In Miami, yook place from 9 to 11 November, 2007, the fourth international symposium on ethnic hair and skin sponsored by L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research. The symposium was a partnership of Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research with Howard University College of Medicine Department of Dermatology. What happened there? You can see below.......
L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research Press Release:
The fourth international symposium on ethnic hair and skin, a gathering of respected scientific thought leaders, will convene November 9-11, 2007 in Miami, Fla. The symposium is sponsored by the L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research in partnership with Howard University College of Medicine Department of Dermatology.
This year's symposium, "Ethnic Hair and Skin: Defining the Research Agenda," will bring together 28 presenters from around the world who will discuss the latest ethnic-specific research with an audience of researchers, dermatologists, other physicians and scientists from academia, industry and private practice. The three day event will be held at the Mandarin Oriental located at 500 Brickell Key Drive in Miami, Fla.
Presentations will include the latest findings from basic and clinical research on ethnic hair and skin, and also highlight cosmetic and pharmaceutical product development, safety and efficacy.
"New findings presented at the symposium outline breakthrough research and solutions for common ethnic hair and skin problems," said Harold Bryant, acting director of the L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research. "This symposium is one of the many ways L'Oreal demonstrates ongoing commitment to the larger scientific community by creating dialogue and encouraging scientific progress about the real concerns of men and women of African descent and other ethnicities."
Bryant added, "Many hair and skin conditions worsen over time and carry long term implications down the road. The solutions presented at each L'Oreal symposium have offered hope to people through treatment steps for problems that they thought they might have to live with their entire lives."
The research this year includes findings about the following dermatological issues confronting ethnic consumers:
-- The origin of hair shape and specific properties of curly hair
-- Common side effects from improper use of hair relaxers
-- How ethnic hairstyles/scalp disorders affect exercise habits
-- Comparing the effects of aging and photo-aging on skin across
ethnicities
-- Common dermatological problems by ethnicity
-- Foundation strategies for women of various skin tones
-- New chemical peel regimens that can safely treat hyper-pigmentation
-- Lasers that are now safe to resurface darker skin with acne scars
"Since 80 percent of the world's population is of ethnic descent it's essential that the scientific community recognize the structure and function of ethnic hair and skin," said Dr. Rebat Halder, chairman of the Howard University Department of Dermatology and co-chair of the symposium. "Most of the scientific community's understanding of the structure and function of hair and skin used to only come from research on Caucasian people so these presentations and the work of L'Oréal's Institute are significant in broadening our knowledge base."
The symposium will also feature a keynote address by Soledad O'Brien, the award winning journalist and CNN anchor who will discuss Diversity and the Media.
"The research presented at this year's symposium helps to meet the needs and improve hair and skin products for billions of ethnic consumers," said Victoria Holloway Barbosa, MD, MPH, assistant professor at the Rush University Medical Center Department of Dermatology and chair of the symposium. "L'Oreal continues to be a driver of this type of scientific discussion which is so important for future research and innovation."
About the L'Oreal Institute
The Ethnic Hair and Skin Research Symposium is a natural extension of L'Oreal's commitment to science and to its consumer base. As a company serving the beauty needs of people worldwide, the need for science that reflects the global community is evident. The conference strives to provide the most recent and relevant ethnic scientific research through its program format. The conference's focus on ethnic research provides a unique forum to house a scientific dialogue among basic and clinical researchers in academics, industry and private practice, on a subject that has historically not received enough attention.
About Howard University College of Medicine
Founded in 1868, the Howard University College of Medicine was the first medical school in the United States dedicated to training African-American physicians. Under the leadership of Dr. John A. Kenney, Jr., the Department of Dermatology became a full department, separate from internal medicine, in 1973. The department continues to thrive with a diverse faculty, a residency-training program, and active clinical and laboratory research in skin diseases that specifically affect ethnic populations. An Institute for Black Skin Research was established within the department in 1999.
Source: L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research
Monday, November 12, 2007
L'Oreal's Symposium
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tanda Skincare
On October, 11-14, 2007 took place the ASDS Annual Meeting in Chicago at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.
What it's all about more exactley?
Tanda Press Release:
2007, Eclipse Medical Ltd., a leading distributor of advanced aesthetic
medical devices and supplies will feature the Tända Professional Skincare System in booth #423 at the ASDS Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 11-14th at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. Eclipse offers their customers an opportunity to expand their aesthetic applications with the Tända Professional Skincare System. Physicians can now prescribe this adjunctive at home therapy to their patients for both Acne and Anti-aging applications; creating enhanced patient results and practice differentiation.
Developed with Pharos Life’s LiteCare technology, the Tända Professional Skincare System is a FDA cleared, noninvasive light therapy device available by prescription for safe and effective use at home. The Tända Professional Skincare System includes two treatment solutions; the Tända Clear is a 414nM blue LED treatment that is scientifically proven to kill the Propionibacterium acnes (P.acnes) bacteria that causes mild to moderate acne. The Tända
Regenerate is a 660nM red LED treatment that accelerates the skin's natural healing process as well as stimulates the production of collagen for skin rejuvenation. Tända Regenerate diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and gives the skin a natural healthy feel and appearance.
Pharos Life Corporation is known for its expertise in light technology. Under the Tända Skincare System banner, Pharos Life Corporation offers the only handheld clinically proven phototherapy device that is Health Canada licensed and FDA cleared for use in the home. Pharos Life is ISO 13485:2003 certified. For your Tända Experience visit the Eclipse Medical Booth #423 at the ASDS Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.
About Eclipse Medical Ltd.
Eclipse Medical Ltd. is a leading distributor of aesthetic high-tech medical devices and supplies. The company has been owned and managed by the original principals for 14 years. Through the years the company has established a reputation as a leader on the regional and national aesthetic market scene. The company has focused regionally on the sale of aesthetic medical lasers and other related devices. On the national scene, the company has focused primarily on
the sale of aesthetic home on the sale of aesthetic home devices dispensed through the aesthetic healthcare professionals.
About Pharos Life Corporation
Located in Cambridge, Ontario, Pharos Life Corporation is dedicated to the development of innovative light-based technologies that improves well-being and quality of life. Its science and technology provides the first non-invasive portable light therapy device to obtain Health Canada, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearances. Pharos Life Corporation is ISO 13485:2003 certified. Tända Professional Skincare System, Tända Clear, Tända Regenerate, LiteCare are registered trademarks of Pharos Life Corporation. All other trademarks acknowledged
Source: Tanda
Monday, October 29, 2007
Avon Skin softening products
It’s easy to cleanse skin while in the shower, but hard to make the softness last after you’ve finished toweling off. That’s because in order for softness to last all day, a body wash needs to work on two levels – on and below the skin’s surface. Avon Skin So Soft Fusions does just that, going above and beyond other body washes by cleansing, exfoliating AND conditioning – resulting in a skin softening transformation that you can’t wash away.
Avon fused two unique formulas together – an exfoliator and an ultra-conditioning cleanser – and combined them in one tube. Simply squeeze the center of the tube to dispense a small amount of the two formulas onto a wet shower pouf. Work into a lather and put both of these beauties to work at the same time.
The Exfoliating Formula – Smoothbrasion Beads transform the surface of the skin by smoothing, softening, stimulating skin renewal and lifting residue.
The Ultra-Conditioning Cleanser – As dead skin cells are buffed away by the exfoliator, this rich formula is absorbed below the skin’s surface, softening, hydrating and nourishing with a blend of ultra conditioners and Jojoba Oil, providing 24-hour moisturization.
The end result? Skin that is touchably soft, moisturized and supple all day long. In fact, a test conducted by Avon found that*:
After one day of use, 84% of women agreed that Skin So Soft Fusions immediately wraps the skin in lasting moisture that doesn’t towel off.
After three days of use, 88% of women agreed that Skin So Soft Fusions leaves skin feeling sensually soft and irresistible to the touch.
*Based on a consumer study
Avon Skin So Soft Fusions Body Wash is available in three classic scents:
Soft & Sensual – a soft floral scent with notes of rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang
Light & Lush – a light citrus scent with notes of lemon and grapefruit
Renew & Refresh – a green floral scent with notes of lily petals and rose
Avon Skin So Soft Fusions Dual Softening Body Wash (6.7 oz.) will be available for $6.50 beginning in February 2007. With over 500,000 Avon Representatives nationwide, it’s easier than ever to shop for Avon products.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
No more acne! Reduce signs of aging!
Do you allways wondered how to make disappearing your acne ? Did you knew that a therapy with blue and red can help you ? and that this therapy reduce signs of aging and enhance skin's feel and appearance? The Tanda Skincare System is available online and is priced at $295.00.
Pharos Life Press Release:
Canadian company Pharos Life has designed a safe, effective and portable
tool using phototherapy to treat two common skin conditions: acne and fine
lines/wrinkles. For the first time, clinical levels of blue and red light can
be administered at home, on the road, at work or even while studying.
"Light therapies have been scientifically proven to aid in the prevention
and treatment of acne, as well as for the improvement and rejuvenation of the
skin's appearance," says Dan Thompson, esthetician and skincare consultant for
top beauty brands including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Lancôme. "While
light therapy has been used in medical clinics and spas for more than 35 years
and is a trusted method of achieving and maintaining beautiful skin, the
concept of a portable light therapy device is truly innovative."
A complete skincare system, Tanda includes two changeable heads to target
the specific condition - Tanda Clear(TM) (blue light) for treatment and
prevention of acne and Tanda Regenerate(TM) (red light) for skin rejuvenation
and to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Powered by LiteCare(R) Technology,
this method of skincare is based on using light (photons) to stimulate skin
cells, increasing skin rejuvenation and safely destroying acne-causing
bacteria.
"Tanda's skincare system has demonstrated impressive results both on mild
to moderate acne and on the overall appearance of the skin," says Thompson.
"Tanda works not only to repair lesions but helps skin to appear healthy and
rejuvenated. While the blue light works to treat acne and prevent future
outbreaks, the red light works to stimulate collagen production, promoting a
more youthful looking skin."
"Problem skin" can present itself in a myriad of ways, one of the most
common of which is acne vulgaris, literally "common acne,"(i) often
embarrassing and emotionally stressful, especially for adults(ii). Acne
affects approximately 80 per cent of people between the ages of 11 and
30(iii), but is not limited to this age group: 54 per cent of adult women and
40 per cent of men have acne, and most have been battling it since their
adolescent years(iv).
Tanda Clear is a safe, non-invasive 414nM blue LED treatment that is
scientifically proven to kill the P.acnes bacteria that causes mild to
moderate acne. Used as part of a daily skincare routine, Tanda Clear will help
treat existing blemishes as well as prevent future outbreaks. Studies have
shown that after just six minutes of treatment with the Tanda Clear light
source there was an 85 per cent decrease in acne-causing bacteria(vi).
In addition to acne, fine lines and wrinkles become a concern as we age.
Trusted in skincare clinics worldwide, red light therapy works to slow down
the creation of enzymes that break down to cause fine lines and wrinkles.
Tanda Regenerate is a clinically proven, 660 nm red LED treatment that has
been shown to accelerate the skin's natural healing process(v) as well as
stimulates the production of collagen for skin rejuvenation(vi).
The Tanda treatment heads have a unique triangular-shaped design to
easily and effectively apply treatments to the entire face. The large
treatment heads allow for more surface area coverage and the convenience of
fewer treatment applications. The Tanda Skincare System is available online at
www.tanda.com and is priced at $295.00.
About Pharos Life
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Pharos Life Corporation is a Canadian company committed to providing
innovative photonic solutions that improve people's well being and quality of
life. Its goal is to advance the science of phototherapy to meet the need for
affordable at-home, non-invasive light therapies for natural, effective
skincare and tissue repair. Under the Tanda Skincare System banner, Pharos
Life Corporation offers the only handheld, clinically proven phototherapy
device licensed by Health Canada for use in the home. Pharos Life is ISO
13485:2003 certified. Known for its expertise in light technology, Pharos Life
Corporation maintains a dedicated scientific advisory board comprised of
leading dermatologists, scientists and healthcare professionals.
Source: Pharos Life