JAPAN IS GETTING READY! - Cidesco

IN THIS ISSUE: 

· Message from the President 

· The CIDESCO Board 

· Perfumes, fragrances, scents 

· Contra-indications to Beauty Therapy treatments 

· Schools and News from around the world 

· Successful CIDESCO Graduate 

· 58th World CIDESO Congress and Exhibition 

· Sections Gen. Assemblies, Congresses & News 

ISSUE 61 · JULY 2009 

JAPAN IS GETTING READY! 

The 58th CIDESCO Congress in Kyoto

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CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK EDITORIAL 

President’s message 

By Kyriacos Poupoutsis 

Dear Colleagues and Friends, 

It has been a year already since the election of the new Board in 

Baden- Baden last July 2008 and I am 

in a pleasant position to report that 

during this period the Board has convened 

three times in Zurich for Board 

Meetings and has worked intensively 

on all CIDESCO matters. 

Having worked closely with all my colleagues 

on the Board, in every portfolio, 

I would like to thank each Board 

Member for their work and cooperation 

during this first year onboard- 

Anna Cari Gund, our Vice- President, 

Kyriacos Poupoutsis – President of 

CIDESCO International 

Ronelle Iten, our General Secretary, Josephine 

Wackett, our Board Member 

for Education, Elise Wessels our Board Member for Public Relations 

and Ken Kume our Treasurer. 

We are all very thankful to the Secretariat team for their hard 

work and contribution to CIDESCO and for competently supporting 

the Board in its tasks: Anne Maestrini, Gerard Gordon, Sandra 

Ghezzi, Graziella Colaccico and Sandra Aerne, recently employed 

in replacement of Maria Vajdova. 

The continuous development of CIDESCO Education and further 

improvement on our quality and standards are amongst our priorities 

in our effort to safeguard the growth and future of CIDESCO and 

its establishment as the leader in the field of Beauty and Spa Therapy. 

The Schools Meeting this year will take place on the 10th September 

2009, in Kyoto Japan with important educational matters in 

the agenda and all the CIDESCO Schools are invited to be present. 

We are also working on promoting Beauty Centres and for that a 

Beauty Centre workshop is scheduled on the 12th of September 

2009, during the CIDESCO World Congress and Exhibition in Japan. 

The promotional DVD will be sent to the Members together with 

directives for use, whilst the Board Members represented 

CIDESCO at various Congresses and Exhibitions to encourage 

membership and promote our services worldwide. I had the pleasure 

of attending the National Congress and Exhibition in 

Athens, Greece organized by Section Hellas and also the Scientific 

Congress and Exhibition in Nicosia, Cyprus organized by CIDESCO 

Section Cyprus. 

As you may have realized our LINK has been renamed and it is 

now called the “International LINK”, identifying its global 

significance and hope that you all have received and read the 

Greetings from the Board. 

I would like to thank our Honorary President Ursula van Deelen, 

chairing the Education Committee for her continuous support and 

commitment to CIDESCO and also the Committee Members 

for their good work, supporting CIDESCO Education. 

Two new members have been appointed by the Board in the Education 

Committee: Margrit Altenburg (USA) and Sylvia Molenaar 

(The Netherlands)- we wish them every success. I also thank Margaret 

Toulier who has now retired from the Education Committee 

for her work and contribution. 

Sincere thanks to our Examiners - the ambassadors of CIDESCO 

- for their efforts and time dedicated to CIDESCO Examinations, 

inspections etc, ensuring that the CIDESCO standards are upheld 

worldwide. The Examiners Meeting will take place on the 9th of 

September 2009, in Kyoto with a workshop on important topics 

with respect to the examinations. 

Special thanks once again to all our CIDESCO Members worldwide 

for their support and commitment. 

It gives me a great pleasure to congratulate the following persons, 

who were voted by the Member Sections and have deservedly 

been awarded with the following CIDESCO Awards for their 

dedication and commitment to CIDESCO: 

• Rieberth Elders- Meijer (The Netherlands) to be awarded with 

the Medaille d’ Or, for Loyal Service and Outstanding Dedication 

to CIDESCO and the Beauty Therapy Profession 

CIDESCO International Link 61, July 2009

• Anita Erika Burki (Switzerland) to be awarded with the 

Medaille du Merite, for Professional Standard and Status 

• Bronwyn Conroy (Ireland) to be awarded with the Medaille 

d’ Esthetique, for Educational Services 

The presentation of the Awards will take place during our Congress 

in Kyoto, Japan. 

As you all know the 58th CIDESCO World Congress and 

Cosmetic Exhibition, take place in the historic city of Kyoto – 

the culture heart of Japan – from 9-14 September 2009, hosted 

by CIDESCO Section Japan. 

Take advantage of the Congress and experience an exciting program 

with lectures from international speakers, experts in their 

fields, to enhance your knowledge, skills and techniques and explore 

the Exhibition with the latest equipment, cosmetic products 

and services- make the event a unique learning experience! 

Do not miss this opportunity to meet with your CIDESCO colleagues 

and friends from all over the world, exchange information and share 

views and experiences, in a venue highlighting the global development 

and the future of Beauty and Spa Therapy industry. 

The CIDESCO Board: 

President 

Kyriacos Poupoutsis comes from Cyprus and 

has been the Treasurer of CIDESCO the past 8 years 

elected President in 2008. He has been involved with 

the Beauty Therapy industry for over 20 years and he 

is the Director- General of two CIDESCO Schools in Limassol 

and Nicosia, Cyprus. 

Vice-President 

Anna-Cari Gund comes from Sweden and has been 

the Vice-President of CIDESCO for the past 4 years reelected 

in 2008. She has been involved with the Beauty 

Therapy industry for over 20 years and is the 

Principal of a CIDESCO School in Stockholm and a CI- 

DESCO Examiner. 

Treasure 

Kenichi Kume comes from Japan and was elected to 

the position of Treasurer in 2008. He has been involved 

with the Beauty Therapy industry for over 6 years. He 

is the managing director of a CIDESCO School in Japan 

and is on the Board of Association Japonaise d’Estheticiennes. 

The theme “In Harmony with the Skin and the Environment” 

is indicative to the importance given to the environmental 

changes and how these affect our world and it is an excellent 

opportunity to learn more and understand their significance. 

Beauty Therapy has a very important role to play, as the skin is 

the border between the human body and the environment, hence 

how the skin is treated, it is so important for good health and 

well being. 

Section President Pamela Adkins and CIDESCO Section Japan 

promise that the 58th CIDESCO World Congress will be a truly 

memorable venue of natural and historical beauty, combined with 

a stimulating program and social events in fascinating “Japanese 

style”, enjoyable by all delegates. 

Please join us for this prestigious event, as I am sure it will be 

delightful and educational for all. 

Look forward to seeing you in Kyoto! 

Yours sincerely 

Kyriacos Poupoutsis 

President 

Education Board Member 

Josephine Wackett comes from Great-Britain and 

has been a Board Member for Education for the past 4 

years re-elected in 2008. Involved with the Beauty Therapy 

industry for over 35 years, examining internationally 

for 26 years she has visited 29 countries – 300 

schools in the process. She is now spending half a year 

as launch principal of a Spa & Beauty Therapy training 

institute in India and half a year in UK and Europe promoting 

high standards in the wellness industry. 

Public Relations 

Elise Wessels comes from the Netherlands and was 

the CIDESCO Board Member for Education from 1996- 

2004, elected Board Member for Public Relations in 

2008. She has been involved with the Beauty Therapy 

Industry for over 30 years and a CIDESCO Examiner 

for over 20 years. In 2004 she was awarded Honorary 

Member of CIDESCO INTERNATIONAL. 

General Secretary 

Ronelle Iten operates her own Beauty Center in Switzerland 

since 1987; she has been actively involved in 

the Beauty Therapy industry for the past 22 years. 

Serving on the Board of CIDESCO first in the position 

of Treasurer for 4 years and then as General Secretary 

for the past 4 years re-elected to the position in 2008, 

Ronelle is also a CIDESCO Examiner and has been examining 

for CIDESCO of over 18 years. 

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Kate Wacz 

CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK KNOWLEDGE 

The urge to adorn oneself and to use scents and fragrances is part 

of human nature. Perfume stems from the Latin “per funum” 

which translates as “through the smoke”. The history of fragrances 

is thousands of years old. In Biblical 

times scent was mainly used as incense 

in religious ceremonies. The history of 

bathing and cleanliness is important in 

the story of scents. The ancient Egyptians 

started the system of baths, which 

was copied by the Greeks and Romans. 

After enjoying a bath people would rub 

themselves with fragrant oils and ointments. 

Some aromatic ingredients were 

indigenous to the individual country, 

such as oregano and bitter almond. 

Others such as myrrh and frankincense 

came from as far away as Arabia and 

were very costly. In ancient times the 

choice of raw materials was largely governed 

by the trade routes that made the ingredients available. 

In Egypt, cedar wood was used for the sarcophagi of mummies 

as it was durable and had a pleasant scent. Lotus flowers and 

ointments were used to decorate the hair. It is also known that 

Tutankhamun was treated with ointments, oils and scents in preparation 

of his burial. 

Precious and Valuable 

The Romans were obsessed by roses. They scented their public 

baths, fountains, theatres and private homes with them, their women’s 

hair was decorated with them, rose pudding was a popular 

dessert and even their wine was rose-scented. Shakespeare wrote 

that Cleopatra covered her floors with rose petals. 

Incense 

Incense was used in temples and homes as a sign of gratitude 

and honour. In India fragrance sticks have been used since immemorial 

times. In Japan the Samurais used to scent their armour 

before battle; petals were also used in their wooden baths. 

• Alexander the Great used an abundance of scents and incense 

and had scented waters sprinkled in his rooms. 

• Queen Elizabeth I of England had a passion for fragrances and 

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her courtiers also used perfume. 

• Madame de Pompadour loved hyacinth, which become the fashion 

at the court. 

• Napoleon Bonaparte’s favourite scent was “eau de cologne”, 

which he used throughout his life. 

Perfumes, fragrances, scents 

from the past to the present 

By Kate Wacz 

The ancient Greeks used scents and perfumes on a large scale. 

And they were proficient in the manufacturing. They also had a 

variety of raw materials to choose between and it was through 

Aphrodite that perfumes reached the mortal woman. 

Hundreds of perfumers set up 

shops in Athens, Magallus being 

the most popular one. Athens 

was as famous for its perfumes 

as Corinth was for its carpets 

and Ellis for its cooking. In Imperial 

Rome perfume manufacturing 

was held in high esteem. 

One can read in Ovid’s “Ars 

Amandi” that the famous chemist 

and pharmacist Galen left 

behind his prescriptions, receipts 

from 200 B.C. (2.200 years ago) 

Frangepan 

In Florence a jasmine noted essence is named after a recipe from 

the Marquis Frangipani, to add a perfume scent to the Gloves. Several 

members of this family created scents. When the frangipani 

flower was discovered its scent reminded people of the perfumed 

gloves, and so the flower was called frangipani. 

Paris 

The guild of Maitres Gantiers (Master Glovers) was founded in 

Paris in 1268. They sold such items as scents and essences. In 

1656 King Ludwig XIV granted the patent to the glove makers to 

also become traders in perfumed essences, aromas and scents. 

When Catherine of Medici left Florence for France to marry the 

future King Henry II, she not only took her chef with her but also 

her private perfumer. In due course he opened a shop under the 

name of “Atelier Renée”. Originally, oriental perfumes and essences 

came to Europe via the Venetian merchants, which was at 


the same time that the 

Italian monasteries 

started the cultivation 

of spice gardens and 

oriental flowers for 

local manufacturing. It 

was from Italy that 

France learnt how to 

grow and cultivate the 

flowers that were necessary for the production of raw materials. 

Grasse 

Grasse in the south of France close to the Mediterranean had a 

favourable climate for growing and cultivating flowers and thus 

became the base for the production of raw materials for the perfume 

industry. The positive conditions of this area guaranteed the 

high quality and prestige which the French perfume industry built 

on for centuries. 

Lavender 

Lavender water was credited to St. Hildegard (1150). It was also 

produced in Germany and France around 1350. In England lavender 

was believed to have healing powers and has been in use as 

such since medieval times. It has been considered an English speciality 

and was used at the court of Queen Victoria and is still popular 

today. Shakespeare describes the rich lavender fields. 

Hungarian Water 

Hungarian Water made its first appearance around 1370 and was 

distilled from rosemary. It is also called “the Queen’s Water”. According 

to the legend it was said to have been prepared for Queen 

Elisabeth of Hungary. The recipe dates from 1335. 

Eau de Cologne 

The Farina brothers produced “Eau Admirable de Cologne” and 

based it originally on citrus oils, neroli, bergamot and lavender. It 

originated from an Italian monastery in 1500. The original “Eau 

de Cologne 4711” was created in 1792 by Ferdinand Muhlens in 

Glockengasse 4711 in Cologne on the Rhine. The company’s address 

has not changed over the years. 

The Nose 

The creative perfumer, known as “The NOSE”, is the person who 

blends various 

aromas to create a new perfume and can be compared with an 

artist or a composer. A good perfumer has an inept knowledge, 

which is, of course, a science and a good “nose” can identify over 

1000 different scents. The fragrance changes with the body chemistry, 

and as such, has an identifying note. Since early times, the 

secrets of blending various aromas mixing flowers and plants has 

been passed down from generation to generation to create inno- 

cent, delicate and even exotic scents. They have gradually developed 

into an art. The scent from a flower or an herb is an essential 

oil carried in the plant which gives its aroma and the oils are 

extracted to create the essences. Other substances used in the 

production of perfume come from the animal world. 

Natural Scents 

here are more than a thousand essences from which perfumes 

are manufactured. 

There are three main categories; 

• Vegetation (floral) 

• Animal 

• Synthetic 

Nature has around 1000 different species of plants species and 

is particulary rich in the following: 

• Flowers, the most popular being: jasmine, roses, tuberoses, 

hyacinths, lavender, mimosa, carnations, acacia, magnolia, 

ylang ylang, gardenia, lilies of the valley, iris, freesia etc. 

• Fruits: lemons, oranges, tangerines and pears, 

• Seeds; coriander, pepper, celery, parsley 

• Roots: vetiver, ginger 

• Wood: cedar, sandalwood, timber 

• Spices; cinnamon, nutmeg, 

• Balms: bensoe, Peruvian balm, 

• Resins: galbaneum, myrrh, rubber resin, moss, oak, pinemoss, 

• Animal Essences: musk, Ambergris, Beaver gill, Sibet, Civet, 

Moschus 

Extracting Essences 

The three main methods are used: 

• Distilling 

• Extroverting 

• Pressing 

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CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK KNOWLEDGE 

Aromatherapy 

We know that fragrance has the ability to influence our emotions 

and that it also has a healing power. This is known in India and 

was already mentioned in the Vedas, the holy script, and practiced 

for many centuries. This was also the case in Indonesia and other 

Far Eastern countries. 

Aldehyde 

The breakthrough in the modern fragrance industry came with the 

discovery of the ALDEHYDE in the early 1920´s. The first fragrance 

which included aldehyde was Chanel 5 which was introduced the 

5th of May 1921. It began a new era for the fragrance industry. 

With the discovery of the Chemical Substance Aldehyde it The breakthrough 

in the modern fragrance industry came with the discovery 

of the ALDEHYDE in the early 1920´s. The first fragrance 

which included aldehyde was Chanel 5 which was introduced on 

the 5th of May 1921. It began a new era for the fragrance industry. 

With the discovery of the chemical substance Aldehyde it became 

possible to produce fragrances on a large scale and it then 

became an industry for thousands of years until the early 1920, 

all fragrances were made of natural ingredients, and then with 

the discovery of the aldehydes, the bright sparkling “moderns” 

were created. They added a new dimension creating fragrances 

for a growing market, changing in taste and use, and this has 

given it variety and created a global market. 

A 5,000 years old glass container for ointments holder from Mesopotamia 

Now let us take a look at the differences in the consumer world. 

The Europeans prefer subtle fragrances while in the USA a more 

long lasting top note is the favourite. Leading brands are French 

and American but in each continent and each country they also 

favour local brands. And with new fragrances on the market this 

gives the consumers a variety to choose from. 

The cosmetic industry is highly developed in Japan which is leading 

in many areas. Fragrances are used with care to cater to cultural 

differences. All these indicators influence the future fragrance 

industry. In the past the consumer, he or she, was loyal to one 

scent. Today users have many to choose from depending on the 

climate, the occasion and the mood. 

Most importantly today is that there are many new considerations 

which concern the toxicology and ecology. Regulations on toxic 

ingredients and irritants are in place. There are laws concerning 

the depletion of natural sources and the consumer of today is intent 

on conserving the environment. 

As the consumer of today wants environment and pollution saving 

products the research laboratories can duplicate the ingredients 

which are ecologically endangered and this should help us all to 

save and preserve our environment. 


CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK HEALTH 

Diabetes Mellitus 

Contra-indications to Beauty Therapy Treatments 

By Dr Rochy Leibowitz 

Whenever a good therapist does a client consultation, one of the 

important questions asked is about medical conditions that the 

client experiences. Although detailed knowledge of medical conditions 

is beyond the expected requirement of most therapists, it 

is not enough to note on the consultation chart that the client 

suffers from xyz and then ignore this information. What is important 

is to recognize that some medical conditions influence the 

application of many of our beauty and body treatments, and some 

of them become serious contra-indications to treatments. 

Armed with some knowledge and insight about the medical condition, 

the therapist can then assess the risk to the client from certain 

treatments, and work out an appropriate treatment plan – avoiding 

some risky treatments and adapting others to minimize the risk. 

Diabetes Mellitus is one condition that significantly affects a 

range of our treatments. In recent years, all around the world, Diabetes 

Mellitus has become more prevalent, affecting increasing 

numbers of people. As the number of people suffering from Diabetes 

Mellitus increases daily in the general community, so too does 

it increase among our beauty therapy clients. Knowledge of the 

condition thus becomes increasingly relevant to the beauty therapy 

industry, and it is essential that therapists know what it is, what it 

does, and what impact our treatments can have on sufferers. 

Diabetes Mellitus is an endocrine disorder. It is a complicated condition 

affecting many systems of the body. Essentially, it is defined 

as a lack of sufficient insulin in the body. 

There are two types of Diabetes Mellitus, based on the amount 

of insulin the body produces: 

• Type I Diabetes, in which there is no insulin produced at 

all. Type I Diabetes is also commonly known as Insulin-Dependent 

Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). 

• Type II Diabetes, in which there is too little insulin produced 

for the needs of the body. The insulin that is produced cannot 

be easily used by the body – and this is known as 

insulin resistance. Type II Diabetes is also commonly known 

as Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). 

Insulin is produced in the pancreas. It is the hormone which enables 

glucose, circulating after a meal in the blood, to be taken up 

and utilised by the tissues where the glucose is normally used to 

provide energy. If it is absent as occurs in Type 1 Diabetes, glucose 

in the blood cannot move into the tissues, so it continues to circulate 

in increasing volumes in the blood. 

As a consequence, the blood glucose 

level is raised, a condition known as 

hyperglycaemia. Because the concentration 

of glucose in the blood is so 

high, the body tries to compensate by 

diluting the blood with water, and this 

is accomplished by intense thirst. The 

high blood glucose and thirst is also accompanied 

by excess urine production 

– and because there is so much glucose 

in the blood, it exceeds the capacity of 

the kidney to filter it, and it occurs in 

the urine. Because the glucose cannot 

Dr Rochy Leibowitz 

CIDESCO International Examiner 

enter the tissues, the cells of the body are actually starving – despite 

the excess of nutrients in the blood. Consequently, the body 

uses alternate pathways to provide energy, and breaks down its 

own protein leading to muscle wasting and weight loss. 

This is the typical picture of undiagnosed and untreated Type I Diabetes 

– sudden and severe onset, excess glucose in the blood 

and urine, cellular malnutrition, excessive thirst, frequent urination 

and often associated dehydration and weight loss. It usually affects 

children, teenagers and young adults. If untreated, it can 

lead to death. 

Fortunately, this medical picture is easily recognised, and life-saving 

treatment (with insulin injections) is usually started early. Although 

the life-long management and lifestyle limitations are 

difficult and tedious, treatment is generally successful and recent 

improvement in the types and delivery systems of injectable insulin 

make ‘normal’ life easier to attain. 

Type II Diabetes presents a different picture. Because it has a more 

gradual onset, and because insulin – albeit relatively ineffectual 

- continues to be produced, hyperglycaemia is commonly the only 

presenting symptom. In fact, many Type II Diabetic patients are 

undiagnosed until advanced disease, with irreversible complications, 

has occurred. 

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CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK HEALTH 

Type II Diabetes is considered to be a “lifestyle” disease, with the 

typical patient being middle aged, overweight and inactive. Alarmingly, 

more and more young people are developing this disease, 

and increasingly, we are seeing Type II Diabetes among children 

and teenagers. When we talk of the ‘Diabetic Epidemic’ of the 

Western World, we are talking of Type II Diabetes. Though it is 

prevalent in the Western World, it is occurring increasingly in the 

Developing World as well. 

Type II Diabetes is generally managed initially with prescribed lifestyle 

changes, such as diet and exercise, but lack of compliance 

generally makes this ineffective. If control of blood glucose levels 

is not achieved, then oral medications are added, and if that fails, 

insulin injections as well. 

Irrespective of which type of Diabetes the patient has, the complications 

are similar, and occur as a result of the hyperglycaemia 

and its effect on the tissues of the body. Complications are minimised 

by good blood glucose control, and the main goal of treatment 

is to tightly control the blood glucose level (not too high, 

not too low) in order to prevent complications. But, there is much 

more to Diabetes than just high blood sugar. 

The lack of insulin affects the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat, 

water and electrolytes with serious consequences. If these metabolic 

changes are present for any length of time, permanent and 

irreversible functional and structural changes occur in the cells - 

especially in the vascular system. Heart disease, large and small 

blood vessel disease, and abnormal lipid metabolism are common 

associated problem with Diabetes. The high glucose content in 

the cells of skin and mucous membranes encourage common skin 

fungi – such as Candida – to flourish and there is frequently an 

increase in fungal skin infections 

The immune response is affected, and the healing 

process is less effective in Diabetic patients. The Nervous system 

is also affected, with peripheral nerves becoming less effective 

– especially in the limbs and most notable in the feet, where 

perception of sensation may be minimal, or even absent. Nerve 

deterioration in the eye can lead to blindness. 

Reduced sensation in the feet, poor blood circulation to the 

feet and reduced healing capacity combine to cause a significant 

risk that any trauma to the feet (a pebble in the shoe, a minimal 

scratch or cut or insect bite, a blister from new shoes) can 

result in significant infection, and, at worst, can lead to amputation 

of the limb. 

Armed with the above information, a good therapist should be 

able to identify which Beauty therapy treatments are inappropriate 

for clients diagnosed with Diabetes. It is better to think about the 

reasons for withholding treatments rather than to simply have a 

list of what can and can’t be done. If there is no knowledge underlying 

such a list, it is often forgotten or ignored, but working 

out the consequences of the treatment, leads to realistic changes 

being implemented for the right reasons. 

Diabetic patients have a far greater risk of minor infections becoming 

serious, and they have an impaired or reduced healing capacity. 

Infections also aggravate the control of blood glucose, and 

can lead to serious consequences. 

Treatments which risk introducing or aggravating infection 

should be absolutely avoided. Of course our intention 

is not to introduce infection in any clients, but whereas aggressive 

toe nail cuticle work may cause a mild toe infection which is a 

nuisance in a non-diabetic client, in a Diabetic client it could lead 

to gangrene and foot amputation. Diabetic gangrene frequently 

starts following trivial injury. Do not be the cause of it! 

Treatments to avoid include pustule extraction, use of any heat treatments 

(including waxing) or heat generating treatments (including 

pre-heat, wraps, limb masks), and applying electrical treatments to 

tissue that may have reduced sensation. (Always check sensation 

in a diabetic client before a treatment – at every clinic visit.) 

A beauty therapist should never carry out any procedure 

to the feet and legs of a diabetic patient that could 

cause even minor trauma. Pedicures are absolutely contra-indicated. 

If your client gives you a history of being diagnosed with Type II 

Diabetes, whether they are only on lifestyle change plans or oral 

medication, do not trivialise the condition. Many Type II Diabetics 

minimise their disease, and do not take it seriously – but you as 

the therapist,should take it seriously, because the risks are there, 

and they are serious. 

As with all things health-related – there is much we can do to 

improve things. But never forget the first commandment in treating 

people - first do no harm. 

Despite these contra-indications, the beauty therapist can play a 

very positive role in assisting in maintaining the normal environment 

of a diabetic patient. A diabetic patient who is well controlled 

is encouraged to lead an absolutely normal life. Pampering 

treatments and good skin maintenance can do wonders for selfesteem. 

Type II Diabetics need encouragement with exercise and 

diet changes. 

Be innovative, be supportive and be helpful, but above all, be sure 

your treatment is safe! 


CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK ORBITUARY 

in loving 

Memory 

Kenneth Morris 

We must sadly inform you of the passing of our dear 

Kenneth Morris from Great Britain. 

Kenneth was an Honorary Member of CIDESCO, 

Treasurer of CIDESCO and he chaired the Education 

Committee for many years. He played an important 

role with the introduction of the MCQ Examination 

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and the revision of the CIDESCO Syllabus. He shared 

his knowledge and experience with us all for which 

we are forever grateful. 

Kenneth will be deeply mourned by his loving wife and 

family, friends and colleagues around the world. 

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CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK SPOTLIGHT 

rose van Hemert Chvasta 

A Portrait 

By Elise Wessels 

Rose van Hemert Chvasta is an esthetician with more than 

30 years experience in the beauty industry. Born in the United States 

and raised in The Netherlands, she trained in Europe as a 

licensed esthetician, massage therapist, electrologist, and chiro - 

podist as well as certified make up artist and nail technician. Rose 

is an internationally-recognized expert in the complete field 

of beauty and esthetics, including techniques and treatments,and 

product and equipment knowledge. She has been regularly conducting 

educational seminars for beauty professionals on facial 

and body care services at trade shows across the United States 

and Europe since 1990. 

In 1980, Rose opened her first skin care studio in her home in 

Rotterdam, the Netherlands allowing her to work while raising 

two young daughters. After the van Hemert Chvasta family moved 

to the United States in 1986 – she re-opened her business, Skin 

Care Chvasta Intl., USA., Inc. (SCCI) in 1987 as a skin and nail 

care salon located in Leetsdale, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Despite 

consumers who lacked interest in skin care services, and a lack of 

professionals providing such a service, Rose gradually built up a 

sizable clientele using the advanced skills and training provided 

to her in Europe, which has been the key to keeping the business 

such a successful operation for so long. 

The company grew to become an international distributor of 

Hylunia skin care products in 1990. In 1998, SCCI began importing 

salon and spa equipment, becoming one of the first to bring 

microdermabrasion technology to the United States. In 2002, it 

diversified into BIOMARIS, a European, sea-water based face and 

body care line that produces exceptional healing and moisturizing 

results for all skin types. 

BIOMARIS is sold in 25 countries worldwide – and now, for the 

first time, SCCI has made it available in the United States. 

In 1999, Rose was inducted into the National Cosmetology 

Association (NCA) Esthetics Americas and received the 

Esthetics Emeritus distinction, which is the highest degree 

granted in the United States in the field of esthetics. That year, 

she also earned the honor of CIDESCO Diplomate. In 2000, 

SCCI became accredited as an International Beauty Center 

by Comite International D’Esthetique et de Cosmetologie 

Rose van Hemert Chvasta in her Beauty Centre 

(CIDESCO). SCCI is among only 10 salons in the United States 

and one other in Pennsylvania to hold this distinction. In 2001, 

SCCI relocated to Coraopolis, PA, where Rose opened an expanded 

day spa, parfumerie and training center for beauty professionals. 

Building on the success of the training center, SCCI opened 

a beauty school in 2008, Chvasta Beauty Academy Inc., offering 

students theory and practical education in Esthetics and Cosmetology. 

SCCI has been honored in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 as the 

Best Day Spa in Moon Township and has been nominated for the 

Best Small Business of Allegheny County award. SCCI is a member 

of CIDESCO and NCA. 

Following the legacy established by Rose, the staff at SCCI is trained 

according to CIDESCO standards, continuing a life-long commitment 

to education and expertise in the fields of total wellness, 

skin care and beauty. 


CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK INSIDE CIDESCO 

From Elise’s desk 

Welcome and Good-byes 

Dear Colleagues and friends, 

On the occasion of the last General Assembly in Baden Baden, 

Germany on July 18th 2008, I represented the Netherlands 

after being elected Board Member for Public Relations when 

Diana Miles’s term of office ended. It is indeed an honour and 

a pleasure to be back on the Board again after I retired from my 

position as Board Member for Education in 2004 having fulfilled 

two terms of office. . 

In the course of those four years CIDESCO has indeed grown 

and now has over 220 CIDESCO accredited schools, over 100 

CIDESCO examiners from all around the world and 5000 CIDESCO 

graduates per year. 

I am very pleased to be able to pay tribute to CIDESCO – an 

organisation that has played such a vital role in setting standards 

internationally since 1946. Beauty therapy can be proud of its 

success. 

The CIDESCO Diploma is in great demand as the need for a complete 

qualification has become a pre-requisite in our fast growing 

profession. Each of us is an ambassador of CIDESCO and that in 

itself is a privilege. 

My sincere gratitude goes to Diana Miles for all the hard work 

she has done for CIDESCO during the past years. I look forward 

to meeting her again soon at the next CIDESCO WORLD CON- 

GRESS in Kyoto in September 2009. 

Miny Janssen Schreurs and Elise Wessels from the Netherlands 

At the Dutch General Assembly held on Friday 20th March 

2009, Miny Janssen Schreurs retired from her position as National 

President of the Dutch Section. She held this function 

wholeheartedly and with dedication for 

the past six years and played a further 

active role in promoting the reputation 

of CIDESCO in the Netherlands. 

Our thanks go out to her on behalf of 

her worldwide colleagues and friends. 

Karin Lupgens is elected as the new 

President of the Dutch Section; she has 

been a CIDESCO examiner for many 

years, and many of you will have made 

her acquaintance. Hearty congratulations 

from all of us. 

Please submit any articles you may have about past and present 

CIDESCO graduates known to you and how they have succeeded 

in our industry. We intend to feature a story of achievement within 

the CIDESCO family in each issue of the LINK. 

I look forward to seeing you all at the CIDESCO World Congress 

in September! 

Elise Wessels 

2009 

Elise Wessels - Member of the CIDESCO 

Board - Public Reation 

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CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK KYOTO 

kyoto 58th CIDESCO WORLD CONGRESS 

Japan is getting ready... 

Elise Wessels has just come back from Japan and can ensure 

everyone that the Japanese section is well on the way to organising 

a spectacular congress and exhibition this year. 

The left image shows a 

traditional kimono of 

Japan, which was chosen 

as an additional feature by 

one of the students from 

The Takara International 

Esthetic College in Tokyo, 

Japan. Perhaps those 

among us with an adventurous 

spirit will be in this 

traditional costume at the 

Gala Dinner. 

This year the Gala dinner will take place at the spectacular 

Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto, which is situated in the heart of 

Kyoto city and blends in harmoniously with the surrounding beauty 

of the Kyoto Mountains. After a busy day at the Congress, 

you will have the opportunity to relax in this part of Japan with 

its abundance of hills, trees and rivers. 

Pamela Adkins and her very hard working team are busying 

themselves with the organisation of the 58th CIDESCO World 

Congress. Elise is convinced that it will provide a memorable time 

for one and all … see you in Kyoto, Japan. 

The 58th CIDESCO WORLD CONGRESS in Kyoto, Japan 

starts from 9th and ends on 14th September 2009. The 

theme for this Congress is “Harmonising with skin and the 

environment”. 

PROGRAM: 

EXAMINERS MEETING (By invitation only) 

9th September 2009, Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto 

We are delighted to announce that an informative and thoughtprovoking 

workshop will be held exclusively for CIDESCO International 

Examiners. This year we will offer the Examiners an open 

Forum for everyone to brain-storm and also discuss new developments, 

techniques and philosophies. CIDESCO is committed to 

maintaining and synchronizing our high standard of education. 

SCHOOLS MEETING (By invitation only) 


This year’s Schools Meeting will be a full day. Opening and 

welcome by the President Kyriacos Poupoutsis – chaired by 

Education Board Member Josephine Wackett. A day filled with different 

topics of interest concerning Education is being prepared. 

More details will to be announced in the next newsletter. 

GENERAL ASSEMBLY (By invitation only) 


The Board would like to invite all Section representatives to the 

General Assembly where important issues are discussed. 

CIDESCO WORLD CONGRESS & EXHIBITION 

12th -14th September 2009, Kyoto International Conference Centre: 

• Saturday 12th September 2009 

- Opening Ceremony 

- Key Speech 

- Welcome party 

• Sunday 13th September 2009 

- Lectures & Workshops 

- Exhibition 

- Nail Care Contest 

- Gala Dinner 

• Monday 14th September 2009 

- Lectures & Workshops 

- Exhibition 

- Make-up Contest 

- Closing Ceremony 

SOCIAL EVENTS 

• Japanese night - 10th September 2009 

• Welcome Party & Culture Events in 

Garden - 12th September 2009 

• Gala Dinner - 13th September 2009, 

Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto 


BODY MAKE-UP ART COMPETITION 

14th September 2009 

During the CIDESCO Congress and Exhibition the traditional CI- 

DESCO Body & Make-up Art Competition will take place. Three 

separate categories will be represented for Professional and Student. 

A first, second and third prize will be awarded in all categories: 

• Face, décolleté and/or back (Professional) 

• Face, décolleté and/or back (Student) 

• Full Body-Art (Professional) 

All participants will receive a CIDESCO World Congress Make-Up 

& Body Art Certificate of Participation. 

Please encourage Artists and Students from your country to participate 

in this spectacular event. For more information and to receive 

a copy of the CIDESCO Make-up and Body Art Rules and 

Regulations, please contact the organising Section on: 

info@cidesco-nippon.or.jp 

KYOTO 2009 FEE SCHEDULE 

(more detailed information on www.cidesco-kyoto2009.com 

BEAUTY CENTRES 

Remember to order the leaflet promoting CIDESCO Accredited Beauty 

Centres from the Secretariat. This will ensure that the public 

will be more aware about the Excellence that an Accredited Beauty 

Centre stands for. The Inspections of all Beauty Centres are continuous 

and we ask each Section to help us with this task. Easy to 

follow Inspection Report Forms can also be ordered from the Secretariat. 

Please encourage other Beauty Centres in your Section to 

apply for Accreditation. 

Application and more information can be obtained from our 

website: www.cidesco.com 

ACCREDITED BEAUTY CENTRE WORKSHOP 

12th September 2009 

We are delighted to invite you to the 2008 Workshop for 

CIDESCO accredited Beauty Centres, on Saturday the 

12th September 2009, at the Congress centre in Kyoto. 

For more information visit the official website: 

www.cidesco-kyoto2009.com 

3 day Pass (CIDESCO/ AJESTHE) Price (Yen) Price (Euro) 

Until August 15 25’000 208* 

After August 15 30’000 250* 

1 Day Pass (CIDESCO/AJESTHE) 

Until August 15 10’000 83* 

After August 15 12’000 100* 

Student 3 Day Pass 

(Including Welcome Party) 15’000 125* 

Student 1 Day Pass 

(Day 2 and Day 3 only) 5’000 42* 

Gala Dinner 

Until August 15 25’000 208* 

After August 15 30’000 250* 

*Price in Euro is Based on 1 Euro = 120 Yen and is subject to change depending on exchange rate. 

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CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK INSIDE CIDESCO 

a new Councilor of Education 

Mrs. Riitta Salmi – nominated by Finlands president 

The President of The Republic of Finland has nominated 

Mrs. Riitta Salmi, a former President of CIDESCO International, 

a new Councilor of Education (Opetusneuvos). 

The title is granted, only to the most successful and influential experts 

and leaders in their own field of expertise in Finland. Therefore, 

the nomination is a great honor for the whole field of Beauty 

Therapy in Finland. 

Riita Salmi – 

former President of CIDESCO Int. 

Mrs. Salmi is the second Councilor of 

Education ever nominated in Finland 

within the field of Beauty Therapy. 

Mrs. Salmi presently has retired from 

her work as a teacher of Beauty Therapy, 

but she has remained an active 

and enthusiastic developer of the 

education and examination procedures 

of Beauty Therapy. Her work has 

been of tremendous importance to 

the development of the national training 

programs in Finland. 

Cyprus 

Congress 

Ms Phanie Poupoutsi – President of CIDESCO Section Cyprus 

Ms Gianna Hadjiyianni – Vice President and Congress delegates 

Due to her never-ending enthusiasm towards new treatments, Mrs. 

Salmi has played a very important role in starting the teaching of 

Aromatherapy to Beauty Therapists in her country. Nowadays thousands 

of people are treated professionally by these methods in 

Finland every year. 

Mrs. Salmi can be remembered for many of her successful projects, 

during her presidency taking CIDESCO into The Next Millennium. 

Her efforts to get new schools and countries to join CIDESCO were 

successfully when Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Slovenia became new 

members of the organization. In 2004, Mrs. Salmi was awarded the 

prestige’s Medaille d’Or by CIDESCO for her Loyal Service and outstanding 

Dedication to CIDESCO and the Beauty Therapy Profession. 

Even though retired, Riitta is still from time to time travelling 

around the globe as a CIDESCO examiner. There is no continent 

– apart from Antarctica – that she has not visited as a true ambassador 

of Beauty Therapy. However, she is now spending most 

of her time at her country cottage in southern Finland with her 

husband Pertti. “I finally have enough time to be surrounded by 

the enthralling beauty of the Finnish nature”, Riitta concludes. 

CIDESCO Section Cyprus in cooperation with the Cyprus 

Beautician’s Importers Association, organized a “Scientific 

Congress and Beauty Therapy Exhibition” in Nicosia, Cyprus 

on 9-10 May 2009. The lectures and presentations, as well as the 

Exhibition were very successful- duly satisfying the beauty therapists 

that attended the congress. 

The lecturers were of international standard coming from UK, 

France and Belgium and the subjects delivered and presentations 

made, were very interesting and useful for the beauty therapists 

(Reflexology, Chinese Face Reading, Crystal facial techniques, Indian 

Head massage, SPA, Cellulite, Ayurvedic massage, Make up). 

On behalf of the CIDESCO Board, the President Mr Kyriacos 

Poupoutsis attended the event, congratulated the President of 

Section Cyprus, Ms Phanie Poupoutsi and the Board and 

conveyed greetings from CIDESCO. 


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6. Common cause 6 for melasma 

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prolonged hydroquinone usage 

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11. The……….are commonly involved in 

vitiligo, as are areas around all body 

openings 

12. Different intensities of sun exposure 

lead to different skin ……..based on 

amount of melanin production 

13. The cell responsible for formation of 

melanin 

14. Essential oil that commonly causes 

phyto-photo dermatitis 

15. The malignant …….is the most feared 

skin cancer 

16. Condition of pigmentation across 

cheeks seen in young women 

17. Condition with distinct areas of 

pigmentation, darker than freckles, and 

not darkening when exposed to sun 

18. Vitiligo appears as ………patches on a 

darker skin 

IMPRESSUM 

Editorial: Elise Wessels 

Graphics: diezi.com 

Print: Offset Haller AG - Oberglatt, Switzerland 

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CIDESCO IntErnatIOnal lInK AROUND THE WORLD 

Examination at: Cindy's Beauty Therapy Academy- Spain 

Examination at : Arklow Community College in Arklow - Ireland 

Make-up Examination at: Face to Face Make-up - South Africa Examination at : Sandy Roy Beauty Therapy -South Africa 

Examination at: Clara International Aesthetic College - Malaysia 

CIDESCO Examiner Ms Teresa Fibrich (Australia) & School Principal Ms Alice Gan 

Examination at Maria Schweizer AG, Fachschule für Kosmetik und Nail Design 

(Maria Schweizer with Riitta Salmi and Cornelia Groth )

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