Before I could attempt to explain the different types of wraps typically offered at a spa, I thought it would be beneficial to have actually experienced a wrap treatment myself! I made an appointment at the elegant Oasis Spa on Park Avenue in New York City for a 60-minute seaweed wrap. I had heard this remarkably nourishing treatment would be a perfect remedy for my seriously dry, winter skin.
The more mature our skin becomes, the more important the right foundation becomes. Finding the right balance of sheerness and coverage can be tough. You don’t want anyone to see your foundation, and you want to hide imperfections that come with age, including unevenness of tone and wrinkles. Colorescience Pro Sheer Crème Foundation feels luxuriously
From famed dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad, widely acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost authorities on skin health, come Murad Sleep Reform Serum and Murad Sleep Reform Dietary Supplement.
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex We are big fans of SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter, a facial moisturizer for “mature” skin, so we just had to try the eye cream. This three-dimensional treatment contains a unique combination of ingredients to dramatically improve severe signs of intrinsic aging around the eyes. It’s early in our trial period, but we already love it.
From the renowned house of Borghese comes the brand-new Cura-C Anhydrous Vitamin C Body Scrub, a luxurious body scrub that works at a deep level as it eliminates dull surface cells. Water-free to deliver the purest form of Vitamin C, it leaves skin revitalized and moisturized. It’s formulated with Vitamin C, A, and E, plus CoQ10 and Beta-Carotene for antioxidant and nourishing benefits. Its shea butter, squalane, sunflower oil, and carrot oil soften and smooth the skin.
Just in time to still enjoy knee-skimming skirts (which many of us wear all year), bathing suits and beautiful tans (easy to have all the time thanks to spray-tanning), Gillette’s come out with a convenient, time-saving way to shave. The new Venus Spa Breeze® razor has built-in bars of shave gel, so no need to
Masquerade revelers conceal themselves behind dazzling masks, to hide their true identity. At the spa, masks are also worn to enhance beauty but only so that stunning skin can take center stage. Facemasks are a vital part of skin care, so determine the right one for your skin type. Nourishing the skin, or essentially, feeding
Before I took on both motherhood and a full-time career, I was a waxing devotee. Now I no longer have the time to plan, schedule, and coordinate appointments and worry about timing them with vacations and skirt-wearing events. So what is a girl to do? I started shaving. Guess what! I love it! I became
Spas are a wonderful place for female bonding, and the party flows seamlessly. If you want to combine pampering with bachelorette partying, get started with these tips on HOW TO throw a Spa Bachelorette.
May is Melanoma month. That makes sense since it’s right before summer, the sun gets stronger and people begin spending more time outdoors. It’s a good time to remind people to put on sunscreen, wear hats, and have regular mole checks with their medical doctor. It’s this last recommendation – about having moles checked –
“Sorry. We are fully booked.” It’s surprising to me how often I hear this when I call a spa or stop in at a spa to see about booking a treatment. It happened to me twice today when I was trying to book a massage here in Freeport, Grand Bahama where I spent Easter weekend.