Why would you put cucumbers on your eyelids, a hot towel over your face or stones on your spine? While some spa treatments seem counterintuitive (bathe in mud to get clean?), they’re rooted in time-tested wellness techniques that are proven to lower stress and make you feel great. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular treatments and the science and tradition behind them:
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.
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.
The days are getting longer and the temperature is rising – before you know it, beach season will be upon us. June 21st is the first official day of summer, and with Summer Solstice rapidly approaching, it’s time to start shedding your layers and showing off what you’ve got. If you’re not quite ready to don your favorite bikini, don’t worry -- at Burke Williams, we have everything you need to look and feel your absolute best. Try one of these treatments and you’ll be beach-ready in no time.
In 2330 BC, the Tomb of Akmanthor was built in Saqqara, Egypt. Known as the "The Tomb of the Physician,” the site is covered with hieroglyphics and murals -- among them, the depiction of two men receiving hand and foot massages. The ancient tomb is proof that humans have been enjoying the benefits of massage for over 4,000 years, but for as long as we’ve been practicing the art of massage, many of us still know little about it.
Your first trip to the spa, like any other first, can be nerve-wracking. But don’t worry – that’s bad for your skin. Take a deep breath, let go and get ready to be spoiled. We're about to tell you what you can expect on your first visit to your local Burke Williams Spa.
Whether you're jet-setting around the globe or just running errands around town, being out and about is hard on your skin. If you’re serious about looking good, you'll need to grab more than your cell phone, wallet, keys, and lipstick on your way out the front door. To make sure you're prepared, ask yourself the following questions before you leave the house:
A few weeks ago, Wrangler released a line of moisturizer-infused jeans called “Spa Denim.” What's even crazier than a blue-jeans company crossing over into the beauty industry is the fact that the product sold out on ultra-trendy online retailer Asos in just 48 hours. If you didn’t get the chance to test out this strange innovation, don’t worry. We’ve got three tried-and-true ways to keep your legs looking soft and sleek.
