AMBI(R) Announces Sponsorship of New Documentary: 'America's Ethnic Skin: An Al Roker Health Special'

AMBI(R) Announces Sponsorship of New Documentary: 'America's Ethnic Skin: An Al Roker Health Special'

Airing on NBC Local Media Stations on Saturday, May 24

SKILLMAN, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- AMBI(R) Skincare is pleased to announce its programming sponsorship of "America's Ethnic Skin: An Al Roker Health Special," airing on NBC Local Media stations in ten major U.S. cities on Saturday, May 24, 2008. Narrated and hosted by Al Roker, this half-hour special addresses the unique needs, challenges and issues facing women and men with melanin-rich skin tones.

"Melanin-rich skin has unique attributes and special concerns that are best addressed under the medical advice of a dermatologist who is well-experienced in treating ethnic skin," commented Jeanine Downie, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in Montclair, New Jersey, and co-author of the book Beautiful Skin of Color.

"America's Ethnic Skin" was produced by Al Roker Entertainment with medical expertise provided by several members of the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS).

"With more than four decades of success at delivering efficacious skincare solutions to women with skin of color, AMBI(R) is proud to sponsor this very important health special," said Michael Marquis, marketing director for the AMBI(R) Brand. "We know there is a need in the marketplace for better understanding of the special needs for ethnic skin and believe that dermatologists play a critical role in educating consumers on this topic."

About "America's Ethnic Skin: An Al Roker Health Special:"

Rising young star Keke Palmer of Akeelah and the Bee fame, and Detroit newscaster Lee Thomas will tell their personal stories, along with an array of people from different ethnic backgrounds who will share their skin struggles and solutions. A range of dermatologists and experts in the field of ethnic skin of color, will explain the best practices for the proper care and treatment of the skin in our ethnically diverse culture.

This half-hour Health Special on NBC Local Media stations, hosted and narrated by Al Roker, will air on Saturday, May 24 in the following ten urban markets:

-- Chicago - WMAQ at 6pm
-- Dallas - KXAS at 5pm
-- Hartford - WVIT at 7pm
-- Los Angeles - KNBC at 5pm
-- Miami - WTVJ at 7pm
-- New York - WNBC at 7pm
-- Philadelphia - WCAU at 7pm
-- San Diego - KNSD at 5pm
-- San Francisco - KNTV at 7:30pm
-- Washington, DC - WRC at 7pm

"America's Ethnic Skin: An Al Roker Health Special" Production Details:
Produced by: Al Roker Entertainment
Executive Producers: Al Roker and Michael Kaufman
Co-Executive Producer & Director: Dave Snyder

Editorial content created by Al Roker Entertainment in collaboration with the Women's Dermatologic Society Foundation.

ABOUT AMBI(R):

AMBI(R) Skincare, one of the brands of the Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., is developed specifically for women with rich skin tones to help achieve beautiful, healthy-looking skin. Women of African, Latin, and South Asian heritage often face unique skincare challenges in keeping their skin clear and even in tone due to the melanin in their skin. Therefore, it is important for women with melanin-rich skin tones to have a line of skincare products that reduces breakouts, clears dark marks, and keeps skin even, clear and radiant. For this reason, women trust AMBI(R). Carefully developed and specifically designed with their skin types in mind, AMBI(R) has been a trusted skin care brand for women with melanin-rich skin tones for over 40 years. For more information visit http://www.ambiskincare.com/.

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Source: AMBI(R) Skincare

CONTACT: Press Contact for AMBI(R), Monica Neufang of Johnson & Johnson
Consumer Products Company, +1-908-874-2656, phone, +1-267-679-9179, cell,
MNeufan@cpcus.jnj.com

Web site:

http://www.ambiskincare.com/

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