People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has certified Malibu C as a cruelty-free manufacturer of personal care for the hair, scalp, and skin as part of its Beauty Without Bunnies Program. The wellness company has been added to PETA’s master listing of more than 1,500 companies who make cosmetics, personal-care products, and common household products who have implemented a policy that prohibits animal testing.

The Green Spa Network (GSN) announced that it is now extending its impact with Regional Spa Associations in order to allow more spas to access their sustainability resources. GSN provides information, tools, and resources to support the greening of the spa industry. “The open membership that GSN has introduced to regional associations provides more opportunities for collaboration among organizations to raise the social consciousness of…

Texas Biostetic Instruments (TBI) has acquired the rights for exclusive distributorship of Atache in the United States. Atache is now part of the product division. Nelson Thibodeaux, president of TBI stated, “TBI continues to expand our products, equipment, and services to the skin care industry. With 30 years of experience in the field of dermatology, Atache offers new technology known as telomerase activity.”

  Pevonia, world leader of natural botanical skin care, announced that Philippe and Sylvie Hennessy have once again gained complete executive ownership of Pevonia International LLC. The Hennessys are the original founders of Pevonia and were the previous sole owners of the company from its inception in 1991 until its sale to an equity partner in 2008. They have ambitious plans to drive expansion and…

Marine Agency proudly announces the opening of the Whitehouse Station branch in Hunterdon County, N.J. Their products include insurance for day spas, tattoo/body piercing shops, salons, skin care, electrology, yoga/pilates studios, and medical spas.

Spafinder Wellness, Inc.®, the largest media, marketing and gifting company for the spa and wellness industry, announced Kristin Valentine has been promoted to vice president of digital sales and advertising and will lead development of the company's partner network. Valentine has been a member of the Spafinder Wellness sales team since 2011.

OROGOLD Cosmetics is pleased to announce actor Brian Austin Green, of FX's Anger Management and Beverly Hills 90210, has been named the new ambassador for the brand's collections of the luxury anti-aging skin care targeting men. His dapper persona and appreciation of the finer things in life make him the ideal spokesperson for the opulent skin care collection.

With more than two decades in spa and wellness, Diane Trieste brings her talents and experience to Shankara Ayurveda Spa. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, N.C., the spa is part of the Art of Living Retreat Center. As the director of Shankara Ayurveda Spa, which was previously known as Blue Heaven Spa, Trieste is responsible for spa and hotel operations and integrating…