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Whether your wedding plans are winding down or they’re in the works, we encourage you to say “I do” to SpaFinder’s bridal and getaway spa tips before your walk down the aisle. Before You Get Hitched, Get Some Girl Time • Bachelorette Spa Getaways: Spend some serious relaxation time with your fave girls by booking […]

Before Kate Middleton walks down the aisle, you can be sure she’s indulging in some serious beauty treatments to get ready for the big day. (With an estimated two billion viewers around the world predicted to tune in, we’d be indulging in all-things-beauty too!) Now you can treat yourself as well: The Royal Wedding may […]

When it comes to the world of spas and salons, it’s undeniable that men and women have very different needs…and that the industry tends to favor the females. In response to this imbalance, men’s spas and custom barbershops are beginning to punctuate the spa scenes in major cities around the world, like the newly opened HOMMAGE. Luxury men’s grooming brand HOMMAGE has teamed up with Julien Farel to create a new kind of gentleman’s club, and the April 4th New York City opening of the flagship HOMMAGE Atelier marked a highpoint in the trend of upscale male grooming.

Question:

I’ve been blessed with great skin and hardly ever break out. With my 30th birthday approaching, I splurged on a rich anti-aging “caviar” facial. Two days later, I broke out big-time. Could the facial have caused this?”

Just as siblings can be so similar and yet so different, so are the sister Starwood properties of The Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Golf and Spa Resort and The Westin Resort and Spa, Los Cabos, both situated in lovely Los Cabos, Mexico, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Located at the tip […]

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!

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 […]

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How do I know whether the spa in my area is a “good” one for a full cleansing facial?”

We reviewed June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque. Naturally rich in nutrients and antioxidants, pumpkin treatments are great for the skin.

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

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It’s long been argued about the effectiveness of the oxygen facial, although there’s ample anecdotal evidence about the post-treatment glow it imparts (the oxygen facial is, in fact, a popular treatment to indulge in prior to a big event, as it’s been speculated that most spa-goers will see an immediate visible difference of a plumper, smoother look.)

What could be more fun than spending the day browsing the stores followed by indulging in a Clarins Signature Facial Treatment? And with $50 prices or 50% discounts, you’ll save at the same time. Give your credit card (and yourself!) a rest with these incredible prices!

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.

Put your best face forward September 20-26th by reserving an appointment at one of the several Facelogic spas taking part in SpaFinder’s Deal Days, the Wellness Week™. From Texas to Alabama, spa-goers around the country are not wanting for a $50 treatment or 50% discount by Facelogic.

The men’s grooming market isn’t just razors and shaving cream anymore. It’s clear that as men are becoming more and more attentive to personal care, the market for men’s health and beauty is growing. In fact, purchases of premium-priced ($70 and above) men’s skin-care face products increased by 8 percent in the first half of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, according to the NPD Group, a market research firm.

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.

Like several of our romantic spas of Italy do, the luxurious Borghese skincare product line utilizes the healing waters of Tuscany. Beauty products from Borghese are always sumptuous and from the earth, and their “classic favorite,” Fango Brillante Brightening Mud Mask, is no exception.

From September 20-26th, SpaFinder is pleased to present Deal Days, a Wellness Week™ during which you will be able to enjoy fabulous savings on spa and wellness options across the country. Just how fabulous are the savings? Throughout the week you’ll be able to sample spa treatments for $50 prices or 50% off – and try wellness options like yoga and Pilates at the same discount!

Whether you’re a New Yorker or a tourist who’s checking out the Big Apple this weekend, make your way over to the new Limelight Marketplace: The next three Sundays, Om Aroma & Co., an organic spa and skincare line, is offering free (yes, free!) mini-facials or 10-minute massages with a $20 in-store purchase. What better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than with a mini spa session?

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!