Body Bliss Wins Favorite Indie Beauty Brand in 2018 American Spa Professional's Choice Awards

Natural product manufacturer Body Bliss has been recognized as the Favorite Indie Beauty Brand in the American Spa Professional's Choice Awards for the second year in a row. Body Bliss has led this category since its inception in 2017. Providing further proof of their leading position in the spa industry, Body Bliss was also a Finalist in the Favorite Aromatherapy and Favorite Body Care categories.

“On behalf of the entire Body Bliss team, we thank the editors and readers of American Spa magazine for these amazing awards. As a woman-owned business, we also appreciate the efforts of Julie Keller and American Spa to promote Women in Wellness,” says Pam Sculthorp, Body Bliss CEO. “We are thrilled that Body Bliss has been recognized with multiple awards for the exceptional quality and efficacy of our handcrafted products. Indie Beauty Brands are known for their passion and independence. Since acquiring Body Bliss two years ago, I have done my best to continue the company’s legacy while putting my own spin on things.”

The American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards are voted on by spa professionals and magazine readers. Thousands of key decision-makers from destination spas, day spas, medical spas, and resort spas around the world share their picks during the voting process.

For more information about Body Bliss, visit their website at www.bodybliss.com.

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