by Shelly
The Newport Bay Candle Company located in Depoe Bay, Lincoln City and Newport Oregon offers the most exotic and unusual candle scents you could ever want or dream of smelling.
The candles are made of either gel or wax and offer the best in scents from almond biscotti, apple cinnamon to carnation and Oregon rain. See the entire collection here.
The wax candles will burn about three times longer than the traditional wax candles and the wicks don’t need to be trimmed every time they are burned as well, which is another plus in the gel candle. The gel candles throw the scents the same as the traditional wax candles so it fills the room just the same.
The Newport Bay Candle Company offers the traditional wax and gel candles in the convenient glass container with a lid and the 8oz. square for under $11. The other sizes are a 13 ounce round with a lid for under $14, 20 ounce round with a lid for under $20 and the 20 ounce round with a lid for under $25.
The company even offers custom refill options of either your own container or a container offered by them for as little as $1.50 for about 10 ounces and every ounce after that fills at 75 cents per ounce with a max filling of 32 ounces per container. You can ship your container to the Newport Bay Candle Company and have them fill it and ship it back to you; payment must be done before filling.
The Newport Bay Candle Company is based in Oregon also carries bath salts, gift cards, soaps and holiday items too.
by Shelly
Hair growth is a natural occurring event with the body, and hair on our skin is there for the main purpose of keeping us warm. When hair is in the appropriate places there is no needs for removal, but as human’s evolve more and more hair on the skin isn’t necessary and at times may become unsightly. Here are some of the top brands and what they promise with hair removal. Some are waxes while others are simple creams.
1. Veet®: Promises that creams and lotions can give a better shave as well as waxing. They state their product will dissolve the hair’s protein therefore leading to softer more supple hair growth when it grows back compared to shaving alone.
2. Silk’n®: The Silk’n SensEpil promises to provide hair removal with a flash of light that won’t hurt the eyes that will remove the hair with a quick pulse of HPL (Home Pulsed Light). The light sends a pulse to the hair shaft and therefore removing the hair.
3. Nair®: Nair promises a cream or lotion that can literally dissolve the hair below the skin surface for a shave that they guarantee will last longer than shaving. The Nair waxing will give the same result as a salon but at a fraction of what it would cost in the salon to get the same treatment. Nair is sold at supermarkets and convenience stores area-wide.
4. Zeno: This waxing technique is for men and offers that a hair removal lotion that works in the same manner as the other creams that dissolve hair. This is specially formulated for men and gives the fresh clean feeling of shave but helps to minimize friction and give softer feeling skin over all.
by Shelly
Luminoso Studios is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and is the top forefront in the anti-aging; sun damaged skin and changes to the skin through age and other damages. They are the company that helps bring the skin to its youthful appearance with long term use.
Discoloration to the skin is a normal process brought on by age-related damage to the skin or by the sun as well. The Luminoso Studio helps to fight those signs with their line of products that are designed to target the most damaged of skin. Here is a products list currently being offered through the Luminoso Studios now.
1. Illustre Essenza’s Super Face and Body Brightening Serum for the face, hands: This product helps to lighten and brighten discoloration due to sun damage and hormonal changes. It helps to bring back even tone to the face and youthful-looking skin in just 8 weeks.
2. Ultra C20+ Triple Anti-Aging Serum: This serum helps to reduce the effects of brown spots, helps to rebuild damage and prevent new damage from ocurring as well. The serum is a great way to help achieve youthful-looking skin with minimal effort over all.
3. Ultra Peptide Dual Defense Serum: This serum was designed to help bring forth a tighter skin appearance due to it’s powerful antioxidants and vitamins packed into the liquid.
With the wide range of different skin-helping products that Luminoso Studio carries, you are sure to find the one cream or serum that was made for your skin and your skin needs. Check out the full line of skin care products here.
by Shelly
Tisserand offers a wide range of aromatherapy products that are not only exceptional, but will give you a new view on essential oils.
The natural products carried by Tisserand are infused with essential oil and include everything from massage oil products to shower oils and skin care products as well. Wax and Bubbles has found a few of their products that are fabulous, here are some that will bring you delight.
1. Body Oils for Massage and Bath: These are 95 percent organic and offer a wide range of different scents that help achieve different results as well, such as the De-Stress, Detox and Energy oils, as well as the Muscle Ease, that help achieve different pleasure and relaxation goals.
2. Skin Treatments: Skin treatments through Tisserand vary from creams to roller balls to even gels and blemish sticks such as the Tea-tree and Kanka Blemish stick or the Lavender and Mint Gel, and Lavender and Chamomile Roller ball. These offer a variety of treatments with the beneficial properties of essential oils in every treatment.
3. Solid Soaps: These solid soaps are above and beyond some of the best on the market. They offer the essential oil combinations in each one such as the lavender, evening primrose, sweet orange, jasmine, tea-tree, and avocado combine to make these soap luxurious in every way.
No matter what your taste in body products is, you are surely to find something that will tickle your fancy at Tisserand. Check out the wide range of other body products made with essential oils on their website.
by Shelly
Many of us, especially women more than men notice a change in skin texture and tone as we age. The skin loses a lot of elasticity and texture when it ages along with the rest of our body. We try our best to keep the tone and elasticity there with lotions, creams and serums, but sometimes nothing seems to work quite like a skin peel.
DNA Health Institute has tried to help with this process by offering Zen Therapy Treatment Gel. This gel helps to tone, tighten and treat the skin in more ways that one by cooling and re-hydrating the skin after a chemical skin peel.
The DNA Health Institute offers organic skincare to help keep your skin looking and feeling it’s best. The skin peel treatment gel will help your skin feel just as wonderful.
The company also offers other products such as lotions, creams and gels for use after a facial and body wraps, as well as products that help with acne, anti-aging, dry skin, oily skin, and scarring as well.
The company has taken skin care to the front line of changing the way we see and feel about skin when we age or have damage in other ways. The products are guaranteed to help bring forth a better look and feel to your skin in the over all, long-term usage.
The DNA Health Institute will be appearing at booth at the 2009 Face and Body Spa and Healthy Aging Conference and Expo in July. If you are in the San Jose, California area, look them up and learn more through their spokes person as well.
by Shelly
Set-N-Me-Free body wash helps to wash away impurities on the body and dead skin cells as well. The aloe vera enzymes help to slough away the dead skin cells and help to restore the moisture that is lost daily on the skin. It’s a deep pore cleansing product that helps to wash away any nonessentials on the skin and the best part is; it won’t leave a tub ring in your shower because of the aloe vera. You can purchase an 8 ounces container, a 10 ounce container or even a gallon-sized container
here.
Set-N-Me-Free body wash can be paired with the other Set-N-Me-Free body products such as the Aloe and Herb Body Wrap solution that is a healthy toxic cleanse that helps remove toxins and disperses into the lymphatic system and then washed away with water over all.
The Set-N-Me-Free body wash as well as the herbal body wrap solution can be used daily in combination with the other great products the company offers such as the Skin Polish. This product helps to bring out the highlights of the skin and skin tone. Or try the Masking Powders that helps to wash away impurities on the face and neck area. It can be used as much as needed to bring out the toxins from the pores along the facial area.
Any of the Set-N-Me-Free products are great for everyday use and can be purchased in their online store. Currently for every two products purchased you receive a free surprise product with your order.
by Shelly
Many spas look to the beneficial treatments that are out of the ordinary from hat you would use in your own home. With these treatments comes one such as the Chi Herbal Formulas Detox Spray.
The Chi Herbal Formulas Detox Spray stimulates the acupressure points to help revitalize the body and the mind and help to stimulate the immune system as well. The detox spray has even been shown to help increase circulation throughout the body as well.
The mix of ingredients such as burdock root that has antibiotic effects, licorice root that has detoxifying effects, dandelion root with it’s antimicrobial effects, inulae with it’s muscle soothing properties and ginseng with it’s balancing effects, ability to increase circulation and is also contains anti-stress properties, work together in this spray to help relieve everything from over-worked feet to stressed out muscles.
It’s simple to achieve detoxifying effects from this Chi spray. You simply spray the bottom of each foot as well as the top of the foot and tap the skin to increase the effects of the spray.
If you stand for long periods from day to day, such as a waiter or waitress job or the like, you will find this spray helpful in your everyday. If you are a runner, this detoxifying spray can help your feet find some relieve during working out or even after working out.
The herbal spray is an advanced herbal treatment for anyone looking to seek relief for their tired and aching feet, no matter what you put them through. You can pick up a 2 ounce bottom by calling (858) 373-1830.
by Shelly
Sometimes when it comes to makeup we are at a loss on how to apply it. We can own some of the greatest makeup on the market but when you don’t know how to use it that posses a problem. Here are some tips to help you apply that makeup correctly.
1. If you want to change the way you look nothing makes a bigger statement than changing your lip stick color or your eye shadow color for the day or even the entire month.
2. For a dramatic change, go with colored mascara for a bold look for the eyes. There are several colors our there other than the 80’s blue that many of us won’t be caught dead in.
3. Color coordinate your face with the colors that are already present like natural hues and tones in your skin color. But experiment with what works best with your skin texture as well. Color wheels can help you achieve this.
4. Adding a bit of shimmer or sparkle to the eyes and the lips can really bring them out. Just don’t over do it.
5. Always bring the bare essentials of makeup with you when you go out. These include lip gloss/stick, powder/blot papers and maybe even the eye shadow color you are wearing that evening or day.
For the latest and greatest in makeup today try Darac Beauty. Darac is considered a makeup artist extraordinaire by some and has worked the makeup on many run ways, soap operas, and celebrity weddings and even on set on some television productions. He knows was looks great and seems to have the eye for talent when it comes to bringing out the best in people.
by Shelly
Putting on makeup may be something that is second nature to a lot of women and even some men, but do you know the basics of applying makeup or do you just apply it as you are running out the door in the mornings or while you are sitting in gridlock traffic?
The basics of makeup is really a simple one, and it may seem like a lot, but when it comes to special occasions you always want to look your best. Here are the basics in makeup application. Some of these items can be used on occasion and don’t need to be applied every time. Add these to your makeup arsenal and see how great of a face you can put forward.
1. Foundation or tinted moisturizer: It’s best to use a light foundation; you don’t want to look as though you are indeed wearing a mask. And a tinted moisturizer with SPF is best.
2. Concealer: This can be used on occasion. You only want to use concealer to hide blemishes that really stick out.
3. Loose or pressed powder: You can have this on you at all times. Powder is a great thing to use for touch up and to cover oils throughout the day as well.
4. Cream or powder blush: Cream blush is making a comeback so experiment and see which one works best for your.
5. Bronzer: This can be used all over the face.
That’s the basics in makeup. A few others to follow with are as follows.
• Eye pencil
• Eye shadow
• Eye liner
• Mascara
• lash curler
• Lipstick
• Lip pencil
• Lip gloss
by Shelly
Have you ever been in an upscale hotel and finally realized why it’s so expensive? From the 350 thread-count bed sheets to the upscale amenities in the bathroom and the side table.
Those amenities are what most people look for most when they head into a hotel room.
The Wynn,
Hyatt Regency,
The Venetian,
Four Seasons and a few others depend on one company to provide them with those products and it’s called
Spa Blends Botanicals.
Spa Blends Botanicals offers upscale hotels with some of the best products that their hotel-goers depend on such as the Milk and Honey Body Oils, Peppermint Hope Foot Cream that provides help for breast cancer and the Silk Screen SPF 15 Lip Treatment.
With the Silk Screen SPF Lip Treatment you get a variety of flavor options and they are all natural ingredients.
These are just a touch of why the upper scale hotels offer such grand prices for rooms. They give you more than just the room and the fancy hotel amenities they also offer you the great products from the Spa Blends Botanicals line. The company offers oil blends as well as bulk discounts and wholesale costs as well.
Even if you have never tried the Spa Blends Botanicals you will be impressed with what they have to offer the public. Of course the best way to try the products is through one of the top prestigious clients of hotels. The next time you book a room at one of the upscale hotel clients listed on the Spa Blends Botanicals site, ask if they carry the products as amenities.
by Shelly
When it comes to the spa business whether it’s a wax business with mostly small treatments with the side line of selling candles or it’s the bubbles business of everything from head to toe care and everything in between you really can’t go wrong with adding
Dermalogica to that business as a sideline addition as well.
Dermalogica is a top choice with consumers and with spa professionals’ world wide. Their approach to skin health is one of the top with their targeting skin care products. They carry almost all the products to meet the demands of those seeking skin that looks and feels amazing.
The company started its ventures in 1983 and has evolved into one of the best selling spa business and consumer, as well as skin professional lines around. They offer everything from skin repair products to skin clearing products and of course everything in between.
They state that their packaging may not be the most attractive or even go with the theme in your bathroom, but they do promise the best ingredients to make your skin feel like it should. And the best part about the products is the fact that they don’t use cheap ingredients like mineral oil and lanolin or other synthetics in the making of them either.
Many companies say they can give you the skin you are looking for, but fail to deliver what they promise. With Dermalogica you can guarantee you are getting that promise along with the product as well. The skin you are wanting will be delivered with just simple ingredients formulated the way they should be.
by Shelly
While you may be thinking, “what does spa uniforms have to do with Wax and Bubbles?“, it has everything to do with the topic.
Everyday Wax and Bubbles receives emails giving topics of interest to talk about, companies some readers own as well as questions regarding uniforms for a spa business. With that came some digging into the industry to see what spa uniforms were rated the best by those who use them and those who carry them. When the digging began I had no idea how many uniform companies there truly was, but one brand came out on top over most and that is the
Spa Uniforms Incorporated.
When it comes to your business and the professional appearance you are trying to put out, nothing says professional more than what your employees wear to work on a daily basis. When the employees look their best your company looks its best as well. With that the Spa Uniforms line can help bring it all together for you in your spa business, candle business or the like.
Spa Uniforms Incorporated offers uniforms that are professional yet breathable that your employees will love wearing everyday to work. They offer athletic uniforms as well that suit any type of needs your company is trying to portray.
About 60-70% of a companies appearance comes from what your employees are wearing and whether they are clean-looking when their apparel. Don’t leave any room for judgment or bad marks against your spa business or your product selling business. Go with Spa Uniforms Incorporated to give your business the attractiveness it deserves.
by Shelly
When Zein Obagi created his line he didn’t intend for the products line to end up in physician’s offices or even every spa worldwide either. What he did intend for the products to be show cases and used in are the resorts, destinations and select day spas around the globe.
The products line offers some of the best skin care products around that will not only make you feel like a million, but will renew and recharge your skin like never before. The ZO Skin Health line has recently had their sunscreen voted the best by Total Beauty and their products keep getting rave reviews wherever they are offered.
This line of skincare products are not your average run of the mile products. They help treat the skin on a different level than everyday skincare products. By repairing and recharging the cells in the skin they are able to work with the ability to rebuild and repair damaged skin cells though out the surface.
Packed with pure retinol and powerful antioxidants these skincare products are the real deal. You will see change in your skin with regular usage and there is no need for follow-up products like other skincare lines have to be combined with,
No matter what your skin type is, the next time you are at your local day spa, on vacation at a resort hotel or even on a far away get away destination getting pampered ask about the ZO Skin Health like by Zein Obagi, MD. You will feel like a million dollars!
by Shelly
When it comes to the summer sun, your skin is a delicate thing and should be protected. Your skin tends to dry out and become more fragile as the heat tortures the skin layer by layer and a sun burn isn’t the only thing you should be careful of. Here are some tips to keep in mind when the summer sun is beating down on your lovely locks.
1. Get rid of the alligator skin: Scaly skin has never and will never be in for any season so why not prevent it before it starts. Humidity needs to only drop to 60 percent before the skin starts to loose moisture. Washing with cooler water temperature can actually be beneficial to summer dry skin than bathing in warmer to hotter water and use soaps that contain shea butter, olive oil, jojoba oils or palm and coconut oils as well.
2. Dry brush the skin: Dry brushing your skin will also help your lymph and immune system all the while helping remove dead skin as well. Start at your feet and work your way toward the heart. On your arms start at your hands and work toward the heart as well. Follow the brushing with a luke warm or cool shower and apply moisturizer immediately afterward.
3. Take care of your lips: The lips are one part of the body a lot of people tend to forget therefore leading to sunburned lips. Always apply a lip balm that contains SPF and use it liberally when out in the sun’s rays during the summer months. If you use a lip balm everyday, even when you aren’t in the sun, you will help prevent chapped lips as well.
4. Don’t forget the hair: The hair can also dry out in the summer as well. To prevent this look for quality hair products such as ones that contain aloe, calendula, chamomile, lavender, nettle, rosemary and even sage. Apply a deep conditioner in the summer as well and use it weekly.
by Shelly
Chocolate is one of life’s simple pleasures and you should enjoy it without the guilt. By making your own chocolate body products you can induce innocently and still get your chocolate fix. Here are three simple recipes to try in your own kitchen.
• Chocolate/Peppermint Lip Balm
Makes: 1 Ounce
1-1/2 tsp. grated cocoa butter
1/2 tsp. coconut oil
1/2 tsp. grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder
2 drops peppermint essential oil
1-1/2 tsp. beeswax
Place beeswax and cocoa butter into a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for about 1 minute or until the beeswax has melted. Add the coconut oil and the essential oil and stir to combine. Stir in the grated chocolate until dissolved, microwave an additional minute if needed. Pour immediately into tubes or lip balm containers and allow to cool at room temperature.
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• Chocolate/Peppermint Cuticle Cream
Makes: 1 Ounces
1 tsp. cocoa butter
2 tbs. coconut oil
4 drops peppermint oil
Heat cocoa butter and coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish till melted. Stir in peppermint essential oil until well blended.
Pour into clean containers and use daily on your cuticles. Never cut your cuticles. They are there to protect your nail beds and should never be cut away or trimmed in any way.
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• Chocolate/Lavender Bath Powder
Makes: 16 ounces
2 cups chocolate milk, make sure it is organic
1 tbs. honey
2 tbs. castile soap
3 drops lavender essential oil
Stir together the ingredients but the lavender oil and heat in a microwave-safe dish if ingredients are hard to combine. Add the peppermint essential oil and stir to combine completely. Pour into bathwater as the water is running and relax.
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