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Natural facial mask in a bowl with a clean towel, ready for a treatment.
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Spa Spotlight: Mandarin Oriental Goes Green with a Natural Facial

The new all-natural facial was introduced at the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental a couple of months ago and uses products from the Germany-based Amala skincare line, which contains the maximum possible concentration of certified organic and wildcrafted whole plant ingredients. Its formulas are 100% natural and free of synthetics, chemical preservatives and ingredients tested on animals, and the company works with its fair trade partners to custom distill and extract botanical essences.

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Ingredients and tools for a collagen facial on a spa counter.
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Spa 101: The Collagen Facial – Spa Spotlight: Spa Merge

The basics: Collagen is produced by the skin and gives it elasticity and firmness, which is lessened as we age (hence wrinkles, crows feet, lines around the lips, you get the idea). So, because collagen is naturally produced by our skin, what a collagen facial does is help stimulate the production, using a special collagen protein serum. Collagen facials are said to leave the skin looking plumper and revitalized. It also helps with anti-aging efforts because dead skin cells are sloughed away. I learned a very interesting fact about exfoliation…more on that in a minute. Collagen facials are especially popular (especially in Tinseltown) before a special event. Typically, this is a pricier spa beauty treatment than say a spa’s signature facial.

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Ingredients for a homemade facial: banana slices, a bowl of plain yogurt, and a jar of honey.
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Banana, Yogurt and Honey Facials Oh-My!

SpaFinder President Susie Ellis was recently a featured guest on Martha Stewart’s Sirius Radio Show to discuss everything from at home facials with ingredients that you can find in your own refrigerator to the importance of protecting your skin against the sun. Listen to spa-expert Susie enlighten Martha’s radio listeners about the best ways to pamper yourself at home as well as how to use SpaFinder.com and the new SpaFinder iPhone app to find a spa in your area!

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