STOCKHOLM 2010 The 59th CIDESCO World Congress & Exhibition was a great success.

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1 ISSUE 63 OCTOBER 2010 STOCKHOLM 2010 The 59th CIDESCO World Congress & Exhibition was a great success. IN THIS ISSUE: A Message from the President Still active and serving in Beauty Therapy Review on Stockholm Innovated Ideas Magic Wand of the Beauty Therapists A Worldwide Career Germany s Make-up Competition

2 2 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link EDITORIAL President s message By Kyriacos Poupoutsis Dear Colleagues and Friends, We have enjoyed a very successful 59th CIDESCO World Congress and Exhibition in Stockholm. Sincere thanks to the hosting Section Sweden President Annica Joensuu, former President Elisabeth Engstrom, their Boards and Working Committee and also to Anna Cari Gund, who has efficiently liaised between CIDESCO International and CIDESCO Section Sweden in organizing a truly memorable event. Special thanks also to the Congress Organizers MCI for their efficient work, Kyriacos Poupoutsis President of CIDESCO International to the Sponsors for their important contributions, the lecturers and speakers, who presented valuable information to the congress delegates, to the Exhibitors for their participation and a big thank you to all our CIDESCO Members, delegates and participants for their attendance. The CIDESCO Meetings were very constructive and successful: The General Assembly was attended by Members Sections from 25 countries and a number of important issues were discussed and decided. The Board Members presented their yearly reports and taking the opportunity, I would like to thank all my colleagues in the Board for their continued commitment and good work for CIDESCO. During the General Assembly three CIDESCO Section Members received Anniversary award plaques for their CIDESCO member ship: Section Italy 60 years, Section Australia A 40 years and Section Estonia 10 years- Congratulations! The Schools Meeting chaired by Education Board Member Josephine Wackett included an agenda with very interesting topics fully satisfying the 115 CIDESCO Accredited Schools that participated. During the meeting the Education Committee Chairperson and Honorary President Ursula van Deelen gave a historical overview of the foundation and activities of the Education Committee and a presentation on the MCQ examinations structure. We thank her for her continuous support and commitment to CIDESCO also the committee members for their work. The Examiners Meeting was also very successful. The morning session started at Privatskolan with a workshop on the Spa practical examination with demonstrations of various therapies, followed by a visit to a nearby famous Spa Center. In the afternoon session several important topics were presented and discussed with the active participation of about 60 examiners. In addition to a well organised congress and inspiring educational lecture program there were also very entertaining social events thoroughly enjoyed by the delegates. Last but by no means least, special thanks to our Secretariat; Anne Maestrini, Gerard Gordon, Sandra Neumeyer, Graziella Colacicco and Sandy Aerne for their commitment and hard work for CIDESCO. As you are aware the 60th CIDESCO World Congress and Exhibition will take place in Seoul, Korea from 1-3 July 2011, hosted by CIDESCO Section Korea. Section President Cho Soo Kyung, the Committee and the members promise that this congress under the theme Natural, Global, Esthetic World & Korea, will be a truly memorable venue with very interesting Educational program and Exhibition, combined with exciting traditional events. Join us for this prestigious event! Yours sincerely Kyriacos Poupoutsis President of CIDESCO International CIDESCO International Link 63, October 2010

3 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link CIDESCO INSIDE 3 Ongoing Commitment Honorary President of CIDESCO still active and serving in Beauty Therapy By CIDESCO Staff Editor Ursula van Deelen began her career in Beauty therapy in 1972 when she opened her own beauty salon; having completed Further Education training in the Netherlands in 1978, she became a member of CIDESCO and started teaching in two CIDESCO Accredited Schools, in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. During these years besides teaching and training, she had been an active member of CIDESCO Section Netherlands and particularly involved in CIDESCO matters. In 1983, at the CIDESCO General Assembly in Hamburg, she was elected CIDESCO Board Member for Education. During her term in office, the CIDESCO Education Committee was formed and there was a substantial growth in CIDESCO Education, with her contribution being very significant. After two terms (8 years) on the CIDESCO Board of Directors she became President of CIDESCO Section Netherlands and in 1990 organized together with the National Association ANBOS, the CIDESCO World Congress and Exhibition. This Congress was very successful with 1600 participants. In 1992 at the General Assembly in Cyprus, Ursula was elected President of CIDESCO International for 4 years. Her work and determination were of tremendous importance to CIDESCO and this has been historically one of the very successful periods for CIDESCO. In 1998 after a unanimous decision by the General Assembly in Athens, Ursula became CIDESCO Honorary President. She received the highest honor, for her outstanding services and dedication to CIDESCO International and the beauty therapy profession. In 1997 she was elected in the National Organization ANBOS as Board Member for Education in The Netherlands. This was a very demanding job, as in addition to the States Institutes and their programmes, many Private and Vocational Institutes and their training programmes came under the control and supervision of ANBOS Education, led by Ursula. Her passion for CIDESCO continued and over the years she constantly and actively supported CIDESCO, members and Boards who found in Ursula an experienced advisor willing to support and assist whenever required with sincerity and integrity- always for the best interest of CIDESCO! Ursula continues today with remarkable desire and enthusiasm to serve CIDESCO as Chairperson of the CIDESCO Education Committee. Being also a CIDESCO Examiner, she is no doubt a genuine CIDESCO Ambassador when travelling for examinations. In June 2010, Ursula van Deelen was honored with the prestigious Honorary Membership of the National Association ANBOS in the Netherlands, in recognition and appreciation of her invaluable contribution and success in Beauty Therapy and Education fields, in The Netherlands. Ursula, having seen the tremendous progress in Beauty Therapy she is very proud and still a great supporter of the profession and... most certainly of CIDESCO! We sincerely thank her on behalf of CIDESCO for her continuous and invaluable support and wish her all the very best in life!n

4 4 D 59th CIDESCO World Congress & Exhibition Stockholm, Sweden CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link STOCKHOLM 2010 Beauty on Water By Elise Wessels Sailing Regatta in Front of the Stockholm City Hall Opening ceremony new Swedish SectionPresident Annica Joensuu and the former President ElisabethEngström The CIDESCO Board would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the Swedish Section for hosting this successful congress and exhibition between May 26th and 30th, The biannual Hud & Kosmetik mässan (Skin & Beauty Exhibition) took place at the same time making the event one of the most important days in Scandinavian cosmetic history. Stockholm has 750 years of history and a rich cultural life. It is built on fourteen islands connected by fifty seven bridges and offers a wide selection of museums and attractions. The theme of the Congress Beauty on Water is a perfect reflection on Stockholm s proximity to the water and also emphasizes the significance of water in the world of beauty and Spa therapy for good health and wellness. After the ceremony was opened by the Section s new President Annica Joensuu and the former President Elisabeth Engström, the President of CIDESCO International Kyriacos Poupoutsis gave a welcome speech and opened the Congress. 64th GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2010 At this year s General Assembly the members of all Sections were given the opportunity to meet and discuss important issues of CIDESCO. Awards this year were presented to Section Italy for their 60 years of membership, Section Australia for their 40 years of membership and Section Estonia for their 10 years of membership. EXAMINERS WORKSHOP The Examiners Workshop is held each year immediately prior to the General Assembly and provides valuable time for all examiners to keep up to date with our evolving educational system. This year a workshop was held in a CIDESCO Spa training centre in Stockholm for hands-on training. This workshop was a great success. CIDESCO thanked Ms. Liselott Calissendorff the owner of Privatskolan för Hudvård & Spa CIDESCO School for her hospitality. Official Opening by CIDESCO President Kyriacos Poupoutsis SCHOOLS MEETING School owners, teachers and examiners from around the world attended this meeting. The Education Report was read by Josephine Wackett, Board Member for Education. CIDESCO International Link 63, October 2010

5 5 At the Examiners Workshop An impression from the Make-up Competition In the past eight months: 5231 candidates sat for the CIDESCO examination. This number includes Post Graduate, Make-up, Aromatherapy, Electrical Epilation and Spa Training 6 newly accredited schools 8 schools training for the probationary examination 6 applications in the processing stage Kate Wacz presents the Award to the Make-up Competition winners At the closing ceremony the President of Section Sweden Annica Joensuu presented the CIDESCO FLAG to the President of Section South Korea, Soo Kyung Cho and wished her success for the 2011 World Congress in South Korea, which will be held in Seoul. The Schools Meeting MAKE-UP COMPETITION This year s Make-up Competition once again brought extra - ordinary talent and strength to light. Every year a special award is presented by Kate Wacz. The first prize by the professionals went to Cecilia Lidén from Sweden whilst the first prize for the students went to Tara Vepsäläinen from Finland. The meetings and Congress in Korea will be the 60th CIDESCO WORLD CONGRESS and will take place between 28th June and 3rd July, It has the great interest and support of the Korean Government. The intention is for it to succeed as one of the best. n The Gala Dinner held at the Stockholm City Hall

6 6 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link SNAPSHOTS FROM STOCKHOLM The CIDESCO Board D CIDESCO Members enjoying the social evening One of the many hightlights: The ABBA Show CIDESCO Members enjoying the Gala Evening Josephine Wackett and CIDESCO Examiners at the Examiners workshop Winner of the Make-Up competion, professional category, Cecilia Lidén from Sweden Pamela Adkins, Elise Wessels, Anna-Cari Gund and Kate Wacz at the Vasa Museums At the Examiners workshop CIDESCO International Link 63, October 2010

7 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link EDUCATION 7 Innovated Ideas Students impress with their exam projects By Thea de Ruijter During my last Spa examination I was pleasantly surprised to see some innovated teaching projects initiated by The International Academy of Health and Skin Care in Cape Town. Not only did the students have to write their own water therapy thesis, which was not an easy task, but they had been encouraged by their instructors to design a Spa to their likings along the lines of how they would like to manage it one day in the future. The students were most successful in creating their own business plans including detailed designs of their dream Spas. One of the many project works If you think a business plan is easy to set up, just have a look at some of the requirements which the students were expected to meet even though these were not marked by CIDESCO: Written Thesis In a professional business proposal format, minimum of 1000 words including the following: Indicate The location of your business Parking possibilities for your clients The name of your business Whether your Spa is open to both men, women and children Your business strategy or goals Details of the products you will be using and their suppliers The number of staff you intend to employ A description of the uniform your staff will be wearing The funds required to start the business, the cost of your machines, linen, towels, products, plinths, trolleys, general equipment, cleaning equipment, tea, coffee, milk for the tea room, décor, salaries, insurance for your business security, monthly costs for electricity and water etc. How you intend to finance the initial costs Model Design and build a scale model of your Spa Carefully select the layout of your business, the colour, décor, reception, treatment rooms etc. Another phantastic work... got here an architect lost? Promotional Prepare a brochure describing the treatments you intend to offer and the duration of each individual treatment Include the cost of each type of treatment Design your own business cards Design a company logo When I arrived at the school and saw the results of these projects for the first time, I could hardly believe my eyes. I was truly impressed. What a pleasure it was for me to see how motivated and excited the students were. I asked some of them what they thought of the project and was told that they had found it a very interesting and challenging experience and that the cooperation with the instructors had been most enjoyable and more like fun than work. n

8 8 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link HEALTH the Magic Wand of the Beauty therapists By Dr. Rochy Leibowitz Everyone knows what a magic wand is something a magician or a fairy godmother waves around with seemingly no effort - and how it produces amazing, spectacular and positive results! Almost all beauty therapists have at least one magic wand. To name a few, it might be a high-frequency applicator (complete with buzzing purple or orange sparkling lights), a galvanic roller slipped effortlessly across a serum-oiled brow, a flashing laser beam to remove or stimulate hair growth or a noisy vibrating gyrator to easily melt away unwanted fat. Dr. Rochy Leibowitz What ever it may be, there is no doubt CIDESCO International Examiner that the great majority of today s therapists own and use, the ultimate tool an electric magic wand. As we grow older and wiser we tend to replace our childhood belief in magic with a hesitant understanding of the reality that lies behind it. We reluctantly admit to ourselves that it is simply impossible for the magical Santa Claus to visit every child in the world on the same day every single year and to deliver appropriate gifts however wonderful the concept is, and however much we would love it to be true. So we look for the reality in the magic recognising that in many countries children do get gifts on Christmas Eve although they are not delivered in quite the way that folklore would have us believe. So that is how it is with the electric magic wands of beauty therapy. They may have many a wonderful effect but often they are not delivered in quite the way of the common myth. Magic is not enough. If we wish to have a degree of credibility we need to go beyond the belief that equipment will do magic simply because the wizard who sold it, said it would. We need to understand the basic fundamentals of what the equipment is scientifically capable of doing and more importantly the resulting responses of the human body facts, not folklore! Understanding the capabilities of the electrical equipment is not as daunting a task as it seems. The number of effects that electrical equipment is capable of is limited as are the responses of the human body. It is not my intention to provide detailed information of physics, but I encourage you to go back to basics and do a short review of electricity. You will discover that there are many forms of energy in our therapeutic machinery including electrical, chemical, mecha - nical, kinetic, heat, light, and sound energies, to name but a few. For the sake of simplicity, one should note that most of our machines use or create one of the following three forms of energy: Chemical energy affecting the negative and positive ions in the body cells and the negative and positive ions in the ionised water soluble products. Mechanical energy involved in producing physical changes in the tissue causing movement and also involving vibration and pressure. Heat energy generated and applied via radiation (example in an infra-red lamp or other light source) or by using electrical energy in the form of high frequency currents to generate heat (example in electrolysis or high frequency applications). We all know what the general effects of heat are at low intensity it is felt as gentle, warming and soothing, but it is a destructive, searing, burning and painful modality at high temperatures. Similarly, different intensities of chemical and mechanical energy can have effects that may be healing and stimulating on one end of the spectrum but unpleasant and destructive at the other end. The same can be said of light and sound. Each energy form needs to be understood, and its potential for both positive and negative effects needs to be recognised and respected, before it is used as a therapeutic tool. It is equally important to review the basics of physiology when assessing the effectiveness of electrical equipment. Although it is beyond the scope of this article to go into anatomic details, it is essential to recognise that different tissues respond to electrical currents in different, limited and specific ways. For example, nerves can be stimulated by electrical currents to conduct the current and be activated by it. Muscles can be stimulated to contract to facilitate movement. Gland tissues can be stimulated to secrete. Blood vessels can be dilated or constricted. CIDESCO International Link 63, October 2010

9 9 Thus, the effect of each type of electrical machine is limited by the specific manner in which each body tissue can respond to it. If you recognise what each tissue type is capable of when electrically stimulated, you will know what physiological effect is possible for each piece of electric equipment. Regardless of how much the machine costs, or the intensity or type of current nerves cannot contract, gland tissues cannot conduct and muscles cannot secrete... Magic Wand or not! The table that follows (adapted from my book Lecture Notes for Beauty Therapists: Electrical Therapy puts it all together, and looks at the possible physiological responses of the body tissues to the various energy effects. From here it is a logical step to seeing the possible effects of each piece of equipment by examining whether the equipment produces predominantly mechanical, chemical or heat effects (or a combination of all three). For example, a brush cleanser, which mainly has a mechanical effect, could not be expected to enhance absorption of a water soluble product (no matter what the manufacturer s manual may indicate!). n Structure or function Heat effect Mechanical effect Chemical effect The epidermal cells Increases oxygen demand Increases wastes Can destroy enzymes Superficial burns Desquamation Cell metabolism Increases metabolic rate Unknown Unknown Changes in permeability of cell membrane Nerves Blood vessels May perceive as pain May reduce pain Dilates Increases blood flow Causes erythema Sensory receptors stimulated?stimulating?sedating Stimulates sympathetic nerve system Increased blood flow Vasodilation. Some effects on blood cells and reduced viscosity Altered nerve excitability Sensory stimulation Hyperaemia from vasodilation. Greater effect with negative pole, less with positive pole Skin Lymphatics Increased lymph formation Increased lymph flow Reduced chronic oedema Unknown Dermal fibres Heat >45C destroys collagen Mobilising effect on skin and Tissues hardened with positive subcutaneous issue Tissues softened with negative Absorptive function Unknown effect Increase if substances injected due to Increased transdermal increased lymph flow. absorption of water soluble Unknown influence on transcutaneous substances of compatible absorption polarity Sweat glands Increase production Increased secretion Can be used to treat hyperhidrosis (positiveve pole) Sebaceous glands Unknown reported as both Increased secretion When tissues hardened, pore (pores) increasing and decreasing but tightens and secretion no proof for either reduces (positive pole effects) Negative pole has opposite Healing process Early application impairs healing, later application aids healing Non known effect May heal or may be destructive. Polarity and timing important. Muscle Muscle cell Spasm reduced Usually muscle relaxation Not affected Can also stimulate Cell metabolism Increased Increased Not affected Nerves Reduced pain perception Can stimulate stretch reflexes Not affected Blood supply Increases Increases Not affected Lymphatics Flow increases Increased flow Not affected Muscle size Not affected Not affected Not affected Muscle contractility Reduced by cold Fatigued muscle restored faster Not affected Facilitated by heat Facilitates muscle contraction Relaxation Increased? Increased or reduced depending on type Not affected of movement Fibrous tissue - joints, tendons etc Increase extensibility Decrease joint stiffness Can be mobilised Scar tissue can be broken down and adhesion reduced Not affected Fat Fat tissue Blocked by insulating properties No effect Not affected of fat Blood & lymph supply Increased Increased Not affected Fat cell metabolism Unknown Unknown Not affected If you understand these principles and apply this information to every piece of electrical equipment you may encounter, you will be able to make logical, rational sense of its possible actions, weed-out the claimed impossible and dispel some of the myths along the way. Try it you may even be surprised to find that knowledge carries more power than magic! The above table of information is copyright by Dr Leibowitz.

10 10 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link KOREA 2011 CIDESCO International Link 63, October 2010

11 11 KOREA LAND OF THE MORNING CALM Today the world's 11th largest economy and the gateway to Northeast Asia, the Republic of Korea offers breathtaking natural beauty combined with unique cultural heritage preserved for thousands of years that attracts visitors from all over the world. Although Korea has undergone rapid modernization, Korean people still cherish their 5,000-year long culture and Confucian values. Seoul, the capitol of the Republic of Korea, is the world's 10thlargest city. Its past and present coexist in a fascinating way: centuries-old palaces like the Changduk Palace, one of the UNESCO World Heritages, city gates, shrines, gardens and priceless art collections attest to the city's illustrious past, while the glistening facades of soaring skyscrapers and the bustling traffic represent its vibrant present. Seoul is also an attractive shopping paradies; from general markets where you can get good-quality materials in a reasonable price and fancy department stores where you can find worldwide known name brands you will find everything what your heart desires. The CIDESCO Section Korea is proud to host between 28th June and 3rd July, 2011 the 60th CIDESCO WORLD CONGRESS in Seoul. VISA INFORMATION All visitors to the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and visa. Visitors with roundtrip tickets from countries who have a special agreement with Korea may be exempt from the visa requirement, and can stay in Korea visa-free for periods up to 30 days or 90 days, depending on the type of agreement between the two countries. When uncertain as to the requirement for entry visa to Korea, please contact the Korean embassy or a consulate as soon as possible. If you are in need of an individual invitation to the conference, please contact the secretariat. However, this invitation implies no obligation. For more information about the Congress please visit: KOREA 2011 FEE SCHEDULE More detailed and up to date information is Early-bird Registration On-site Registration available on (By March 31, 2010) (After April 1, 2010) KRW EUR KRW EUR 1Day 80, , Member 2Day 150, , Day 200, , Day 100, , Non-member 2Day 180, , Day 250, , Day 60, , Student 2Day 100, , Day 150, , Korean Night by invitation only by invitation only Welcome Reception 100, , Gala Dinner 200, , Basic Booth (3x3m sized space +Booth)- 2,500, Independent Booth (3x3m sized space) 2,000, Member registering 3 day + banquets 500, , Price in KRW is based on 1EUR = 1,519KRW [August 27,2010] and is subject to change depending on exchange rate.

12 12 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link SPOTLIGHT a Worldwide Career Pamela Adkins Road to Success By CIDESCO Staff Editor Pamela Adkins was born in a small village in Norfolkshire, England. She attended college for beauty-therapy, wig-making and ladies hairdressing for three years and graduated in Due to the rural area in which Pamela lived the only job available was in Cambridge. Wages were low in this first job so she could not afford to live there and continued living at home. It took her two hours to get to work, be it by scooter, bicycle or train. The salon she worked specialised in electrolysis and waxing. As travel had always been one of Pamela s goals, she decided to apply for a job on a luxury cruise ship after she had had the required three years of working experience. She was successful, and in the course of five years she progressed from beauty therapist to salon and Spa manager. In all, she worked on eight ships and travelled to sixty-five countries. It was not all sightseeing. The salon was constantly busy, and Pamela often did twelve massages or sixteen manicures a day. She experienced one ship running aground, another having a major fire and another being caught in a severe hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, which resulted in the nine day Atlantic crossing to take fifteen days. After feeling that she has had enough excitement, Pamela decided to settle down in one place for a while. A job opportunity brought Pamela to Japan in 1991, where she found her true passion in teaching. A beauty therapy school had been established in Tokyo as a franchise of a British college. In Japan there is no nationally recognised qualification for beauty therapists. Many salons employ staff with no training at all and then do the training themselves. This resulted in initial difficulties in getting students. Pamela soon realised that international qualifications appeal to the Japanese so after taking over the college, she looked into the possibility of it becoming a CIDESCO international school. At that time there were no CIDESCO international schools in Japan, but post graduate examinations had been held there for many years and a CIDESCO National Section established, so the name CIDESCO was already known. It was first in the year 2000 that the first schools were opened in Japan. The recognition of the standard of the CIDESCO training helped to get more students and soon the number of schools applying to gain CIDESCO accreditation increased. Pamela had always worked closely with the CIDESCO Section Nippon and acted as a bridge between Japan and CIDESCO International. She still enjoys to travel and working as a CIDESCO international examiner allows her to experience a variation of techniques and ideas. As chairwoman of CIDESCO Nippon, Pamela has over 2000 members and is in charge of fifteen schools. She teaches at her two colleges, Takara International Esthetic College, Tokyo and Osaka. Living in a foreign country is not without its challenges, the language being a major obstacle in Japan. Pamela teaches via an interpreter, itself a challenge if the interpreter is unsure of the technical terminology. Over the years Pamela has collected many amusing stories of mistranslations. If you ever think about living in another country, you must realise the importance of being flexible and open to change as well as ready to accept and embrace the new culture. But, living abroad can widen your horizon and allow you to learn new therapies. In Japan, the customer is king, and the level of service is exceptional, something many of us can learn from. As a teacher, it is essential to be passionate about your subject, so that you can inspire others. Pamela makes an effort to ensure this by studying and learning new treatments. After twenty-seven years as a therapist and teacher she hopes to continue to promote and improve standards in the worldwide training of therapists. n CIDESCO International Link 63, October 2010

13 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link SCHOOLS 13 The Birth of Germany s Make-up competition By CIDESCO Staff Editor In 1997 Ronelle Iten and Margrit Altenburg approached the CIDESCO National Section Germany to ask if they would be willing to host the CIDESCO Congress as unforeseen circumstances had prevented the original country responsible for doing so. They were. As a novelty, the Section Germany decided to introduce a Makeup competition open to all CIDESCO schools. It became the birth of the first ever CIDESCO make-up competition in Germany. The theme was Bridal Make-up from the Sixties. This competition became such a success that the Section Germany decided to continue to organise such a Make-up competition at the annual National Beauty Congress. This year s COSMETICA was held in Stuttgart, Germany. The theme was Fairytale Magic. The competition and its reputation has grown since its beginnings, now attracting participants not only from Germany but as well from Austria and Switzerland, making the competition one of the highlights of Germanys National Beauty Congresses. The tradition remains alive and shows no sign of stopping. With some of the most talented young people participating we expect to see this successful event continue for years to come. n

14 14 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link AROUND THE WORLD CIDESCO examination held at Adonis 1st Academy of Cosmetology, Malaysia with Examiner Thea de Ruijter CIDESCO examination held at Australasian Beauty Therapy Academy with Examiner Helen Tan and Principle Ping Gan CIDESCO examination held at Butic Institute in January 2010 in Mumbai, with Examiner Johanna Spamers and Principle Maya Paranjapye CIDESCO examination held at Omnian aikuisopisto in Espo, Finland IMPRESSUM Editorial: Elise Wessels Proof-reader: Karen Roth-Nicholls Graphics: diezi.com Print: Offset Haller AG Oberglatt, Switzerland October 2010, CIDESCO International All Rights reserved Getting in shape for 2010 with CIDESCO Honory President Helen Weber-Bramwell CIDESCO International Waidstrasse 4a CH-8037 Zurich Switzerland Tel: Fax: CIDESCO International Link 63, October 2010

15 CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal link in loving Memory Gertrud Kratky With much sadness we must inform that Gertrud Kratky passed away the day before her ninetieth Birthday on 8th of March, The founder of CIDESCO Section New Zealand always aimed for the highest standards and professionalism. Her contribution and OBITUARY/CONGRATULATIONS influence in the Beauty Therapy industry and profession has been remarkable and will be remembered by all with great respect. Our sincerest condolences goes to the family, friends and colleagues of Ms. Gertrud Kratky. 15 Best Wishes Joanna Hoare We must unfortunately announce the retirement of Ms Joanna Hoare as a CIDESCO Examiner, her service and dedication to CIDESCO has been exemplary and we will miss her greatly. Ms Hoare has been an Examiner for CIDESCO for several years, travelling to many different countries, always upholding the highest ethical standards of a CIDESCO Examiner. She has an endearing nature and her Aromatherapy lecture at the recent CIDESCO Congress in Kyoto was well received. The Board of CIDESCO wishes Ms Hoare an enjoyable and well earned retirement and hope to see her in the future at a forthcoming CIDESCO World Congresses. Congratulations Joan Thornycroft Anne Maestrini had the good fortune to cross paths with Joan Thornycroft, an Honorary Member of CIDESCO, who had celebrated her 94th birthday in March of this year. Anne and Joan had previously worked together for several years. It was a great experience for Anne to meet up with her long-time friend and colleague again and have the opportunity to discuss the changes they have seen together in CIDESCO over the years. Joan initially served CIDESCO as Board Member for Public Relations for eight years before becoming their Board Member for Education. She still remains a very active ambassador of CIDESCO, and is a mentor of young beauty therapists. In her home town of Goudhurst in Kent, England, she gives facial treatments to a select clientele in her exclusive salon. She is undoubtedly the most senior working therapist in the world! CIDESCO wishes Joan all the best for her birthday and good health in the future. We look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with her.

16 Winner of the Make-Up competion, Student category, Tara Vepsäläinen from Finland