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Kerstin Florian Kerstin Florian International (KFI) develops and manufactures a progressive range of European facial, body and bath products and treatments for the spa industry based on natural resources including thermal mineral water, mud, algae, herbal extracts and essential oils. The family-run company is based in Lake Forest, California, U.S.A. and was founded in 1978 by Swedish-born Kerstin Florian, a spa expert with over 40 years of experience in the industry. The company produces more than 100 professional and retail products and over 25 treatments, encompassing exclusive facial, body, bath and sun treatments as well as manicures and pedicures. Kerstin Florian sources throughout the world to obtain the highest quality ingredients available. KFI is an international company with distribution offices in Europe, Canada and Asia. Philosophy
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Dr. Dennis Gross, Manhattan dermatologist, has devoted his life to the science of skincare. Skin, the largest organ of the body, is the first to show signs of both external and internal health. The quality and scope of his education and research inspired a passion within to fight the deadly epidemic of skin cancer. During his early years as a dermatologist, Dr. Gross would spend hours “in the field” conducting free skin cancer screenings in and around New York City, educating the public about this life-threatening disease. In addition to disease prevention, Dr. Gross also saw a need to reverse sun damage, the number one cause of aging and wrinkles. He immediately began educating his patients about the importance of sun protection – not only for melanoma prevention, but as a beauty treatment. Within a few short years, he became one of the most respected and sought-after dermatologists in the country. In his private practice, Dr. Gross witnessed his patients’ quest for beauty and their dissatisfaction with the scope of beauty treatments available to address everything from aging to acne. With chemical peels becoming increasingly popular, he observed a phenomenon he describes as “over-exfoliation.” These peels produced chronic inflammation and sabotaged the beauty and health of his patients’ skin. Determined to improve upon these harsh and ineffective treatments, he formulated the Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel originally created as a treatment for use on his patients. “The results were so profound that I knew I had something radically better than what was out there,” Gross said. The Alpha Beta® Professional System was soon formulated for estheticians to administer in a spa setting nationwide. Simultaneously, Gross formulated the Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel for everyday, at-home use. Now wildly popular, this non-irritating, microexfoliating™ treatment eliminates dullness, fights aging, treats breakouts, shrinks pores and calms redness (just to name a few). The synergy between the professional version found in spas and the at-home version, purchased to maintain skin between professional treatments, delivers immediate, visible firming and enhanced radiance. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ (formerly MD Skincare® by Dr. Dennis Gross) was established in 2002 as a line of multi-tasking products that help skin meet its most beautiful potential – providing dramatic results within days and a long-term transformation with continued use. Inspired by his loyal following, Dr. Gross formulates every product himself, combining a blend of the best natural antioxidants, vitamins and botanicals with the most scientifically advanced delivery systems. Whether it’s satisfying patients’ requests for clinical-strength products or discovering the next big skincare trend, Gross stays true to what Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ is all about, “With the right skincare products, you can achieve at home – what it once took a visit to a dermatologist to accomplish,” Gross said. “You can’t visit a dermatologist every day but you can use the same formulations I use.” |
