Wednesday, April 28, 2010

LAS VEGAS MEGA SPAS

Foodies love to go to Paris, Fashionistas can't get enough of New York, but a Spa Goers dream is VEGAS. Yes, it is probably surprising to know that the city know for sin is also a hotspot for lavish, luxorious, resort spas. With every theme you could possibly imagine, signature treatments, and A+ hospitality, if you are an avid spa goer you should definitely put Vegas on your "to go" list. Spas are by no means a cheap hobby, especially the spa treatments in Vegas. However, here is a tip that I tell people who are looking to visit a couple different spas while in Vegas but don't want to spend so much. **All the resorts offer services, but they also offer spa passes. Spa passes allow you access into the spa and grant you use of all the facilities, but without a treatment. ** These are great to purchase at resorts like Caesar's Palace or The Venetian, because the spa itself has so much to offer (steam rooms, hot tubs, mediation rooms, etc.). I'll be back next week with some reviews!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Tip of the Week from Dr. Ellen Marmur author of "Simple Skin Beauty"


So according to accomplished NYC dermatologist Ellen Marmur, for people with extremely dry/sensitive skin, cleansing twice a day is not only unnecessary but could worsen your skin's condition. Since washing the face rids the skin of oils (which dry and sensitive skin need) she recommends cleansing only at night to wash away dirt, debris, and makeup. Then in the morning awaken your face with a warm washcloth then a splash of cold water. The splash of cold water is the best way to quickly brighten your complexion and make pores appear smaller, because cold water is a vasocontrictor (closes blood vessels). So far I have been following Dr. Marmur's advice and have noticed that when it comes to skin care less really is more!