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Tips on How to Select a Day Spa

March 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Women love to be pampered and one place they can receive that pampering is a day spa. What’s amazing is that there are now day spas which cater to male clients or offer their services to both sexes. If you’ve never been to one, these tips on how to select a day spa will enable you to find one for your or a loved one’s day of relaxation.

Some people won’t spend money on themselves for a day at a spa, but they might enjoy receiving a gift certificate for a day of special treatment. How do you know which day spa and services to choose?

Check the yellow pages of your telephone book to see how many day spas are near you. Write down the names and telephone numbers for each one. Then head to the internet to learn more before calling each spa.

Many day spas have websites where you can view pictures, see a list of the treatments they offer, and learn about the staff. They may list their philosophy behind their spa. You may even be able to take a virtual tour so you can see inside without physically visiting. [Read more...]

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Tips on How to Have a Frugal Spa Day at Home

March 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

You’ve had a hard day. There was plenty of stress to go around, and now you just want to relax and forget about everything. Use some of these tips on how to have a frugal spa day at home when your day has been rough or when you want to treat yourself.

* Set aside some time where you can be by yourself. Send the children off to grandma and grandpas or get a babysitter. Turn the telephone and cell phone off. Don’t turn on the television; in fact the only thing electronic you might want going is soothing music playing in the background.

* Place scented candles around your bathroom to create a relaxing ambiance. If you have bubble bath, bath salts, or essential oil in the same fragrance, that would be even better. You would be surrounded by a scent you love.

* While you’re soaking in the bathtub, use a facial mask which you can make from items found in your kitchen. Mix together 2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, and 5 drops liquid honey in a bowl. Apply to your face and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. Finish off by rinsing with warm water followed by a moisturizer. [Read more...]

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Why a Trip to the Spa Can Be Stress-Relieving

January 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment

You’ve seen them on television and in the movies. Towel-covered women are relaxing, mud on their face, while a therapist is giving them a massage. It looks like heaven and that’s why a trip to the spa can be stress-relieving; when your treatments are over, you feel like a million dollars.

Think of how you feel after a long, stressful day at work or at home with sick children. Your muscles ache and your head pounds. All you want is a few moments of peace to yourself.

Well, why not take the time and pamper yourself? Make an appointment at a day spa and treat yourself to much-needed time to relax and recoup. When you return home, your family may think someone else has walked through the door.

Mainly women visit day spas, but that doesn’t mean men aren’t allowed. In fact, many day spas are beginning to offer their services to men because they can benefit from similar treatments, too. You could find someone to mind the children, if you have them, and you and your partner go for a day at the spa together. [Read more...]

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Easy Spa Treatments

November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Some spa treatments are so quick and easy you don’t have to wait for a special spa day, but can do them any day of the week. Take facials for instance. Steaming the face over a bowl of warm water only takes five minutes. Then you can dab on a nice, gooey mix of banana, honey and yogurt, leave for five minutes or longer if you have time and rinse in tepid water afterwards. A splash with moisturizer and you’re done.

Be kind to your hands every evening by soaking them in a bowl of warm lavender water while you watch television. A quick shape and a gentle massage with nourishing cream will make you feel great and take no more than a few minutes. A milk-based lotion is good for older skins, but anything that has moisturizing properties and a pleasant aroma is great.

Ten minutes on the sofa is all it takes to be kind to tired eyes. Peel up that cucumber, snack on some if you want and then reserve two slices to pop over your eyes. [Read more...]

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The Home Aromatherapy Spa for Ultimate Enjoyment

June 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

After a long day at work or if you have been at home with the children and it has been a difficult and trying time, your thoughts may turn to the prospect of treating yourself to some well-deserved pampering. However, If you figure the cost of going to a spa for a day or a weekend break, then it may turn out to be a fairly expensive venture, albeit one that is luxurious. But there are less expensive alternatives to visiting a spa, where the benefits are just as good plus you get to save money in your pocket. Why not create the perfect home aromatherapy spa? [Read more...]

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Your Perfect Spa

May 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

By Briana Liebmann

Finding the perfect spa requires much research. There is not just one type of spa. In fact, spas are about as diverse as their customers. In order to find a spa that will fulfill your expectations, decide ahead of time what your goal is. Is it relaxation, rejuvenation, or some form of therapy for a condition or a trouble area you are dealing with? Once you know your expectations, you should familiarize yourself with the different types of spas available to you, what each spa provides, and the amount of time each program takes.

Normally, spas can be classified into four basic categories. The following is a list which also states and defines each category:

1. Fitness: these spas incorporate fitness into the spa routine. Everything from aerobics to sports can be found for people who want to relax and lose weight at the same time. These spas are very therapeutic for active people who enjoy being outdoors, or for those who wish to learn a new activity.

2. Wellness: For people who have certain health issues, licensed health care specialists supervise their clients while first class and clinically effective treatments are administered on the patient’s request. The patients vary from those overcoming an operation to those who are trying to quit smoking or drinking.

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Create a Spa Retreat at Home

March 15, 2009 By 1 Comment

By Chere Deshayes

In today’s high-stress world, a visit to a spa can provide a much needed renewal for your mind, body and soul. If you don’t have the time and/or money to head to the nearest spa or resort, consider creating your own. Experience the benefits of a day at the spa by creating a near-professional spa in your own home. Here are some ideas for transforming you bathroom into a relaxing spa retreat.

SPA TREATMENTS
Widely used in spas, bath salts or salt scrubs made with sea salts are wonderful for their detoxifying properties. The Romans, Greeks and other European cultures have long believed in the benefits of healing through bathing in hotsprings.

SPA TOOLS
If you’re giving yourself a body treatment, have a body brush, loofah or sponge within easy reach. One of the best ways to revive skin is to exfoliate before you get in the shower. The ancient spas of Japan were known for their dry brushing techniques. Gently brush your body using circular motions with a soft body brush, starting at the feet and working your way up. This light brushing technique removes dead skin cells while stimulating circulation.

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Pedicure Spas

January 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment

By Peter Gitundu

Pedicure Spas are a perfect method to unwind and relax your body. To be precise, your feet suffer the most due to a busy, stressful and hectic lifestyle. The muscles and tissues on the legs suffer this stress to the maximum thus leaving the need for attention to manage this stress. it can be done through massaging of the feet which is commonly practiced around the world

During this activity, specific massage products also known as pedicure spar are essential and are available in a wide variety and different prices. These products are mostly in solution form though they’re also found in jell form to fit the user. However, solutions are more favorable and comfortable since they are less sticky as compared to jells.

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Different Types of Spas

January 11, 2009 By 1 Comment

By Melissa Steele

The first thing you need to decide when you are going to visit a spa is what type of spa you want to visit. This is very important because spas have specializations. Someone who wants to spend a week of rest and relaxation is not going to be satisfied with a fitness spa where the specialization is in fitness and physical health. So, before choosing which spa you want to visit, read this article and learn about the different types of spas:

Fitness

A fitness spa specializes on physical health. Persons who visit fitness spas are generally interested in working out in fitness classes and learning how to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Most fitness spas have several weight loss programs.

Stress Management

Stress management spas focus on mental health. Persons who visit stress management spas are interested in learning relaxation and stress management techniques, and regaining balance and control in life.

Peace of Mind

A peace-of-mind spa focuses on spiritual health. Persons who visit peace-of-mind spas are generally interested in learning how to be more introspective and reflective in their daily lives. Peace-of-mind spas generally offer classes in Asian meditative techniques (yoga, tai chi, chi gong, etc.).

Pampering and Pleasure

Pampering-and-pleasure spas focus on gratification. Persons who visit pampering-and-pleasure spas are generally interested in simply spending time at a facility where they only have to concern themselves with their own pleasure. These spas offer a wide variety of services, and they are generally considered vacation spas.

Health and Wellness

Health-and-wellness spas focus on health in general. At a health-and-wellness spa, a person can attend programs on losing weight, quitting smoking, and generally living a healthier lifestyle, among others.

Medical

Medical spas are facilities that combine traditional day-spa comforts with common cosmetic procedures. At a medical spa, you can get the same services offered at a traditional spa, such as facials, massages, saunas, and body treatments. However, you can also get cosmetic medical treatments such as laser hair removal, Botox and Restylane injections, medical microdermabrasions, photo facials, hair restoration, laser vein treatments, laser acne treatments, laser wrinkle reduction, and medical peels.

Weight Loss

Weight-loss spas focus on diet and exercise. Generally, persons visit weight-loss spas weekly, and they learn how to lost weight by eating healthier and participating in an exercise program.

Dental

A dental spa is a place where a person can get their dental work performed while receiving a message or other relaxation technique. Dental spas specialize in making people feel relaxed during their dental-work procedures.

Melissa Steele is a freelance writer for BestDaySpas.com

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The Health Spa Break Is Your Personal Sanctuary

December 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment

By Paul Hegarty

Did you know that the word SPA is a town in Belgium. Spa is Latin for ˜health by water’ ”Sanitas Per Aquas. A spa is the new “must-have” amenity at resorts and hotels. The spa can be a great get away from your day to day routine. The health spa break is an opportunity for you to have a serene retreat. Your mission at the spa ought to be complete relaxation, comfort and rejuvenation.

The spa experience brings calm and serenity making you relax instantaneously. In most luxury spas the grounds are gorgeous. The health spa break is a perfect adult getaway for relaxation and tranquility. The spa has also become a beauty and health center. Being that spa means health by water these beauty centers utilize this as the basic ingredient that channels your energy, offering rejuvenation of both body and soul.

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