Kat’z Lair Day Spa and Salon, 2650 North Ave., #119, is now offering the organic skin care product line, “Ilike” (i-lee-ka).

“Treating skin organically is just another step in our attempt at ‘going green,’” owner Kathy Lange said.

The spa offers treatment for acne, rosacea, mature skin and many other skin conditions, along with a special “magic glove” treatment which helps to reduce fine lines and soften wrinkles.

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New Greensboro Day Spa Offers Green, Family Appeal

In Italian, “sorella” means sister, so it’s not surprising that family plays a key role at Sorella Day Spa, which had its grand opening on September 23rd, at Westridge Square Shopping Center.

“We want to treat all of our staff and patrons as sisters treat each other,” explains proprietor Dao Truong, 26. The ambitious young businesswoman comes from a long line of entrepreneurs; her family has been in the beauty industry for 15 years and owns businesses in Hillsborough and Greensboro.

Inside the calming green interior of Sorella, it’s easy to imagine a mother and daughter settling side-by-side into the deep, cushioned pedicure chairs for relaxing footbaths and massages as part of the Like Mother Like Daughter spa package. Silver Nano tubs kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria on the surface of the tubs, Truong explains, just one of the many new spa technologies she incorporated when planning Sorella.

“I think we’re only the second place in town that has these,” she says.

The Bella Mama package treats mothers-to-be to prenatal massages, manicures, pedicures, and facials using products from Truong’s Green Spa collection, which offers certified organic, chemical free, petroleum-free, and paraben-free products.

“Especially good for pregnant ladies,” Truong adds. Jurlique, a company that uses biodynamic, sustainable farming practices, skin care products and Zoya formaldehyde-free nail polish are typically found in the high-class spas of New York and Las Vegas—two locations Truong visits to find new products for her spa.

She also looked to Italy and Europe for ideas. “I’ve always been inspired by these outdoor European spas, the nice destination health clubs,” she says. “I tried to make it as close to that as possible.”

Cool green tones, dark leather chairs, and minimalistic glass-bowl sinks give the spa a contemporary European feel. And delicate touches – silk-covered light shades and white silk orchids – add a subtle Asian elegance.

Truong’s goal is to make Sorella as inviting and environmentally-friendly as possible; she’s using less paper products, recycling whenever possible, and conserving energy by taking basic steps like unplugging and switching off equipment when not in use. It’s a simple, common-sense approach, one that her customers and the community will appreciate for years to come.

 

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Hotel Los Gatos’ Popular Day Spa Goes Environmental
The New Spa Elia Offers Organic Options for Rejuvenation

Joie de Vivre Hospitality and Hotel Los Gatos announced its newest addition to the growing portfolio of Joie de Vivre resort spas, Spa Elia. With minor renovations, the new Joie de Vivre resort spa, offers a welcoming and organic retreat to Los Gatos locals and visitors.

Blending with Hotel Los Gatos’ Mediterranean theme, Spa Elia whisks guests away to a Mediterranean Garden retreat where treatments are designed to ease the mind … while easing consciousness. With all organic and sustainable products, the intention of Spa Elia is to renew its guests while renewing the planet at the same time … all while offering an extensive menu that invites visitors to enjoy fabulous body, massage, esthetic and nail services.

From an ‘Intuitive Organic Facial’ that uses aloe, rose hips oil and cold-pressed macadamia nut oil to a Mediterranean Lavender Moisture Wrap, guests will relish in the scents as well as the rejuvenating nature of the treatments. All spa experiences can be ’stretched’ into full day retreats with complimentary use of the pool, steam showers, and dry sauna.

Hotel guests interested in a Spa Elia experience have the option of enjoying some treatments in the comfort of their own room. A quick call to the spa with a request for an in-room service is all that is required to make this request a possibility. The friendly staff at the Spa Elia is ready and willing to do anything in order to make the Los Gatos experience a relaxing one.

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Styling gel is the number one hair product purchased by men today. Aveda chemists worked with Kurt Kueffner, Global Director of Aveda Men, to develop Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Firm Hold Gel, a unique firm hold styling gel with benefits for the scalp. “As far as we know, this is the first men’s gel in the market that is healthy for the scalp. It is free from plastics and synthetic polymers which can irritate and flake on a man’s scalp and hair.” says Kueffner. It features Certified Organic Honey for hold and Aveda’s proprietary Phyto-Active blend, proven to calm, soothe and relieve a dry, irritated scalp and moisturize hair.

Aroma is the number one performing category in the men’s grooming market—in fact, 79%* of men surveyed indicate they use a cologne or fragrance. The Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Aroma Spray is the signature aroma of the Aveda Men professional hair care collection. Kueffner adds, “At the initial launch of Aveda Men in 2007, we immediately ran out of our men’s composition oil. Our guests were in love with the aroma and were using it purely for that benefit. This was a clear indicator of the need for this product.” It is a rich, spicy, refreshing aroma comprised of certified organic essential oils of spearmint, vetiver, lavender and citrus.

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2008 marked the third year that Skin Inc. magazine has been holding its Best of the Best Awards competition. This year, we reformulated the Industry award categories and added a voting process to increase reader involvement.

What a success this turned out to be! Nearly 100 spas submitted entries for the five categories and, of those, the top five entries in each category were determined by our panel of neutral industry experts. From there, we posted those top five on www.SkinInc.com, and invited all of our readers and Web users to vote for their top picks. More than 20,000 votes were received, showing the passion and dedication each of the winners and finalists offer. Plus, a significant portion of those people also lent their voices to nominating entries for the Supplier award categories.

Voting for both the Industry and Supplier sides closed on July 13, 2008, and, after much tabulating, those companies with the most votes were named the winners. By using this reader-driven voting system and your input, the Best of the Best Awards is the most unbiased, prestigious honor given in the industry today.

With that, I am proud to announce our 2008 Best of the Best Award Winners. Please note that our finalists are listed in alphabetical order.

Our congratulations go out to all of the above listed spas and companies—you are all winners. Your commitment and dedication to this industry is admirable. This year’s winners will receive a beautiful crystal award to display in their place of business, and all finalists will receive a frameable certificate to showcase their outstanding achievement.

Supplier Winners

Best Body Line

Winner: Aviva Labs, Inc. (Sunless Tan Products)

Finalist: BIOTONE Professional Massage & Spa Therapy Products

Finalist: M’Lis

Best Cosmetics Line

Winner: Iredale Mineral Cosmetics

Finalist: Athena Cosmetics/RevitaLash

Finalist: gl¯oProfessional

Best Industry Equipment

Winner: Bio-Therapeutic, Inc.

Finalist: Edge Systems Corporation

Finalist: Syneron

Best Facial Line

Winner: Bioelements

Finalist: Éminence Organic Skin Care

Finalist: Pevonia Botanica

Finalist: Repêchage

Best Spa Tools & Accessories Line

Winner: Scandle

Finalist: Clarisonic

Finalist: Universal Companies

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Pittsburgh’s Organic Day Spa invited to join the Green Spa Network

The Green Spa Network, the leading association of “organic” wellness institutions and spas in North America is pleased to welcome its newest Cultivator Spa – ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skincare & Spa, going green in Pittsburgh, PA.

“As an industry leader in greening that has undertaken an impressive agenda which they should be proud of, ESSpa Kozmetika is well-suited to join GSN at the Cultivator membership level and to work with us to bring planetary healing to the forefront of the spa industry. This level of membership is limited to 20 select spas and it is our sincere pleasure to welcome ESSpa Kozmetika as the third member of this group,” said GSN Board Director Michael Stusser. According to ESSpa Kozmetika Founder & CEO, Eva Sztupka-Kerschbaumer, “The decision to join the Green Spa Network was a logical way for us to share our primary mission to combine natural products made with organic ingredients with the traditional skincare that I learned in my native Hungary. We are honored to join the GSN and hope to assist this esteemed group make our industry stronger and more responsible.”

According to the GSN website, A Green spa is a center for healing, aesthetics and wellness where reducing the spa’s environmental footprint is a top priority. To be extended an invitation to join the Green Spa Network, a spa must prove that they not only “talk the talk” but that they “walk the walk” regarding its dedication to environmentally responsible, green practices.

What Constitutes a A Green Spa:
1. Strives to conserve energy and water resources.

2. Is committed to using materials that can be recycled, follows recycling practices, and is always looking for ways to minimize waste.

3. Utilizes natural and organic skin care products.

4. Believes that it has a responsibility to guests and to the planet to reduce exposure to toxic substances and to minimize hazardous waste generation.

5. Is open to learning and adopting new environmentally friendly strategies and techniques.

6. Shares its concern for the Earth’s well-being with guests.

Why should consumers seek out and expect to find when visiting a Green Spa?
1. Green spas naturally healthy – By limiting toxins in their skin care products and in their spa’s environment, green spas provide a healthier experience.

2. Green spas are more relaxing – By putting aside the stressors of modern life – including noise, pollution, toxins and waste – green spas are able to offer a more balanced and relaxing experience.

3. Green spa treatments are more effective – Synthetically derived skincare products may produce quick results, but they might also cause damage. Natural treatments are gentler and help ensure long-term health and beauty.

4. Green spas put the body in harmony with nature – Green spas are attuned to the rhythms of nature as well as the rhythms of the human body. When nature and body are in harmony humans feel healthier, stronger and more attractive.

“It is our goal to bring the time-honored traditions of Hungarian skincare and incorporate them into a contemporary holistic state,” said Mrs. Sztupka-Kerschbaumer. “Combining the ancient techniques of my Hungarian heritage with the environmentally responsible practices embodied by the Green Spa Network will allow ESSpa Kozmetika to educate a much wider audience about the benefits of organic-based spa treatments. I look forward to the challenge.”

ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skincare & Spa is located within an sustainably restored autobody garage built in 1917 in Aspinwall Borough, just 8 miles north of Downtown Pittsburgh. Eva and her team of Hungarian-trained professionals use only the finest and handmade products in facials, massages, body and nail treatments designed to go beyond mere relaxation and deliver better-looking, healthy skin. It is her belief that a trip to a spa should never be considered a luxury and that regular visits to ESSpa Kozmetika Skincare make great preventative medicine that should be routine for the entire family – even the kids.

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10 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer With Hot Spa Products and Treatments

If the thought of baring your pasty, dry, winter skin makes you feel more than a little apprehensive leading spa professionals from the International SPA Association have you covered with some of the best new products, summertime spa treatments and services just in time for summer! There’s no doubt you’ll be turning the cabana boy’s head after a relaxing day at an ISPA member spa prepping for the hot months ahead.

“If you’re planning a long vacation, weekend trip or several hours at your neighbor’s pool, ISPA members have come up with creative ways to take a spa break this summer,” said ISPA President Lynne McNees. “With more than 57 million spa-goers in the United States alone, day spas are great places to learn about proper use of sunscreen, healthy ways to lose weight as well as quick fixes for summertime hair, summertime nails and summertime skin, which are issues on our minds during the summer months.”

As ISPA represents 3,000 members in 75 countries, it is always summer somewhere and there are certainly many spas and product companies that focus on getting you ready for the heat.

– Beach beauties will have it made in the shade with the new spa

collection of Physician Endorsed skin-savvy hats. The eco-friendly,

soft, easy-to-pack hats are available in 15 styles and an array of

colors. The best part about the hats is that they have guaranteed sun

protection of SPF 30.

– SpaTerre at La Playa Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, Fla., is

focusing on wellness and sleep. The “Wellness Pure & Simple” class

involves nutritional guidance, personal training, yoga, Pilates, full-

body skin care, massage therapy and natural nail and hair care. The

“Summer Sunset Slumber” program is designed to encourage great sleep

while teaching you how to carry those habits back into your daily

life.

– Take a stroll this summer at The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg in

Virginia. The spa is offering Nordic walking classes that utilize

poles to help burn up to 25 percent more calories.

– A bit of Spain in Colorado as The Bachelor Gulch Spa at The Ritz-

Carlton offers a poolside spa tapas treatment menu. The 15-minute

sessions include massages for the scalp, neck and shoulders, hands and

feet, and the back as well as sunscreen application so you don’t miss

those hard-to-reach spots.

– ThermaFuse will keep sea or pool water from spoiling your fun by

offering a Summer Hair Essentials kit. The kit includes condition

spray-on, leave-in detangler, styling creme, frizz-eliminating spray,

and a wide-tooth comb.

– Get swimsuit ready at Nob Hill Spa at the Huntington Hotel in San

Francisco. Enjoy their “Sensation Skin and Scalp” treatment which

includes a detoxifying dry brush exfoliation followed by an ayurvedic

hot oil scalp massage. And don’t forget your toes as the “City View

Patio Pedicure” offers the opportunity to overlook downtown as you sip

champagne and are treated to a pedicure.

– The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa in Carefree, Ariz., has a new

Aloe Pear Summer Scrub” inspired by the resort’s organic garden. The

50-minute service features a frothy lemon meringue pie and organic

aloe gel. Another new feature is the Golden Door’s take on the

traditional afternoon tea. Spa guests can sip on herbal teas, snack on

finger sandwiches and other treats while wrapped in spa robes.

– Planet Botanicals has a new certified-organic face balm with East

African Shea Butter that will combat dryness from sun exposure and is

packaged in an approved size for flying.

– You don’t have to be a Southern Belle to love the offerings at

Viridian Day Spa in Charleston, S.C. “Dreaming of the Beach” is a

customized body buff/polish and intense moisturizer to exfoliate,

smooth and help skin glow. The “Sunburn Rx” treatment is a cooling

soak for the “oops” days when you get a little too much sun. Also this

summer, the spa will give clients an educational card about the proper

way to apply sunscreen.

– Relax by the water as you enjoy complimentary poolside butler service

when you are a guest at Pala Casino Spa and Resort in California.

Every hour an attendant will apply Kerstin Florian SPF 30 sun

protection to guests’ skin, along with lavender body spray and aloe

gel. In each guest room, there will be a Poolside Prep Kit filled with

Kerstin Florian products including Chamomile Body Scrub, Chamomile

Shower/Bath Gel, a loofah and of course, sunscreen.

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Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging including wrinkles. The most important skin-care product available to prevent wrinkles is sunscreen, but most people do not use sunscreen correctly.

When to use sunscreen

Most sunscreens aren’t effective until about 30 minutes after application.

The key ingredient of many sunscreens is PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, which protects the skin by absorbing ultraviolet light. But PABA has to bind to the skin to be fully effective, and that takes about half an hour once the screen has been applied. So apply it every day after you shower and before you go out into the sun.

The International Dermal Institute (IDI) advises us not to only use sunscreen on warm, clear days, but also on sunny winter days, when it’s cloudy and even while driving. “We need to protect our skin any time it’s exposed to daylight, not just when we think our chances of exposure are higher,” says Dr Diana Howard, vice-president of Research and Development for The IDI.

Research shows that daily low-grade exposure to sunlight can be just as damaging as short, intense exposure with sun protection. Howard adds, “The proper application of sunscreen on a daily basis is as mandatory to skin health as proper cleansing.”

Before application, shake the bottle well before use to mix particles that might be clumped up in the container.

Use sun protection on all parts of your skin exposed to the sun, including the ears, back, shoulders and the back of your knees and legs. If blemishes or sensitive skin is an issue, special non-oil-based sunscreens are available for use on your face. Be sure to apply enough; as a rule of thumb, use an ounce, approximately a handful to cover your entire body every couple of hours. Apply it thickly and thoroughly, and get help for hard-to-reach places like your back. Two trouble spots that don’t work so well with suncreen: Your scalp and your eyelids. So use hair care products with a sunscreen wear a hat and wear sunglasses.

Keep in mind that sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than two hours, and after you swim or do anything that makes you sweat.

The constant use of a photoprotector can promote an apparent reversion of photoaging giving skin a younger aspect. A great improvement may occur with suppression of exposure or photoprotection, even when started late in life. There is formation of neocollagen and new elastic fibers, giving the same aspect as seen in nonexposed skin

Look for sunscreen products that provide “multi-spectrum protection” and “broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.” Make sure sunscreen has the right ingredients to protect you from both rays.

Two of the hottest new sunscreen technologies for protecting our exposed epidermis are Helioplex in the Neutrogena brand and Active Photobarrier Complex in the Aveeno product line. Both technologies stabilize the critical ingredient avobenzone (Parsol 1789), promoting maximum protection. Dr. Kimberly Edwards of Dermatology Associates, PA, suggests a sunscreen that uses this new technology. Neutrogena’s Ultrashear SPF 70 is her sunscreen of choice and she recommends that you make sure the words “broad spectrum” are written on the tube so you can protect against the wrinkling effects of the sun, as well.

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Sugarbubble Day Spa

165 NE 96th St., Miami Shores
305-751-3622

• The lowdown: It doesn’t get any more fabulously clean than this. Sugarbubble is owned by a registered nurse who obsessively oversees the hygiene in her spa to ensure clients don’t leave with something they never wanted.

Leni Benitez opened the tiny spa two years ago, and it has garnered a small cult following among those serious about the health of their nails and the quality of their facial skincare products.

Benitez installed special pumps to remove water from her pedicure sinks, uses hospital-grade sterilized tools and forbids her spa therapists to double-dip the wooden spatulas when applying hot wax. All this because she once got a nasty rash from a contaminated wax job. But that’s another story.

Manicures, microdermabrasion and masks all involve high-quality, organic products.

Benitez is equally committed to keeping prices low. ”This is designed for a customer like me,” she said.

• The neighborhood: In residential Miami Shores, Sugarbubble is right around the corner from Northeast Second Avenue on a bucolic block. Parking is a breeze, with metered parking directly in front and an open lot beside the spa.

• The vibe: Clean, intimate, homey. The tools are antiseptic, but the environment is not.

• The highlights: Milk & Honey Pedicure so sweet you might want to dip your finger in the brew, $40; Organic Facial with living ingredients in the goat’s milk yogurt, $90 and up; Sugarbubble Bombshell, a 90-minute luxe treatment tailored to your needs, including facials with deep extractions and microdermabrasion, foot massage, eyebrow shaping or waxing — you name it — $150.

• Special for readers of The Miami Herald: Mention this story and get a spa pedicure, $40 and up, and receive a free lip or chin waxing. Offer good through June 28.

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