Giving Back: The Spa Industry Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

The spa industry bands together this month raising funds in a variety of ways to help increase breast cancer awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Following are only some of the companies who have contributed in some way.

	Employees from Dermalogica participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Proceeds from the event went to the funding of breast cancer research. The company also recently teamed up for a special event with Pink-Link, a nonprofit organization that assists the needs of women living with cancer. 800-831-5150
	Creative Nail Design employees are recruiting for a team, “Beauty and the Breast,” to walk in the Susan G. Komen San Diego 3-Day Walk in November. Now the company’s sixth year participating in the walk, the goal is to raise funds to fight breast cancer and fund research against the disease. [email protected], 877-263-6245
	In its contribution to the fight against breast cancer, Éminence Organic Skin Care began a program in April where, for every purchase of its Sweet Red Rose Whip Moisturizer, it will donate $5 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The moisturizer has been dubbed the company’s “Pink Ribbon” product, and the donation program will continue until the end of the year. 888-747-6342, [email protected]
	To help raise funds and awareness for the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, which ensures those facing breast cancer are not alone, online beauty resource Pretty City announced the return of its Pretty in Pink charity promotion. Through the promotion, participating spas around the country have made a preset donation and offer a variety of treatments for just $31. Pretty City’s Web site also offers a donation link. 312-435-9391
	Er’go Candle, producers of eco-friendly soy candles, has joined with Boarding 4 Breast Cancer in an effort to help fight the disease. The company will contribute 20% of the year-round profits it makes from its newly introduced Pink Ribbon Candle to the youth-oriented organization, which fights breast cancer by helping to build awareness. 214-905-9050, [email protected]
	Selling products such as pink sweatshirts and pink nail polish, Spa Shiki at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, MO, is donating 10% of the sales of its pink products sold during October to breast cancer awareness organizations. The spa also encouraged its clients to wear pink in a recent promotion and donated 10% of its sales for each guest wearing the cause’s signature color. 800-843-5253
	Matt Stearn, direct marketing manager for derma e Bodycare, recently participated in the 14th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in an effort to help raise money for women’s cancer research. The annual 5K event also helps fund diagnostic screenings and support services for medically underserved women. 800-521-3342
	OloffBeauty, purveyor of AETÓ Botanica products, pledged 10% of sales from the line’s AETÓ Botanica Fortifying Shampoo, Conditioner and Scalp De-Toxer Oil to be donated to The Libby Ross Foundation, which works to help women afflicted with breast cancer through support programs and helps fight the disease through research and early detection. 800-233-6695, [email protected]
	Sircuit Cosmeceuticals announced plans to donate 50% of its sales during the month of October from its Suggah anti-aging lip-plumping treatment to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The donations will go to support the fight against breast cancer at every stage, from causes to cures. 323-661-4544, [email protected]
	To honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, as well as raise funds for those still battling the disease, OPI has introduced a new pink nail lacquer called Pink of Hearts, which was created to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. The company also recently made a $25,000 donation to the organization in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 800-462-9273
	FACE atelier is donating 20% of the sales of its Rhapsody in Pink lipstick collection for the month of October to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The collection consists of colors such as Candy Floss, Diamond Pink, Pink Cashmere and Pink Sizzle. [email protected]
	Spa Gregorie’s hosted its 8th annual Massage-a-Thon and Cut-a-Thon, as well as the annual Race for the Cure Raffle and Silent Auctions, with proceeds from the events going to benefit the Orange Country affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Greet the Day organizations. Money also was donated for services and products purchased by clients who wore pink to the spa in October. 949-644-6672, 949-858-9455
	Employees from American International Industries participated in the 14th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles to help raise awareness and money for women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs. 800-621-9585
	Also donating services, money, time and effort to the fight against breast cancer, Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas provided goody bags to attendees of area breakfasts for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk and hosted a survivor’s tent at the walk itself, providing consultations and services to survivors. The company also initiated a “jeans day” every Friday in October where staff could wear jeans and the ACS pin for a $5 donation to the cause. 800-874-2624
	Also doing its part to support breast cancer awareness, Tweezerman has developed its own Breast Cancer Awareness Program, through which the company plans to donate $1 from the sale of each of its limited edition Precision in Pink tweezers sets to support research and initiatives to fight the disease. 800-645-3340
	Sormé Professional Cosmetics recently aided the Look Good ... Feel Better (LGFB) organization by donating its Vitamin E Lip Gloss to be part of makeup kits provided to thousands of cancer patients. The LGFB organization, which was developed by the cosmetic and personal care industries, helps individuals dealing with appearance and self-confidence issues when fighting the disease and undergoing treatment. 800-927-6763, [email protected]
	TerraNova, a manufacturer of body care products, has introduced a limited edition Tuberose Pink Ribbon Pampering with Purpose Set containing a body lotion and wash to help benefit breast cancer research and awareness. The company is donating $1 for each set purchased, or 10% of the proceeds, through the month of October to help support breast cancer charities. 800-966-3457
	A fundraising Make-Up Make Over night event recently was held at the Natural Beauty Salon & Spa in Twinsburg, OH. Guests were introduced to a new line of fall cosmetic colors, and 10% of the night’s makeup proceeds were donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio Affiliate. 330-405-6022
	Combining a facial wash, liposome gel and lotion, Sonya Dakar launched the Pink Jet Set travel kit in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The kit has garnered celebrity fans such as Drew Barrymore and Chris Martin, and a portion of the proceeds from sales of the kit are being donated to CANCERCare, which advocates and promotes breast health education, information, screenings and other support services. 877-727-6692, [email protected]
	Dragonfly Spa is continuing its supporting in the fight against breast cancer, urging clients to donate funds and volunteer time to area events benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-day walk in cities across the country. 866-403-4179
	Pacific Bioscience Laboratories announced it will sell a special pink edition of its Clarisonic Skin Care Brush in October to help benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For every skin brush purchased, the company will donate $10 to help combat the disease. 888-525-2747, [email protected]
	Helping encourage and support women in their efforts battling the disease, the Fresno, CA, location of facelogic spas has joined the Think Pink initiative to help raise money and awareness for the Facelogic Healing Heart Foundation. The foundation offers programs that provide emotional support for those dealing with the disease, such as facelogic CEO, founder and breast cancer survivor Sherryl Ford. 559-324-7546, [email protected]
	vedaPURE, an organic skin care line offering products for the whole family, is helping support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month all year by donating 25% of each sale of its vedaMAMA RELAX body butter cream to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. [email protected]
	An early signer of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics’ Compact for Safe Cosmetics, founded in part by The Breast Cancer Fund, Afterglow Cosmetics is helping to further raise awareness and aid in fighting the disease by donating a portion of the proceeds from its GLOW Bronzers to charities that support breast cancer patients and survivors. 323-874-2933
	Several companies recently donated portions of sales of select products to the CEW Foundation’s Cancer and Careers program, which helps women with cancer remain at their jobs while undergoing treatment. The participating companies and products included Decléor Paris’ PROLAGÈNE Energizing Gel with Osmanthus, Kinerase’s Ultimate Night Moisturizer, Shiseido The Makeup’s Hydro-Powder Eye Shadow in Bare Pink, and SUNDÃRI’s Gotu Kola and Lotus Body Oil and Gotu Kola and Boswellia Eye Serum. 212-685-5955
	Also looking to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, Clarice’s Creating Beautiful Looks in Wheaton, IL, is holding Pretty in Pink: A Ladies’ Night Out in Downtown Wheaton event. Women are encouraged to come together at the party, donating money, time and support to the cause. 630-690-2266, [email protected]
	Universal Companies has partnered with Intrinsics single-use essential products to offer The Pink Glove in an effort to help fight breast cancer. Spa professionals can purchase the pink gloves to show their support for the cause, and the total profit from each box of 100 vinyl gloves sold is donated to the City of Hope organization, a research and treatment center fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases. 800-558-5571, [email protected]
	Love Me Baby Me, a company offering skin care products for babies and toddlers, is donating 15% of its October online sales to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization to help support breast cancer research. [email protected]
	Donating 10% of sales from its products At First Blush Cheek Color, Normalize Concealer, Calcite & Morganite Eye Colors, Snowdrop Lip Shimmer and Female Balancing Perfume Balm, von Natur is helping raise awareness and research funds for breast cancer by contributing to The National Breast Cancer Foundation. 866-628-8774
	The National Breast Cancer Foundation is also being supported this month by Luzern Laboratories. The company is donating 20% of the net proceeds from its Serum Rescue Absolut product to help increase education on breast cancer and provide free mammograms to women who typically cannot afford them. 888-591-7800, [email protected]