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Third Annual CITY Awards
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors association (ICMAD) will honor leaders in the cosmetic industry at 2006's Third Annual Cosmetic Innovators of the Year (CITY) Awards.
ISPA Members Help Spa-Goers Keep Cool This Summer
Because spas are seen as places for nurturing and wellness, spa professionals are offering special treatments and products this summer that encourage safe skin care. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that more than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. International SPA Association (ISPA) members want to help lower that percentage.
From sunscreens, lotions and moisturizers, to treatments and products that give the appearance of a tan without the need for the sun, ISPA members are offering consumers numerous safe ways to enjoy this summer. “With 2,500 members in 73 countries, ISPA’s network of spas and product companies can make a real difference in the skin care habits of consumers,” says ISPA president, Lynne Walker McNees. “With some 57 million Americans having visited a spa, the industry is dedicated to promoting positive health habits of spa-goers.”
In addition to products and treatments that offer sun protection or help repair skin already damaged by the sun, ISPA members also report an interest in the following offerings this summer.
- Facials featuring antioxidants and vitamins to replenish winter-worn skin.
- Body polishes and scrubs to get rid of sallow winter skin and allow skin care moisturizers to soak in more easily.
- Cooling and hydrating wraps and peels to help spa-goers beat the summer heat or cool down after too much time in the sun.
- Of course, pedicures to keep feet looking great in sandals and around the pool.
- And, as the No. 1 treatment, massage is popular year-round and can be customized for summer to include ingredients that offer soothing from the sun, such as aloe. Also, incorporating fruits, herbs, plants and flowers that grow in the warmer months are popular additions to massages offered in the summer.
Nuress Teams Up With Skin Cancer Foundation
Nuress Home Spray Tanning System recently announced a partnership with The Skin Cancer Foundation to encourage sunless tanning, as well as to educate the public on the harmful risks and side effects of ultraviolet (UV) ray tanning. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the system will benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation. 888-783-2612, usasales@nuress.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun Scheduled to Reopen
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun resort and spa is scheduled to reopen mid-June after the impact of Hurricane Wilma. New features and attractions will include a new Culinary Center, tennis lessons from legendary player Cliff Drysdale and an upgraded fitness center. 998-881-0808
Sales Slump For European Skin Care
The European skin care market saw only a slight increase in sales for 2005. France, the largest skin care market in Europe, posted a .7% increase for a sales total of $2.3 billion—based on data from the Federation des Industries de la Parfumerie. Germany’s increase was .2% for $661 million in sales. Italy, saw a 4.8% growth in sales to $1.3 billion, according to trade association Unipro. The UK saw a drop 0.6% to $900 million, according to Taylor Nelson Sofres. Spain triumphed with an inflated growth rate of 19% to $196 million. However, the country’s growth rate, according to ACNielson, may have been influenced by pharmaceutical sales.
Bellanina Day Spa Honored by DSA
The Day Spa Association honored Bellanina Day Spa & Gift Boutique in Ann Arbor, MI, with its Distinguished Day Spa Award. 201-865-2065, dayspaassn@aol.com
Preston Named Spa Person of the Year
Douglas Preston, CEO of Preston, Inc., was awarded The Day Spa Association’s Spa Person of the Year Award. In addition, Keith and Andre West-Harrison join the company’s education and consulting arm. 866-668-3753
Halal Named Director of the Year By AACS
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) board of directors recently honored board member John Halal, owner of Honors Beauty College and John & Friends Salon in Carmel, IN, by naming him Director of the Year. 800-831-1086
Topnotch Resort and Spa Opens
Newly renovated and expanded, Topnotch Resort and Spa offers more than 120 different treatments at its 35,000-square-foot spa, including its Vermont Wildflower Wrap and Vermont Maple Sugar Scrub. 800-451-8686, info@topnotchresort.com
Sonya Dakars Beauty Boot Camp a Hit
More than 100 celebrities and members of the media attended the Sonya Dakar Red Carpet Beauty Boot Camp to preview its newly renovated Beverly Hills Skin Clinic. Services and gifts were offered totaling more than $10,000. Celebrities included actor Eric McCormack, hip-hop singer Eve and Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski. 877-727-6692, mdakar@sonyadakar.com