Stretch out your hand and take a look at your nails. See those tiny crescents of skin at the base of each nail? Your cuticles are made of the same cells as the rest of your skin, but because they’re thinner than the skin on your elbows, back, knees and ankles, cuticles are ultra-sensitive and far more prone to wear and tear. For that reason, you may need to take extra precautions to keep your cuticles healthy.
As you may know by now I’m a pretty huge fan of the super lux chain of spas known as Burke Williams. With nine locations around Cali I have made it my goal to visit each one and try a new service. (I know what you’re thinking… my job sucks). In honor of Valentine's Day my sis and I prepped our minds and bodies by indulging in back to back treatments at the beautiful Burke in Santana Row, aka the Rodeo Drive of San Jose. The Moroccan decor throughout the Santana Row facility set a different sexy vibe from the other Burkes I’ve seen. With dark, bold colors and dim lighting this place oozed exotic zen from every corner.
Imagine what it would be like to literally turn back the hands of time. You could say no to that blind date that turned out to be a total disaster. You could say yes to that geeky guy in college who later became a CEO. You could relive your favorite memories and get a do-over on your biggest regrets, and you could do it all with the smooth and flawless skin of your youth.
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!
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 …
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.
