Pulse April 2022 | Page 82

News and events mentioned here may have been modified since editorial content was finalized .

1 . Twenty-seven beauty companies with B Corp certification have come together to start the B Corp Beauty Coalition to clarify and bolster the beauty industry ’ s sustainability standards . Members of the coalition include companies across eight countries and three continents , including ISPA members Aromatherapy Associates and Davines Group ( parent company to [ comfort zone ]). The coalition plans to assemble into working groups around three topics — ingredient sourcing , logistics and packaging — to report on practices that could diminishing their collective impact on the earth .

2 Hilton recently announced the opening of the highly anticipated oceanfront Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya , marking the brand ’ s debut in the Mexican Caribbean . Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya is designed to give guests a deep connection with Tulum ’ s distinctive landscape . Located eight miles north of Tulum in a secluded bay surrounded by a tropical forest and pristine Caribbean waters , the 349- room resort offers a retreat for guests seeking a transformative getaway , with curated signature restaurants , destination spa , oceanfront pools and access to Tulum ’ s celebrated sights and attractions .

3 . Technogym has announced a new compatibility with leading performance training platform TrainingPeaks . This new API integration will allow users to seamlessly execute their TrainingPeaks planned workouts on Technogym ’ s connected smart fitness equipment . To view TrainingPeaks workouts on Technogym , athletes will pair their Technogym and TrainingPeaks accounts , and workouts will be automatically available on the Technogym Live equipment interface .

4 . Skin Authority has partnered with the Thompson Denver , a new 216-room luxury boutique hotel located in downtown Denver , to bring wellness to every guest room . Each guest room features a “ Mile High Miracle ” facial kit designed in collaboration with Skin Authority to bring guests wellness on-demand . The Mile High Miracle is a refreshing , hydrating mini facial that guests can be guided through virtually by a Skin Authority expert skin coach to further personalize their experience .

5 . Biologique Recherche has pledged its support for the 2021-2026 OceanoScientific Expeditions . These oceanographic sailing campaigns will set out with the goal of bioprospecting unknown coral sites and to safeguard the genetic heritage of marine organisms threatened by the rise in temperature and the acidification of the ocean . This will involve carrying out on-board DNA and RNA sequencing to better understand the individuals of four families of underwater biodiversity : Anthozoans , Ascidians , Sponges and Plants .

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