Winter is fast approaching so it’s time to start modifying your skincare routine to battle dull winter skin. My new secret is the June Jacobs Radiant Refining Brightening Masque. New from the June Jacobs spa collection, the mask is free of parabans and preservatives and instantly brightens and clarifies dull, congested skin with natural brighteners […]
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Tarte Smooth Operator: See Ya Later Fake Baked!
Bronzers can be tricky — I learned that at an early age. But then I met a little bronzer from Tarte cosmetics and life got a little smoother. I’ve been hooked on the Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder since. The powder is the perfect shade of bronze and the container is designed so […]
ISPA 2011: Our Favorite Beauty and Spa Finds
Favorite finds from the International SPA Association’s 2011 Conference and Expo Your dedicated Spa Girls team was hard at work last week during the ISPA 2011 Conference in Las Vegas! We came prepared with pen and paper in-hand, wearing our most stylish thinking caps, to trek through the tradeshow floor in search of the best […]
Ecobeauty: A Natural Beauty Book for a New Generation of DIYers
I can only imagine what it was like growing up with a mom like Janice Cox. A leading authority on how to whip up home spa remedies with ingredients found in your kitchen, Janice has three natural beauty books under her belt along with a heap of respect in the beauty and wellness communities. Her […]
Practical Magic: Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil
I am in love with Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil. The type of love that prompted me to rush out and snag two more bottles to ensure I never (ever) run out. What’s so great about it? You can use the oil as your daily moisturizer, as a treatment for split ends, to condition cuticles, […]
Go Forth and Exfoliate with Tree Hut Sugar Scrub
My new obsession is sugar scrubs and I have Tree Hut to thank for that. If you haven’t been exfoliating, it’s life changing and you must stop whatever you’re doing and go exfoliate immediately. Exfoliating has tons of benefits — it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles (any woman’s arch-nemesis) unclogs pores, improves […]
When in the Shower: Take Wen Pomegranate Cleansing Conditioner!
Years ago, I saw an infomercial for a specialty shampoo and conditioner blend called Wen, an extremely gentle hair and body care line created by celebrity stylist Chaz Dean. I remember thinking the product seemed great but I hesitated to pick up the phone because I had been fooled by so many other infomercials (hello skincare systems […]
Joyfully Delicious: Farmhouse Fresh Honeysuckle Blood Orange Custard
Oh my gourd. Someone get me a spoon. Stat. Farmhouse Fresh has unleashed another lovely jar of almost-edible goodness — this time in the form of Honeysuckle Blood Orange Custard Body Cream ($26). And I thought that their Whoopie! Cream was be-all end-all of body indulgences. Oh no. New from this Texas-based team of gifted […]
New Fave: Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi-Use Blush
Cream blushes are my new favorite invention. While they obviously are not new to most people, I was previously fearful of straying from my go-to powder blush. The past year has been fun as I’ve been experimenting with almost any cream blush I can get my hands on – and I recently got my paws […]
Eco Pretty: 7 Green Beauty Buys
Earth Day may have come and gone, but being green is something we spa lovers practice year-round. The theme of 2011’s Earth Day was “A billion acts of Green” a movement globally coordinated by the Earth Day Network, encouraging individuals and organizations alike to make at least one eco-friendly choice this Earth Day. While cleaning […]
Beauty March Wrap-up: Lush Freshmade Cosmetics
No, I don’t work for Lush. Although at this point, I should … I could … I practicality do. As a devoted Lushie, I certainly couldn’t get through a week of natural, earth-loving product features without giving due praise to Lush. If you still haven’t tried their freshmade cosmetics, here are my suggestions of where […]
Earth Day Splurge: Bamboo Lemongrass Collection from LATHER
Happy Earth Day Spa Girls and Guys! Rejuvenate yourself and the earth with LATHER’s new Bamboo Lemongrass Collection. The paraben and sulfate-free products are infused with the renewing benefits of bamboo and uplifting essence of lemongrass essential oil. The best part? The collection is the first to be pacakged in LATHER’s new biodegradable, recyclable EcoPure […]
