The 10 best resort pools in Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ. With perpetually sunny skies and pool weather a constant in the Valley of the Sun, we thought we’d break out our top 10 list of best dips in the Valley. Pack your sunscreen and hit one of these greater Phoenix resort pools for a cool, […]
How to Treat Skin Irritation at Home
Is inflammation and itchiness getting under your skin? Take on skin irritation with these steps and learn to recognize when it’s time to seek medical help. As the body’s largest organ, it’s normal for the skin to experience irritation every now and then. Skin irritation can take different forms, from red, inflamed and itchy areas […]
3 DIY Vegan Beauty Treatments
Three easy and effective vegan beauty treatment recipes that soothe and smooth skin and spirit. It happened by accident, really. Becoming vegan. I was just off a detox (more here) and decided to brush the dust off a cookbook titled “How Not to Die.” After making a few recipes, I noticed something. None of the […]
7 Reasons to Switch to Organic Skincare Products
Considering making the switch to organic skincare? Here are seven reason that might sway you to take the plunge. You visit your local beauty boutique and spy an alluring aisle of organic skincare products. You might wonder—why spend your hard-earned dollars on organic products over your tried-and-true favorite beauty staples? Consider this. Globally, the demand […]
How to Fast Without Fasting: ProLon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet
Lose weight, feel great (for real!) and detoxify with ProLon’s scientific approach to fasting. Disclosure: I was given a complimentary fasting kit for this review. This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you click and buy, we get a small percentage of the sale. See our full disclosure policy for details. No, I’m not a huge fan […]
DIY Home Spa Day on a Budget (Yes please!)
All you need for a home spa party with the girls! This post contains affiliate links to products on trusted sites. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Featured photo courtesy: cookie_studio at www.freepik.com If you’re craving a lazy spa day with the girls but your purse strings are as […]
Healthy, Glowing Summer Skin: 3 Things To Do Now
A local skincare expert weighs in on the top secrets to summer skincare. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and we will earn a small commission on your purchase. See our full disclosure policy for details. Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, and you’re reaching for your new sundress and sandals. But before you run out […]
Pucker up! 9 Easy, Natural DIY Lip Treatments
Brighten your smile with these DIY lip treatments Somewhere in the sea of social media I read a post about the term “selfcare.” The author took objection to the term as selfish. To each her own but hellooooo, selfcare is what we all need right now, selfish or not. The folks over at AuraGlow know […]
4 DIY Sugar Scrubs, Four Ways: VIDEO
From face to feet, four DIY sugar scrubs to keep you sweet! Talk about a bum rap. Sugar has taken the heat for everything from acne to adult-onset diabetes. And while it certainly does make a beeline to the hips when eaten in the form of a cupcake, sugar can do wonders when directly applied […]
Dry Hair DIY: Coconut & Rose Oil Conditioner
This rose and coconut oil-infused DIY hair conditioner can be used multiple ways to deep treat dry hair. Let’s be honest, dry hair happens. No matter how much we condition and recondition, environmental elements always tend to win. Chlorine, wind, sun or simply dry desert air like we have here in Arizona, parch hair of […]
3 Super Easy Anti-aging DIY Facial Masks
Three easy DIY facial masks that nourish, hydrate and tighten skin. When it comes to keeping wrinkles to a minimum, liberal use of sunscreen and healthy lifestyle habits are your first defense. Your second line of defense is a daily moisturizer that works with your skin type and keeps skin hydrated and protected. Third in […]
Java Fix: DIY Coffee Body Scrub for Lumpy, Bumpy Skin
Reduce the appearance of cellulite and exfoliate naturally with this DIY coffee body scrub! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and we will earn a small commission on your purchase. See our full disclosure policy for details. Cellulite is a real pain in the booty, literally. The good news is that there are easy, natural ways to […]
8 Steps for a Korean Spa Experience at Home
Your step-by-step guide to recreating the Korean spa experience at home. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and Arizona Spa Girls will earn a small commission on your purchase. See our full disclosure policy for details. Steeped in time-honored traditions, Korean spas (jjimjiibang in Korean) offer the ultimate in relaxation. We’re talking about pampering face masks that […]
