Celebrating 60 years as the leader in aroma therapeutic spa treatments, Yon-Ka Paris

Celebrating 60 years as the leader in aroma therapeutic spa treatments, Yon-Ka Paris has been a pioneer in botanical skin care for the past six decades and continues to provide skin solutions for all ages in all of life’s seasons. Visionary and avant-garde, Yon-Ka builds itself upon a foundation of five key pillars: nature, science, […]

ONE Concept 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award: Lynda Solien-Wolfe

Performance Health, manufacturer and marketer of Biofreeze®, Bon Vital’® and TheraBand™ branded products, is pleased to announce that Lynda Solien-Wolfe, vice president massage and spa, was recently awarded the ONE Concept 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award. The presentation took place at the ONE Concept Gala & Awards Ceremony. Solien-Wolfe will be recognized for her contributions to […]

UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa

UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa in Trancoso, Brazil incorporates the rich traditions of the native Pataxó Indians into its exclusive range of spa products and treatments. Using raw ingredients and handmade products, the hotel offers soaps, insect repellent, massage oils, and face creams made of indigenous plants, coconut, pitanga and aroeira.

What is Your Skin Care Ritual? Christine Schrammek-Drusio

Skin care is, as you might imagine, my passion. I know how important it is to keep your skin in good shape. So cleansing is the first step. Then I always use our TIME CONTROL range: starting with the serum, I then use the day cream and very important for me is the eye cream. […]

Recipe Box: Backbar Hydrating Mask

The backbar hydrating mask can be used after facials as a nourishing mask base, or it can be applied to hands after a manicure to create a more thorough skin care treatment rather than just nail care. It is a backbar must and a perfect addition to any skin calming or anti-aging treatment. This luxurious […]

Prepping for a Business Makeover: Four Tips for Acquiring Growth Capital for your Spa

The intricacies of spa operations are ever-changing and growing, driven by trends such as the increasing inclusion of spas in the hospitality and medical arenas. According to the International Spa Association’s 2013 U.S. Spa Industry Study, total spa industry revenue in the United States reached a record high of $14 billion. Indicators of positive growth […]

Why We Love… Spa Gift Cards:

Click on image to enlarge! “They are a great way to generate income.” “They are perfect for any occasion. They can say: Happy Birthday! Congratulations! Thank You!” “Spa gift cards allow me to build new clientele.”  “One size fits all and they never go out of style!”  “Gift cards never expire and make great last […]

Skin Care MYTHS: Cold water shrinks pores.

STATEMENT: Cold water shrinks pores. FACTS: The skin contains thousands of tiny pores. These small openings appear on its surface. Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands each have a valid purpose. Their size is genetically predetermined and may vary by ethnicity. Since pores do not have muscles, they cannot open and close. Hence, you […]

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