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As we transition into the months of spring and summer, one aspect of your skincare routine becomes more important than ever: exfoliation.

Joining the efforts are some of the world’s most prominent beauty brands, who are using their influence and encouraging their loyal customers to shop for Japan. While some of these brands have erected their own charities or selected smaller organizations to donate to, many have aligned with the American or Japanese Red Cross.

The ancient ritual of hammam, also known as the Turkish hamam or Turkish bath, has become a popular trend in the spa world in the last couple of years, but how much do you really know about this purifying and cleansing treatment? This insider’s guide to all-things-hammam, from the experts at SpaFinder and NewBeauty, shares everything from the tradition’s history to the four-step process to the look of this exquisite spa experience, which offers true results.

Indulge your senses with these unique food-inspired products from four great bath and beauty lines. The innovative mixtures of ingredients take food and drink products that we already love and give us a new way to savor the scents, flavors, and benefits of glorious food! LUSH Big Shampoo: Scoop it out with this jar of […]

We asked skincare expert Kate Somerville to share some of her top wellness tips with us, and we loved her advice about maintaining great, healthy skin from the inside out. Check out Kate’s tips about eating for your skin!

As you sleep, your skin renews itself and reverses the damage culminated throughout the waking hours. Therefore nighttime is the best time to slow down the signs of aging.

Aging skin doesn’t just account for expression lines, crow’s feet, or deep-set wrinkles – dull, dry skin can also make us appear older than we’d like. The reason?

While various functional beverages have seen makeovers and new ones have been invented, water additives have reared a new head and created a health and beauty beverage market. Instead of additives to supplement your water with when you’re sick or not feeling up to par, these additives offer an alternative to pills, taking on the […]

With so many gifts out there for him or for her, we thought we’d take this year’s holiday of love to celebrate just that with “gifts for us” – products that any couple can enjoy together. Awaken your senses together and give yourselves an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect on Valentine’s Day and beyond!

Question:

Is it customary to pay a gratuity for medical spa services, such as Botox® or laser hair removal?”

We love Rancho La Puerta’s spa cuisine, so when we saw their face mask recipes for every skin type, we had to share! The masks, created by the spa’s skin care guru, Jan Greaves, are made with food ingredients you most-likely have stocked in your kitchen already. To achieve maximum benefits, an initial gentle steaming […]

You are what you eat, right? Well, we definitely know that what we eat has an effect on almost everything going on in bodies, but it also affects the condition of your body from the outside – including your hair, skin, and nails. Our friends at NewBeauty took a look at how to change your skin internally through diet, and said that since digestion and diet have a direct effect on skin behavior, targeting your daily diet should be the first course of action when rebuilding your skin.

The year 2010 brought a ton of stand-out spa products our way! The go-to’s when it came to feeling and looking great were often the most simple and versatile items. From beauty to wellbeing, here are the top five spa products that SpaFinder’s editors couldn’t live without.

Unless you’ve got great superwoman genes or are 11 years old, we’ve all detected, or will detect, glimpses of cellulite somewhere on our bodies at some point in our lives. In fact, cellulite affects up to 90 percent of women, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re a size 0 or size 12. Contrary to assumptions […]

The Lodge at Woodloch shared with us their at-home spa recipe incorporating delightful rosemary.

Since ancient times, aromatherapy has been known for its therapeutic powers, celebrated as a natural aid that’s integrated into spa treatments and beauty products. How it works, what it’s used for, how to get the benefits – the vast offerings of aromatherapy can all be a bit overwhelming. But just calm down – our friends at NewBeauty make sense of it all:

Question:

I am 42 years old & I have never had a facial. What kind would you recommend?”

Thanks,

Y.A.

If you’re feeling drained and in desperate need of a new approach to up your energy, then this is the story that will pump you up. NewBeauty shares its energy-boosting tips for a healthier body and lifestyle:

Autumn’s arrival means making way for your fall wardrobe, brilliant foliage, and Halloween festivities galore. This season, trick your skin into squashing wrinkles and other skin ailments with a treat of nutrient-rich pumpkin. RealAge® has the facts on how consuming pumpkin can give you a glowing complexion:

Have you ever walked out of the spa wishing you could bottle up that intoxicating fragrance. Now you can be reminded of that scent (and feel a little hint of serenity) whenever you want, even when you can’t make it to the spa – Yon-Ka® Paris debuts its Quintessence Candle today in spas and salons nationwide.