Esthetics Entrepreneur Award 2020

The Bioelements Esthetics Entrepreneur Award annually awards and supports three up-and-coming estheticians pursuing a path to professional skin care entrepreneurship.

Our Founder's Mission
Bioelements founder Barbara Salomone started on her entrepreneurial path in 1978 as one of the first-ever licensed estheticians in the U.S. She set a goal to help future estheticians build their careers with skin care formulas and education to ensure success. Today, in Barbara's memory, we remain committed to supporting the advancement of entrepreneurs with the Esthetics Entrepreneur Award so estheticians can succeed and flourish in their fields.

Esthetics Entrepreneur Award: 2020 Winners
The new Esthetics Entrepreneur Award supports three estheticians pursuing a path to professional skin care entrepreneurship. Each recipient will receive a Bioelements Opening Order Package to launch their start-up esthetic spa business, plus education, a Bioelements Bonus Box of support tools, a Spa Locator listing on Bioelements.com, social media exposure – and a dedicated Bioelements Regional Education Business Manager as their personal mentor for 6 months. It’s a total value of $3000 to jump start their entrepreneurial esthetics career!

For the inaugural 2020 kick-off year, the Bioelements Esthetics Entrepreneur Award was awarded to three Black, female-identifying estheticians pursuing a path to professional skin care entrepreneurship.

Demetria's Journey

I discovered my love for aesthetics in 1996 when I was working in the film + TV industry. I was mesmerized by the beautiful actresses, and they shared their secret for beautiful skin: facials. I went to experience a facial for myself, and after my first facial, I decided then and there that I would become an esthetician. Fast forward a decade since starting in 2010, I am a proud, seasoned skin care professional. I've continued my education and mastering my craft, acquiring a multitude of skin care certifications and never losing my enthusiasm in the process. I have the same, if not more zeal and passion, than when I first began! It's an honor and a privilege to help people look and feel their best, particularly during the trying times that the world is experiencing right now. I'm ready to cultivate my own dream rather than building someone else's dream. For my own business, I chose to include "Ellis" because it is my father's name. He passed away when I was 13 years old. He was my very best friend, and using his name is my way of honoring him and keeping his legacy alive.

Point of Difference

I've never been afraid of hard work. My work ethic is unmatched by most professionals that I've encountered, because I don't do this for the money. You know that you've found your true passion when what you're doing you would do for free. The saying goes, "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.” Because each client receives my undivided attention, I exceed my clients’ expectations. I'm highly trained, and I make it a point to educate clients about the what, how and why of each service treatment and product that I recommend. prioritize quality to ensure client experiences with me are meaningful as to make their money and time spent worth their while, and I'm always accessible by phone, email or virtual consultation.

Why Bioelements

I was introduced to Bioelements during esthetics school, and I've been using it ever since! The staples in my own skin care regimen are Moisture Positive Cleanser, Power Peptide and Crucial Moisture. I've tried many skincare lines throughout the years, and I always come back to Bioelements. I've recommended Bioelements to all of my clients, friends, family and colleagues because the products speak for themselves, and I know that they will be the hero products that they've always been.