Introducing the SaniManiPedi

Although we don't do manicures or pedicures at @Ease Spa, we recognize that getting your nails done is part of a normal beauty routine. It is important to choose a clean, safe, reputable nail salon as viral, bacterial, and fungal infections can be an unfortunate side effect from salon tools that are not sanitized. If you are not sure whether your salon is clean enough, there is a new product on the market to help protect you, the SaniManiPedi liquid solution. All-natural, biodegradable, and never tested on animals, this botanical formula sanitizes water without using harsh chemicals. You simply tear open a single-use package into your foot bath, and sit back and relax knowing you are not prone to infection. SaniManiPedi also sells a nail tool kit so that you can bring your own tools to the salon, which is the only way to ensure that they are clean and sanitized. You may also want to read SaniManiPedi's safety tips for visiting a nail salon. If you are in need of something for the girl who has everything, SaniManiPedi would make a great gift for a woman of any age.

Epsom Salts for Beauty

You may think of epsom salts as an old-timey remedy. You can add some magnesium sulfate to a hot bath to soothe aches and pains, but epsom salts have beauty benefits, too. Here are some to try:

• Oily, flat hair? Dissolve 1/2 cup of salt into 3 cups of lukewarm water and use the solution as a pre-shampoo rinse.


• Exfoliate rough skin by rubbing a few handfuls of salt into your pre-moistened skin.


• Give your face a deep cleanse by adding 1/2-teaspoon of epsom salt with your normal face cleansing cream.

Avocado Face Mask for Dry Skin

Even in the peak of summer, dry skin is a problem for many of us. If you have dry skin on your face, you may be washing your face too often or with harsh products. You should also be careful not to wash your face with hot water, as it is too drying, and you should use a soap specially formulated for dry skin. For a quick relief of dry skin on the face and neck, mash a ripe avocado and apply to your skin for 15 minutes, then rinse. Avocadoes are rich in emollients and will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.

The Oxygen Facial is a Breath of Fresh Air

There's a reason why so many celebrities include the Oxygen Facial in their beauty arsenals--this next-generation treatment offers superior rejuvenation of the skin. Repairing skin at the cellular level, the Oxygen Facial delivers oxygen below the surface of the skin to brighten, plumpen, and soften skin, as well as remove impurities.

After skin has been thoroughly cleaned and exfoliated, pressurized oxygen cleanses pores, stimulates cell regeneration, and increases circulation. In addition to reducing the appearance of wrinkles and any dark spots, this wonderfully therapeutic treatment infuses the skin with vitamins and minerals, leaving a youthful glow.

Green Tea for Beauty

Have you heard of supermodels and actresses sipping green tea kombucha for beauty? Green tea is packed with anti-oxidants that help protect the body from free radicals. You don't have to rush out and buy expensive beauty products with green tea to capture its powerful benefits. Try this simple formula:

• Soothing spritzer: Simply steep 100g of green tea in a liter of mineral water for at least one hour. Strain the liquid into a sterilized spray bottle and use as a refreshing face mist, or soak a cotton pad and wipe under the eyes to reduce puffiness. This spray will also have antiseptic properties and can be used to treat minor scratches, blemishes, and sunburns.

Give Yourself a Hand (Massage)

Most likely you are reading this while staring at a computer screen where you often type and use your hands to click a mouse. All of the repetitive motions carried out by our hands means that they hold a lot of tension. Relax in just a matter of minutes by doing some self-massage techniques on those fingers and palms:

• Apply hand cream, balm, or oil to your hands.
• Stroke the back of your hand, pressing firmly towards the wrist and gently gliding back.
• Squeeze and pull the length of each finger, and make circular motions over each joint with your thumb.
• Stroke in between the tendons on the back of your hand, pressing down to the wrist.
• Place your palm face up on a pillow or cushion. With your other arm, press your elbow into your palm and make circular motions.
• Remember, all of the muscles that control the hands are in the arms, so massage your forearms as well using gentle strokes and circular motions.

The Safe Way to Spray-Tan: Bronze Biologic

Perhaps you have considered getting a spray tan to capture a summer glow without harmful sun exposure, but you are worried that it will look and feel artificial. Here at @Ease Spa, we only use Bronze Biologic botanical tanning solutions to give you a natural-looking tan. Bronze Biologic only uses pure ingredients and does not use toxic chemicals, dyes, alcohol, additives, perfumes, or artifical colors. Extensively tested to be safe for all skin types, Bronze Biologic delivers a natural-looking tan that darkens within 6 to 12 hours of your initial session. Never yellow or orange, the tan is a warm bronze glow. With regular moisturizing, your spray tan will last at least 7 to 10 days, making it perfect for a special occasion or any time of the year that calls for an evenly-distributed tan.