'Best of Show' Awards Go to Spa and Medical Aesthetics Industry Stars

LOS ANGELES, March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- An array of innovative new products were named "Best of Show" at the 2008 Los Angeles Spa & Resort Expo and Conference and Medical Aesthetics Conference and Expo. The New Product Showcase winners in both the spa and medical aesthetics categories were selected by a distinguished panel of judges from SpaFinder, a 360-degree media marketing and gift certificate company dedicated to the global spa marketplace.

The "Best of Show" award for best new spa product went to Borba Skin Balance Water, Booth #367, http://www.borba.com. Borba Skin Balance Water contains a revolutionary cultivated bio-vitamin complex and a scientifically-designed blend of nutrients to help skin regenerate its natural support system and improve clarity. Infused with goji berry, cranberry and essential B vitamins, the Clarifying Skin Balance Water also features pomegranate for antioxidant benefits and to protect cells from potential damage caused by free radicals.

The "Best of Show" award for best new medical aesthetics product goes to Suntek Global Indigo Viewer, Booth # 734, http://www.suntekglobal.com. Suntek Global's Indigo Viewer is a video microscope designed to produce clear and precise image magnification up to 650X for skin and hair analysis. The image sensor displays skin and scalp surfaces, hair shafts, hair follicles, and hair roots onto a high-resolution color computer or television monitor, and is compatible with standard computers via USB, televisions and other video output devices. The Indigo Viewer is affordable and user-friendly and is effective in increasing treatment and product solution revenues.

    The "New and Notable" product winners are:
    -- Dermasweep's Multi-Level Skin Resurfacing System, Booth #928:
       Dermasweep offers three levels of treatment: Micro-Resurfacing,
       Epi-Infused Micro-Resurfacing and Hydro-Assisted Dermabrasion to reduce
       early aging lines and treat hyper-pigmentation, photo-damage, acne,
       surgical scars, dehydration, and pre-PDT. http://www.dermasweep.com

    -- EquiFit, Inc. SilverClene24, Booth # 238: EquiFit's SilverClene24 is
       the first product in the new AgSilver SpaCare line. SilverClene24's
       ionic silver technology is tough enough to rapidly kill a broad range
       of organisms including the MRSA "superbug," VRE and fungi, yet gentle
       enough for daily use by spa personnel without masks or gloves.
       http://www.equifitspacare.com

    -- Fraxel Skin Ecology System, Booth #704: The Fraxel Skin Ecology System
       is a physician-dispensed line of cosmeceuticals and hydrating masks
       designed by Reliant Technologies, developer of the Fraxel family of
       lasers for skin rejuvenation. The Fraxel Skin Ecology regimen maximizes
       the benefits of the Fraxel treatment as it moisturizes, soothes and
       protects the skin throughout the Fraxel treatment cycle. All products
       are made with natural ingredients that are hypoallergenic,
       surfactant-free and fragrance-free. http://www.fraxel.com

    -- GliSODin Skin Nutrients, Booth #916: Developed by Isocell Paris FRANCE,
       GliSODin Skin Nutrients' nutricosmetics support skin, beauty and
       medical aesthetic procedures. With more than 18 clinical studies and 2
       US patents, GliSODin has been shown to benefit many conditions related
       with oxidative stress. http://www.glisodinskin.com

    -- NuSkin Enterprises Galvanic Spa System II, Booth #523: NuSkin
       Enterprises' Galvanic Spa System II, aka the "wrinkle iron," features
       self-adjusting galvanic currents and interchangeable heads for lines,
       wrinkles, scalp conditioning, and body sculpting.
       http://www.ToolsForAntiAging.com

    -- Resurgent Health & Medical CleanTech IC Automated Handwashing System,
       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.
       http://www.resurgenthealth.com

    -- SkinAgain, LLC Healing Cream, Booth #914: SkinAgain Healing Cream
       hydrates, refreshes, heals, and soothes skin with natural ingredients.
       This multi-purpose product addresses dry skin conditions, severe skin
       trauma after radiation treatments, aids in the repair of incisions from
       surgery, burns from household accidents, sunburns, and more.
       http://www.skinagain.com

    -- Kalil Medical Products Vi Peel, Booth #639: The Vi Peel addresses skin
       problems at the cellular level rather than burning skin off. The Vi
       Peel improves the tone, texture and clarity of skin, reduces or
       eliminates age spots, freckles and hyper-pigmentation, including
       melasma, softens lines and wrinkles, clears acne skin conditions,
       reduces acne scars, and stimulates the production of collagen. With the
       use of the Vi Derm moisturizer, downtime is reduced to less than one
       week. http://www.kalilmedical.com

"With so many innovative new products and technological advancements debuting at the Spa & Resort and Medical Aesthetics events, the bar is set extremely high for the industry," said Susie Ellis, President of SpaFinder. "The 'new' is always intriguing and important to recognize as they continue to keep propelling the industry forward."

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, product innovations, technological advancements, and access to the newest developments in service and treatments.

For detailed descriptions of new products, exhibitors, events, conferences, and speakers 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 http://www.spaandresortexpo.com or http://www.medaestheticsconference.com.

About Resurgent

Resurgent Health and Medical of Golden, Colo., is the leader in automated handwashing and sanitizing technology. For almost 20 years, its Cleantech(R) brand systems have been used worldwide in agriculture, food processing, food service, clean room manufacturing and healthcare. CleanTech uses up to 75% less water than manual handwashing, discharges 75% less wastewater, and reduces waste in soap utilization. For more information, visit http://www.meritech.com.

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