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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.

Question: Which spas in the United States do you consider the best for holistic treatments, such as Acupuncture, Reiki, Reflexology, etc? “ -GA Answer: Dear GA These days, many people are looking for the very things you mentioned and I can understand that you would want to look for a place with a good reputation and […]

Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa at The Plaza specializes in vinotherapy, utilizing products containing ingredients from grapes and grape seed extracts, known for their restorative polyphenols. On the menu? A fine blend of Merlot wraps and scrubs, fresh grape massage, and red vine and grape marc barrel baths. I opt for the sumptuous-sounding Cabernet scrub, one of Caudalie’s signature staples.

If you’re a yoga fanatic and happen to love the beach, plan now for this Labor Day weekend escape, September 3-6, to Miami Beach for a few days of soul-lifting yoga and enjoy early bird packages.

The Lodge at Woodloch is serving up some tasty treatments this summer season. Added to the spa’s menu are two new services that are delectable, rejuvenating, and oh-so-scrumptious!

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!

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and spas are no exception! In Texas spas services may incorporate local ingredients like sage, cactus, and aloe vera and target the effects of the sun. So grab your cowboy hat, and book some treatments in the Lone Star State now!

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!

While Jessica Simpson might not be the first celeb to try cupping (see Gwyneth Paltrow at the New York premiere of Anchorman back in 2004), both she and the media sure are excited about it! While Simpson has been experimenting with cupping as part of a new physical and mental health regimen that also includes meditation and tea-sipping, the ancient Chinese art of cupping can also be incorporated into whatever wellness regimen you prefer.

Freedom, fireworks, family barbecues…there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day. Several getaway spa resorts are booming with explosive deals that let you celebrate the Fourth of July in style. Check out just a few of the great offers listed on SpaFinder below, or check out a full list of getaway spa deals.

Our favorite kind of trend is hitting airports around the world; the spa trend. More and more airports around the world are installing in-terminal spas, so when you land in London or touch-down in Tokyo you can unwind before you even pick up your checked baggage! Check out or directory of airport spas before you fly and keep in mind some of the best treatments for curing post-flight-stress.

For wine enthusiasts and ardent spa-goers alike, vinotherapy is a great blend. Vinotherapy, or spa treatments that utilize products containing ingredients from grapes and grape seed extracts, could almost be considered a vintage practice in Europe, particularly in notable wine regions such as France, Italy, and Spain, before spa-goers across the Atlantic were offered a taste. Now vinotherapy is the toast of many spas across the United States—from barrel baths and merlot body wraps to chardonnay facials and grape massage at spas spanning from Sonoma to the south of Texas to the east coast.

Question:

Dear Susie,

I have heard a lot about Oxygen Facials. Do you know where the best place to get one would be? I would like the one Madonna gets.

Most working women know how to cram in errands during an hour lunch break. And for many well groomed ‘go-getter girls,’ a proper manicure or a quick workout becomes part of a “to do” list. But what about massage? Indulgent? I say no. Read more about “quickie treatments” at the spa.

When I arrived at the Richmond Hotel Sapanca, I was immediately struck by the dramatic architecture, the stunning open lobby atrium with striking artwork of water bubbles on the ceiling, and a spectacular view of the lake. But the “wow factor” did not stop there. This destination spa, also known as Richmond Nua Wellness — the only one in Turkey – has an extraordinary range of treatments and water experiences.

My fear of waxing started when I was in high school. At the time, I was using an acne medicine and I did not know that you were never supposed to get waxed while on that medication. Needless to say, it did not go well – in addition to removing the hair, the wax also removed my skin.

It is not just experience and relaxation that concerns The Park Hotel Kenmare, it is also their priority to satisfy customers in a time of crisis and confusion. Because of the disruption to travelers caused by the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland last month, many hotels have gone out of their way to accommodate customers, and The Park Hotel Kenmare is no exception. The resort has generously extended an offer to their customers that will a help those whose travel plans were thrown for a loop by the ash. Click here if your Ireland adventure was affected by Icelandic ash.

When I got pregnant, I was prepared for the nine-month moratorium on sushi, margaritas, and unpasteurized cheese. Modern American pregnancy, as everyone knows, comes with a long list of dietary no-nos. What I didn’t realize is that the list of spa prohibitions is just as punishing. Hot baths were a daily de-stressor, and the news that I’d have to give them up, along with saunas, steams, and a handful of spa treatments, dismayed me. Frankly, it’s hard to imagine a more welcome time for any spa treatment than when your lower back and shoulders are aching from your newly recalibrated center of gravity, your feet feel fat as flippers, and your supposed pregnancy glow is mottled with new freckles.

The reviews are in and the positive response is overwhelming. Die-hard spa-goers and first-time-spa-visitors around the country took advantage of SpaFinder Deal Days and we asked them to tell us what they thought. The results were positive, often moving, and affirmed what we already thought to be true…you love SpaFinder Deal Days!

My spa day commenced with an Epsom salt foot soak and a glass of organic tea in the Kipahulu Relaxation Room. This area is also known as “Maui Under the Stars” because the ceiling looks like a nighttime sky lit by constellations (fiber optic twinkling lights). The initial salt soak helped me relax, from toe to head, as native Hawaiian music played in the background.