DAYSPA Magazine

Turn It In

We gathered so much great information while researching our February Green Scene on product recycling ("A Higher Purpose") that it was difficult to whittle it all down. So here's one more: Start a recycle/refill program.

Scott Kerschbaumer, co-owner of ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skin Care in Pittsburgh, did it at his facility. ESSpa clients who bring empty product containers to the spa receive a 20% discount on the refill, which employees accomplish after spraying the bottle with colloidal silver solution to disinfect it.

Kerschbaumer says that the move helps save money because he can keep more bulk product in stock than retail. It also encourages guests to become more loyal. "It provides a way for our clients to participate in our environmentally responsible mission while allowing us to reduce our overall waste," he says.

Another side benefit? The program helps frequent travelers, who make use of ESSpa’s extensive collection of previously used containers that meet TSA carryon requirements.

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Spa Openings
• Spa Villagio opens its doors this month at the landmark Four-Diamond Vintage Estate in Northern

California’s Napa Valley community of Yountville. Hotel guests and locals are welcome at the 13,000-square-foot sanctuary, featuring 16 treatment rooms and five personal spa suites. Separate wings for men and women provide lounges and relaxation rooms boasting wood-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, Italian-style tile, wrought iron and crystal chandeliers, fireplaces and stone interiors. Signature services will include 3.5-hour “sensual journeys,” a 100-minute Aromasoul Mediterranean Ritual Massage and even “spa nail rituals.” The intimate retreat is designed to strike a balance between classic and contemporary.

• The Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has announced the opening of the Alvear Spa & Fitness Center. The 8,600-square-foot spa calls upon light, water and varieties of marble to create a sensuous experience for guests. The menu is wellness-focused, with many body treatments to accompany facials and hair and nail services. Steam baths, hydromassage showers and a vitality pool round out the facility. The spa’s Fitness Center is equipped with the Kinesis cable-stretching system unique to Latin America.

• Earlier this year, well-known Texas spa owner Renee Rouleau added a location to her 20-years-

strong, namesake spa in Dallas. The Renee Rouleau Skin Care Spa, nestled in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, will, as its name implies, focus entirely on helping women attain healthy and beautiful skin. To keep the operation running smoothly, a personal concierge will book all appointments.

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