Wellness Everywhere

Wellness was a big topic at last week’s Spa Symposium in Monaco and now beauty and wellness will share the stage at the upcoming edition of EXTRACTS: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, to be held at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, February 2-6. The word is that EXTRACTS is evolving as a result of its relocation to the massive venue. According to organizers, the show will still be targeted to spa, salon and specialty retailers, but will also attract buyers from specialty apparel boutiques and home fashion and lifestyle retail channels.

100 targeted personal care resources representing cosmetics, perfumes, skin care, bath and body care, beauty accessories, hair care, natural and organic products and well-being lines at EXTRACTS will share space with NYGIF show exhibitors.

I'm curious as to how you define wellness. Why do you think the word seems to resonate so well in the beauty industry? Has wellness made its way into your product mix?