Benefits of Body Scrubs and Wraps!

Spring is here with summer not far behind. Time to get that winter dry skin all polished and glowing again. How best to do that? With a wonderful, relaxing, and invigorating Body Scrub or Wrap. 

A scrub works in a few ways. The exfoliating granules or a Dead Sea Salt solution is massaged all over the body to help slough off dead skin, boost circulation, and increase blood flow to the skin's surface. After showering, the body is dried off, moisturizer is applied, and massaged; leaving the skin glowing, soft, and extremely smooth. 

Wraps can be done most commonly with volcano ash mud or seaweed. The product is applied to the body, which is then cocooned in a space blanket. The client relaxes for approximately 15 to 20 minutes after which the blanket and mud is removed with hot wet towels, the body dried off, moisturizer is applied, and massaged. These wraps leave the skin tighter, hydrated, and smoother looking through detoxification of the skin tissues by the trace elements and minerals found in these products.

So call your local day spa and book an appointment for either a Body Scrub or Wrap and get your skin ready for the summer months ahead. You will love it and most of all...so will your skin!  

Summer is almost here!

Yes...that's right. Summer is just around the corner bringing with it lots of sunshine and warmer days. Time to get your legs ready for the beach, bathing suits, skirts, and shorts. Which means getting rid of unwanted hair.

There are many different methods of hair removal but for longer lasting results, waxing is the best way to go. It leaves a softer, smoother look to your legs and arms allowing for more even tanning.

When removing facial hair, and are using products like Retin-A or Accutane, is your skin more sensitive to waxing?...then Threading is a great alternative for you. Threading is an ancient technique and a process in which unwanted facial hair is removed by using twisted 100% cotton thread to pull the hair from the follicle, lasting up to 4 weeks...and is less painful than waxing and more precise!

Check in with your local day spa and make an appointment for waxing and/or Threading and let's get rid of that unwanted hair...remember, Summer is almost here!

It's Spring! Treat your feet to a pedicure!

Even though it is still a bit cold outside, Spring has officially arrived. That means that Summer is not far behind bringing with it warmer weather and sunshine.  

After the harsh winter we had this past season, it's time to get your toes and feet in shape with a relaxing, rejuvenating, and hydrating pedicure. Being in boots most days and indoor drying heat plays havoc with your feet causing them to become dry and itchy with callus buildup at an all time high. 

Call your local day spa and make an appointment for a pedicure which will help hydrate and smooth your feet and toes so they will look and feel their best when sandal weather arrives. For an added benefit and special treat, ask about adding a paraffin wax treatment. You will love it and most importantly...so will your feet!

Remember...it's Spring...time to check into your local day spa and treat your feet to a pedicure. And don't forget to check all the beautiful new Spring shades of nail color!

Music can change your day...

Is there music playing where you are right now? If not, you may be missing the opportunity to energize or calm the way your day is going. Music is good for your mind and body and is one of the most potent life-enhancers around. 

Take some time to think about what you want to feel or accomplish and choose those sounds that help you do that. Favorite tunes cue your brain to release dopamine, a chemical that makes you feel good, and that's a boost anyone can use at any time.  

Sitting in traffic and getting irritated by the minute? Try something soft and soothing. Having trouble getting to sleep? Try some classical 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime. Not in the mood to exercise? Try something up beat to quicken your pace and make you fly through a workout. 

Remember too, getting a massage, facial, or relaxing in a sauna, at your local day spa, can all be enhanced by music to make that service more enjoyable!
Most day spas have a wide range of music selections to choose from, so check with them on your next visit...and remember, music can change your day!

Day Spas...not for women only!

Women have always known the many relaxing and restoring benefits of a day spa; however, that is not the case with the majority of men. To many of them, it's a foreign world where they don't have any idea of what to expect. They probably have heard of and know about manicures, pedicures, facials, etc., but in all likelihood think "that's for women and definitely not for me."

Now we all know that is just not the case. More and more men are taking care of themselves, as they know it will allow them to better take on the daily stresses of life. Once they realize how relaxing a visit to the spa can be, they get over the fear of the unknown. In addition to their workouts; massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, and saunas are now be a part of a man's healthy routine.

Aching and sore back? Get a deep tissue massage followed by a hot sauna to relieve and relax all that muscle pain.

On your feet all day? Refresh them and put a spring back in your step with a pedicure.

Many day spas offer couple's massage, which can be a great introduction for a man to a spa. Day Spas...not for women only!

Call your local day spa now and check out all the services they offer, and don't forget to ask about any special packages they have for men.

Have the winter skin blues?

During the winter months it's not uncommon to suffer from dry, flakey, dull skin: or you may still have your usual oily skin along with dry patches during the winter months. Properly treating your skin can be tricky. Everyone has suggestions as to what works for them, but how do you know what products will fit your skin's needs? Coming to a local day spa and visiting with an esthetician for a facial can help you answer all of your skincare needs. 

Benefits of regularly having facials:

• Having a skin analysis can help pinpoint your skin type and what products and treatments would be best suited for you. 
• Keeping your skin healthy and moisturized helps to slow the process of aging. 
• Skin is your body’s largest organ. It helps keep toxins, dirt, and germs out of the body. So the healthier your skin, the healthier your body can be.
• A lot of dirt, toxins, and dead skin cells can build up on your skin. Washing and exfoliating at home can help remove them; but a professional exfoliation done at a spa can penetrate deeper layers of the skin which allows for deeper product penetration as well.  
• It's great for your mental health as well. You can take a step out of your busy, stressful lifestyle and take time to treat yourself. It's more then just caring for you're skin, it’s caring for your whole body and relaxing in the process.

Visiting a local esthetician regularly and following a suggested skin regimen can greatly increase the condition of your skin, as well as your body’s over all health. Visit a local day spa and esthetician today to enjoy all the great health benefits...and relax in the process! 

Health Benefits of Tea

Drinking tea not only provides an intoxicating sensory and flavorful taste experience, but helps promote good health. Since ancient times, the Chinese and others in the East have valued tea's medicinal properties and praised its many health benefits. Today, scientific research and modern medicine affirm that tea, whether black, green, white, or even herbal infusions, may provide an impressive list of health benefits.

Benefits of Drinking Tea:

• Tea drinkers have an enhanced overall fluid intake.
• Vitamins: C, K, B12, B6, and E.
• Minerals: Trace amounts of Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium; tea provides 70% of our daily fluoride intake.
• Amino Acids: Tea is a strong source of amino acids including L-theanine based on research performed at Harvard University and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
• All tea, but white and green tea in particular, because of their high level of antioxidants are thought to prevent free radicals which are shown to cause aging, and heart disease.

When visiting your local day spa they often offer a full array of various teas to enjoy before and after your spa treatments. So partake and enjoy!