Last year, my best friend and I were Ginger and Mary Anne for Halloween.
She is obsessed with all things ginger – characters with that name, pink food items that come with sushi, ginger snap cookies. Me, not so much. It’s not that I dislike it, it’s just that ginger vs. chocolate, chocolate is going to win every time.
We may have finally found a place to coexist peacefully.
I’m loving the scent of Pangea’s Nigerian Ginger, Sweet Lavender & Thyme Facial Cream – it’s super-hydrating and has no harmful chemicals, but  is also rich in healthy essential fatty acids (EFAs). like Argan, …read more

Yesterday morning, we left the gorgeous Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar, and traveled to another property about twenty miles away.
We’re now staying at the Westin Los Cabos, which is gorgeous in a modern, almost futuristic way – and their spa is no exception.
One of our first stops was to check out the resort’s spa, a place where it’s simultaneously cleansing and indulging – with definite feels of the sea as inspiration.
As  I was feeling already like I was living in the lap of luxury, I sampled their caviar facial. Caviar is actually already known to have incredible anti-aging properties, but it …read more

Looking for something naturally luxe for your skin?
Legend has it that Cleopatra, are very favorite seductress of all time, used goat milk when bathing! While this may sound a little weird, goat milk facials are super relaxing and even diminishes the appearance of fine lines!
Here’s a recipe for one you can try at home.
1 heaping teaspoon of ground almonds–pulverized to the consistency of corn meal.
2 level teaspoons of MEYENBERG® Powdered Goat Milk
A few drops of warm water sufficient water to make a smooth paste
To do:
Apply to face and neck. Massage gently to cleanse and exfoliate. Let dry for 5 …read more

We all know that Red Door is among the best we can get for our money – but for those of us who may be a little bit more recession-minded, there’s a new kid in town…
Actually, Simply Face & Body is a new brand division of Red Door Spa, and they have taken the (very timely) mission of offering quality spa products and services at way more affordable prices than you may imagine.
Right now, they mainly offer facials and massages, as well as various types of waxing (e.g., eyebrows, lip, bikini) – hence the name “simply face and body” – …read more

I know most of you are out of the New York area, but for those nearby, I must share a treat I’ve discovered (just in time for Valentine’s Day!) – The Red Rose facial at Joanna Vargas Skin Care.
By way of disclaimer, I must say that Joanna has been my go-to for facials for about two years now – there’s just no one else who comes close!
With Valentine’s Day a heartbeat away, Joanna Vargas has now announced a new addition to her spa myriad awesome offerings, a Red Rose Purifying Facial! Red roses signify true love … what better …read more

I have found a couple references lately to a Miracle Whip facial – yes, the Miracle Whip salad dressing by Kraft. The vinegar in the dressing will exfoliate your skin, while the mayonnaise part of the concoction will moisturize! Apply a medium coating of Miracle Whip to your face and walk around, or go outside, so the fumes from the vinegar won’t knock you out (they are pretty strong!). Leave it on your face for 10-20 minutes, the Miracle Whip will “melt” into your skin. When time is up, give your face a good …read more

I still love to have beauty night, just as much as I did when I was spending the night at my girlfriends homes as a teenager. A nice facial is a great thing to do for your skin, whether it is at home or at the spa. Back in Knoxville, where I lived most of my life, I had the most wonderful esthetician and have never been able to replace her any better than I could do it myself, so here is what I do:
1. Put my hair back with a headband and wash my face …read more