eco-friendly

Argan oil has been around for a long time, but has only recently grown a reputation in the beauty industry over the past few years. And it’s not just for the magic it works on skin and hair, but also for its contribution to creating an infrastructure in an otherwise poor community.

The luxurious Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a welcome respite for those looking to take a break from Mickey and Voldemort during their Orlando visit.

So how can we stay fresh without applying ingredients we can’t pronounce to our underarm areas? Natural deodorants like Pure Pitz answer this question by making a product with all natural ingredients available for those seeking an alternative to the harsh products often found in drug stores.

Gain Insight into Your Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellness Do you ever catch yourself thinking – if only I gave more time to the hobby I love or, if only I ate healthier? Awareness is key and the first step to change, so take action and identify the specific areas in your life that you […]

Hollywood, the Lakers, Rodeo Drive, and the beach scene…the Los Angeles area is famous for these and more, and the city is receiving rave reviews as an international spa celebrity as well. This hip city practically requires a relaxed, laidback vibe, and in a place that counts movie stars among its population, an attractive appearance is essential. With its diverse offering of spa retreats, you’re sure to find an L.A. spa that you’ll give four stars.

Despite reports that salons across the country would be able to pitch in to aid the gulf coast oil spill cleanup by donating chopped locks from salon floors, British Petroleum is saying “Thanks, but no thanks.”

Happy Earth Day! Being environmentally aware is important to SpaFinder and is a huge part of wellness in general. How can you have internal balance and wellness if the environment around you isn’t healthy and balanced itself? In honor of Earth Day we are pleased to bring you some eco-friendly spas that have made it their goal to bring relaxation and health to spa-goers, while monitoring their carbon-footprint and environmental impact to ensure that our planet stays beautiful and balanced for future generations.

By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. In keeping with our New Year's conversations about trends, I thought it would be fun to look at some trends in other industries – as this often helps us see our spa trends in a different light. So today I am sharing “Home Trends,” and my next post will be […]

5th Annual SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards – The “Academy Awards” of Spasby Susie Ellis Thursday evening was our 5th annual Readers’ Choice Awards Ceremony and I think it was the best one yet. Vanderbilt Hall was the venue. We had over 300 people in attendance with many who had flown in from all over the […]

  I had to cancel my trip to the European Spa Summit and Beyond Beauty show held in Paris this week. Bummer, I really don’t like to be a “no show” for something I had planned. But I am also trying to be less intense about work and more flexible when it comes to family […]

Eco-Coach. Good Idea for Businesses, Spas, and SpaFinder!by Susie Ellis Eco-Coach. I love that name! At the end of this week, four members of the Spa Finder staff met with Anca Novacovici (pictured) and Alexandra Marchosky, the proprietors of a company called Eco-Coach. I was introduced to them by Alex von Bidder who is co-owner […]