Qosina/Qosmedix Recognized For the Fifth Year on the "Inc. 500|5000" List

Edgewood, NY August, 2011 - The editors of Inc. Magazine have included Qosina Corporation, parent company of Qosmedix, on their 2011 “Inc. 500|5000” List, marking the fifth year of recognition for Qosina. Inc. Magazine is the only major business publication catering exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies. To be eligible for this List, companies must be U.S.-based and independent with four full calendar years of revenue generation. Overall, Qosina has appeared on the List five times, including the “Inc. 500” in 1989, as well as the “Inc. 5000” in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

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derma e® Wins Best Personal Care Company

Simi Valley, CA (August 2011) – Taste for Life magazine awarded derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in formulating cutting-edge effective natural skincare products, with two 2011 Essentials Awards for Best Personal Care Company and Best Facial Scrub!  The good news was announced to Taste for Life magazine’s 315,000 readers in their June 2011 issue.

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Lily Organics Organic Rose Toner wins Best Toner Award

Henderson, CO – Lily Organics Organic Rose Facial Toner has recently been awarded Best Toner by Delicious Living Magazine, in their 2011 Beauty & Body Awards.  Consisting of only purified water, organic rose bud tincture, kosher vegetable glycerin and pure essential oil of rose, this all-natural toner is appropriate for all skin types. The Organic Rose Toner works to keep skin hydrated, moist and supple to prevent lines and dryness all day.  It was developed to condition and regenerate aging skin. 

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Thousands attend Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show in London

London’s Olympia was buzzing with activity over 11-12 April as over 8000 people gathered to attend Europe’s leading annual trade show for natural and organic products – Natural & Organic Products Europe.  Marketed as the ‘must-attend’ business event for the entire natural products, health food and organic sectors, the show’s 500 plus exhibitors were joined by thousands of trade buyers from all around the world.

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TheSoapBlog.com Proudly Unveils Its Soap With a Soul Web Award

TheSoapBlog.com, a new blog started by Staci Marquez-Nichols, is quickly establishing itself as a resource for the handmade soap industry. Marquez owns the handmade soap company Sustainable Soaps and features many issues and news items related to sustainability in her blog.

Marquez' latest endeavor is a web award she created called "Soap with a Soul." She designed the award as a special distinction for advocacy leaders in the handmade soap community. The criteria for the award is:

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The Herb Companion Editor's Pick: Natural Handmade Rosemary Mint Pure Goat Milk Soap

Editor's Pick: Handmade Pure Goat Milk Soap

Rosemary Mint Natural Handmade Pure Goat Milk Soap by OH! Soaps, $5.75

OH! Soaps’ Rosemary Mint bar is loaded with skin-softening Shea butter, vitamins A and E, and organic goat milk. The finely crushed rosemary smells wonderful and gently exfoliates dead skin cells. Other great-smelling varieties to try:  Island Spice, Carrot Goat Milk Citrus Herb and Ginger Lime. www.ohsoaps.com

Orissa Cosmetics Is One Year Old!

Orissa Cosmetics; a UK based mineral makeup brand aimed at women with dark skin tones is celebrating its first birthday!

Having flourished in the most demanding of economic times, the founding directors have cause to celebrate an outstanding first year.

Founding director Mona Parekh said: “Within the first few weeks of launching our online store (www.orissacosmetics.co.uk), we had such a surge in orders and enquiries we couldn’t even keep up!”

One customer said “I love the way the foundation feels on my skin (very smooth) and it applies very clean”

However, the first year has not been without difficulties. “Due to an unexpected demand we quickly ran out of products leaving many customers waiting over two weeks for their orders and causing a major customer service disaster!”

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derma e® Receives Editor’s Pick Awards

Simi Valley, CA (November 2009) – Progressive Grocer and Natural Solutions magazines rewarded derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in cutting-edge effective natural skincare, with a total of four Editor’s Pick Awards.  The exciting news was announced in each publication’s October issue, reaching a combined circulation of approximately 269,520.

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Danielle and Company Receives Award for Woman Entrepreneur!

Danielle K. Fleming, Founder and CEO of Danielle and Company, wins the prestigious Award for Woman Entrepreneur.

On Tuesday, October 20th, Ms. Fleming took the stage at the DeNaples Center at the University of Scranton and dedicated her win to her parents.  In a tear-jerking acceptance speech, she credited her parents who are also her business partners, for the success of the company and the creation of her as an entrepreneur.

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EX·TRACTS Announces Winners of Summer 2009 Best New Product Awards

Dayna Decker Botanika Collection Named 'Best of Show'

NEW YORK, NY, August 18, 2009… Botanika Collection from Dayna Decker was awarded "Best of Show"yesterday in the Best New Product Awards competition at EX·TRACTS®, a division of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). EX·TRACTS runs through Thursday, August 20, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Five additional awards were presented in product-specific categories: Bath & Body; Beauty Accessory; Cosmetic & Fragrance; Natural/Organic; and Packaging. The winners and finalists were selected by a panel of trade editors based on several criteria: innovative design; creative use of materials/construction; and use of new materials/technology.

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