I’m not one to go around dropping $20 on lip balms. I like to keep it in the $10 range, $15 tops. But sometimes you gotta splurge, especially when it’s a lipstick wrapped in pretty packaging and a higher purpose. So splurge I did on the much-touted PlantLove Botanical Lipstick from Cargo. Encased in a […]
Relaxation Found: In 15 Minutes or Less
Looking for relaxing products that can de-stress in 15 minutes or less? Here’s the skinny: Organic Bath Co. takes relaxation to a new level with their Specialty Bath Line. Simply toss a handful of their petal soft Foaming Bath Petals under warm running water, swirl and watch you tub transform into a soft, fragrant bubbles. […]
Stealing Time with Earth Therapeutics
Looking to squeeze in a few minutes of spa time into your otherwise wild and woolly day? Earth Therapeutics is bursting with an innovative and inexpensive lineup of accessories and mini spa treatments that bring on the chill. Keep the soothing Cucumber or the revitalizing Orange Eye Care Kit handy to banish stress and tension […]
Binger's Remorse: Ganache for Lips
I swear on a stack of Spa magazines that I will never eat that much chocolate again. Not until next Valentine’s Day. Or maybe not until…uh…Easter, fer sure. Until then, I’ll find solace in the non-addictive, non-zit forming kind. (Whoever said chocolate does not cause pimples has not met my face. In my completely unscientific […]
A Love Letter to the Spa Boy
Dear Spa Boy, The thought may have occurred to you (or not) that today is one of those dreaded days of forced external signs of affection. But don’t panic. I for one am here to tell you that not all us chicks are in it for the flowers, the candy or the frilly lingerie (although […]
Skyn Iceland's Five-Step Program for Stressed Skin
Speaking of detoxing, I read recently that the famed Promises rehab clinic in Malibu boasts 500-thread-count sheets, private fireplaces and sweeping views of the ocean. Now that’s luxury detoxing. But for most of us, a good home regimen will keep us high and dry. Case in point is the four-piece Detox Kit from Skyn Iceland. […]
A Good Addiction: Boscia Clarifying Detox Mask
“Detox” — It’s a term that didn’t even enter the American vernacular until the 1970s when celebrity-endorsed substance abuse clinics came into fashion. Now it’s a buzzword in a host of industries — from beauty products and spa treatments, to teas and diets, to lifestyle choices. And I’m all for it … in moderation, of […]
Toxic Spaces: Adventures in office organization
To my two loyal readers, my sincere apologies for the brief hiatus. See, I’ve been detoxing — my office, that is. A rash of professional demands and holiday commitments had rendered my work space hazardous to my mental and physical health. The final straw was tripping over a pile of magazines and chipping the shiny […]
O in Paradise: Oprah's Miraval Contest
Oprah’s at it again. Spreading the love and good vibrations, and this time she wants 50 of us deserving spa girls to meet her at Arizona’s renowned Miraval Life in Balance Resort & Spa. Winners of the “Live Your Best Life Spa Week” will hang with Oprah and Gayle during a five-night, four-day stay at […]
Hair Repair: The Ojon Try Me Hair Ritual Kit
I know, I know. The official holiday shopping season is nearing a close and if you’re anything like me, you’re still scratching your head for a few last-minute gifts. Here’s a thought: The Ojon Try Me Hair Ritual Kit. Some 500 years ago, the Miskito people of Central America — known as “the people of […]
Gold Mine Kit from Jane Iredale
The peeps at Jane Iredale never cease to amaze me. Pioneers in the mineral makeup biz, Iredale continues to pump out healthy, wearable cosmetics with colors and textures just as pretty as anything you’d find in a department store. This time it’s the 24-Karat Gold Mine Kit containing six glamorous shades – gold, silver, bronze, […]
Hawaii in a Box: Malie Kauai Bath and Body Collection
If you ever wondered where I find out about all these yummy spa products, well… I’ll tell ya but it’s our secret. Yes, I do occasionally venture away from the safety of my office computer and recently wandered the International Spa Association (ISPA) conference showroom floor in Las Vegas. And one exhibitor that drew me […]
