Long gone are the days when spa cuisine meant a paltry heap of bean sprouts served with a side of fresh cut grass. Just as the spa experience has become more accessible, so too has healthy, nourishing cuisine high in flavor. And what better place to indulge your taste buds than in the sanctity of […]
Spa Beat
Miracle Minerals
More and more spas are offering mineral makeup artistry. So why all the fuss over minerals? Unlike most mass marketed cosmetic lines, mineral makeup is as pure as it gets — void of talc, chemical additives, fragrance, fillers, preservatives and dyes. Growing from a need for cosmetics gentle enough to use on skin after chemical […]
Combat the Fat
Dimples on the cheeks: cute. Dimples on the butt cheeks: not so cute. Nothing is more frustrating for women than lumpy, bumpy cellulite that accumulates around the hips, thighs and buttocks. Nearly 90 percent of the female population battle the “orange peel” syndrome and no one is safe — skinny women get cellulite too. What’s […]
Spa Tonics
Beauty starts on the inside, right? Spas certainly know that and many serve healthy drinks that quench more than just thirst! Spa Water Slice oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, cucumbers or fruit of choice and add to pitcher of chilled mineral water. Be creative! Garnish with fresh mint. Kombucha Wonder Drinks Kombucha is a culture passed […]
Day Spas L.A.
Yes, yes, we know…we’re the Arizona SpaGirls. But with Los Angeles just a road trip away, a weekend of celebrity spotting and haute shopping might just be in your future. We checked in with our L.A. counterpart Erin Mahoney, creator of Chill Out L.A., The Los Angeles Day Spa Guide and author of “Walking L.A.” […]
Dapper Dude
He’s dashing, sensitive and a gift to all humankind, but you and I know that the guy who puts a twinkle in our toes still has a thing or two to learn about the art of good grooming. Show him that, contrary to what he might think, plucking ear hairs does not constitute a personal […]
Dark Circles
Do you eyes look like you just stepped out of the boxing ring? Nine out of 10 people have dark circles under their eyes at one time or another, so it’s no wonder that under eye circles are a common beauty complaint. Blame it on everything from lack of sleep or diet deficiencies to allergies, […]
Go Green!
Celebrate spring with a healthy green spa splurge! Spa Treatments Eight Greens Facial and Body Treatment Eight supercharged organic herbs work in harmony to nourish and hydrate skin during this intensely satisfying and quenching treatment. The facial is 50 minutes, $120; the body treatment is 80 minutes, $195 (specially priced starting April 1 for $165). […]
