Kristin Valentine joins Skin Authority as the vice president of business development. In response to the escalating growth of Skin Authority, Valentine will be responsible for initiating and developing new business opportunities across the spa and retail channels.

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…

AAK Personal Care has appointed Nordmann Rassmann Polska as sole distributor in Poland. The partnership paves the way for further growth. Cosmetic ingredient supplier AAK Personal Care looks to strengthen its position in the Polish market and to intensify technical support to the Polish cosmetics customers. “We are confident that Nordmann, Rassmann with their professionalism and market approach will be an ideal partner for this…

Circadia by Dr. Pugliese Advanced Professional Skincare, an industry leader in professional skin care products and education, announced the addition of Mariamar Masso, L.E. and Andre Henson, M.B.A. as the new client care specialists for the company.

Named among the “Top Ten Destinations in the World” by Travel + Leisure, Sundara Inn & Spa is enhancing current treatment offerings with HydroPeptide®’s high-result, zero down-time facials. The leading peptide brand’s award-winning homecare products that feature over 60 unique peptides blended with carefully-selected antioxidants and botanicals will be available to guests desiring to extend their post-treatment results.