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•The Benefits of a Body Wrap
If you're looking for an all-natural way to enhance and moisturize your skin, decrease excess water from your body, or just provide a rejuvenating treatment for yourself, a body wrap can do wonders for your appearance. Body wraps are designed to improve the texture and appearance of skin by removing excess fluid and toxins from the body. This method also firms loose skin and treats the unsightly appearance of cellulite. In addition, body wraps offer a variety of benefits that include...

•Skin Care Trends 2008
An Organic Standard Now that organic beauty products can receive the USDA seal to indicate its degree of purity, look for a regulatory standard and seal for natural beauty products. Burt's Bees, which launched the initiative, has indicated that the Natural Standard Seal will require at least 95 percent natural ingredients and pure processing methods to make the mark. We're starting at a higher percentage because most consumers believe if a product stays it's natural, it must be so, but that's...

•The Relaxing Side of Las Vegas
There are more spas located along Las Vegas' 4.5-mile Strip than anywhere else in the world. Given that fact, Las Vegas knows a thing or two about relaxation and indulgence – a welcome role for a destination steeped in weary gamblers and travelers. MGM's Grand Spa offers relaxation on a big scale. Spa ritual experiences such as the Turkish Haman and the couple's Red Lotus Love transport guests into another world. The sensory massage targets all five senses in a 75-minute session. For those in...

•About Face The Facts on Facials
A French massage text from 1907 describes a treatment invented by Dr. Jacquet which included a vigorous repetitive mobilization of the facial skin. Nearly a century ago, his method revolutionized skin care. Nonetheless, this method had certain disadvantages for the therapist (fatigue, reduced finger sensitivity) and for the client (discomfort and inadequate finger pressure). Today's facials are much less strenuous. After all, facials are not only meant to provide deep cleansing and hydration to...

•Girlfriend Spa Getaways Renew and Reconnect
Looking to take a break from your hectic lifestyle and reconnect with some old pals? There's nothing quite like a spa getaway to help you find your inner self, as well as rediscover your dearest friends while enjoying some pampering. Spa packages provide groups with an opportunity to indulge in treatments, eat healthy, and enjoy some fun activities. There's never been a better time to try a cooking class with your mom, join in a yoga class with your friends, or try an exotic spa treatment with...

•How to Choose the Right Facial
Whether you're choosing a facial at an upscale resort spa or your neighborhood day spa, the choice is typically based on three elements: the experience and outcome; the products used on the skin; and the results afterward. Many people choose a facial treatment because it's a perceived indulgence and provides relaxation – something we can't get at home. And most choose a facial because they want to achieve brighter, healthier looking skin. Difficulty: Moderate Step One The fact that there are...

•Things Are Heating Up at America s Hot Springs
For centuries, spa-goers have sought out the soothing and healing waters of the hot springs. From the Romans to the Native Americans, the hot spring has long held a kind of medicinal position in wellness living. In fact, the Native Americans believed their Great Spirit resided in the earth's core and the hot springs were a special gift from their creator. The water from a hot spring is known to contain high levels of mineral essentials which offer certain healing properties. The medical...