-New product innovations and industry advancements are key features of 2008 Los Angeles Spa & Resort Expo and Conference and Medical Aesthetics Conference and Expo-
LOS ANGELES – With hundreds of cutting-edge new products, the 2008 Los Angeles Spa & Resort Expo and Conference and Medical Aesthetics Conference and Expo are the leading destinations for the latest advancements in the spa and medical spa industries. Presented by Reed Exhibitions, the twice-annual, bi-coastal events preview the newest trends, products, services, and treatments to dedicated professionals, who bring their latest finds to their spa and medical spa clients.
More than 100 new spa and medical aesthetics products are set to debut at the Los Angeles event’s New Product Showcase. A dedicated area for the newest launches, the New Product Showcase is sponsored by SpaFinder, a 360-degree media company dedicated to the global spa marketplace. The winners of the showcase will be determined by a discerning panel of judges, and will be announced on-site. The “Best of Show” awards, as well as additional new product award distinctions, will be issued to winners in both the spa and medical aesthetics categories. The award winners will be featured in an upcoming issue of SpaFinder.
“The innovations debuting at the LA event are true indicators of the growth and advancement in the spa and medical aesthetics industries,” said event vice president Nancy Largay. “The New Product Showcase and the exhibitor booth displays are tremendous resources for the newest and most impressive product debuts. This year’s event is all about the ‘what’s new’ in the spa and medical spa industries.”
New products will be launching in the following categories: anti-aging skincare, aromatherapy, at-home treatments, cellulite, cosmeceuticals, Internet marketing services, massage, medical technology, mind-body care, natural foods, sanitation, spa products, spa wear, and more.
New Product Showcase entries can be found online at www.spaandresortexpo.com. A few highlights include:
ANTI-AGING SKINCARE
Dermasurface, Booth 550: Using biosynthetic ingredients and innovative technology in its products, Dermasurface promises visible anti-aging results. Founded by seasoned esthetician Hollie Geer, these products are made with the top ingredients for daily preventative and corrective skincare. www.dermasurface.com
Clinical Resolution Lab, Inc., Booth 536: Ideal for the non-surgical and non-ablative treatment of various skin conditions, such as aging, scarring and hyperpigmentation, the Microneedle Therapy System is a great alternative treatment to chemical peels and lasers, using 200 stainless fine needles to stimulate collagen/elastin production. www.clinicalresolution.com
emed, Inc., Booth 910: emed, Inc’s SilkPeel Brightening Formula contains the trio of Kojic Acid, Arbutin and Mulberry to help protect the skin and prevent further damage from reactive oxygen cells and sun exposure, and SilkPeel Dermalinfusion infuses this formula deep into the skin for immediate results. www.silkpeel.com
AROMATHERAPY
Detox for Life, Booth 247: The Detox for Life system’s cellular detoxification offers symptomatic relief from headache pain, menstrual cramping, arthritic swollen joints and more. When the device is switched on and the feet are immersed in water, a flow of positive ions allows a gentle bio-energetic resonance to travel through the body, eliminating toxins. www.detoxforlifeonline.com
AT-HOME TREATMENTS
Pharos Life Corporation, Booth 950: The Tända Professional Skincare System is the first medically directed, prescription-only modular light therapy device that utilizes powerful LED technology combined with microprocessor control and proprietary optics. Tanda combats acne and aging at home with blue and red LED treatments. www.tandaskincare.com
NuSkin Enterprises, Booth 523: The Galvanic Spa System II, aka the “wrinkle iron,” features self-adjusting galvanic currents and interchangeable heads for lines, wrinkles, scalp conditioning and body sculpting. www.ToolsForAntiAging.com
CELLULITE
Elemé Medical, Booth 844: The SmoothShapes™ device utilizes lasers and light with mechanical massage to impact the causes of cellulite. This process restores normal cell activity to achieve tighter, smoother-looking skin. www.smoothshapes.com
Dulcibella Beauty Products, Inc., Booth 235: Dulcibella’s products are made by women for women, and their newest product is an all-natural caffeine-based beauty scrub for the treatment of cellulite. Other benefits are slimming of thighs, dramatic reduction of stretch-marks and the softening and smoothing of scars. www.dulcibella.com
COSMECEUTICALS
RoxSan Pharmacy, Booth 956: Already experts in pharmaceutical compounding, RoxSan Pharmacy is introducing a custom made cosmeceutical line for women. ReNEW Cosmeceuticals is an entire skincare regimen created by dermatologists and chemists, with the perfect dose of anti-aging and skin protection solutions for all skin types. www.roxsan.com
INTERNET MARKETING SERVICES
MedNet Technologies, Booth 818: Offering Web site development, management and visibility services for medical practices in all categories, small medical offices to teaching hospitals, medical societies and other healthcare-related companies, MedNet helps doctors reach their audiences and promote their practices online. www.mednet-tech.com
MASSAGE
MPS Rainbow, Booth 251: With its lightweight and self-standing dome design, the Rainbow acts as a personal heat therapist and is designed to suit various postures. This powerful MPS carbon fiber far-infrared therapy acts as a mini sauna for the body, and can even be used as a portable heater. The Rainbow provides heat therapy sans noise, flames and heated air circulation. www.mpsglobal.us/rainbow.htm
PerfectSense Professional/Spa Revolutions, Booth 324: PerfectSense Lava Shells replace hot rocks as massage tool of choice at top spas. The self-heating Tiger Clam shells stay hot longer and give massage therapists more versatility than rocks. www.sparev.com
LG Exotics XotiX Spa, Booth 124: LG Exotics XotiX Spa makes candles that aren’t just for mood lighting. The new pure soy body moisturizing massage candles are all natural, and come in Citrus Forest, Zen Blend and Fleur d’ Bali. www.lgexotics.com
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Sound Surgical Technologies, Booth 833: Doctors are now using ultrasonic waves to alter the topography of the body, creating realistic curves and definition with the new VASER-Assisted High Def LipoSculpture procedure. VASER Hi-Def uses ultrasound technology to selectively liquefy and re-distribute fat to create the desired body shape in the breasts, abs, butt, or any other area of the body. www.soundsurgical.com
Canfield Imaging Systems, Booth 943: The REVEAL Imager from Canfield Imaging Systems, makers of the VISIA, is a new portable machine that uses Canfield’s signature RBX technology to view any existing sun damage and skin discoloration below the surface. The facial imaging device detects patients’ sun damage, wrinkles, crow’s feet and pore size. www.canfieldsci.com
Rhytec, Booth 932: Using plasma energy, Portrait® Plasma is able to reduce wrinkles, improve skin tone, texture and discoloration, and can effectively treat the face, targeted body areas or regional areas. Portrait® Plasma revolutionizes wrinkle reduction strategy by allowing the versatility to tailor procedures with the minimal recovery time. www.rhytec.com
MIND-BODY CARE
High Chi, Booth 354: The Energy Jewelry collection utilizes ancient Egyptian principles with cutting-edge technology to release stress, raise vitality and protect against negative and harmful energies. Called energy medicine, High Chi has created spiritual yet scientific products to help keep good energy and release the bad. www.highchi.com
CHI Herbal Formulas, Booth 557: CHI Herbal Formulas products are based on the centuries proven Chun (Heaven) Jee (Earth) Een (Human) Method, using East Asian herbs that contain vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants to promote detoxification, purification, collagen formation, and cellular repair. The products include internal and external skin and health care products, patches and techniques that uncover beauty from the inside out. www.chiformulas.com
NATURAL FOODS
Wholefood Farmacy, Booth 471: Snack your way to a new you with live raw whole foods, no additives or preservatives added. Wholefood Farmacy delivers conveniently packaged healthy snack foods that do not require refrigeration. www.ieatgoodstuff.com
SANITATION
Resurgent Health & Medical, Booth #762: The new CleanTech® IC Automated Handwashing System is the first fully-automated, touchless method available for handwashing, sanitizing and rinsing. The CleanTech IC’s ten second cycle uses a non-alcohol disinfecting solution of water and Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) to virtually eliminate transient pathogens from the hands. www.resurgenthealth.com
SPA PRODUCTS
Jen Morgan Company, Booth 504: As the resort experts, Jen Morgan provides everything for the spa boutique, from chic items and in-room amenities to uniforms. With over 60 vendors directly working with the company, Jen Morgan offers the utmost in personalized service and creativity with the ease of working with only one company. www.jen-morgan.com
SPA WEAR
Therapeutic Sunwear/SunSoul, Booth 921: SunSoul’s yellowmod fluorescent material (which can be used for clothing, umbrellas, tents, home, etc.) combines high-end outdoor fabrics with effective laser treatment, converting broad spectrum sunlight to narrow wavelength bands of light, blocking UV rays (UPF factor of 50+) while amplifying the part of the light spectrum with benefits to help improve the appearance of skin. www.therapeuticsunwear.com
Product innovations, technological advancements and access to the newest developments in service and treatments draw international and nationwide attendance that continues to grow. As the only trade event that continually caters to both the fast-growing spa and medical aesthetics industries, the Spa & Resort Expo and Conference and Medical Aesthetics Conference and Expo are the ultimate resources for cutting-edge industry information.
For detailed descriptions of new products, exhibitors, events, conferences, and peakers at the 2008 Los Angeles Spa & Resort Expo and Conference and Medical Aesthetics Conference and Expo, February 23-25, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, please visit www.spaandresortexpo.com or www.medaestheticsconference.com.
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