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'''Lydia Sarfati''' is a Polish-born American esthetician, entrepreneur, consultant and author. She is credited with having introduced seaweed-based skin treatments in the United States,<ref name = "one">{{cite news |title=Lydia Sarfati: Presents From The Pros |author=Leah Bourne |url=https://www.forbes.com/2009/11/10/holiday-gift-guide-forbes-woman-time-bobbi-brown.html |newspaper=Forbes |date= November 10, 2009|accessdate=July 19, 2011}}</ref><ref name ="two">{{cite web |url=http://www.aestheticsassociation.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=106&Itemid=85 |title=Lydia Sarfati- A Legend in Aesthetics |author= |date=March 1991 |work= |publisher=Aesthetics International Association |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref> In 1980, she founded the Sarkli-Repêchage, a seaweed-based cosmetics company, together with her husband David Sarfati.<ref name = "three">{{cite web |url=http://www.repechage.com/aboutus2_lydia.asp |title=Meet the Founder:Lydia Sarfati, The Queen of Seaweed |author= |date=January 1, 2010 |work= |publisher=Repêchage |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref> She is the author of several books on cosmetology and wellness.<ref name = "four">{{cite book
'''Lydia Sarfati''' is a Polish-born American esthetician, entrepreneur, consultant and author. She is credited with having introduced seaweed-based skin treatments in the United States.<ref name = "one">{{cite news |title=Lydia Sarfati: Presents From The Pros |author=Leah Bourne |url=https://www.forbes.com/2009/11/10/holiday-gift-guide-forbes-woman-time-bobbi-brown.html |newspaper=Forbes |date= November 10, 2009|accessdate=July 19, 2011}}</ref><ref name ="two">{{cite web |url=http://www.aestheticsassociation.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=106&Itemid=85 |title=Lydia Sarfati- A Legend in Aesthetics |author= |date=March 1991 |work= |publisher=Aesthetics International Association |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref> In 1980, she founded the Sarkli-Repêchage, a seaweed-based cosmetics company, together with her husband David Sarfati.<ref name = "three">{{cite web |url=http://www.repechage.com/aboutus2_lydia.asp |title=Meet the Founder:Lydia Sarfati, The Queen of Seaweed |author= |date=January 1, 2010 |work= |publisher=Repêchage |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref> She is the author of several books on cosmetology and wellness.<ref name = "four">{{cite book
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Lydia Sarfati was born in Poland.<ref>{{cite web|title=Repêchage CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati Honored at 'Top Women in Business' Networking Dinner|url=http://www.massagemag.com/News/print-this.php?id=6295|work=Massage Magazine|accessdate=29 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A Museum Evening at the Sarfatis|url=http://polish-jewish-heritage.org/eng/06-03_cor_MHPJ_Newsletter_No6.html|publisher=The Canadian Foundation of Polish – Jewish Heritage|accessdate=29 July 2011}}</ref>
Lydia Sarfati was born in Poland.<ref>{{cite web|title=Repêchage CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati Honored at 'Top Women in Business' Networking Dinner|url=http://www.massagemag.com/News/print-this.php?id=6295|work=Massage Magazine|accessdate=29 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A Museum Evening at the Sarfatis|url=http://polish-jewish-heritage.org/eng/06-03_cor_MHPJ_Newsletter_No6.html|publisher=The Canadian Foundation of Polish – Jewish Heritage|accessdate=29 July 2011}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Polish Jew]]s Szloma and Sofia Mops, both of whom were survivors of the [[Holocaust]]. Sarfatigrew up in [[Legnica]];<ref name = "two"/> during her time in Poland, she took her first professional training, a medically oriented skin care course. Her family migrated to Italy, and <ref name = "four"/> in 1970, the family got the opportunity to leave for the United States, and settled in [[New York City]], where she got her first job as a makeup artist in a [[Beauty salon|salon]] on [[Madison Avenue]].
She is the daughter of [[Polish Jew]]s Szloma and Sofia Mops, both of whom were survivors of the [[Holocaust]]. Lydia grew up in [[Legnica]];<ref name = "two"/> during her time in Poland, she took her first professional training, a medically oriented skin care course.Her family migrated to Italy, and <ref name = "four"/> in 1970, the family got the opportunity to leave for the United States, and settled in [[New York City]], where she got her first job as a makeup artist in a [[Beauty salon|salon]] on [[Madison Avenue]].


In New York, she met her future husband, David Sarfati, and the two married in 1972.<ref name = "five">{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/15/style/good-company-a-night-at-the-lake-perfect-for-the-30-year-tango.html |title=Good Company; A Night at the Lake, Perfect for the 30-Year Tango |author=Jennifer Tung |date=September 15, 2002 |work= |publisher=The New York Times |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref>
In New York, she met her future husband, David Sarfati, and the two married in 1972.<ref name = "five">{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/15/style/good-company-a-night-at-the-lake-perfect-for-the-30-year-tango.html |title=Good Company; A Night at the Lake, Perfect for the 30-Year Tango |author=Jennifer Tung |date=September 15, 2002 |work= |publisher=The New York Times |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref> The couple had two children, and to support them, Lydia worked as an esthetician in [[Queens]] and, in the evenings, received private customers at the makeshift beauty salon she had improvised at her home.
The couple had two children, and to support them, Lydia worked as an esthetician in [[Queens]] and, in the evenings, received private customers at the makeshift beauty salon she had improvised at her home.


==Career==
==Founding of Klisar and Repêchage==
Together with a friend, Shoshana Kliot, she opened a salon, the Klisar Skin Care Center, in September 1977,.<ref name = "two"/> The popularity of the salon grew when magazines such as ''Vogue'', ''Mademoiselle'', ''Harper's Bazaar'', and the ''New York Times Magazine''<ref name = "six">{{cite news |title=Seaweed Cosmetics |author= |newspaper=The New York Times Magazine |year=1982 }}</ref> wrote about Sarfati's advanced esthetic services.
Together with a friend, Shoshana Kliot, she opened a salon, the Klisar Skin Care Center, in September 1977,.<ref name = "two"/> The popularity of the salon grew when magazines such as ''Vogue'', ''Mademoiselle'', ''Harper's Bazaar'', and the ''New York Times Magazine''<ref name = "six">{{cite news |title=Seaweed Cosmetics |author= |newspaper=The New York Times Magazine |year=1982 }}</ref> wrote about Sarfati's esthetic services.


In 1983, she gave up on her successful salon business, and sold her share to her partner. Her goal was to produce and market a facial product that could be easily applied even by beginners, and still provide excellent results. The result of her efforts was the Four-Layer Facial produced by the Repêchage company, which she founded together with her husband. The firm also manufactured cleaners, [[lotions]], [[moisturizer]]s and other skin care treatments. One of the most successful products was the full body treatment based on [[seaweed]], the use of which Sarfati pioneered in the United States.<ref name = "three"/> Besides seaweed, Repêchage and Lydia Sarfati also popularized other ingredients used in [[thalassotherapy]], such as sea water and salts.<ref name = "eight">{{cite web |url=http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=11043 |title=Lydia Sarfati Hosts Exclusive Event in United Kingdom for Spa Professionals |author= |date=June 2, 2011 |work= |publisher=Massage Mag |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref>
In 1983, she gave up on her successful salon business, and sold her share to her partner. She developed the Four-Layer Facial produced by the Repêchage company, which she founded together with her husband. The firm also manufactured cleaners, [[lotions]], [[moisturizer]]s and other skin care treatments. One of the most successful products was the full body treatment based on [[seaweed]], the use of which Sarfati pioneered in the United States.<ref name = "three"/> Repêchage also popularized other ingredients used in [[thalassotherapy]], such as sea water and salts.<ref name = "eight">{{cite web |url=http://www.massagemag.com/News/massage-news.php?id=11043 |title=Lydia Sarfati Hosts Exclusive Event in United Kingdom for Spa Professionals |author= |date=June 2, 2011 |work= |publisher=Massage Mag |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref>


Today, Repêchage has established an international presence, with seaweed-based treatments and cosmetic products marketed in over 45 countries. The company's headquarters are located in [[Secaucus]], [[New Jersey]], where Repêchage runs a 50,000&nbsp;square foot, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing, research, and development facility as well as a post-graduate esthetics academy. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.repechage.com/pages/about-lydia-sarfati |title=About Us |author=Repêchage |date= |work= |publisher=Repêchage |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref>
Repêchage sells seaweed-based treatments and cosmetic products in over 45 countries. The company's headquarters are located in [[Secaucus]], [[New Jersey]], where Repêchage runs a 50,000&nbsp;square foot, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing, research, and development facility as well as a post-graduate esthetics academy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.repechage.com/pages/about-lydia-sarfati |title=About Us |author=Repêchage |date= |work= |publisher=Repêchage |accessdate=July 15, 2011}}</ref>

==Awards and recognitions==
Ms. Sarfati has over 46 years of experience as an esthetician, spa owner, manufacturer and consultant. She has been featured in major media such as Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, Elle, Allure, and the New York Times as well as on CNN, CBS, and FOX. She is the developer of the Repêchage Four-Layer Facial, what Cosmopolitan UK has called "the best facial of the century."

Ms. Sarfati is the Chairman of CIDESCO Section USA and is a founding President of EMDA (Esthetics Manufacturer and Distributor Alliance), Vice President of American Beauty Association.

In 2018 Repêchage was one of five New Jersey companies honored at the ACG (Association of Corporate Growth) NJ 2018 Corporate Growth Conference & Awards.


==Other activities==
==Other activities==
Lydia Sarfati is a speaker<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.iecsc.com/fl/program/2 | title=CIDESCO USA Education | publisher=IECSC | accessdate=July 23, 2011}}</ref> and consultant for the spa industry.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.beautylaunchpad.com/queen-of-seaweed-lydia-sarfati-invited-to-judge-empire-future-professionals-makeup-competition | title=Queen of Seaweed Lydia Sarfati Invited to Judge Empire Future Professionals Makeup Competition | publisher=Beauty Launchpad | accessdate=July 23, 2011}}</ref>
Lydia Sarfati is a speaker<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.iecsc.com/fl/program/2 | title=CIDESCO USA Education | publisher=IECSC | accessdate=July 23, 2011}}</ref> and consultant for the spa industry.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.beautylaunchpad.com/queen-of-seaweed-lydia-sarfati-invited-to-judge-empire-future-professionals-makeup-competition | title=Queen of Seaweed Lydia Sarfati Invited to Judge Empire Future Professionals Makeup Competition | publisher=Beauty Launchpad | accessdate=July 23, 2011}}</ref> Sarfati published ''Success at your Fingertips'', which covers all aspects involved in running a skin care business.<ref name = "four"/>
Sarfati is also an author; she published ''Success at your Fingertips'', which covers all aspects involved in running a skin care business.<ref name = "four"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.lydiasarfati.com LydiaSarfati.com ] - Personal website
*[http://www.lydiasarfati.com LydiaSarfati.com]


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Lydia Sarfati
Lydia Sarfati, 2016
Born
Poland
NationalityAmerican
OccupationEntrepreneur/Cosmetics Company Founder
Known forCosmetics

Lydia Sarfati is a Polish-born American esthetician, entrepreneur, consultant and author. She is credited with having introduced seaweed-based skin treatments in the United States.[1][2] In 1980, she founded the Sarkli-Repêchage, a seaweed-based cosmetics company, together with her husband David Sarfati.[3] She is the author of several books on cosmetology and wellness.[4]

Early life

Lydia Sarfati was born in Poland.[5][6] She is the daughter of Polish Jews Szloma and Sofia Mops, both of whom were survivors of the Holocaust. Sarfatigrew up in Legnica;[2] during her time in Poland, she took her first professional training, a medically oriented skin care course. Her family migrated to Italy, and [4] in 1970, the family got the opportunity to leave for the United States, and settled in New York City, where she got her first job as a makeup artist in a salon on Madison Avenue.

In New York, she met her future husband, David Sarfati, and the two married in 1972.[7] The couple had two children, and to support them, Lydia worked as an esthetician in Queens and, in the evenings, received private customers at the makeshift beauty salon she had improvised at her home.

Career

Together with a friend, Shoshana Kliot, she opened a salon, the Klisar Skin Care Center, in September 1977,.[2] The popularity of the salon grew when magazines such as Vogue, Mademoiselle, Harper's Bazaar, and the New York Times Magazine[8] wrote about Sarfati's esthetic services.

In 1983, she gave up on her successful salon business, and sold her share to her partner. She developed the Four-Layer Facial produced by the Repêchage company, which she founded together with her husband. The firm also manufactured cleaners, lotions, moisturizers and other skin care treatments. One of the most successful products was the full body treatment based on seaweed, the use of which Sarfati pioneered in the United States.[3] Repêchage also popularized other ingredients used in thalassotherapy, such as sea water and salts.[9]

Repêchage sells seaweed-based treatments and cosmetic products in over 45 countries. The company's headquarters are located in Secaucus, New Jersey, where Repêchage runs a 50,000 square foot, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing, research, and development facility as well as a post-graduate esthetics academy.[10]

Other activities

Lydia Sarfati is a speaker[11] and consultant for the spa industry.[12] Sarfati published Success at your Fingertips, which covers all aspects involved in running a skin care business.[4]

References

  1. ^ Leah Bourne (November 10, 2009). "Lydia Sarfati: Presents From The Pros". Forbes. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c "Lydia Sarfati- A Legend in Aesthetics". Aesthetics International Association. March 1991. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Meet the Founder:Lydia Sarfati, The Queen of Seaweed". Repêchage. January 1, 2010. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c Sarfati, Lydia (2005). Success at your Fingertips. Allured Publishing Corporation. ISBN 978-1-932633-11-5.
  5. ^ "Repêchage CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati Honored at 'Top Women in Business' Networking Dinner". Massage Magazine. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  6. ^ "A Museum Evening at the Sarfatis". The Canadian Foundation of Polish – Jewish Heritage. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  7. ^ Jennifer Tung (September 15, 2002). "Good Company; A Night at the Lake, Perfect for the 30-Year Tango". The New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  8. ^ "Seaweed Cosmetics". The New York Times Magazine. 1982.
  9. ^ "Lydia Sarfati Hosts Exclusive Event in United Kingdom for Spa Professionals". Massage Mag. June 2, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  10. ^ Repêchage. "About Us". Repêchage. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  11. ^ "CIDESCO USA Education". IECSC. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  12. ^ "Queen of Seaweed Lydia Sarfati Invited to Judge Empire Future Professionals Makeup Competition". Beauty Launchpad. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
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