DAYSPA Magazine Products What's New

Sustainable Sincerity

Our upcoming Green Scene ("Mayan Marvel," September 2010) contains helpful tips on how to detect greenwashing when perusing "organic" product labels. That's when companies try to unjustifiably tout a product's environmental virtues.

As John Vater, co-ower of Spa Adriana in Huntington, New York, warns, "The big print giveth and the small print taketh away."

Here's some information about avoiding this pitfall:

Read labels with a discriminating eye.
John and his wife, co-owner Adriana Vater, caution spa professionals against taking a product label at face value. "If the packaging claims it doesn't contain something, you should ask yourself what's there to do that ingredient's job," Adriana says. "Every component of a product has a purpose, and sometimes a so-called 'green' ingredient is just as offensive as the original."
Educate yourself.
The Vaters say it's important to develop an understanding of how product ingredients work. "With today's Internet access, you can quickly look up the chemical composition of any item," John says.

It's not always easy going green. How do you ensure that your spa's environmental initiatives result in real, positive change? Send your ideas to Katie O'Reilly, associate editor, at koreilly@creativeage.com.

[ close ]

What’s New: Product Premiere

Help clients ring in 2010 with these irresistible items.

1. KohGenDo Oriental Plants Essence. A serum intended to balance and hydrate the skin, this formulation includes hyaluronic acid, apricot kernel extract and silver birch sap. 800.533.6276, kohgendocosmetics.com

2. Matis Paris Radiance Revealing Serum. Papain, an enzyme of the papaya, exfoliates the skin and helps promote turnover in this new formulation. 877.7KGD.USA, c3spadistribution.com

3. Plantogen Manuka Honey Mask. Various vitamins, minerals and enzymes team up with honey to provide an antibacterial treatment that smoothes the skin's texture. 888.851.6533, plantogen.com

4. Skin Blends Lashes LTD. LTD stands for Longer Thicker Darker, which this mixture provides to eyelashes with daily applications. 877.754.6253, skinblends.com

5. B. Kamins, Chemist Diamond Radiance Illuminating Eye Cream. Diamond powder helps this rich formula minimize fine lines. 888.BKAMINS, bkamins.com

6. Dermelect Cosmeceuticals Rejuvenail Fortifying Nail & Cuticle Treatment. Vitamins, shea butter and keratin peptide bolster weakened nails and ragged skin. 888.MY.DERMELECT, dermelect.com

7. being TRUE Refillable Color Compact. This portable mirror allows clients to carry around their favorite eye makeup or blush. They can then replace the color when it runs out to reduce waste. 800.419.8783, truecosmetics.com

What’s New: Product Premiere

Sponsored Links