Depth is a good thing – it makes poems sing and novels resonate, and without it, no one would go scuba diving ever again. So why do so many spa-goers shy away from deep-tissue massages? We think it’s because they simply don’t know enough about the technique and all of the benefits it confers. Have you ever considered a deep-tissue massage but opted for a different treatment instead? If so, here’s everything you’re dying to know but may have been too afraid to ask:
In a perfect world confusing terminology wouldn't leave us in the dark about important matters, especially when it comes to your skin. Trying to find the right products for you can become quite confusing if you aren’t able to decipher the small print.
With the holiday season right upon us it is easy to become overwhelmed and overlook how special this time of year truly is. We should not forget to celebrate what really matters: our family and friends, acts of kindness, health, and gratitude. I've been known to be a crazed-gift giver always trying to outdo myself from the year-to-year, but this time around I am taking it down a notch. I still have every intention of absolutely spoiling everyone I know with thoughtful gifts, however this year the theme is pampering and I'm giving the gift of rejuvenation!
Breathe and you inhale them. Sip water and they slyly enter your throat. Jog along a mountain trail and your muscles pump them into your bloodstream with every step. They’re free radicals – and they are everywhere. You know you should be fighting back – but against what, exactly? What are free radicals, anyway?
I recently had the pleasure of enjoying an Anti-Aging facial at the plush Burke Williams Spa in Santa Monica. This location is massive and filled with an abundance of treatment rooms to make you feel pampered. Johaira, aka the facial guru, made my skin glow, moist, soft and super hydrated. She used one of my favorite brands, Eminence, along with Burke’s very own magical potion known as the “Youth Cell Activator.” I left there with skin softer then a babies tooshie. ; )
It’s here! Time to enjoy a magnificent feast with your loved ones, take advantage of a few extra days off and prepare to shop at the crack of dawn to snag the best deals for those on your holiday shopping list. Are your days off starting to sound less luxurious than planned? We thought so …
Pores can be the veins of your skin's existence as they constantly reveal dirt, oil and other impurities through tiny pinprick-like openings on your face. The average human body has over 5 million pores, and when you’re having a bad skin day, it can feel like nearly half of them are plotting against you.
Traditional cold and flu remedies are the opposite of glamorous. It’s hard to feel ready for the red carpet with Vicks vapor rub smeared all over your sternum and dark bags under your eyes.
Time is a funny thing. On one hand, it grants us wonderful gifts like experience, wisdom and a lifetime of cherished memories. On the other hand, it brings unwanted gifts like wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin and thinning hair. While signs of aging can be looked at as evidence of a life well lived, they don't always feel like something to be proud of. So what's a maturing woman to do? Fight back, of course, with simple tips like these:
The average person can identify 10,000 different scents. Some of those fragrances, like designer colognes, make us weak in the knees. Other smells, like month-old leftovers, send us running for the door. In the world of aromatherapy, we choose our favorite scents not just for how they smell but also for what they can do for our bodies and minds. At Burke Williams, we use a wide variety of essential oils to create a total sensory spa experience. Read on to learn about three of our favorite scents . . .
