Relaxing in a hot tub to banish stress is one of those experiences we all have in common. We’ve all done it before, and a long, hot bubble bath or a heated massage is even better. You know first-hand how powerful heat can be when it comes to relaxation, but why is a hot shower so much different than a cold one? What is it about heat that relaxes our bodies and soothes our minds? It takes just a moment to turn the knob and warm things up – zero-effort, really – but behind the scenes, heat works on your body in complex ways.
How your skin looks is a direct reflection of what you put into your body. You probably already know the dangers of subsisting on fried foods and ice cream, but do you know what foods you should add to your diet to help your skin look absolutely radiant? Some foods are better than others when it comes to your complexion, and what they are might just surprise you.
Spring is coming to an end, so you've probably already finished your annual cleaning tasks for the kitchen, your closet and maybe even your career and relationships. But when was the last time you gave your beauty routine a good reevaluation? It's been a while, hasn't it? Chances are that your bathroom cabinets could use a little spring-cleaning themselves. So which cosmetic and skin-care products should you keep and which should you toss?
Ah, summer. All over the country, people are ready for some serious fun after such a long, drawn-out winter. Here in California, we’ve got it a little easier – lazy days at the pool with a glass of pinot grigio and the latest issue of Vogue are always an option – but the return of summer means that far more of us will be heading to the beaches and soaking up the sun in the coming weeks and months.
Last year, Americans paid for over 15 million dollars on cosmetic procedures, up 5% from the year before and an astonishing 87% since 2000. The most common of these procedures is Botox.
Pregnant women are said to have a glow about them. Although moms-to-be may look radiant on the outside, anyone who's ever been pregnant will tell you that they don't always feel fabulous. To look and feel your best while you're expecting, a little pampering is in order – and we’ve got three great ideas.
After a long, cold winter, that most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us: bathing suit season. Are you bikini-ready? Here are three things you can start doing right now to get yourself in the right frame of mind and ready to strut yourself on the sand or poolside.
Last weekend I had the pleasure of celebrating Mother’s Day early by taking my cute lil mom to the Burke Williams Spa in Torrance. Two fun facts about my mom: (and possibly YOUR mom!?) spending time with her kids is one of her favorite things to do, and going to the spa is a close second. Combine the two together and the result is one happy mom! The Burke in Torrance did a great job of sweeping us both off our feet. The services were fabulous (as usual) but then they went and added champagne and fancy fruit plate to really wow us. Well done Burke, well done. The video below shows my mom and I acting like children (typical) and having a perfect day together. Take a look!
As much as our kids might hate them, baths have been a source of health and happiness for most of human history. Egyptian royalty bathed with essential oils and flowers. The Romans built large communal facilities for bathing and socializing. The Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed spring water baths for sickness, a practice known as hydrotherapy.
