Green … getting back to basics

As we come upon St. Patrick’s Day, we will see many people wearing green.  This year when you see it, you may find that you can’t help thinking about the new meaning of the color green.    It is hard to escape it.  The supermarkets promote the new “green” cleaning products, clothing manufacturers feature “green” clothing, Home Depot and furniture stores feature the new “green” household furniture, flooring, cabinets and countertops.  Even television is jumping on the green band wagon with HGTV’s “Green Home”, the Discovery Communications 24 hour television network dedicated to green lifestyle programming and the Sundance channels block of green programming.

Is everyone and everything  going green! It’s one of the hottest trends in the beauty industry right now—in fact, it’s one of the hottest trends in just about every industry. Are you ready to jump on?

If you love being pampered and you're committed to being green, you're in luck.  With the rising U.S. trend of green spas dedicated to the use of natural materials in both their buildings and their treatments, there's no reason why you can't indulge in relaxing, luxurious treatments that also pamper the planet

Characterized by a commitment to natural health care and global concern, the green day spa movement utilizes low-impact facilities and sustainable products for traditional spa treatments, such as massage, facials, hydrotherapy, and aromatherapy.  At these eco-spas, a nurturing massage or a luxurious soak benefits the individual and the environment, making the leisure of a spa experience a benefit to all, rather than a guilty pleasure.

The fact that spas are places that consumers seek out for stress reduction, detoxification, and skin care, places them in an excellent position to educate clients about the environment’s impact on one’s health and wellness.  It is fitting then that spa operators are concerned with educating consumers about taking care of the environment just as they would their physical bodies.