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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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Star Treatment: Rejuvenate Oxygen Infusion Facial

     
Star Treatment

Madonna, Katy Perry and many more A-listers consider this treatment a must have. That’s because it combines therapeutic-grade oxygen technology with a hyaluronic acid-based serum to leave clients’ skin looking brighter, firmer and more lifted.

 

"It’s the only facial that serves as a go-to before an important event—say a TV appearance or awards dinner," says Lena Bratschi. "That’s why the stars love it."

 

The co-owner of Carasoin Day Spa in Beverly Hills, California, says the facial (45 min./$175) carries plenty of appeal for all clients (mortal as well as celebrity) because of her facility’s location.

 

"Los Angeles sits in a desert next to the ocean, so we have to work extra hard to hydrate our skin here," Bratschi says. "There’s no other system that uses an oxygen wand to push hydrating agents so deeply into epidermal layers."

 

A cooling serum composed of antioxidants, amino peptides and nano-hydrators penetrates into pores via a special oxygen machine wand. The tiny size of the hyaluronic acid molecule serves as a carrier, expediting the delivery of vitamins A, C and other minerals to the skin.

 

Despite its star-studded fan base, this treatment is beneficial for all skin types. "It’s a non-invasive procedure that dramatically enhances overall hydration—with instant as well as cumulative results," Bratschi says.


The Protocol:


1. Escort the guest to the treatment table and provide warm blankets, as the oxygen machine has a cooling effect.


2. Instruct the guest to lie on the table face up. Gently remove any makeup and perform a facial massage using a warm towel compress and oil.


3. Spread the Rejuvenate serum over small, manageable sections of the face at a time, working from the center and out.


4. After allowing the serum to sit for a few seconds, use the wand to atomize the product slowly into the skin.


5. Repeat this process upon the client’s entire face until the entire jar of serum has been infused into her skin. After you’ve finished one half of the face, you may want to have the client sit up and use a mirror to demonstrate just how drastically lifted the treated side appears, compared to the other.


6. Remove any residue and apply a moisture binding cream. Inform the client that she can immediately apply makeup and go about her day.


This treatment employs Intraceuticals products.



 

 

 

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