skincare
You Are What you Eat
February 11, 2013
This age-old adage may have been dismissed over the generations as somewhat of an old wives’ tale, but in fact it is deeply rooted in a real biological connection between our bodies and the food we eat. With technological advances, we are better able to understand how micro- and macro-nutrients really affect our health on a cellular level. This notion...
It's Spring Time! A Good Time for Detox?
April 1, 2011
With spring here (and summer around the corner,) this is the time of year I hear people discussing their “detox” experience. Some experiences maybe better than others, but when following a qualified detoxification program; the results can invigorate the mind and body! But what is a good or bad Detox? Below, I provide what to look for and what to...
NEW YORK show..What you missed!
March 17, 2011
Paper eyelashes straight off the runways of fashion week in England. The Wet Brush is my new brush for beautiful brushing and detangling wet hair. Essie , OPI and other brands of nail lacquers had a wide array of gorgeous shades! Farm House Fresh has a delightful yogurt mask that is called Pajama paste. Great for spa parties and for...
Beauty Nutrition Update – Study shows that fruit & veggie consumption brings out glowing skin!
February 10, 2011
If you haven’t heard yet, the connection between what you consume and how you look is getting stronger (thanks to a growing number of nutrition clinical studies.) One of the most recent studies published in the Journal of Evolution and Human Behaviour, Researchers from the University of Nottingham found that people who consumed more portions of deep colored fruits and...
Acne Vulgaris - The diabetes of skin?
September 2, 2010
Diet plays an important role to play in many skin disorders, and when it comes to nutritional advice I am frequently asked about the “Acne- Diet” connection. Acne is by far the most common skin disease and is increasingly affecting both adolescents and adults in North America. Clinical evidence suggests nutrient imbalances in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium, Chromium,...
Fad Dieting & Skin Health, is there a Connection?
July 21, 2010
We have all experienced it! Fad diets focusing on imbalanced nutrition and claiming rapid weight loss (and there are millions out there!) To date, there are a few staple diets that have been around for some time and most of us seem to gravitate to one over the other (depending on our body type and lifestyle). High Protein Diets for...
Sun Protection through Nutrition?
July 15, 2010
We all know a little bit of Vitamin D is a good thing, but in this industry educating our clients on the incredible stress chronic sun exposure plays on your skin is a critical foundation of our beauty programs. With the latest controversies about the effectiveness of topical SPF’s, there is a growing trend consumers are seeking from spas to...
More competition for your retail sales...
April 9, 2010
Today's Women's Wear Daily reports that Zappos.com is looking to ramp up their beauty business from the current level of less than $1 million annually (a drop in the bucket for a business that grosses over $1 B illion) to $75 million a year within the next five years. It makes perfect sense, really. I mean, we've all bought shoes...
American Spa Staff
Paula Simpson, B.A.Sc., R.N.C.P.
Noreen Young
Lisa Starr