Green relief for swollen, puffy eyes. I could never eat peas as a kid. Ugh, just the thought of those mushy little legumes made my throat close up in fear. Now as a bona fide grownup, peas don’t scare me so much, especially because of their handy use as an ice pack. Frozen peas can […]
Better than Chocolate Body Scrub
Get a cocoa kick from this chocolate body scrub. Legend has it that the great Mayan Emperor Montezuma tossed back some 50 cups of chocolate a day. My question is: What did he have for dessert? Today, the good news about chocolate, especially the dark variety, just keeps on coming. Not only does it kick […]
5 Grapefruit Infusions to Brighten and Reinvigorate
Celebrate National Grapefruit Month with these spirited cocktails, healthy bites and fruity beauty picks. If you have the post-Valentine’s day blues, don’t fret. You still have time to celebrate National Grapefruit Month, and it’s a pretty big deal. February is not only the second month of the year following January or cupid’s month of love, […]
Cold-be-Gone Eucalyptus and Epsom Salt Soak
A soothing, eucalyptus-laced Epsom salt bath to ease symptoms of a cold. Muscle aches, zero energy and stuffy sinuses are seriously, the worst. Once a cold hits, the best thing you can do is to stock up on chicken soup, tissues, liquids and Epsom salts. Epsom salt is a naturally-occurring mineral that eases muscle aches and helps you get a good night’s […]
Rhonda Allison’s Tips for Soothing Dry Skin
Skincare innovator Rhonda Allison shares her five key strategies for fending off dry, scaly skin. By Rhonda Allison Founder Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals Dry skin conditions can impact the skin year round, but during the winter months it becomes even more prevalent. This is especially true in desert regions. Not only is it uncomfortable, it also […]
Crantini Cranberry Toner
A skin-tightening toner good enough to sip. Tone and tighten with this cosmopolitan astringent! This cranberry toner recipe features vodka (yes, vodka!), which is a natural preservative and an effective pore minimizer. Vodka can be a bit drying so if you have dry skin, cut back or skip it altogether. However, if you do skip the […]
New at Alvadora Spa: Gong Baths & Salt Stones
Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, introduces new therapies that explore the age-old benefits of salt and sound. Steeped in a breezy Mediterranean atmosphere and decor, Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix has introduced two new therapies that call on ancient traditions to soothe mind and body. […]
Waxing Woes: Demystifying the Ouch Factor
The one look that never goes out of style. Steve Carell’s curse-laden waxing scene in The Forty-Year-Old Virgin did zilch to deter the business of waxing. Waxing is as popular as ever, and giving razors and other hair removal methods a run for their money. A relatively inexpensive solution to hair removal, the process lifts […]
Lash Extensions 101
It’s long been a celebrity secret. Super long, flirty lashes that defy the boundaries of mascara. But the secret is out of the makeup bag, and semi-permanent eyelash extensions are making a glamorous sweep across the Valley. What do you need to know before you go? Here’s the long and short of it. Just the […]
Summer Haircare: Simple Tips for Maintaining Hair Health and Color
“It’s almost that time of year again,” says Les Haverty, Artistic Director of FHI Heat, a manufacturer of professional hair tools. “The beach, swimming pools, and many outdoor activities are about to cause aggravation because they can adversely affect your hair’s moisture and color. These days the nice thing is that we have many helpful […]
Go Coconuts at Westin Kierland’s Agave Spa
Go coconuts over these summer treatment specials at Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale. Who doesn’t love the tropical aroma of coconut on a scorching summer day? Drift off to the tropics with these special summertime spa treatments at Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale. Not only […]
Agave Spa’s Be Well Wednesdays: Locals Save Big
Local residents get 30% off all Agave Spa and Salon services on Be Well Wednesdays at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. What’s the best day of the week to hit the spa? At Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, hump day has its benefits. In an ongoing […]
