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Green Tip of the Month

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.

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Spa (on the) Go

800px-Concourse_C_from_1991The chain :10 Minute Manicure has provided miniature nail services in multiple airports across North America for the past several years. However, it appears that more spa-based treatments may soon be ready and waiting to soothe travelers frazzled by delayed flights and packed security lines. Portland, Oregon-based The DragonTree Holistic Day Spa was recently chosen from among various area applicants to open a satellite space inside Portland International Airport.

The new spa locale won’t skimp on The DragonTree’s customary service levels for the sake of space—private treatment rooms will enable travelers to receive massage, facial and waxing services. Meanwhile, a common space will permit clients to receive foot treatments and targeted massage in a relaxing environment. Manicures and pedicures will be added to the menu at some point after the spa’s initial opening.

The products used in both services and on the retail shelves will emphasize bolstering the immune system through vitamins, herbs and other organic means. This may prove helpful airborne illnesses can particularly affect stressed travelers in enclosed spaces.

One Response to “Spa (on the) Go”

  1. mica Says:

    LOVE these mini spas! it really gives you some energy between flights !

    xo
    http://www.micabella.com

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