Atlanta, GA – May 1, 2008 – Harrods, London’s well-known, upscale department store, has announced that its medical spa will now be exclusively offering peel treatments by CosMedix. CosMedix has already established its international status as the preeminent cosmeceutical line in America and Australia; now, spa-goers in the United Kingdom can experience the remarkable results and long-lasting benefits that accompany CosMedix’s chirally correct products.

The Harrods medi-spa is located within the luxurious Urban Retreat Health and Beauty Spa, and is operated by Renew Medica, the number one name in London for medical aesthetics. Under the clinical direction of Aesthetic Physician Dr. Sach Mohan, Renew Medica has over 40,000 patients and conducts over 200,000 procedures, including skin health restoration, wrinkle treatments, micro-dermabrasion and cellulite treatments. With the addition of technologically advanced CosMedix skin care, Dr. Mohan’s patients will be able to further improve the appearance and the health of their skin. "Our brand pillars are based on offering the most advanced and accredited services to our clients, and I feel that the CosMedix range fits that description perfectly. It is evident that they share the same passion and drive that we do!" says Dr. Mohan.

Atlanta, GA – April 16, 2008 – Pür Minerals, the beloved mineral makeup and skincare brand, is now available at BeautyFirst in Missouri. Now, more women will have access to the healthy, luxurious Pür Minerals collection right in their hometown.

Atlanta, GA – March 31, 2008 – Pür Minerals, the top-quality, mineral-based beauty brand, is about to become available at Dillard’s stores coast to coast. The decision to roll the Pür Minerals line out to 38 Dillard’s stores and additional Dillard’s mail order markets comes after the brand has become a bestseller in 250 ULTA stores nationwide.

Women's Wear Daily – March 18, 2008 – Pür Minerals will be available in department stores for the first time this spring. Dillard's Inc. added the Atlanta-based cosmetics line in its new Ocala, Fla. store, which opened Feb. 20, and plans to roll it out to 40 more Dillard's units by summer. Ulta carries the line in 239 doors, and will expand it into 73 more units by year's end. Pür Minerals also plans to announce distribution in a Canadian beauty chain retailer later this month. Brick-and-mortar retail is relatively new for Pür Minerals, which put its first product in Ulta stores in 2006.

ATLANTA, GA – December 1, 2007 – Aloette Cosmetics has taken three of its best anti-aging skin care products and made them even better by incorporating new ingredients like DermaBind and advanced methods in Nanotechnology. When you think Aloette, you think flawless, radiant skin. It’s something customers have come to expect from this leading beauty and skin care line. So, it’s no surprise that Aloette continues to rise to the top with state-of-the-art enhancements.

ATLANTA, GA – November 1, 2007 – Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 was named "Best Mineral Foundation" by Shecky’s Media.

THINK: Timeless sophistication—pür and simple.

WHAT IT IS: The cosmetic equivalent of the little black dress. This fall, Pür Minerals introduces a collection that will never go out of style. Introducing Portrait of a Lady, a line of eye enhancing and skin beautifying formulas inspired by women who possess chic, everlasting elegance.

FROM THE EXPERT: "Every woman has that special spark, an inner radiance that cannot be replicated," says Joli Baker, president of Pür Minerals. "Celebrating this natural beauty is the reason Pür Minerals was created. Our latest collection is designed to give a woman everything she needs to embrace her most beautiful features, to create a glowing complexion and a stunning gaze that is uniquely her own."

ATLANTA, GA – August 20, 2007 – Astral Brands, Inc., a leading producer and marketer of luxury lifestyle products, announces the relocation of its corporate headquarters and its Health & Beauty division from Smyrna, GA to Northcreek Office Park in Atlanta, GA. In addition, the company's Health & Beauty distribution center has been relocated to Kennesaw, GA.

ATLANTA, GA – April 20, 2007 – The quest for better ways to enhance skin care treatments is not a new problem. What is new, however, is the solution. Introducing Results Rx, a remarkable collection that provides a fundamental change in skin care treatment and delivers results without irritation.

Created exclusively for physicians, Results Rx products are designed to increase the treatment results of all skin modalities—from laser protocols to aesthetic services to injectable procedures.

ATLANTA, GA – February 1, 2007 – Aloette Cosmetics, an Astral Brands company, announced today the appointment of Thomas R. Judson to the position of President. Mr. Judson, a seasoned executive with expertise in sales, comes to Aloette with more than 20 years of industry-leading experience.

ATLANTA, GA – November 1, 2006 – Are you ready for the Revolution? Premiering in November 2006, CosMedix will release its industry-altering Body Revolution series. Certain to be heralded as the "missing link in skin care," these four products represent the first time that FDA-classified ingredients reserved for the face have been formulated into products for the body. According to Bettylou McIntosh, vice president of CosMedix, "These topical treatments are different from anything else on the market—we’re bringing you a total body transformation. Typical body products feel and smell good, but they do no good for the skin."

ATLANTA, GA – October 20, 2006 – In their continuing quest to improve the futures of children throughout the world, The Astral Foundation is pleased to announce a donation of $10,000 to The Marcus Institute. Founded by renowned philanthropist Bernie Marcus, it focuses on the treatment of children with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, spina bifida and learning disabilities, as well as children with severe behavioral problems, feeding disorders and fetal alcohol syndrome. Already the largest facility of its kind in the Southeast, The Marcus institute continues to achieve national recognition for their comprehensive diagnosis, therapy and care for a wide range of developmental and learning problems. Their affiliation with the prestigious Emory University in Atlanta and Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore affords access to the best medical and academic minds in the nation. According to Robert Cohen, CEO of Astral Brands and one of the founders of the Astral Foundation, "The Marcus Institute provides not only excellent treatment for children with disabilities, but also offers vital support services for the parents of these children."