Celebrity Dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer and Entrepreneur and Style Setter Ryan Seacrest Partner to Launch a New Venture Targeting Men's Grooming Category

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

    Bringing together two of the most powerful players and visionaries in their

respective fields - premier Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer and

celebrated radio personality, television host and producer Ryan Seacrest -

today announced their exclusive partnership and new venture into the burgeoning

men's grooming category, launching a men's skincare line in late 2016.

    Dr. Lancer has long been a trusted source for effective skincare solutions

and his first-class practice is a celebrated beauty destination for global

patients and celebrity clientele alike. Among them, consummate believers of his

philosophy and revolutionary products; possibly none more so than Ryan himself

- a longstanding patient, revered friend and now business partner.

    This dynamic pairing combines Dr. Lancer's 30+ years of highly regarded

expertise and innovation with Seacrest's proven influence and discerning eye

for style and trends. Both recognize and understand the growing demand for

quality men's products that deliver serious results. While the line will

utilize the very principles of Dr. Lancer's renowned Lancer Method, the new

offerings will feature entirely original formulas that expertly navigate the

specific skincare needs of men today.

    "Over the years at my practice, I've seen an evolution in how men care

about and for their skin," says Dr. Lancer. "There is undoubtedly more of a

consciousness within this demographic and a clear shift to more diligent

maintenance. Men are more discerning about their regular grooming habits and

products. Realizing this and their specific skincare priorities, it became more

apparent we needed a targeted, effective line to address this category."

    "It's no secret that guys are increasingly embracing the benefits and value

of grooming, as well as openly talking about it," adds Seacrest. "I've always

credited Dr. Lancer with my own efforts to maintain a youthful appearance,

leveraging his skincare regimen. So, when we talked about potentially launching

this business together, it makes sense on every level."

    To Tracey Sameyah, CEO of Lancer Skincare, LLC, there was never a doubt the

Lancer franchise would eventually include a men's range. "We don't believe any

brand in this space is currently able to straddle male-centric skincare,

cutting innovation and appeal to successfully address the male consumer of

today. However, we strongly believe that the partnership between Dr. Lancer and

Ryan is truly unlike any other. Backed by Dr. Lancer's solid foundation as a

world-renowned dermatologist, and Ryan's incredible global reach, their vision

for this emerging segment will be a game changer for the men's grooming

industry."

    Notes to Editors:

    About Dr. Lancer:

    Originally from Montreal, Quebec Canada, Dr. Lancer spent his youth in

Connecticut.  He completed his undergraduate pre-medical studies at Brandeis

University in Boston, Massachusetts and went on to receive his medical degree

from the University of California, San Diego.  He completed his residency at

Harvard Medical School, a plastic surgery training program at the Tel Hashomer

Hospital in Tel Aviv and on-going graduate experience in London at St. John's

Hospital for Diseases of the Skin. He returned to Southern California where he

received his board certification in Dermatology in 1983 and began his Beverly

Hills practice.

    Today, he still keeps an active global patient base of over 30,000 people,

including some of the world's most beautiful and recognizable faces, all of

whom trust in his expertise, cutting edge technology, and of course, his

incredible skincare line.

    About Ryan Seacrest:

    Ryan Seacrest holds preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television,

as well as nationally syndicated radio and local radio.

    He is celebrated internationally as host of the top-rated primetime talent

showcase "American Idol" on Fox. He is host and executive producer of ABC's

annual New Year's eve program, "Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."

He also has an agreement with NBCUniversal that includes on-air broadcasting

and producing duties across the NBC and E! networks.

     On radio, Seacrest is host of "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," his

market-topping #1 nationally syndicated LA morning drive-time show for iHeart

Media's 102.7 KIIS-FM, as well as a nationally-syndicated Top 40 radio show.

     Seacrest launched Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP) in 2006, which has since

become an Emmy-winning entertainment production powerhouse creating unscripted,

scripted and digital programming. RSP is currently producing the E! hit series

"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and spin-off "Kourtney and Khloe Take the

Hamptons," "Dash Dolls," "Shahs of Sunset" on Bravo," and "I Love Kellie

Pickler" on CMT. RSP is also producing a scripted drama series for NBC, "Shades

of Blue," starring Jennifer Lopez. The company produced the Emmy Award-winning

reality series "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution."

     As an entrepreneur, Seacrest has investments in media and entertainment

companies including Civic Entertainment Group, a marketing services company,

Pinterest, FlightCar, attn:, a news media company targeted at millennials, and

Mobile System Security (MSS) through Seacrest Global Group. He has also made

independent investments in DigiTour Media, an emerging media and entertainment

company that creates and produces IRL ("in real life") YouTube experiences in

the form of concerts, the emerging wellness brand Headspace, as well as the

cable network, AXS TV.

    In the fall of 2014, he launched a men's tailored clothing and accessories

collection, Ryan Seacrest Distinction, at Macy's. It has been the most

successful menswear launch in more than a decade for the major retailer.

     His philanthropic efforts are focused on youth-oriented initiatives,

including serving as Chairman of The Ryan Seacrest Foundation and Honorary

Chair of the Grammy Foundation. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation has opened nine

broadcast media centers - Seacrest Studios - in pediatric hospitals in cities

across the country. He is also on the board of the Los Angeles County Museum of

Art (LACMA).

    SOURCE: Lancer Skincare