Wearing sandals and rubber flip flops all summer can definitely leave with you some dry and ugly feet.  I usually just put a shiny new coat of polish on my toes to solve the problem, but if you really want to take care of your feet I have some tips for creating a home spa treatment for yourself!  It’s pretty easy and you can get all of the products at your local drugstore.  Give it a try and hopefully your feet will feel a little happier…

Soak – Prepare a nice hot bath that will cover your feet and ankles.  Make …read more

Ever wonder why some countries get to claim instant credibility for their beauty and spa products? Switzerland’s entire economy could rely on its spa tourism, Japan boasts shu uemura, Shiseido and about a thousand other innovative beauty brands and how does one even begin to tackle France?
Judging by Biotropics new Ramuan Spa Relaxing Face Mask, sated with something called Tongkat Ali, 2009 is about to become a very good year for Malaysia.
The line of health and spa products, available nationwide through GNC stores beginning Fall 2009, was designed based on the Malaysian concept of Ramuan, which holds that beauty is …read more

When I was younger, I found my mom’s seaweed facial peel masques endlessly fascinating. They were gluey, cold, aromatic and at least partially responsible for kick-starting my obsession with skincare products.
Fast forward 15 years and Repêchage, which means “To rescue” or “A second chance” in French, has given me an opportunity to stock my own beauty cabinet with refreshing seaweed skincare products.
Before you say I’m just bias toward the cumbersome little ocean plant for sentimental reasons, get this: the line’s founder, Lydia Sarfati, swears by 15 species of seaweed that she says help repair and protect all skin types. If …read more

Decléor Paris was started in 1974 by a team consisting of a beautician, a doctor, a shiatsu teacher, an aromatherapist and a physiotherapist. Today, Decléor Paris is the world’s largest cosmetic aromatherapy brand. Treat yourself to a spa day while you’re traveling or at home with this complete kit by Decléor Paris.
Decléor Paris Ooh La Spa Kit ($52) contains travel sizes of the following:
Cleansing Milk (2.5 oz.)
Phytopeel (0.5 oz.)
Sorce d’Eclat Instant Radiance Moisturizer (0.5 oz.)
Source d’Eclat Radiance Revealing Peel-Off Mask (0.5 oz.)
a signature Decléor spa band.
Sample sizes of:
- Aromessence™ Neroli
- Experience de L’age triple action eye and lip cream …read more

How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Are you sticking to your diet?
I would like to think it’s about time to took a moment to indulge in a rather stereotypical sin…chocolate. Only there’s no need to worry about fitting into your new pencil skirt for work the next day with this special treat. I’m talking cocoa treatments made especially for your skin.
If you haven’t tried it, the idea of applying such a decadent digestible to your skin may seem a touch strange; even contrary to the old wife’s tales about chocolate being the primary culprit for teenage acne.
Here are three …read more

Sephora has a new Sweepstakes running for Beauty Insiders. 

The prize is a trip, for one winner and their guest, to Los Angeles, where they be will staying at the Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica. Also included: A day at the Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa with head-to-toe pampering services, a luxurious spa robe, then lunch with Ole Henriksen, and tickets to the Ellen DeGeneres show!
Second place winners will receive $300 worth of Ole Henriksen spa products.
To enter, you first need to become a Sephora Beauty Insider. Insiders get notice of new products and special savings. For your birthday you get …read more