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MODERN REPORTS: Repêchage Rx For Success
Repêchage held its Rx For Success conference this week in NYC. Hundreds of skin care specialists learned about the latest treatments and products, and were motivated by inspiring speakers.
May 23, 2014
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THE EVENT: The Repêchage Rx For Success Conference, NYC
DETAILS: More than 150 skin care professionals from around the world, including Poland, The Grand Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Canada and the Dominican Republic to a full-day launch event and awards luncheon
LAUNCHED: Vita Cura Triple Action Body Collection, Repêchage Biolight Frost Bright Eye Contour Gel, Repêchage Conditioning Lip Gloss, One Minute Exfoliating Mask and new additions to the T-Zone Balance and Classic European Facial Collections.
HIGHLIGHTS: Winn Claybaugh, founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell the School, livened up the room with his presentation and snippets from his book: "Be Nice (or Else!)". Through his empowering speech, Claybaugh was able to remind the audience on the importance of boosting the morale of those who you surround yourself with in a work environment. As Winn stated, "Your habits form your character and your character determines your destiny."
Following Claybaugh was Angela Noviello,Director of the Esthetics Division, Milano Estetica Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa and Italian Director and National Educator of Oncology Esthetics. With her presentation "Pioneering Oncology Esthetics", Noviello shared her experiences with practicing Oncology esthetics in Italy, and how this field has changed her life. With the utmost sincerity, Noviello expressed how being able to help cancer patients feel beautiful again has been a gratifying experience as a skincare professional.
Repêchage CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati presented Seaweed Rx, which highlighted the science behind Repêchage's number one ingredient: seaweed. Sarfati covered the structure of seaweed and how it's composition is both nourishing and rejuvenating for the skin. As Sarfati stated, "We need to start skincare intensive treatments for the body. For many years we have focused on peeling the skin, but how about rebuilding the skin we have? The skin is the largest orange in our body - it deserves our attention."
AWARDS: Awards were presented during the luncheon and winners were acknowledged in several categories:
Best International Distributor: Professional Brands Marketing and Distribution, Romania.
Award of Excellence: Premiere 2300, a division of Beauty Systems Group.
Award of Excellence: School of the Year: Capri Cosmotology Learning Centers, Newburgh & Nanuet, NY.
Award of Excellence: Wellness & Fitness Center: XSport Fitness.
Award of Excellence: Skincare Center of the Year: Oasis Day Spa, MA.
Award of Excellence: Day Spa of the Year: Panico Salon & Spa.
Award of Excellence: Esthetician of the Year: Stefani Spirk of South Lincoln Esthetics, NE.
Award for Rising Stars: Jennifer Zimmerman and Katrina Gutierrez of Vito Mazza Salon & Spa.
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