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CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL

AUGUST 2017 · Issue 82

The Beauty of

India

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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 ew CIDESCO Associates
Membership
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 eet the PR Committee
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 o needle treatments
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 potlight on Indian
therapies
· Workplace wellness
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President’s
It is with excitement that we are
rapidly approaching this year’s
CIDESCO World Congress in India.
Registrations are coming in thick and

Message
fast so if you haven’t already signed
up please do so now and reserve your
accommodation. And don’t forget to
check if you require a visa. The list of
speakers is now up on the CIDESCO
Congress 2017 website along with
timings for each of the meetings and
details of the cultural events.

DEAR FRIENDS India is a magical country and this


AND COLLEAGUES year’s theme of ‘Nurture through
nature’ couldn’t be more appropriate.
I hope everyone is well and that you Thousands of years before modern
could do some or the entire Global medicine provided scientific evidence
Wellness Day 7 step manifest on June for the mind-body connection, the
10th and continue a healthy lifestyle. sages of India developed Ayurveda,
We were pleased to see so many of which continues to be one of the
you take part and join us in sharing world’s most sophisticated and
wellness messages. We also thank powerful mind-body health systems.
CIDESCO Section USA for spreading Jyotsna Thopte explains more in her
the word so widely through their article on this fascinating therapy.
media.
On the subject of health, President
Unfortunately I have to inform you of of Section Italy, Dr Andrea Bovero,
the passing of Margrit Altenburg. She takes a look at Workplace Wellness
was a past CIDESCO Board Member, and how companies are realising
ANNA-CARI GUND, Examiner, lecturer and Education the benefits of looking after their
PRESIDENT, Committee Member, passionate for members of staff in order to reduce
CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL the Beauty industry and teaching the stress, increase productivity and
high standards of CIDESCO. In this quality of life. With the world as
issue we hear from some of Margrit’s tumultuous as it currently is, there has
dear friends and their fond memories never been a more important time for
of this wonderful lady. taking care of yourself and others.
We recently launched the CIDESCO After 11 years employment at the
Associate Membership open to CIDESCO Head Office in Zurich,
companies and individuals and I’m Sandra Neumeyer will leave her
pleased to report that we are in the position in the finance department at
process of signing up our first eight the end of August 2017. The CIDESCO
members. This includes our industry Board Members and staff thank her
partner for the CIDESCO World for her longtime contributions and
Congress, Professional Beauty and time for CIDESCO International. We
Trade Exhibitions. We welcome you wish her a great future ahead, health
to share this membership with your and happiness. Sandy Aerne will take
own product houses, suppliers and over her position as of 1st September.
connections who would be interested
in becoming part of our global I hope you enjoy reading this issue
association. of LINK and I look forward to seeing
you as many of you as possible at the
CIDESCO World Congress.

With warm greetings


Anna-Cari Gund
OBITUARY CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 3

Remembering
Margaretha
H. Altenburg
CIDESCO Examiner, Margrit Altenburg passed away very
peacefully on 16 May 2017 in Houston, USA.

Margrit will always be remembered highest level possible and worked to


for her knowledge, experience and that end all of her life. She brought
expertise – verified by her great CIDESCO to the United States and
contribution to the Beauty Therapy surmounted all odds of teaching
industry. CIDESCO International what she believed. Fortunately, many
would not be what it is today agreed with her.
without Margrit´s support as
Margrit will be missed by many. Her
“Margrit was a past Board Member, International
Examiner and member of the
former students have been in touch
with me expressing their gratitude
true leader in CIDESCO Education Committee.
for her education and training.
Margrit was one of the most intelligent They attribute their success to her.
establishing the people I have ever known. When As well they should. We, at The
she wasn’t sure of her information, Institute of Cosmetology & Esthetics,
credibility and she did indepth research until she have so much to thank her for. She
was satisfied that she had found the has insisted that we “do it right”
authenticity of most accurate scientific facts. And regardless of how hard it was and it
CIDESCO in the then she generously shared what
she knew with anyone interested in
has made us a better school.
I hope we can continue to be the
United States. She knowing it. She understood chemistry,
product ingredients (she was a bio-
best to pay tribute to Margrit for her
integrity and steadfastness.
was a pioneer chemist), physics, electricity, anatomy
& physiology, dermatology and the We love you, Margrit. Go in peace,
in raising the thorough analysis of the skin so
well that she could explain it to her
knowing that you have left an
incredible legacy.
visibility and students in many different and easy
Kathy Driscoll
to understand ways, always with
professionalism patience and the desire to share what Institute of Cosmetology &
Esthetics, Houston, USA
she knew.
of skin care and She believed in excellence and would
esthetics in our accept nothing less. She wanted
every student to live up to their
country. She potential, not her expectations of
them, recognizing that everyone
will certainly be understands things differently. She Margrit was such a nice, warm and
loved her students and her clients as gentle person and a real professional!
missed for her well as her family and friends, even She had a warm attitude towards the
though she was Swiss to the core and students and to people in general.
energetic support did not show it emotionally. She was a She was also my companion in crime
very strong, independent woman. concerning the sebaceous gland and
of CIDESCO USA.” Margrit loved CIDESCO because it
the skin analysis!
Paul Dykstra, was a standard of excellence. She Anna-Liisa Halsas-Lehto
CIDESCO Section USA wanted all students educated to the CIDESCO Section Finland
OBITUARY CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 4

Remembering Margaretha H. Altenburg


From the first time I met Margrit at
a Congress in Basel, 1994, she came
across to me as an elegant, dignified,
knowledgeable and friendly person.
She never changed. When she was
a Board Member I always saw her
conduct herself at General Assemblies
in the same manner. She had a keen
sense of humour which came through
in a subtle way.
Whilst Margrit was facilitating an
Under the guidance and coaching
exam, she was always kind, friendly,
of Anja Demoizé, Margrit and I took
smiling and ensured the candidates
our CIDESCO PG examination in 1991.
were at ease as much as possible
We worked together on the Swiss
during that time.
Section’s Board for many years. Her
Working with Margrit from my support and enthusiasm played a
perspective on the Education major role in the development of
Committee, she was always happy the organisation and her loyalty
to contribute ideas, make her point to CIDESCO was respected and
of view clear and share information. appreciated by all CIDESCO Members. I first met Margrit Altenburg in 2000
This also was evident in Examiners’ She was a member of the organizing in Houston, Texas, when I attended
and Schools’ meetings. She was also committee of the CIDESCO World the 40-hour prep class to prepare for
willing to assist and share with new Congress in Basel in 1994. my CIDESCO Post Graduate Beauty
applicant schools in the USA; conduct
Her sense of humour and lovely Therapy examination. I was impressed
PG preparatory classes for exams.
smile was always encouraging and with her presence and ability to
This to her was part of the expansion
motivating in challenging times. handle all situations calmly.
of schools, candidates and quality of
education for CIDESCO. Margrit, a dedicated skincare therapist, Margrit came for several years to
contributed continuously to the offer the 40-hour prep class at Saint
I was so happy when she was
profession nationally and internationally Paul College as we attained our
awarded a Certificate of Recognition
by sharing her knowledge and CIDESCO accreditation. Our second
of her Services at the 70th
expertise. She was a perfectionist and exam included a student that was an
Anniversary of CIDESCO in Dublin
always eager to develop and expand international student who needed the
and was particularly pleased that she
her professional knowledge and the CIDESCO credentials to work in her
was there to receive it.
skincare therapy profession. home country. She did not study for
It was a privilege to have had working the exam, did not write her paper in
I recently spoke to her and I was a timely fashion, and consequently
time with Margrit during my tenure
so touched by her courage and failed all parts of the exam. I spoke to
in the position of Education Board
acceptance of her terminal illness. Margrit about the situation and told
Member, and a special social time
with her in Dublin knowing how sick Margrit was able to adapt to any her I should not have let this student
she was. situation – it was a gift serving examine.
alongside her – always reliable, Margrit said: “She has the right to
Margrit’s legacy should always be
always a willingness to be of service fail. You are not responsible for her
remembered.
under any circumstances. Whenever failure.”
Narelle Blinman we met, the relationship continued
with love and respect. CIDESCO That stuck with me as Saint Paul
benefited enormously from her far College became a CIDESCO school
sightedness – we always said she and I became a CIDESCO Examiner.
looked so far ahead we had to “run” I have told that story at examinations
fast to keep up. Her quirky Dutch when a tutor is taking the failure
characteristics always brought light harder than the student. Margrit was
into our meetings, Margrit on behalf a great Mentor. Margrit was generous
of all CIDESCO Members, students with her knowledge of both technical
and colleagues thank you for your and common sense things. Her blend
unselfish dedication – R I P …..we of no-nonsense, humor and aplomb
pay tribute to your unconditional will stay with me. She is truly a
contributions to CIDESCO. CIDESCO professional.
Ronelle Iten Mary Finnegan
CIDESCO NEWS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 5

Making up in India

The first Advanced Make-up Exam took place in


India earlier this year at the Seema Institute & Salon.
CIDESCO Examiner, Jean Chen reported that age
is no barrier when it comes to the beauty industry
with two of the successful candidates aged 65 and
70 years old.

LTA Launches CIDESCO Beauty & Spa Management Diploma


India’s highly reputed international
beauty Academy, LTA, recently
unveiled their launch of India’s first
ever salon and spa management
program, the CIDESCO Beauty &
SPA Management diploma which is
designed to ensure business growth
through the correct management
practices. The program will be
conducted by management experts
with vast experience of various
industries and enables participants
to know best management practices
across the industries.
Designed for a successful career in
salon and spa, the course is ideal for
those who are salon owners and/or
experienced professionals wanting to
take up managerial responsibilities .
This announcement was lapped
up enthusiastically by the beauty
fraternity and aspiring students who
have been eagerly awaiting this
program to arrive at LTA .
CIDESCO NEWS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 6

New CIDESCO Associates


We’re pleased to announce the launch of CIDESCO International’s
Associate Membership programme and the appointment of our
first Associates.
This new membership category is open to reputable brands and suppliers to
the professional beauty, spa, aesthetics and wellness industries and individual
professionals within these sectors.
CIDESCO Associate As an Associate member of CIDESCO, applicants are required to satisfy
Members include: stringent criteria in return for a number of benefits including use of the
CIDESCO Associates logo, a profile on the CIDESCO International website and
TIP Touch International connection with the CIDESCO global membership.

Trades Exhibitions Limited,


Professional Beauty There are three types of Associate
Membership available:
Kerstin Florian International 1. C
 IDESCO Associate Corporate – Small –
HydroPeptide, LLC for companies with 2-50 employees For further details
on the CIDESCO
2. C
 IDESCO Associate Corporate – Large –
Biologique Recherche for companies with over 50 employees
Associates
Membership
CosMed Kft. 3. C
 IDESCO Associate Individual – Individual please contact
professionals info@cidesco.com
Finders International Ltd.

Global Wellness Day Meeting a


The CIDESCO Board say ‘I SAY YES’ to Global Wellness Day as CIDESCO
medal-winner
members around the world joined together on 10th June 2017 to celebrate
Global Wellness Day and the seven steps to increasing wellbeing.
In Belgrade, CIDESCO Serbia took part with a range of activities including
students of Aquatonale Beauty Academy, giving free body massages.

Congratulations to 94 year old Hedy


Dettwiler of Switzerland who visited
the CIDESCO International head office
to collect her Médaille d’Or which
she was awarded in 2015. In 1996
Hedy received the Médaille du Mérite
and was on the Board as General
Secretary. CIDESCO’s head office
team enjoyed listening to Hedy’s
CIDESCO stories over the years.
CIDESCo
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CIDESCO offers Gold class


free membership
to Spas and Salons

To celebrate 10 years of your life


working with us, is something
worth its weight in gold.
We thank you, Gerard, for giving
endlessly to us over the past 10
years. You have been as committed
to CIDESCO as you have been to
your own personal goals. A massive
contributor to our team. Giving us
CIDESCo has launched an Other benefits include instant access your time, energy, skills, loyalty and
exclusive offer for beauty Salons to educational documentation and endless patience. And to top it all,
and spas worldwide offering professional papers through the you are an all-round ‘nice guy’.
them this year’s free membership, CIDESCO Knowledgebase; invitation When you came along 10 years ago,
provided they meet the CIDESCo to the annual CIDESCO World little did we realise the void you would
Section Association’s entry and Congress; admission to workshops fill in the lives of the CIDESCO board,
inspection requirements. at the CIDESCO International and Secretariat and Members. At every
National Congresses; a quarterly turn you have showed yourself to
This offer is available to salons and online magazine, CIDESCO LINK have these wonderful qualities:
spas which take out membership International; and access to a
during the course of 2017. Applicants community of CIDESCO students Great, as in the famous ‘Gerard The
will still be required to pay the one- and graduates studying the range of Great’. Filled with boundless…
off Application and Inspection fee. CIDESCO Diplomas. Energy which we appreciate.
CIDESCO membership not only Member salons and spas also have Relentless in following up on our
enables applicants to have their the option to acquire and position the endless tasks for completion.
business certified and use the CIDESCO metal plaque to display in
CIDESCO logo on all their marketing their business premise as a mark of Accepting of our idiosyncrasies, as a
materials, but it offers a number of their membership and achievement. conclusion.
additional benefits. This includes This will attract consumers to the Ruthless in your drive to achieve all
access to one of the largest global accredited Salon or Spa as they will that CIDESCO is about. But,
networks of beauty and spa be ensured of excellence with this
professionals which continues to set credibility. Determination is probably the word
and encourage the highest standards which best gives you clout.
within the industry. For further information
on CIDESCo International Thank you Gerard and
membership email info@cidesco. Congratulations!
com or visit www.cidesco.com.
WORLD NEWS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 8

Update on
Active Microbeads
Beauty

Mintel Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) “Looking ahead, we will see more
has announced ‘Active Beauty’ as a brands driving the ‘Active Beauty’
key trend set to impact the global trend by launching a number of new
beauty and personal care industry and innovative products that not A team from the UK’s University of
this year. Consumers are being only prepare and support consumers Bath have developed a microbead
encouraged to exercise their bodies before and during physical and made from cellulose, which is from
and brains, and beauty brands will mental activity, but aid in the recovery the tough fibres found in wood and
formulate products to help them in process as well. Expect to see beauty plants. Once flushed into the sewers
their quest for health and fitness. brands play with temperature and the organic beads biodegrade into
water-activated products, partner with harmless sugars, posing no threat
Vivienne Rudd, Director of Global to sea life or the environment. The
DNA analysis to provide personalised
Insights, Beauty and Personal Care University is currently working with a
beauty regimes and team up with
at Mintel, said: number of leading cosmetic brands
retailers on athletic apparel with time-
release product features.” to bring this to market.

Europeans lead on wellness


Europe is often derided, but in terms of health
and wellness, it is “best in class.” According to
the Bloomberg Global Health Index, 14 of the 20
healthiest countries in the world are European, with
Italy being the world’s healthiest country (despite
having a sub-performing economy).
On average, Italians are in much better health
than Americans, Canadians and the British, who
generally suffer from higher blood pressure and
cholesterol, as well as poorer mental health. Many
societal factors play a part in the health of a nation,
but the Mediterranean diet appears to be essential.
Source: https://www.globalwellnessinstitute.org
CIDESCO NEWS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 9

Introducing the DR VERA ZEC, SERBIA

CIDESCO International
PR Committee
DR ANDREA BOVERO, ITALY ANNICA JOENSUU, SWEDEN
Dr Vera Zec is the President of the
newly formed CIDESCO Section
Serbia and brings with her a wealth
of industry experience and valuable
contacts across Eastern Europe.
A graduate of Belgrade University
and the Founder, Principal and
Professor of Aquatonale Beauty
Academy for 22 years, Dr Vera
Zec is also owner of a beauty-
Andrea Bovero took a degree in I started my career in the skin medical & spa centre in Belgrade
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and therapy field 32 years ago. After and Rovinj, Croatia and previously
Technology at the University I finished my education I started was Professor of Cosmetology
of Ferrara; after the PhD up my own beauty salon and ran at the Public University Božidar
in Medicinal Chemistry he it for 10 years. I came to specialize Adžija and Public University Bra´ca
focused postdoctoral training in electrolysis and treated patients Stamenkovi´c for 4 years. She is
in dermocosmetic sciences and from the healthcare sector. After the spa menu creator and advisor
technology. that I worked as a teacher and for many spa and wellness centres
principal in different beauty therapy in Serbia and ex-Yugoslavia.
He is an expert in marketing and
schools for over 20 years. I also
communication and Professor of Dr Vera Zec holds lectures at
studied to become a teacher and
cosmetology and communication many international and national
studied a master of science in
of beauty and wellness in Italian congresses including a speech
pedagogy besides my work.
and foreign Universities. on CIDESCO International 70th
I have worked for many years for the Anniversary Celebration at
Currently he is President of
National CIDESCO Section, SHR, and Cosmoprof in Bologna, Italy
the International Committee
the last six years as President where in 2016. She is particularly
of Aesthetic and Cosmetology
one of my tasks is to do the PR for recognised for her lectures on
(CIDESCO) Italian Section,
the organisation. I’m looking forward cosmetology and her scientific
member of the CIDESCO
to contributing but also learning works on this matter, contributing
INTERNATIONAL PR Committee,
more about PR together with the to many journals and magazines.
art director of the “Beauty
CIDESCO family.
Capital’s Award”.
He is the director of the review
Estetica Moderna, the author
of many rubrics on important DORI WILSON, USA Dori Wilson - of Chicago, IL in the USA - is
reviews and he published President and Owner of Dori Wilson Public
hundreds of scientific articles and Relations, and has over 30 years of experience in
interviews. He is invited as speaker the creative arena. A multi-tasker, Dori enjoyed a
to international congresses and successful career as a popular fashion model and
seminars and he participates in was for two years hostess of a community service
many TV and radio shows. He program on NBC Television.
is considered one of the most While her office is in the shadow of the world
appreciated SPA experts and famous, John Hancock building, Dori lives just
critics, his several reviews issued across the Drive from Lake Michigan, where she
on magazines, blogs and social can sometimes be found sitting along the dock
networks have made him earn the fishing for Lake Perch. For the past 14 years, she
“Spa Spectator” title. has been “mom” to nephew, Travis, and Taco &
Belle, her adorable Chihuahua doggies.
CIDESCO NEWS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 10

Introducing the CIDESCO International PR Committee


IRO KORONEOU, SANDY FUHR, PR JEAN CHEN, CHINA
GREECE BOARD MEMBER

My name is Jean Chen, I graduated


As a South African, my ideal place from Elite International School Of
Iro is President of CIDESCO
to holiday is in the bush, viewing Beauty Therapy New Zealand and
Section Greece as well as a
wildlife. Having been in the Beauty Academy of Film And Television Make
PR Committee member. Iro
Industry since I left school, it is in my Up New Zealand. I have qualifications
has organised the CIDESCO
blood. I am franchisor of a group of from CIBTAC, ITEC and CIDESCO.
World Congress twice in Athens
including the Association’s Beauty Therapy Institute colleges I worked as an Education Centre
successful 60th anniversary in Africa. Enabling women to gain Manager at CMM Monita Group
celebrations which attracted independence and a future is my in China, in addition to providing
over 600 guests. With the help purpose in life. I am in my 2nd term CIDESCO beauty training
of CIDESCO International she as PR on the CIDESCO International courses; I also was involved in the
has also added a new section – board. I volunteer on the CIDESCO development and training of the
Cyprus where she also helped Section South Africa board and professional line of Monita products.
arrange the World Congress in am past President. My husband Now I assist in my family enterprise.
1992. Ian is also in the beauty industry
so we have much to talk about,
Iro is experienced in organising having similar business interests. TRACEY STAPLETON – UK
many successful events and My children Brandon and Caileigh
collaborations for CIDESCO. are grown up now, so to watch
them flourish as they gain their
independence makes me a proud
mum. I love to travel and experience
other countries.

JYOTSNA VIJAY Jyotsna is an International CIDESCO Examiner,


THOPTE, INDIA and a life member of the Indian section. She Tracey is the Managing Director
has been with CIDESCO for 9 years and during of The Spa PR Company. With an
this time has travelled extensively in Europe and extensive background in beauty,
Asia to attend conferences, supervise exams health and travel PR, Tracey founded
and inspections for the organisation. Spa PR in January 2004 in response
Post her Bachelor degree in Arts with to the rapid growth in the spa and
Economics & Politics, Jyotsna started her professional beauty marketplace.
career in 1989 as an Aesthetician from the Butic Tracey started her career in PR over
Institute in Mumbai, India. Along with 25 years 20 years ago working for one of
of teaching and training experience in beauty London’s top consumer agencies.
therapy, she has various other qualifications Tracey’s personal interest in health
under her belt such as BABTAC Diplomas and well-being lead her to the spa
in Beauty therapy & Electrolysis; CIDESCO industry where she recognised a
Diplomas in Beauty therapy, Aromatherapy and growing requirement for PR and
Spa, Diploma courses in yoga and naturopathy. marketing support which specifically
She has learned Ayurveda, various eastern answered the needs of spa and
therapies and creative make-up. professional beauty businesses.
While she is not travelling for work or running Based in the centre of London,
her hair and beauty care centre in Thane, Tracey works with her team of PR
Jyotsna enjoys reading, travelling and trekking, and marketing professionals. In her
meeting new people, learning about different spare time, Tracey enjoys running
cultures and traditions. and cycling, entertaining, and
travelling the world with her family.
FEATURE CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 11

Most students come from High school

Make-up artist
and are looking for a creative job to
work in theatre, film or the fashion/
model world. Most of the students
have some experience in make-up
as they do it in their spare time. Now
they want professional training to
make their dreams come true.
How have you attracted students
to this course?
We promote the course by internet,
brochures and information evenings
at the school. We also participate in
training scholarships for students.
We also offer the students combined
courses. During the training, they
can both follow Barber as well as the
Media make-up, so they have more
The CIDESCO Diploma in Media What do you think are the main
opportunities later on in the labour
Make-up was launched a couple of benefits of this course? market. This way students have more
years ago to give candidates the
The main advantage of this training knowledge and so later on are more
required information and qualification
is that the quality requirements are assured of a job.
to be able to efficiently and effectively
aligned to an international level and
work as professional theatre, media What type of jobs are your
the students have a recognised
and fashion make-up artists in the students going onto?
qualification which in many countries
world. The course is designed to give
is valid. In this way it is easier for The talented students often start,
candidates the most comprehensive
them to find a job abroad. Another with support from their partner/
training in media make-up.
advantage is the ability to discuss parents, or start their own business.
One of the first schools to take up the training at international level, so Most students start their career in a
the Diploma was the Training Insituut awareness of the school and therefore salon or try to get a job at a musical
‘Thomas’ in the Netherlands. We spoke also the student is widened. company or cosmetic company
to Co-ordinator and teacher of Media
What have you liked most about A lot of students also go to work as a
Make-up, Godard Koremans (pictured
this course? freelance make-up artist combining
above, inset) to find out his experience
this with another job. It is not easy to
of the course and benefit to both What I like about this course is that
find a job as make-up artist, but if you
schools and students. it is very wide and covers all aspects
want something, you find something!
of make-up which is important
for a Make-up Artist to work Why would you recommend other
Why did you decide to offer the independently. Not only technical, schools take on this Diploma?
Diploma? medical and creative aspects but also
With this Diploma, you expand your
commercial training and how to run
In the Netherlands there was, at that training offerings related to beauty
your own business.
time, no national standard for make- and cosmetics.
up artists so the school decided to You also learn to work with special
It also enables you to differentiate
offer the course `Media make-up`. products and techniques for film/
your school from other schools, which
The school already offered the TV, photography, fashion and theatre.
have no international training.
CIDESCO Beauty Therapist course. Even the knitting of a wig is a part of
this training. This means at the end of Is there any advice you´d give
The school believes that it is
the course you have the skills to be an other schools taking on this
important to offer international
all-round Make-up Artist, with a lot of Diploma?
training. In this way, the students
theoretical and practical knowledge.
have the possibility to perform their When you start this media make-up
job abroad and are not tied to their What type of students are course, it is of course very important
country of origin. We also believe applying for this course? to have qualified teachers with a lot
that it is easier for students to find a of work experience. The teachers
job abroad if they are in possession Most students in our school who are
also need to have a lot of passion
of a CIDESCO diploma. Each taking the course are female and
and enthusiasm and transfer this
CIDESCO country then knows what aged between 18 and 25. Occasionally
onto the students. It is also important
qualities the student has. we have a male student. It is a pity,
that teachers stay up to date with
because men are also very creative,
innovations in the profession, so they
have a lot of fantasy and courage.
can use it in the training.
FEATURE CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 12

What have you enjoyed most about the


course?
LV: I love how you get to create so many different
types of characters. I try to create a complete
styling alongside the make-up every time we have
an assignment. It just gives you a full idea about the
character’s personality. It’s also amazing how you
can transform a person into someone completely
different, like a skeleton or mad scientist.
TVE: What I liked the most was the end results of
my creations on people and how it changed them.
From a boy into a girl, from a young man into an old
grandfather or even the simple changes like a face

From a
full of acne into a smooth skin. Seeing progress and
being amazed at what I can do, I’m still not there
yet but that’s nice to see.
What did you find most challenging?

student’s LV: The most challenging part to me is creating


bald caps and getting a smooth edge when
applying prosthetics. I had to remake my bald cap

perspective
quite a number of times at first before it came off in
one piece.
TVE: The hardest thing is coming up with something
new after you have had an assignment. Where do I
International School ‘Thomas’ students, Linda start? What am I going to make? There are so many
things to design. I have a huge imagination but I
Vreeburg and Tessa van Eekelen explain why
always find it hard to come up with something new
they chose the CIDESCO Media Make-up
and original. After that I have some trouble with
course and their experiences of the course.
blending edges of prosthetics or bald caps.
Would you recommend it to others?
Why did you choose this course? What
LV: Yes! There are a lot of techniques you learn
attracted you to it?’ throughout the courses and you can really increase
LV: I wanted to do a creative study and because your abilities as an artist, not to forget that you get
of my passion for (musical) theatre and movies/ an international Diploma after you graduate!
TV-series, I wanted to do a course that would TVE: If you want to learn the basics of make-
provide education and a possible career in the up artist then yes, you learn a lot and could do
movie and/or theatre industry. During high school everything with this education. On the other hand,
I came across an American reality TV show called you have no internship or assurance to get work
‘Face Off’ and I was immediately blown away by after school as it’s difficult to find a job in this area.
the amazing looks all the contestants created. I
thought about how amazing it would be to create Where are you/do you hope to work after the
something as impressive looking as the make-ups course?
from Face Off, so I did some research. I stumbled
LV: I want to try to start a career in the movie/tv-
upon my current college and noticed it provided
series business. There are a lot of interesting and
the CIDESCO Media Make-up course. It sounded
challenging projects and to be able to work with
really interesting because it’s international, you
so many different people from all over the world
learn so many different techniques and it soon
would be extremely exciting.
became the biggest reason why I decided to
choose this course. TVE: At the moment I work as a volunteer at two
groups, the first is a small theatre group where I
TVE: When I was little I was always painting or
sometimes do the make-up for the players. The
drawing, so I wanted an education where you
other is a foundation which builds haunted houses
could combine that. After searching through many
for Halloween where I also do the make-up for the
courses I finally found make-up artist, because in
players but with more blood and gore. But I would
fact you’re painting and drawing on someone’s
like to work in a really grand theatre for musicals,
face or body. I like it a lot because I can express
which would be awesome.
my creativity in many ways and create lots of new
things which I can be proud of.
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Needle-free
Anti-Age treatments

ANNICA JOENSUU, Injectibles have been one of the Electroporation


CIDESCO PR COMMITTEE MEMBER most popular Anti-Age and Quick-
Electroporation is a method to
Fix-treatments lately, but these
transfer substances into the cells.
treatments are exclusive, in most
When the cells are exposed to
countries, for nurses and doctors only
electrical pressure, there will be
to perform. Now we see a number of
channels formed in the membranes.
new innovative treatments for infusion
These channels or pores can be
of active ingredients into the skin,
temporarily or permanently formed
suited to skin therapists. There are
due to the strength of the current. The
also a number of other new advanced
phenomenon is called electroporation
anti-age treatments to be offered by
and is known since the 1960’s.
our profession.
Temporal pores can be used to
transfer different kinds of molecules
Infuse without needles into the cells i.e. DNA, drugs and
cosmetic ingredients. In skincare
The poularity of injections has been
one uses an electroimpulse to form
huge, but lately clients seem to have
the pores and by use of a product
more and more complaints about
with small molecules one can infuse
these treaments. It is painfull and
nutrients into the cells in a mechanical
rather invasive to the skin. The cost
way. The result of the treatment will
is high and you often need to search
be seen after 12-24 hours when the
for a nurse or doctor to have the
cells have reacted with the active
treatment instead of visiting your
ingredients. A reinforcement of the
regular skin therapist. The interest
treatment can be achieved if you
in new, not as invasive and easier
warm the tissue before with RF (radio
treatments to infuse the skin has
frequency). Just after one treatment
increased since new methods have
you will be able to see a result such
arrived.
as increased tone and a smoother
texture. The method works for all skin
types and mainly for the face.
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One example of electroporation is Another type of electroporation is the Hydroporation


the Infusion treatment wich has been Seconde Peau-treatment. It is an Anti-
Hydroporation forces chemicals
on the market for over two years Age treatment which is an alternative
through the skin with the help of
now. In this treatment there is the to fillers. With a revolutionary
a pressure pulse of air or gas. The
use of sterile packaged Hyaluronic electrotechnic (like 3D-prints) it uses
principle could be compared to using
acid enriched with vitamins, so called electrical force to create a fibre-
an air gun to shoot chemicals into the
a skinbooster. It is forced into the plaster which contains 80% hyaluronic
skin. It is often hyaluronic acid that is
dermis by a patented roller which acid and is placed on wrinkles. During
the active ingredient. Hydroporation
uses a galvanic current. It is like the treatment the hyaluronic acid will
thus often uses airpressure to force
a classic iontophoresis but more penetrate down the epidermis. The
the hyaluronic acid through the pores
effective. The vitamins will affect effect is rehydrating, cell regenerating,
of the cells into the deeper layers
the cells and the hyaluronic acid collagen and elastine producing and
of the epidermis. The pressure will
will moisturize and lift the skin. The skin tightening.
also separate those cells which have
treatment will stimulate the collagen
clumped together. The hyaluronic
and elastine production, hydrate
acid will create a depot effect
the skin, tone and give it glow. It is a
between the cells. The airpressure
smoothe and painless treatment that
will take approximately 20 minutes. The treatment that is used is ap. 0.5 - 1 bar.
You can see a direct result. One area The effect is to lift wrinkles by soaking
that is very difficult to treat with will stimulate the the gaps between the skin cells. Its
injections and other methods is the also rehydrating. The hyaluronic acid
area under the eyes. Here you can collagen and elastine must have certain properties to be
have a very good result. You can treat used and have the molecule size
the face, neck, decoltage and even production, hydrate of 1.9 MDa. The airpressure beam
the hands. It is recomended to do must be very thin not to hurt the
three treatments and repeat with one the skin, tone and skin. Examples of hydroporation
treatment after 6 months to maintain
the result.
give it glow. treatments are DermaOxxy, Push up
and PoreJet.
BEAUTY IN NIGERIA CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 15

The Beauty
Business in
Nigeria
DR IFEOMA ABAJUE
BEAUTY THERAPY INSTITUTE
LAGOS, NIGERIA

The Beauty Business in Nigeria has great potential Nail technology is very popular though the latest
for growth. Its existence is not in doubt as a good techniques are not all in place. A lot of income is
majority of women spend a lot of money to look generated from this, however there is a lot to be
good. Sometimes however, fashion and beauty desired in terms of techniques, technology and
are often interchanged as meaning the same hygiene/safe practices.
thing in Nigeria. The fashion Industry is booming
at the same pace as the beauty industry, thus a
fashionable woman is seen as a woman that spends The Spa Business
on beauty.
The word “spa” in Nigeria means anything from
The population of Nigeria is said to be anything a shed on the roadside to a high end resort.
between 140million to 170 million, but those figures Untrained therapists are the order of the day. High
can be misleading in drawing up a business plan for end spas however provide the right ambience
a beauty business or even any business at all, as the and techniques but most times have to import
majority of this population are in the lower socio- Philipinos to attend to their high end clients as they
economic level and thus their purchasing power believe local therapists are not properly trained.
is quite low for good quality beauty treatments.
A good number of spa owners have travelled to
It’s important to understand what market you are
learn proper and international ways of doing things
targeting and what you are offering your market.
and this is gradually creating awareness amongst
citizens as in the last two years, two international
standard beauty schools have come up to offer
The more Popular Choice
training. Previously, only two major under-equipped
The hair and nail sector appears to be the most local beauty schools existed and many spas also
lucrative sector in the beauty business as the posed as training schools. A good number of spas
barrier of entry is literally non-existent. Purchase of offer training and certification as well and there is
human weaves and wigs have been the rage for the no supervisory bodies to approve this, especially as
last decade. Imported weaves and wigs from every they themselves are not even qualified.
part of the world have been on the rampage. Care
of hair has been gaining ground over the last few
years and a lot of natural hair salons have come up
to meet this demand.
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Skin Care
“The potential in offering a
The meaning of skin care is not appreciated in
Nigeria. A lot of misconceptions exist about what recognised qualification like
proper skincare is about. Only a few appreciate and
are willing to pay for quality skin care. This is because CIDESCO is viable in Nigeria… it
there is little or no awareness on its benefits. Skin
lightening and bleaching are the order of the day and will meet a much desired need.”
many millionaires have been borne out of the cream
mixing business. You also find a lot of courses being
offered on cream mixing by individuals. Needless to The Millennials
say, there have been a lot of complications and skin The millennials in the beauty business appear to
diseases arising from this harmful practice. be doing very well. They are more exposed and
Generally, facials and massage are seen as high and are ready to spend on their skin, hair, nails even
luxury rather than a basic spa service. Even though up to aesthetic procedures like botox and fillers to
medical Aesthetics has been borne, it’s still the look good. They dominate social media and those
preserve of the rich and very few are able to offer running beauty businesses seem to be doing well.
these services, for now.

The Dermatologists
Make up The term ‘Dermatologist’ in Nigeria has been
The make-up industry in Nigeria is one of the most desecrated. Cream mixers and other skin charlatans
developed. It has been trending over the last 15-20 see themselves and call themselves Dermatologists
years by the trend setters in that sector, including to the chagrin of actual Dermatologists. There are less
House of Tara, BM Pro to name but a few. Training than 200 actual Dermatologists in Nigeria though this
schools in make-up are all the rage and almost number is growing gradually. They are very anxious to
every young girl is a make-up artist and tutor. It’s a differentiate themselves from the charlatans and will
thriving business as women pay to have their Make- most likely endorse any form of regulation that can
up done before any event almost as a matter of bring this to pass. A lot of botched cases end up at
course. The competition is high. However, this has their clinics, often when it is too late from even from a
also crashed the price for the service. clinical angle, they are willing to contribute to this.

Beauty Associations Potential and Benefits of offering CIDESCO


Qualifications
There is no recognised registered beauty association
in Nigeria. A few have tried to come up but seem to The potential in offering a recognised qualification
fizzle out after a while in the face of the obstacles like like CIDESCO is viable in Nigeria. Currently people
creating awareness, getting government backing and travel to take these exams at large costs. Existing
enforcement of regulations. Currently there are a few beauty schools are looking for a respectable
trying to combat these issues. It’s obvious that there qualification to offer their students so they don’t
needs to be regulations in this industry, properly have to travel so far to get qualified. Spas and
certified professionals in the industry as well as beauty schools are yearning for some form of
vulnerable citizens want this very badly as quackery standardisation and sanitisation in the beauty
is affecting the different spheres of the industry. industry in order to separate the professionals
from the quacks. If CIDESCO can be established in
Nigeria, it will meet a much desired need.
Doing Business in Nigeria A lot of research has to go into how CIDESCO can
Doing any business in Nigeria (beauty or otherwise) operate in Nigeria, considering Nigerian laws and
requires capital, persistence and determination as culture. A lot depends on what is required for the
there are infrastructural limitations (power, water CIDESCO association to be set up, if it has to be a new
and road), staff issues (lack of properly trained association or ride on an existing association and also
staff), low barrier to entry which means a lot of who the members of the association will consist of.
copycats reduce your market share. Conclusion
On the upside, Nigerians are always on the lookout In conclusion, I believe the beauty business is very
for a good product and there are actually enough viable in Nigeria despite all the limitations. The
Nigerians rich enough to pay for them. Constant herculean task of enforcing standards and regulations
awareness creation (on the benefit of getting have to start from somewhere. With proper education
a professional to administer beauty services) is of the improvements that this can bring, the necessary
important to keep the business growing. changes can begin to take place.
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Viewpoint
I have therefore devised a training
program, which not only trains
practitioners in beauty and spa
therapy, but also brings an awareness

from Nigeria
of, and exposure to the best practices
I have experienced abroad. I am also
considering bringing over experts
from the UK spa industry to be part of
this training. In total we are planning
three sessions in July, August and
September 2017.
My dream is to see the Nigerian
beauty and spa industry reach
“My dream is to international standards. I want to
see the Nigerian see people with qualifications such
as CIBTAC, CIDESCO or a Spa
beauty and spa Management Degree and beyond. It is
vital to have an advanced educational
industry reach system for this sector whereby
people with first degrees who have
international an interest in beauty can become
properly trained. I believe that if
standards.” we can produce a good number
of professionals, we will be able to
I have always had an interest in the and attitudes essential for beauty and enlighten consumers and expose
beauty industry and my decision spa businesses. Furthermore, I wanted malpractices in the sector.
to study Spa Management was to provide people with the highest I have always regarded pampering
reinforced by my aspiration to standards of training at a level that people as a unique business, but
become a spa owner. Prior to this, I would develop a sound understanding you must be passionate about what
had worked for a few months with a of the basic principles in the industry. you do to want to pamper others. If
family friend after I had graduated your spa business does not promote
To successfully run a spa, I believed I
from a higher institution. She had a wellness and vitality, then do not
needed a combination of management
franchise with a cosmetics company pursue it. Some spa owners in Nigeria
and spa knowledge, which I have
in South Africa. I worked there have a passion for beauty but they
acquired through educational degrees.
as a personal assistant. I had the do not pursue it in the right way; the
In addition, from attending various
opportunity to work closely with her big spenders invest so much money
training programs and courses, I
and gain a deep understanding of the in their businesses without having
gained a deeper understanding
formulation of cosmetics products, any knowledge about business
of the beauty and spa industry.
their uses and benefits. management, resulting in a lack
This training gave me an in-depth
I travelled to the UK in 2008 to attend knowledge of the science, theory of continuity in the sector. Some
The London School of Beauty and and practical experience related to players bring in experts from abroad,
Make Up, graduating with a CIBTAC beauty and business management. but when they cannot sustain their
award and a CIDESCO (International After my degree, I still had the urge salaries and bills, their business fizzles
Diploma). Being a CIBTAC and to further my studies, which spurred out. Why don’t we empower our
CIDESCO graduate gave me the me on to enroll for a Master’s degree people and support them in this field?
opportunity to recognise the need at the University of Westminster, Professionalism is the key in this
to gain more skills and knowledge where I studied Human Resource industry, as well as a strong work
of the highest standards of beauty Management, a course that would ethic, along with knowledge of
and spa therapy, which would enable enhance my technical and managerial physiology and anatomy, hygiene and
me to return home to start my own skills, as well as providing training, sterilization, health and safety and
spa business. I have always wanted development and performance many more areas. I really want to set
the opportunity to guide clients management for when I would high standards in the beauty and spa
who are seeking to design, build, eventually become a spa owner. industry here in Nigeria, whereby we
mobilise or manage their spa or leisure can have professionals with CIBTAC
I have been researching the beauty
projects and to provide services to and CIDESCO qualifications.
and spa sector since my return to
them, as well as to provide training
Nigeria in 2015 after my Master’s
programmes for people who have AISHA ALIYU
program in the UK, and I have
a passion for beauty and the spa
identified an opportunity in the
industry, and to develop a range of
industry. The sector is growing, yet it
skills, techniques, personal qualities
would benefit from higher standards.
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Perspective of the beauty


industry in Nigeria
The professional beauty therapist
or Health and Skincare therapist in
Nigeria should be aware of the basic
principles of proper conduct in the
beauty industry. These qualities
should be demonstrated in business
practices, with clients, co-workers and
employers. These are the qualities we
lack in Nigeria as most of the therapists
do not have the proper education or
training to make them understand and
demonstrate these principles.
People are not aware of the
international standards nor how big
a career path this can be and how
the beauty industry keeps evolving
around the world. I have always been
of the opinion that education is key
and this is how we can penetrate
the Nigerian beauty industry. By
educating existing therapists to
convincing individuals who have
no idea of this career path. This will
give them great knowledge and
understanding which will also broaden
their minds to vast opportunities in
the beauty industry globally.
As the demand for skincare is on the
rise in Nigeria and is still expected to
increase in years to come, despite
unavailable standards specifications;
MRS FIKEMI OPAWUMI, it will be of great benefit introducing
HEALTH AND SKINCARE EDUCATOR the international standards/regulatory
bodies such as CIDESCO, ITEC,
and SAAHSP. This will help put the
Nigerian beauty industry on the
beauty world map, also curbing all
forms of malpractices in the industry
in Nigeria.
With CIDESCO, other regulatory
bodies and education, parents/
guardians will become more
“I have always been of the enlightened thus believing in the
beauty industry and seeing it as a
opinion that education is key world-class career path rather than
as vocational training. This will also
and this is how we can penetrate erase the “myths” or funny ideologies
people have about the beauty
the Nigerian beauty industry” industry as we will then be taken
more seriously.
SPOTLIGHT ON INDIA CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 19

Traditional
India is a birthplace of ancient holistic health care system,
Ayurveda - the science of life. For thousands of years, earth
and its elements are worshipped here. The connection between
nature, health and beauty is understood. It was obvious that all

cleansing
beauty rituals were practiced with the help of natural resources
available at that time.
A rich variety of flora is found here with useful medicinal plants

methods
and people are always being encouraged to use herbal products.
Traditional cleansing methods were not only for physical
purposes but for health concerns too.
Ayurvedic cleansing included bathing and oil treatments,
which promoted physical and spiritual cleansing. Bathing is an
JYOTSNA THOPTE
important daily ritual in Hinduism and also a requirement due to
CIDESCO EXAMINER &
the hot, tropical climate.
PR COMMITTEE MEMBER, INDIA
Traditional types of bathing as a cleansing method include:
• Abhyanga Snanam- (Oil bath) is one of the ancient techniques
in bathing. Coconut oil/cow ghee/castor oil or sesame oil is
applied and gently massaged to all parts of the body and later
a special homemade bath powder, made up of gram & rice
flour with herbs, is used as the scrub on the body. This bath
helps to eliminate several skin diseases, toxins and bad odours.
It also encourages good sleep, nourishes the skin, improves
digestion and gives strength to all parts of the body. It is still in
use today, especially for new born babies, new mums, brides
to be, during festivals, and as a popular spa treatment.
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• Rivers were always worshiped here and to take a


dip in the sacred rivers was of great importance.
It benefited people physically and mentally as
river water carries so many minerals as it flows
from hills and comes into touch with many herbal
trees.
• ‘Agneya Snan’: Taking a bath with sacred ash. It is
also known as Vibhuti Snan, useful for unlocking
the energy channels of the body, bringing
positivity and for preventing cold. Generally used
by Sadhus (ascetic).
• ‘Mruthika Snan’: known as mud bath for
detoxification - as per naturopathy.
• Taking a bath using turmeric powder for
antiseptic and anti-bacterial effect.
• Sauna or steam bath to clean skin pores and
increase oxygen levels in the body.
Some examples of cleansing preparations are:
• Nitya snan’: A normal bathing ritual performed
daily. It is believed that with cleansing, bathing will • For a baby bath - gram floor + turmeric +
adjust the energies in our body and makes it flow milk crème + almond paste - to use after oil
uniformly, known as electro-magnetic activity, massage
regulate blood flow, relieve stress, relax muscles • For a bride - Chickpea flour + sandalwood +
and reduce body pains, giving freshness to mind. turmeric +milk + rose petals/saffron to use as
‘Ashtanga Hridaya’, a 1,500 year old book of a body scrub for exfoliating, skin lightning and
Ayurveda, explains various cosmetic formulations rejuvenation
to be used according to different seasons of the • Powders of Almond/ khus khus (poppy seeds)/
year. Mentions of entire skin, hair and mouth care charoli ( buchanania lanzan) / walnut/ coconut
remedies in minute details serves as proof of talent for an excellent scrub and nourishment
and foresight of ancient Indian researchers and their
contribution to the Indian medical field. • Herbs like shikakai (acacia concinna), amla
(indian gooseberry), ritha (soapnut), brahmi
It was believed that ‘if you couldn’t eat it, it didn’t (bacopa monniari), hibiscus, etc. for a hair wash
belong on the skin’. So, this meant that skin care
was edible and derived from the most nutritious • Fresh curd, lemon for a cleansing effect
herbs and oils around. • Steam to body or hair with medicated leaves
Different regions of the country showcases such as neem, tulsi, mint for detoxyfication
different methods and types of ingredients • Various fruit pulps + fine semolina for
depending on the individual’s requirements. exfoliation
Still, some similarities are found among them.
In particular, some ingredients have retained • Honey/aloevera + fine sand for desquamation
their importance among rituals up until today. and lymphatic stimulation
These time proofed favourites are milk, turmeric, • Fine warm salt or a piece of rough cotton cloth
sandalwood, almond, neem (azadirachta indica), for a dry brushing effect
tulsi (basil), aloe vera and pure herbal/ seed oils.
We can relate and find roots of most of today’s
beauty and spa treatments not only in traditions
of India, but also in other ancient civilisations such
as Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Chinese, Central and
South America and Africa.
It is interesting to see that in modern days too,
conscious consumers are making the switch
to more botanical based products, inspired by
ancient practices.
While experiencing a relaxed detoxifying beauty
or spa treatment, we must remember and give
thanks to the founders who employed nature’s
abundance and connected us all with a healthy
vision of wellness.
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Yoga: Guiding light to


a meaningful life…

JYOTSNA THOPTE Yoga is one of the most ancient breathing, and meditation. Positive
CIDESCO EXAMINER & sciences, dating back more than thinking, relaxation and proper diet
PR COMMITTEE MEMBER, INDIA 5,000 years and a timeless, valuable are other supportive pillars.
gift to mankind.
‘Yog Sutra’ - The foundations of
The original word is ‘Yog’ derived Yoga philosophy
from a Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which
means “to unite together,” and this ‘Yog Sutra’ was written by Maharshi
is the final aim of yog - to join the Patanjali approximately in 200
personal soul to the universe. It brings AD. It was based on Raj Yog and
the body, mind and soul together into codified the first definitive, unified
one harmonious experience. and comprehensive system of Yoga.
It is an eight-fold path prescribed
The techniques of yoga have been to introduce and educate the yoga
adopted by Hinduism as well as by seeker with behavioural (discipline
other beliefs too and is outside of any and moral), social, intellectual,
culture and religious bound. mental, physical, philosophical and
Recently, yoga became popular as a spiritual aspects of yoga. These
system of physical exercise across the eight steps of classical yoga are
world but ‘Yoga’ in Indian traditions known as Ashtang Yog.
has a meditative and spiritual core
and the ultimate goal of it is moksha
(liberation).
The whole system of Yoga is built
on three main structures: exercise,
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The eight steps are: 3. Asaan: Control over body Potential benefits of yoga
(Body postures)
1. Yaam: Universal morality Yoga is a way of living. It can be used
It is the most commonly known for a number of physical, mental and
The first step, yaam, deals with
aspect of yoga. It has widespread spiritual goals - from simply managing
one’s ethical standards and sense of
benefits as habit of discipline, stress better, learning to relax, and
integrity, focusing on our behaviour
improved health, strength, balance increasing limberness to becoming
and how we conduct ourselves in life.
and flexibility. On a deeper level the more self-aware and acquiring the
The five yaam are:
practice of asana helps to calm the deepest knowledge of one’s own self.
a) Ahinsa - Compassion for all living mind and move into the inner essence
The postures of Yoga are designed to
things, non-violence of being.
put pressure on the glandular systems
b) Satya - Commitment to 4. Pranayaam: Control over of the body, thereby increasing its
truthfulness breath efficiency and total health. The asaans
(posture) and breathing techniques
c) Asteya - Non-stealing. Techniques designed to gain mastery provide a deep massage and strong
d) Brahmacharya - Sense control over the respiratory process while compression on the parts of the body
recognizing the connection between where endocrine glands are located.
e) Aparigrah - Neutralizing the desire the breath, the mind, and the Many Yoga stretches seem to target
to acquire and hoard wealth. emotions. the nerves in the legs, arms, neck,
2. Niyaam: Personal observances 5. Pratyahar: Control of the senses and spine. Breathing techniques are
based on the concept that breath is
Niyaam means rules. It has to do 6. Dharana: Concentration and the source of life in the body. Regular
with self-discipline and spiritual cultivating inner perceptual practice of yoga helps to create a clear,
observances. The five niyaam are: awareness. bright mind and strong, capable body.
a) Shauch - Purity and cleanliness 7. Dhyaan: Devotion, Meditation
in inner and outer aspect.
Keeping body clean and healthy as 8. Samadhi: Identification with Who can practice yoga?
well as mind free from its disturbing pure consciousness
Yoga is suitable for most adults
emotions like hatred, anger, lust,
Patanjali describes this final stage of any age or physical condition.
greed, etc.
of ashtanga, samadhi, as a state of Because of the non strenuous nature
b) Santosh - Contentment. ecstasy. With this comes the “peace of asaans, even those with physical
and the experience of bliss and limitations can find a beneficial
c) Tapah - Disciplined use of our
being at one with the Universe. Thus, routine of yoga. Special techniques or
energy
samadhi refers to union or true Yoga. modified postures can be prescribed
d) Svadhyaay - Self examination as per individual needs and capacity.
Knowing that it may reduce risk
e) Ishwarpranidhan - Celebration of
factors and aid in a patient’s
the Spiritual
psychological healing process, many
physicians now recommend yoga
practice to patients.
Many schools have incorporated
Regular practice yoga into their physical education
of yoga helps to programs. Respecting the worldwide
increasing support to yoga, the
create a clear, United Nations has declared 21 June
as the ‘International day for Yoga’.
bright mind and Practising right yoga is an art and
science and it may cause harm if not
strong, capable followed properly.
body. Yoga prepares us to answer the
challenges of today’s life, let us walk
on this enlightened path.
CIDESCO CONGRESS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 23

Speakers
announced
for CIDESCO
World
Congress 2017
The line up of speakers for this
year’s CIDESCO World Congress
brings together some of the world’s
top doctors, biochemists and
skincare professionals to share their
knowledge and latest discoveries.
Spanning the ancient wisdom of
Ayurveda pharmaceuticals and
purifying treatments to plant
biochemistry, dermatology and laser
surgery, the speakers promise to
enrich our knowledge in these sectors.

Register now for the 65th


CIDESCO World Congress
in Mumbai, India
15–19 SEPTEMBER 2017
WWW.CIDESCOCONGRESS2017.COM
BUSINESS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 24

Workplace
Wellness
BY DR. ANDREA BOVERO
PRESIDENT, CIDESCO SECTION ITALY
Studies have shown the
The evolution of the Spa Industry in recent years
performance of people at
has generated interesting market phenomena
that have extended the development of wellness
work increases in direct
beyond traditional places to which we have been proportion to their physical
accustomed. Until a few years ago, in order to gain
the spa experience all you had to do was to take and mental wellbeing
your car and drive or walk a few kilometers to get
to your nearest spa or wellness centre. Today things
are changing. For example, you can now find spas
and beauty services at airports and train stations, A trend that goes beyond the workplace and
which enable travellers easy access to relaxation involves the domestic environment to relieve stress
areas and treatment rooms whether they want to is the new frontier of Home Spa as a means to
get in shape, improve their looks or find some inner deliver mini wellness holidays to people at home.
well-being. This is not only experience showers and tubs with
But that’s not all that’s happening. A growing chromotherapy, but also themed interior design
number of companies are investing heavily in with sophisticated audio-video systems, lighting,
wellness projects dedicated to their workers, and automation. Rooms within the home that
with the aim of improving the quality of life in the become real relaxation areas, multisensory spaces
workplace and increasing productivity. to unwind on comfortable, massaging chaise-
longues surrounded by lights, sounds and scents,
Numerous scientific studies and research have with special 3D helmets that allow you to watch
shown that the performance of people at work emotional videos and make our imagination take
increases in direct proportion to their physical us to places far away in space and time. Incense,
and mental wellbeing. For this reason, some candles, robes made of natural fibres, fluffy pillows,
factories have built jogging tracks, gymnasiums herbal teas and supplements containing natural
and relaxation rooms for the exclusive use of their ingredients are just a few of the “spa products”
employees, or have set up rooms with chairs and which in recent years have entered into our homes.
massage beds involving beauticians and masseurs Not to mention the modern facilities dedicated to
that during rest periods give workers few minutes fitness, combining exercise and postural training
of relaxation. This new approach to employment and allowing us to keep fit even within the walls of
is of great importance to civilization and is part of our own home.
a global process aimed at increasing not only the
safety but also the quality of life in the workplace, in There is no doubt: we are at the beginning of a
an increasingly fast-paced and stressed society. real revolution in wellness!
CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 25

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
02-03 Cosmetica Hannover, 05-07 Interbeauty, Bratislava,
Hannover, Germany www.cosmetica. Slovakia www.incheba.sk
de/cosmetica-hannover
07-09 Estetika,
03-04 Professional Beauty Brussels, Belgium www.estetika.be
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South
08-09 Professional Beauty
Africa www.probeauty.co.za
North, Manchester, UK www.
08-09 World of Beauty & Spa professionalbeauty.co.uk/site/Home

2017
Spring, Prague, Czech Republic
12-14 Cosmobeaute Indonesia,
www.beautyexpo.eu
Jakarta, Indonesia www.
09-12 Beauty Fair Brasil, Sao Paulo, cosmobeauteasia.com
Brazil www.beautyfair.com.br
12-15 Clinical Dermatology

Diary
11-12 International Conference Congress, Las Vegas, USA
on Pigmentary Disorders, Dubai, www.clinicaldermconf.org/
UAE www.aestheticmedicine.
14-15 Dodir Pariza, Belgrade, Serbia
conferenceseries.com
www.sajamkozmetike.com/en

Dates
15-17 Beauty Connect Expo
14-16 Salon International,
Cambodia 2017, Phnom Penh,
London, UK
Cambodia www.beautyconnectasia.
www.salonexhibitions.co.uk
com
15-16 Premier Beauty Classic,
15-19 CIDESCO World Congress,
Columbus, USA
Mumbai, India
www.beautyclassicshow.biz/shows/
www.cidescocongress2017.com
columbus/default.asp
JULY 18-19 Professional Beauty India,
18-21 World Congress of Melanoma,
Mumbai, India
17-20 Comsobeauté Malaysia, Brisbane, Australia www.
www.professionalbeauty.in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia worldmelanoma2017.com
www.cosmobeauteasia.com/index. 21-23 Beyond Beauty Asean,
20-22 Beauty, Helsinki, Finland
php/malaysia Bangkok, Thailand
www.messukeskushelsinki.fi
www.beyondbeautyasean.com
24-25 Cosmo Tech Expo India, New
21-23 Esthetiworld, Milan, Italy
Delhi, India 23-24 Beauty Forum, Warsaw,
www.esthetiworld.com
www.cosmotechexpoindia.com Poland www.beauty-fairs.com.pl/en
26-28 Asia-Pacific Dermatology
24-25 Professional Beauty Ireland,
Conference 2017, Osaka, Japan
AUGUST Dublin, Ireland
www.dermatology.conferenceseries.
www.professionalbeauty.co.uk
03-06 Estetika SP, Sao Paulo, Brazil com/asiapacific/
www.congressoestetica.com.br 25-26 World Dermatology Congress,
28-29 Beauty Forum Munchen,
Dubai, UAE www.worlddermatology.
06-08 International Conference Munich, Germany
conferenceseries.com
and Exhibition on Cosmetic www.beauty-fairs.de
Dermatology and Hair Care, 27-01 Belleza y Salud,
29-21 EBS - Expo Beauty Show,
London, UK Bogota, Colombia
Mexico City, Mexico
www.aestheticmedicine. www.feriabellezaysalud.com
www.expobeautyshow.com
conferenceseries.com
28-01 Cosmetics-Beauty-Hair,
12-14 Beauty Professional, Jakarta, Bucharest, Romania
Indonesia www.beautyprofessional. www.expocosmetics.ro
co.id
23-25 Vietbeauty, Ho chi Minh,
GLOBAL AWARENESS DAYS
Vietnam www.vietbeautyshow.com/
en-us 19th August - International Friendship Day
24-26 Organic Expo, Yokohama, 19th August – World Photo Day
Japan www.organic-expo.jp/en
27th August – World Tourism Day
26-27 Beauty Expo Australia,
9th September – CIDESCO Beauty Day
Sydney, Australia www.
beautyexpoaustralia.com.au 6th October – World Smile Day
SCHOOL NEWS CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL LINK · AUGUST 2017 · PAGE 26

Around
the World
Congratulations to everyone
who passed their CIDESCO
examinations recently. LTA School Of Beauty Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India with Examiner Jean Chen.

Finesse Beaute Academy, Johor Bahru second CIDESCO International


Graduation. Picture shows: Ms Song JiHye (2nd from left), Ms Pannee
Liangvittayakun - International CIDESCO Examiner & Ms Julie Lew - Principal
of Finesse Beaute Academy

#HappyShare: LTA student Shruti who had just completed


her most prestigious international diploma CIDESCO
became the latest to get an international job offer. She has
bagged a dream job . She has inspired many many students
to learn more and earn more . She gives full credit to her
TRAINERS & the qualification which definitely gave her
an edge over all. CIDESCO is the world’s highest & most POLUS International College Chengdu City, China with CIDESCO Examiner
respected qualification recognised worldwide. Jeannie Sim.

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