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Malaysia: Golden gate to beauty

People said that beauty is a gift from God

The Jakarta Post
Sun, October 9, 2011 Published on Oct. 9, 2011 Published on 2011-10-09T08:51:52+07:00

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eople said that beauty is a gift from God. Others say it is a double edged sword; it can be a curse or a gift.
It depends on how you use it.

Wikipedia offers a definition of “beauty” as an entity being in balance and in harmony with nature, which may lead to feelings of attraction and emotional well-being. Because this is a subjective experience, it is often said that “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.” In its most profound sense, beauty may engender a salient experience of a positive reflection about the meaning of one’s own existence. A subject of beauty is anything that resonates with personal meaning.

Whatever other people think about beauty, every woman aspires to be perceived as beautiful. Exploiting this need, the beauty industry seduces women into using its products and treatments to achieve the desired result. And guess what, they succeed. Now every woman is able to improve her looks, and they are hankering for more. Hence, the beauty industry will never die.

From top to toe, women love to make themselves look pretty. Women over 30, for example, are fighting the skin aging process, trying to diminish wrinkles and improve their skin’s appearance. Although there is no magic potion to stop the skin from aging, there is a lot they can do to help fight those wrinkles and look younger—again, bright opportunities for the beauty industry.

Meanwhile, many women in their mid 20s have started to use a night cream. Many experts recommend the use of a night cream at the age of 24 years. Because, at that time fine wrinkles have started to appear, so a night cream to helps restore the skin’s youthful condition. Another golden opportunity for skin care product companies.

Offering a forum for businesses in the beauty industry is the largest and longest running professional beauty expo, Beauty11 Expo, to be held in Malaysia in October. This event is specially intended for professionals and reaches a wide cross-section of participants, ranging from cosmetologists, makeup artists, hair dressers, hair colorists, estheticians, dermatologists, nail technicians and massage therapists to salon and spa owners.

The event will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC), Malaysia, from Oct.14 to 17, 2011. The event, held by Interexpo (M) Sdn Bhd - a professional trade show organizer, will showcase the latest products, services and trends in the beauty industry. Hair Malaysia Competitions will also be held concurrent with this exhibition in Hall 1.

Visitors expected to attend the event include professionals from all spheres of the beauty industry including manufacturers of cosmetics, perfumes; toiletries, skin care, hair care, personal care and oral care products; professionals and owners of beauty and hair salons, along with beauty therapists, hairdressers, aroma therapists, nail technicians, spa therapists, makeup artists, massage therapists, beauty students, dermatologists and surgeons.

The exhibitors include manufacturers, marketers, distributors and suppliers from the world over who will showcase all manner of personal care and oral hygiene products; hair products; salon equipment and furnishings; nail and cuticle care; professional beauty salon and spa products; skincare products and cosmetics as well as health and wellness products.

Those engaged in the beautyindustry will welcome this opportunity to expand their network. Visit this event to learn more about beauty’s elusive allure.

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