Cosmoprof Asia ends on a high note

19 Nov '08

6 min read

Spa and Wellness Beyond 2010 Conference - Co-organised with the Spa & Wellness Association of Singapore (SWAS), this conference represented a unique educational opportunity addressed to all spa, beauty and wellness industry professionals. Asia's top spa industry experts including Dr. Theresa Chew, President of Spa & Wellness Association Singapore (SWAS), Suzanne Ng, CEO of Conceptasia Inc, Melinda Yon, Managing Director of 360 Spa Solutions, Kelly Chain.

TCM Consultant & Medical Practitioner, Dr. Orawan Kitchawengkul, Founder & Director of BDC Thailand, Yoriko Soma, President of Spa Finder Japan, Apichai Jearadisak, Chairman of Federation of Thai Spa Associations shared their know-how with the audience, helping participants understand how to be successful and to stay ahead in the spa & wellness sector, and the challenges and opportunities for the industry. Key topics at the conference were: global spa trends & Asia spa statistics, how to brand a spa (choosing OEM or selecting an award winning brand), creating a profitable spa, developing retail products & spa treatments.

Packaging and Ingredients for Personal Care & Cosmetics Seminar: "Inspirations for 2009: Innovative solutions to unlock design potential for cosmetics packaging" - Featuring Jonathan Cohen, Global Marketing Manager for cosmetic and personal care packaging at DuPont Cosmetic Solutions. Supported by Ringier Trade Publishing Ltd.

A new Brave World: Consumer Choice, Realisation and Market Trends - Featuring Dr Sanjay Nagarkar, Founder & Scientific Advisor Globex Biotech Limited. This seminar focused on the evolution of the health food industry, with particular reference to Asia, and with the specific purpose to answer the question on how to define product quality.

Beauty Salon Management - Featuring Ms. Annie Fung, International Spa & Beauty Lecturer, Owner of More Than Skin Urban Spa, and Mr. Ringo Wong, Head of Business Development, Pevonia Asia Ltd, offering professional guidelines and information on salon operations and business development. Main Topic: "Partnering For Success + Experience Pevonia De-Aging Tropical Line"

How to Enter the Chinese Cosmetics Market - Regulations and Problems - Featuring the Chief Consultant of Product Registration Consultation Department, QTCCC (Quality and Technology Certification and Consultation Service Centre), this seminar aimed to provide an overview of the rules and regulations governing entry to the Chinese cosmetic market.

The Science of Cellular Water - Featuring Dr. Howard Murad, board certified dermatologist, holding 17 patents in the field of dermatology and skin health, this seminar provided an understanding into diseases and aging brought about by the loss of water in cells and connective tissues.

The OMC Asia Cup 2008, known as the Olympics of Hairdressing, was held for the very first time in Hong Kong, in conjunction with Cosmoprof Asia. Producedby OMC, the Organisation Mondiale Coiffure (OMC) and the Hong Kong Hairdesigners Associations, the competition devoted to both the fashion and technical aspects of hairstyling attracted more than 300 competitors from China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and the USA. I