Tropical Summer Special

Indulge in the lush pleasures of the islands without packing your bags! Head to @ease Spa for our Tropical Summer Special, offered now through the end of August. Treat yourself to a 2 1/2 hour treatment including a 1 hour coconut oil massage, a 1 hour facial, and a 1/2 hour coconut body scrub. Coconut rejuvenates your skin's natural glow, leaving it soft and radiant, and the aroma will send you into the kind of deep relaxation found in pure paradise.

July Massage Special

The @ease Spa is offering a special deal for the month of July that is too good to miss--any half-hour massage is just $35 through July 31. Summer is all about relaxation, but between family trips and visiting relatives and friends, it can sometimes be more of a headache. If you haven't found time to unwind, treat yourself to this special offer and let our masseuses melt away your aches and pains.

In addition, if you are a first-time customer, or you want to recommend us to a first-time customer, check out our "Steals & Deals" offered exclusively through SpaWeek.com!

Face It: Time for a Facial

A spa facial can do wonders for the skin. Cleansing, exfoliation, removal of blackheads, and facial massage are all most effective when handled by an expert aesthetician. How do you know if you can get away with your normal skin care routine or if it's time for a full-on facial? Take a good, hard look in the mirror under bright lighting. Do you see blackheads on the sides of your nose? Any gaping pores? Patches of dry, dead skin? Then it's time to book yourself an hour in your facialist's chair, and make the maintenance of your beauty a priority. You'll leave looking younger, smoother, and blemish-free.

Buzz Off: Relieve Itchy Bug Bites Naturally

One of the few annoyances that comes with summertime is the onslaught of mosquitoes, black flies, and other blood-hungry critters. Some of us react to bug bites worse than others. We've all scratched those red, swollen, itchy bug bites--but have you noticed that doing that usually makes it worse? Avoid welts, scars, and infections by healing your bug bites with natural remedies. Here are a few to try:

• Water and ice. First of all, make sure the stinger is removed and the bitten area is cleaned with water. Soothe with an ice pack to numb the area and provide temporary relief of itching and soreness.
• Peppermint toothpaste. Choose a natural toothpaste and apply a dab on the bite to get immediate relief.
• Cucumbers. Slices of cool cucumber placed over the bite will relieve itching and irritation.
• Honey. A natural antibiotic, honey can prevent infections.
• Aloe vera gel. Aloe, either from a living plant or commercial gel, is inflammatory and healing.
• Salt and water. A paste of salt and water will relieve itching immediately.
• Banana peel. Rub the inside of a banana peel on the bite to alleviate itching.
• Baking soda and water. A paste of baking soda and water neutralizes the venom and helps the sting heal faster.
• Oatmeal bath. Place a cup of oatmeal in the middle of a washcloth and secure it with a rubber band. Place the bag in a hot bath and squeeze it, making the water cloudy.

Remember to seek medical attention if you have a severe reaction (facial swelling, difficulty breathing) to any kind of bug bite. And of course, don't apply any of these ingredients to your skin if you are allergic to them.

Tan-talizing: How to Apply Bronzer

We all know that the safest tan is a fake tan. If you aren't able to get a spray tan, one of the best ways to get a sun-kissed glow is to apply bronzer. However, this can be a little tricky--apply too much or too unevenly, and you won't be fooling anyone. Here are some tips for adding a warm glow without exposing your skin to the sun:

• Choose a shade of foundation that is no more than two shades darker than your skin. If you have a lighter complexion you may want to choose something more peach-colored than bronze. Avoid the shimmery, glittery bronzers and choose the more natural-looking ones.
• After you have washed and exfoliated your face and applied moisturizer, apply a minimal amount of foundation.
• Next, brush a translucent powder over your face--this will ensure that your bronzer does not streak.
• Dab a wide and fluffy brush in the bronzer and shake off the excess. Apply with a light, swirling motion to areas of your face that would normally tan first--forehead, the bridge of the nose, and cheekbones.
• Blend bronzer into your neck and ears, and if you are wearing a low-cut top, apply bronzer to your upper chest.
• Check your bronzed face in natural, bright lighting to make sure there are no streaks and/or the bronzer is not applied too heavily.
• If you have applied to much, gently buff the excess with a cotton pad. Remember, with bronzer, less is always more.

Get "Stoned" for Deep Relaxation

Even though summer weather is heating up, one of the most enjoyable spa experiences out there is the hot stone massage. A specialty massage using smooth basalt stones, a black volcanic rock that retains heat well, the hot stone massage is deeply soothing and calming. Stones are sanitized and heated in water before being placed on acupressure locations along the body. The weight and warmth of the stones will relax the muscles, melt away knots and tension, and alleviate stress, while additional stones are used to massage the muscles. This is truly a pampering experience, and one that even massage therapists crave.

Renew the Skin You're In

Let’s face it—your skin has taken a beating from the sun and the effects of aging over the years. Turn back the clock with microdermabrasion, a highly effective, safe procedure that sloughs away the dead, topmost layer of skin with light abrasion and brings smoother skin to the surface. Unwanted wrinkles, pigmentation, blemishes, scars, and other skin legions are erased, leaving skin younger-looking and soft to the touch.


Microdermabrasion uses a powerful device to spray micro-crystals across the surface of the skin, exfoliating gently and precisely. It can be applied to many different areas of the skin, such as the face, neck, chest, and hands. The treatment is painless, and you will be able to return to work immediately, radiant and refreshed.