More Celebrity-inspired ideas for your next Spa Adventure!

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 | Beauty, California Spas, Relaxation, Skincare, healthy living, well-being, wellness | No Comments

The Academy Awards may be over, however here are more celebrity-inspired spa ideas to look your best everyday.

For instance, to protect your skin, SkinCeutical’s Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50® is one to consider ($30 retail). And,  Jennifer Lopez is a fan of the line and uses the paraben-free mattifying fluid to protect her skin from damaging UV rays.

Glee’s Naya Rivera is a fan of Skin 2 Skin Care products (as is Ryan Seacrest) and two that are staples of Hollywood makeup artists include their Anti-Sagging Renewal Serum ($65 retail), which promotes collagen growth and the Revitalizing Eye Gel ($42 retail).  The serum promotes collagen production while the eye gel reduces puffiness and brightens dark circles with the help of anti-oxidants.

For my California readers and fans of Spa Montage Beverly Hills, consider the Ultimate Pre-Red Carpet Spa Experience (now through March for $1050*).  This package includes four treatments and products to take home to continue your camera ready experience. You’ll enjoy an anti-aging facial using oxygen serums to firm and contour, body sculpting therapy to target tummies and thighs, a beautiful back and arms facial to get glowing skin in those low cut dresses and an Elements of Earth Wrap to draw out impurities.

* It’s recommended to book treatments over the course of two to three days.

Thank you to the International SPA Association for the latest data and information on these products.

To your journey!

Tags: awards, Beauty, Skincare, spa, well-being

Lights, Camera, Action! Celebrity-inspired Spa Ideas to Look Your Best.

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 | Beauty, California Spas, Skincare, healthy living, well-being | 1 Comment

Many celebrities are visiting their favorite spa this week getting ready for their Red Carpet spotlight at the Academy Awards on Sunday evening.  We may not be seen under the glare of the bright lights, however many of us do want to keep up with the latest spa products and treatments to look our best and for our overall well-being.   “A spa professional can analyze your skin, recommend products to fit your needs and have you looking your best in no time,” said International SPA Association President Lynne McNees. “With 20,600 spas in the U.S. alone it’s easy to find a spa that’s perfect for you.”

Take a look at a few affordable solutions that our favorite celebrities enjoy as well as some insight from the International Spa Association.   For instance, according to the ISPA 2010 U.S. Spa Industry Study, skin care products are sold in 97 percent of all spas and many average $43 retail.  Chances are that your favorite spa has some of these.  Over the next few days I’ll be including more ideas so stay in touch and remember to be mindful and enjoy every moment of your experience.

Let’s begin with the two ‘must have’ items from Skin Authority.  The Wrinkle Reversing Serum ($125) instantly plumps and the Dramatic Eye Lift ($120) will get you camera ready as well.  Stars including Samantha Brown, Ellen K and Kevin Sorbo love the line.

Eminence Organics fans like Alicia Silverstone and Katherine Heigl may consider the Cinnamon Kiss Plumper ($26 retail) and you’ll like the tingle of the natural ingredient of cinnamon, which plumps your lips.  Then there’s the Lime Stimulating Masque ($64 retail) to revitalize your complexion while improving blemish prone areas due to phytohormones and vitamins found in the lime.

Just like Jessica Simpson, I’m also a fan of Jurlique’s Rosewater Balancing Mist ($21 retail). 
Marshmallow, rose and grapefruit work together to help balance your skin and the scent is so fragrant.

And Murad – they sent A-list stars nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe this year like Natalie Portman, Annette Bening and Nicole Kidman their Award-Season Survival Kit.   It includes the Renewing Cleansing Cream ($35) to exfoliate, the Hyro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture ($65) to keep your skin glowing all night and the Sleep Reform Dietary Supplements ($49.50) to help encourage sleep while improving the cellular renewal process.

Stop by soon for more celebrity-inspired spa product ideas.
Thank you to the International SPA Association for the latest data and information on these products.

About International SPA Association
ISPA is recognized worldwide as the leading professional organization and voice of the spa industry. Founded in 1991, ISPA advances the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities, promoting the value of the spa experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth.

Tags: awards, Skincare, Spas, well-being

Have You Laughed Today?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 | healthy living | No Comments

We’ve all heard the saying that “laughter is the best medicine,” and we can pretty much agree that we feel better when we laugh.  Afterall, it’s pretty difficult to be upset and angry when you’re laughing!  We feel lighter and laughing everyday is something we can do for our health.  It helps relieve tension and uplifts us.  And, while I’d love to be at my favorite spa or traveling; laughter and doing something to make me smile is the next best way to just ‘let go.’   I’m sure you can add to the many other reasons why laughter is beneficial to your own well-being.

As I was finding myself in need of a laugh today to help manage some of the stress I was carrying around, I took a few minutes and looked over one of my favorite sites.  SimpleTruths.com offers inspirational books and DVDs to uplift and inspire and while looking today I came across a cute little book that comes with a short movie/DVD and beautiful music.

It’s called ‘Laugher is an Instant Vacation’ and it is quite cute, so if you want to take a minute, give yourself the gift of laughter and enjoy a few moments ‘away’ on your own instant vacation!

A laugh a day (or several laughs) can be beneficial.  Have you laughed yet?

Tags: joy, laughter, SimpleTruths, stress management, well-being