The Beauty of Hope is excited to announce the grand opening of its flagship store inside of Country Village Shops, in Bothell, Wash. With each purchase of their hand-crafted bath and cosmetic products, buyers are partnering with The Beauty of Hope to help light the way to end human trafficking. Ten percent of The Beauty of Hope’s revenue is donated to non-profit organizations that share…

Phytomer Group Brands is pleased to announce Karen Hogan as regional account manager for Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Hogan was hired in fall 2015 and comes to Phytomer with extensive industry experience. She looks forward to representing the four brands that comprise Phytomer USA. “Phytomer is such a well-respected brand, offering true results and exceptional, ongoing education and business support,” she says. “It’s not…

TouchAmerica, a leading manufacturer of furniture and equipment for spas and salons, has announced plans to expand their CommunityTouch efforts. The mission of CommunityTouch is to partner with community leaders to support sustainability initiatives, community events, and nonprofit organizations on a local and global level. The driving force behind these efforts is Aubrey Griffith-Zill, vice president of market development, who seeks to carry on her mother’s…

Rodan & Fields, LLC, a leading premium skin care brand and unique technology-driven social enterprise platform, announced that Lori Bush will be retiring from her position as president and CEO effective upon the appointment of her successor. Bush will remain a member of Rodan plus Fields’ Board of Directors and serve as an advisor to the new CEO to ensure a smooth transition.

The Global Wellness Summit recently ended in Mexico City and was the largest, most diverse conference in its nine-year history. Never before have so many experts from every wellness sector, such as medicine, economics, government, technology, travel, spa and wellness, workplace wellness, education, nutrition, beauty and the arts, come together to debate how to build a healthier world.

Eastern Vibration, a boutique, multinational company focusing on sound and vibrational therapy, has announced their growing presence in the United States. The manufacturer and distributor of Himalayan singing bowls has received a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork certification as an approved continuing education provider.

Perron Rigot recently acquired the Épillyss brand and, in accordance with their mutual goals, will continue to strengthen the image of the professional hair removal industry. Now offering the best from both sides, and mutually passionate about waxing, both Cirepil by Perron Rigot and Épillyss have been honored by professionals in the industry.

Margarita Saian, a state-certified educator, ambassador of the Aesthetic International Association, and a skin care veteran of over 20 years, passed away on September 29th, 2015 after a two and a half year battle with grade IV glioblastoma.