If you love the hot stone massage you get at the spa, but don’t want to pay the big bucks, you can perform this spa treatment at home with the Self-Heating Hot Stone Massage Kit from Meltology. Hot stone massage provides more effective treatment than just pressure alone, as heat releases the tension, knots and pain in the connective tissues around your muscles. Using hot water, Meltology’s porcelain massage stones deliver heat for up to an hour.
The Self-Heating Hot Stone Massage Kit includes:

1 Meltology Hot Stone (reusable)
5 Samplers of Botanical Massage Oil
5 Self-Heating Hot Stone Activators
1 Instruction Booklet

This Meltology kit …read more

If you are in New York City, or traveling there before the end of the year, don’t miss out on a full day of pampering at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA. You can enjoy an amazing spa day for just $250 ($404 value).
The “Spa-cation” at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA includes:

60-minute treatment of choice (Holistic Massage, Intensive Facial, or Organic Sunless Tanning Treatment)
15-minute “Deeper Relaxation” treatment addition, with choice of Express Facial or Scalp Massage
Naturally Peninsula Spa Cuisine “bento-box” Lunch
Complimentary use of the sundeck, pool, fitness center, and all yoga and core classes
Two ESPA introductory products to continue spa experience …read more

This month, Darphin is offering a wonderful beauty treatment that gives back to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Darphin Energic Firming Décolleté Treatment includes a gentle cleanse with Darphin’s new Aromatic Cleansing Balm followed by a lifting, firming massage with Arovita C Energic Firming Cream.
Darphin sells this fabulous treatment at select spas for just $25.00 with $5.00 from each sale during October going to the cause. You can find a location near you by visiting the Darphin website.
If you can’t get to the spa, you can also purchase the Arovita C Energic Firming Cream at Bergdorf Goodman, all Space …read more

I have always wanted to understand a little more about aromatherapy, so I was excited to get the chance to try Enessa’s line of organic aromatherapy skin care products.  Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils to enhance health, beauty and psychological well-being.  Essential oils are the concentrated extracts from plants, flowers, and herbs with unique scents that have an effect on mood and health.  If you have ever had an aromatherapy massage, you will remember the way that the distinct scents were used throughout the session to evoke specific feelings of relaxation.

Enessa creator Michelle Ornstein was inspired by …read more

As we have mentioned before, each week a new spa and new deal is featured at 25Tuesdays.com. The deals can only be purchased on Tuesday, but you can redeem it for up to a year! This is perfect for those of us trying to get pampered without breaking the bank.
Next Tuesday, Sept 29th’s $25 spa deal will be a $25 Signature Facial (77% off – regularly $110) at Smooth Synergy.
The Smooth Synergy Signature Facial is a basic facial that cleanses pores as botanicals are applied through steam to loosen blackheads and unclog pores. Incorporating signature Smooth Synergy products, this facial …read more

I am extremely committed to keeping my skin healthy, blemish-free, and moisturized.  I try to get facials regularly so that I can consult with an aesthetician if I see any changes in my skin.  I have a serious routine that I follow every morning and night to keep my skin soft and hopefully prevent wrinkles someday!  I take skincare very seriously.
I recently corresponded with supermodel Sunny Griffin about her natural botanical skincare line Astara and she offered to send me samples of her products so that I could find out for myself how they look, feel, smell…and work!  I am …read more

If you are in NYC or just visiting, right now is a good time to a escape to Yin Beauty & Arts Spa. This day spa is offering a fabulous deal through the end of June. Their Five Element Ritual Spring Package is just $198.
The Yin Beauty & Arts Spa is located at 22 East 66th Street, Second Floor, and can be reached at (212) 879-5040.
The 2 1/2 hour special treatment is perfect for a tranquil, detoxifying experience. Using clay from the Tibetan plateau of the Himalayas along with ginseng and lotus blossom from Traditional Chinese Medicine, these five treatments …read more

If you have dry, cracked heels, it’s time to get them in sandal shape and quick! You need to exfoliate your feet regularly with a foot scrub and then use a deep moisturizing cream to get soft, silky skin.
In this video, they show how to make a homemade foot scrub using olive oil and sugar. The sugar is, of course, an excellent natural exofliant, while the olive oil has hydrating properties.

Another easy homemade foot scrub can be made by combining eggs and salt.  Beat two eggs lightly, then add just enough salt to get the scrub to the texture you …read more

If you don’t have the extra cash to spend at the spa right now, you can pampering yourself at home. I love experimenting with homemade spa treatments. Here are a couple beauty recipes that work really well for me. If you have any homemade beauty recipes or tips, please leave them in the comments below.
Easy Peach Facial Mask
This mask reduces oil and tightens pores. It helps smooth your skin.
Ingredients:

1 ripe peach – peeled and pitted
1 egg white

Directions:

Mix peach and egg white together in a blender until smooth.
Pat the mixture all over you face.
Leave on for 45 minutes.
Rinse off with cool …read more

If you are in Southern California, give yourself a special treat and head to The Spa at Laguna Cliffs. This luxurious spa has teamed up with LaLicious to offer tropical massages, body treatments and facials using LaLicious’ natural products. Using fabulous scents like coconut cream, island guava and Tahitian flower, you can get a taste of a tropical paradise.
Try any of these fab treatments:
Tropical Body Exfoliation
25 minutes / $65
50 minutes / $125 (massage included)
Tropical Massage
50 minutes / $110
80 minutes / $160
Tropical Facial
50 minutes / $110
80 minutes / $160 (scalp massage included)
The Spa at Laguna Cliffs is located in Dana Point, …read more