May 30, 2008

De-Stress in Luxury
Roses, honey and Lavender...ahh, let the relaxing begin

Through the ages, Kings and Queens pampered themselves in milk baths to reap the luxurious skin benefits it offers. One of the most famous milk bathers was Cleopatra. Milk contains fatty acids, vitamin A and E, and lactic acid that provide nutrition directly to the skin. Cleopatra’s soothing ritual increased her skin’s water content and acted as a mild exfoliate. Today, milk derived skin care can go beyond the royal tub. Products are incorporating milk-derived nutrients and vitamins into both topical and drinkable skin care.

 
Find out how to make your next dip fit for royalty.

Spotlight
Meet One of our Spa Resource Partners - Steaming Stone Spa

Steaming Stone Spa and Salon offers massage, steam and stone therapies. We also offer skin, hair and nail care solutions. Nutrition and fitness Consultation and Chiropractic services are also available.

Steaming Stone Spa: Essential Pampering from Head to Toe

Spa Professional Corner
Skin Care - Gender Lines Blurring

It’s no secret that most women are consciously aware of the importance of good skin and sun protection. However, today’s market is showing an increased awareness by men for skin and sun protection.  Men are waking up to the reality that a rugged outdoor look is causing more harm to their health than good. Skin cancer is the number one cancer in men over 50 – beating out the previous leaders prostate, lung and colon cancer. The $17 billion dollar market in natural personal care products is looking toward oral consumption of nutrients to support beautiful skin and sun protection in both genders. (source: Datamonitor)

Market Watch: Men and women searching for inside and outside approach to skin care