is $50 per region, per issue. Please contact Abby Penning, assistant editor, at apenning@allured.com, or call 630-344-6067 for inclusion.
How do I get listed in the Buyer’s Guide?
Visit www.skininc.com/bgsupplier and select “Add your listing.” Create a user name and password that you will need to remember and follow the steps listed. Have questions? E-mail skinincdirectory@allured.com.
I’m looking for a specific product that does XYZ. What do you recommend?
Skin Inc. magazine is product-neutral, it does offer its Buyer’s Guide Online, which is searchable by key word and is a perfect resource. Visit www.skininc.com/buyersguide and sign up for this FREE directory. Subscribing is required but takes only a few minutes to complete.
Is there a student discount?
For those who don't qualify for a free subscription, our paid rate is $49 for one year. Students can receive a discounted rate of 40% off of our normal subscription rate. Click here to download a subscription form.
United States—$29.40 per year
Canada—$34.20 per year
Where do I change my address to continue receiving my free subscription?
Send address changes to Skin Inc. magazine, P.O. Box 50, Congers, NY 10920. When requesting a change of address, give both the old and new addresses. Allow two months for the change to become effective.
Where and when is your next trade show?
Face & Body Spa & Healthy Aging Conference and Expo will be held August 16-18, 2009, in San Francisco, California, at Moscone South.
What do I need to do to become a licensed esthetician?
To become an esthetician, you need to attend a school that provides classes to meet the needed amount of hours for a particular state. Each state's requirements differ. Please log on to www.skininc.com for state licensing information, as well as contact information to reach each state for your verification, as this information changes regularly.
Why is there no option for international subscribers?
We are sorry but we are not currently able to mail to international locations due to cost restrictions. You can however purchase single issues through our bookstore. Please contact books@allured.com for rates.