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Massages Not Just For the Wealthy!

Alexa Trotta — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:18:08 +0000

We all know the best way to relax after a tough university exam…head straight to the bar! But what about before…the last thing you want to be doing is feeling the knots in your stomach and the pounding of your head as you pour over text book after text book. Well..here’s a solution kids: get a massage! Seriously, I’ll be you’d feel a lot better before you take on quantum physics!

Oh Snap!

Alexa Trotta — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:07:46 +0000

Don’t say that Stella McCartney’s new skin care line isn’t organic! We don’t need more hot celebrities lying about the authenticity of their products! Of course organic, or not the lady does have some pretty nice tattoos.

Indulgence or Healthy Lifestyle?

Alexa Trotta — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:31:35 +0000

As the economy sinks…so do all those wasteful expenditures. Electric salt and pepper shakers, edible panties (because you can’t use them again), diamond studded dog collars, 5,000 dollar party dresses and of course trips to the spa. Massages, pedicures and facials have taken a back seat to you know…gasoline, food and rent payments (as they should). But the spa industry is not about to become the dust in the wind. Rather than paint themselves as an added luxury to your life, they have been increasingly trying to portray the spa as an added necessity to a healthy lifestyle. Parts of their arguments hold weight…massages do help relieve stress and help to improve circulation and muscle tension. Facials are good for your skin and skin care specialists are always very useful in providing important information about avoiding massive burns. Of course all of this truly comes into question when you realize your are forking over $200 in one day, the lot of which could have been spent in the grocery store. I guess it is all a matter of perspective. I, for one am keeping the electric pepper shaker.

Golfing, Massages…You Know That it Doesn’t Get Better Than That

Alexa Trotta — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:24:15 +0000

Thankfully we have MSNBC, a network that not only provides the absolute best in political punditry, I just adore Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews, but also gives us an insightful report on the world’s best golf spas. No really…the world’s best! So…and I feel that I might in fact fall into this category…if you are an American Democratic voter, stressed, twinging, nearly gagging at every single primary contest that still leaves the party without a nominee (though last night did help solidify many people’s feelings) you might want to take a break and ease your rattled self with a game of golf and a relieving back massage.

I’m not saying this excursion will be cheap and we all know the current state of the economy, but man it sure would be worth it.

Keeping Your Skin Still Beautiful After Invasive Procedures!

Alexa Trotta — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:14:04 +0000

Many people these days are turning to invasive cosmetic surgery procedures to help improve their looks. Botox is an extremely popular one among the elite classes that line the Southern coasts of California, and chemical peels are also an emerging popular procedure. Both can leave long lasting results, but also can leave scars, bumps, blisters and red spots. Your skin doesn’t just emerge perfectly from surgery, much needs to be maintained in order to ensure that your skin heals. Luckily for you, there are plenty of skin creams that will help you get through the embarrassing stages right after your procedure and will help improve the look of your outer layer in the long run. Check out this article for more details.

Ponds Just Got a Little More Beautiful!

Alexa Trotta — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:56:12 +0000

Priyanka Chopra, an actress who has appeared in many different Bollywood productions is the new, glowing face for Ponds, a company that sells a range of skin care products. Chopra is greatly admired in the film industry and she has a face full of flawless skin, a quality that will certainly help to market a youthful-looking skin care product. Chopra was quoted as saying in Rediff.com as saying, “Being the face of Ponds is a big honor for me. It makes me nostalgic, as I have used Ponds as a child.” Yet another reason to invest in a bottle of Ponds skin care cream!

Can You Afford It? Yes You Can!

Alexa Trotta — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:50:27 +0000

One of the reasons a day at the spa is so popular among the public is that it helps relieve stress and tension from the demands of day to day life. Of course, for many, even after receiving a spa treatment, the stress continues when they get a look at the bill. There are many different spa locations that offer different price alternatives for those looking to save a quick buck, especially in the midst of rising gas and food prices.

While the most luxurious of spas offer hour long massages at prices upwards of $200, you can enjoy a nice rub for around $50 at separate locations throughout the U.S. and the world. Another good spot for finding a cheap but worthwhile massage might be at a university, where aspiring massage therapists are looking for clients to practice on. Don’t let your much neeed massage go by the wayside…find an economical alternative!

The Man Skin Care Fix

Alexa Trotta — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:45:26 +0000

Men apparently, also care how they look and the skin care industry is taking advantage of this head on…or perhaps more appropriately…face on. Men should look more closely at their shaving creams, facial cleansers and body soaps if they wish to bolster the healthy look and feel of their skin. Many skin care companies cater specifically to men with gender specific washes and creams. A man does not want to smell like lavender…he wants to smell like a spicy squash or something. I don’t know…maybe not a squash, but something that definitely involves a bit of spice.

You’re Not Unattractive…You Just Have a Beauty Blooper

Alexa Trotta — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:38:54 +0000

What a nice way of putting it really: a beauty blooper. Whoops that ghastly scar across your face…a beauty blooper, a huge crooked nose…a beauty blooper. It sounds like a set of hilarious mess-ups that instead of being behind the scenes of a television show are actually featured front and center, on your face. Luckily the celebrity world has some advice for uh…rectifying these bloopers. If you are so inclined to follow the superficial moves made my Hollywood actresses and models…then check out this article and blot those bloopers away!

Don’t Spend Your Life Savings at the Spa

Alexa Trotta — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:32:45 +0000

We all know that spas can be expensive. It is a day of pampering yourself after all. But is there such thing as an affordable day at the spa? Many say, of course…it just depends on where you go. ABC news gives some options for those who need a bit of R&R but don’t want to cut a gigantic hole into their life savings. Some spas that spare your bank account include: Miri Mandel Skin Works, which offers a massage/facial combo for just $110, a price virtually unheard of for two treatments, Olympic Spa offers great spa package deals for $100 and a place called Ziba offers eyebrow waxes for just $11. Many places these days start charging at $18.

Don’t despair if you think you can’t afford that much needed massage…it’s a good bet that in fact you can. YOu just have to find the right spot.