Courtney Griffin Freeman is proud to announce the grand opening of the Southeastern Esthetics Institute in Sumter, South Carolina. The institute focuses on producing top-quality, licensed aestheticians that not only incite real change in client's skin, but provide a positive and meaningful experience that is above the rest. Freeman's background as a medical spa manager, licensed aesthetician and professional makeup artistry gives the perfect blend…

Skin 2 Skin™ Care is pleased to announce that Frank Abate has joined the team as their business development executive/sales representative for Arizona and the surrounding region. Abate brings with him over 20 years of experience in the ethical Health and Beauty Industry (HABA), spa, tanning and related sectors, as well as distribution and business development expertise.

Mineral Fusion™ has announced that actress Emmanuelle Chriqui will act as the brand's spokesperson for North America. Chriqui will collaborate with Mineral Fusion™ for various marketing and public relations activities including retailer promotions and personal appearances, digital and social media campaigns, as well as philanthropic initiatives to support the brand's commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence on both a national and global level.

The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is pleased to welcome Jeffrey Rowbottom, managing director of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. to MRA's Board of Directors. Rowbottom joined KKR in 2009 and is a member of KKR Capital Markets, serving as co-head for North America.

April Cook has been named the tecniche™ sales representative and product knowledge trainer for Florida. Cook is a licensed aesthetician as well as a certified oncology aesthetician and trainer for COE.

To support its growing base of skin care professionals, Rhonda Allison® Cosmeceuticals has hired Michelle Lintner to serve on the sales team and oversee account recruiting, client support and education. Lintner brings more than 11 years of professional aesthetic experience to the company having worked as a master aesthetician in Utah and Texas.

Massage Envy announces the opening of its 800th clinic in Walpole, Mass. This milestone is just the latest achievement for the company currently celebrating its 10th anniversary and an impressive year of growth. To date, Massage Envy has opened 58 new clinics and sold 148 new franchises in 2012.

Perron Rigot Paris will be assuming the commercialization of Cirépil & Escential professional depilatory wax and beauty care. Recently opening their new subsidiary office in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines, Perron Rigot Inc., will be the exclusive importer for the U.S., committed to serving the beauty industry through its professional distributors.