19th International Conference for Salon & Spa Professionals

Thank you for joining us at the 19th International Conference for Salon & Spa Professionals at the Park Hyatt in NYC on May 1, 2017. We were so excited to present our new anti-aging face masks: the Repêchage® Biolight™ Luminex Mask, exclusively for professionals, and the new, at-home Repêchage® Triple Action Peptide Mask. These masks represent the growing trend in masks and anti-aging skin care.

For professionals, the Repêchage® Biolight™ Luminex Mask is a new express spa treatment for skin brightening that can be used alone or as a wonderful upgrade to existing treatments. In 2011, we introduced our award-winning Biolight™ Miracle Facial, the most advanced professional service to address the appearance of hyperpigmentation and sallow looking skin. Now, this treatment and other spa services can be complimented with this pearlescent soufflé crème mask that can be experienced in just 15 minutes. The Biolight™ Luminex Mask contains Glycolic Acid (AHA), Fruit Acid, Kaolin Clay and other botanicals to deep cleanse, gently exfoliate and reduce excess oils, as well as Pure Laminaria Digitata seaweed filtrate that helps to moisturize and reduce the appearance of fine lines, revealing brighter-looking skin.

For at-home use, the new Repêchage® Triple Action Peptide Mask is designed for all ages and skin types and is a soft sheet mask for hydrating, firming and brightening the skin’s appearance. This new mask combines our pure Laminaria Digitata seaweed filtrate with renewing peptides that also help to visibly reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, improve skin’s texture, help skin look and feel firmer, and reduce the visible signs of premature aging.

We hope you found this year's presentations insightful and inspiring for your business. We were glad to have Dr. Samuel Shatkin of the Aesthetic Associate Centre for Plastic Surgery in Buffalo, NY present information on the formation of wrinkles and how to prevent them. We hope you found Dzigbordi Dosoo, Founder and CEO of Allure Africa Accra, Ghana’s presentation on her success in the spa industry in Africa as inspiring and informative as we did.

Please join us in congratulating again the 2017 President’s Awards recipients:

• The “Inspiration Award – Heart of Beauty and Innovation” was presented to Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, Founder and CEO of Allure Africa. Dzigbordi, a long-time Repêchage® partner, was named the only female in the Top Ten Most Respected CEOs in Ghana for her tremendous accomplishments in the spa industry. Along the way she has made it a point to invest in others, lending her time and efforts to inspiring beauty professionals in West Africa.
• The “Award of Excellence – International Distribution,” presented to Euracom, Repêchage®’s exclusive distributor in Italy. Euracom has been instrumental in achieving continual growth for Repêchage® in Italy. In addition, Euracom continues to promote and elevate the brand with notable editorial exposure in print, online, and digital media, including outlets such as Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, Elle and Cosmopolitan.
• The “Award of Excellence – Innovative Concepts,” presented to Repêchage® Mexico distributor Yolanda Amador. Ms. Amador has been working with Repêchage® for over 15 years, and continues to help bring new and unique spa concepts utilizing Repêchage products and services to life.

Please join us in congratulating again the 2017 President’s Awards recipients:

• The “Award of Excellence – 20 Years of Service,” presented to Val Cooper. This year marks Val’s 20th anniversary serving as the Managing Director of Repêchage® Europe Ltd. We are so thankful for Val’s dedication to Repêchage®!
• “Rising Star” awarded to Brian David Coone, owner of David Douglas Spa. David Douglas Spa is an upscale spa with a unique 80% male to 20% female clientele. Understanding how to best serve his clientele has allowed Brian to achieve tremendous success as a new spa owner.
• The “Award of Excellence – Dedication to Continuing Education” was presented to Repêchage® distributor AP Scott Trinidad Limited. AP Scott Trinidad Limited understands the value of continuing education, and we commend them for continually providing outstanding educational opportunities for clients throughout Trinidad.

And a special thanks to Lauren Snow and Associated Skin Care Professionals for sponsoring our coffee break and dessert station.

We are extremely grateful to everyone in the Repêchage® organization for making this year’s Conference a reality, and especially to you. Your unwavering support has been much appreciated and we look forward to continuing to work with you to provide the very best in the professional beauty business.

We wish you a wonderful summer, and look forward to seeing you at the 2017 Power Lunch on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Repêchage® Headquarters in Secaucus, NJ for more networking and business-building opportunities. And be sure to mark your calendar for next years, 20th International Conference, May 7, 2018.

Thank you again and here's to another successful year!

Sincerely,

Lydia Sarfati
CEO and Founder

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1. Lydia Sarfati, Repêchage CEO and Founder, with David Sarfati, Repêchage C.O.O. 2. Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, Founder and CEO of Allure Africa representing Ghana 3. The Parade of Nations ceremony – Left to right: Jin Pan – Costa Rica, Clarissa Herrera – Dominican Republic, Aruna Singh – Dubai, Anu Transtok-Aare – Estonia, Dzigbordi Dosoo – Ghana, Bikram Sapra – India, Louise O’Loughlin - Ireland 4. Repêchage Biolight™ Luminex Mask display 5. Lydia Sarfati with Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr., FACS, MD and Owner of Aesthetic Associate Centre for Plastic Surgery and Joni Shatkin, Owner of Trés Auraé Spa 6. The Parade of Nations ceremony – Left to right: Maurizio D’Emilio – Italy, Jason Shin – Korea, Ingrid Coliero – Malta, Mayola Amador – Mexico, Christina Ricu – Romania, Tatiana Meshkova – Russia, Roger Bell – Trinidad, Val Cooper – United Kingdom, Julie Mahoney – United States 7. Bikram Sapra and Arpita Das of JB Skincare India with Lydia and David Sarfati 8. Lydia Sarfati with Maurizio D’Emilio, Co-Owner of Euracom, Italy 9. The Repêchage team, including Pamela Carrera, Cindy Mailolli, Brittany Wlazlowski, Andre Brown, Jill DeFrancesco, Josie Cosentino, David Sarfati, Michael Corradetti and Peter Dudek 10. Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, Lydia Sarfati and Debbie Oppong and Victoria Knsi Boateng of Allure Africa 11. Lydia Sarfati with Tatiana Meshkova, General Director of Actual, Russia 12. Lydia Sarfati with Val Cooper, Managing Director of Repêchage Europe Ltd. 13. Heather Orso administering the Repêchage Biolight™ Luminex Mask 14. Lydia and David Sarfati with staff and clients of AP Scott Trinidad Limited 15. Helen Tarvis, Greta Transtok, Anu Transtok-Aare, and Tatiana Meshkova 16. Julie Mahoney, Owner of Oasis Day Spa, representing the United States during the Parade of Nations Ceremony 17. Lydia Sarfati with Yolanda Amador, Repêchage Mexico Distributor 18. Ben Cheong representing China during the Parade of Nations Ceremony 19. Lydia Sarfati with Cristina Ricu, Nicoleta Ion, Veronica Ionita and – Romania 20. Lydia Sarfati with Lois Christie, Owner of Christie & Co. Salon, Bayside, New York.