Palms Aveda Spa Pampers Dads in June

The Palms Hotel and Spa (Miami) has the perfect gift for dad this Father’s Day with treatments that will surely have him feeling appreciated. For the entire month of June, The Palms Aveda Spa will take 20 percent off two men’s packages—Relax HIM ($249, regular price $310), which includes a 50-minute fusion stone massage, a gentleman’s facial, a haircut or feet therapy, and a two-course spa lunch at the spa’s Essensia Restaurant, and Revitalize HIM ($169, regular price $215), which offers an elemental nature massage, an aqua salt glow body treatment in a hydrocapsule, and a choice of a haircut or feet therapy. The gift of pampering is the perfect Dad’s Day gift.

Kardashians Fall For Frownies

After reading that actress Raquel Welch used Frownies for decades, Kris Jenner, mother of the Kardashian clan, decided to give the Facial Patches a try. Kris, her friends, and family all fell in love with the easy-to-use at-home- skincare system and uses them to smooth wrinkles and keep them looking their best between sap treatments. For more information about the products, visit the company at IECSC Las Vegas Booth #1722 or go to www.frownies.com.

SweetSpot To Feature Individual,
Paraben-Free Wipes at IECSC Las Vegas

SweetSpot Labs has come up with a new individually barcoded 100-pack of their intimate cleansing cloths and will be featuring them at IECSC Las Vegas. Ready for single purchase and no-pressure trial for your clients, the wipes are ideal for waxing and tanning services or spa day clientele. The scents are sophisticated and subtle, and the ingredients formulated for a woman’s body (not a baby’s) for a fresh, clean, confident feeling. The wipes have also recently been reformulated to be paraben-free, with new moisturizing and soothing plant botanicals. For more information, visit www.sweetspotlabs.com.

UC Irvine Extension Offers Free Webinar

Those looking to integrate wellness into your service offerings should mark Tuesday, June 21, on your calendar. From 11A.M.-12 P.M.(PST), UC Irvine Extension will be holding a free webinar titled “The Path to Wellness in Spas.” During the hour, Joanne Berry, director of spa education and recruitment for Bellus Academy will discuss new qualifications being offered at the academy in health and wellness. The interactive planning session will also include pre-registration advisement for those who are interested in UC Irvine Extension’s Spa and Hospitality Management program. To find out more and register, click here.

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Debuts New
Peter Thomas Roth Bath Amenity Collection

As a frequent traveler, I stay in a lot of hotels and am always curious as to what amenities I’ll find in the the rooms. Having written on the topic, I know how important it is to find the right fit, as the products chosen can speak volumes about the hotel brand itself. On occasion, I’m even asked to suggest potential product lines for new properties. Exclusivity is almost always a key consideration. It certainly was for Hilton Hotels & Resorts, which recently announced that it will be featuring a new bath amenity collection made up of six new products by Peter Thomas Roth. The line of hair and body products include the global introduction of Peter Thomas Roth’s Mega-Rich Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Body Lotion. Guests will also be able to enjoy a Moisture Infusion Facial Bar and a Massaging Bath Bar. Available in approximately 300 Hilton properties in the Americas, the products will be rolled out in more than 540 Hilton Hotels in 76 countries by December 2011. “I am delighted that my products will be featured in Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the world’s most recognized hotel brand,” says CEO and founder Peter Thomas Roth. “As someone who travels frequently for business and pleasure, I know what a difference it makes to have products that help you to feel and look your best when you’re away from home.” What hotel amenities have caught your eye and made you feel your best while on the road?

Shira to Launch Organic Collection at IECSC Las Vegas

Shira will be launching its new organic collection, Shir-Organic, at IECSC Las Vegas. Shir-Organic contains all natural and organic ingredients with whole fruit and herb pulps. The products in the line utilize organic ingredients, certified natural sources, and state-of-the-art ecological friendly bamboo packaging. The anti-aging formulas contain natural and organic ingredients that strengthen and hydrate skin, stimulate cell regeneration, and defend against environmental damage. Saturated with phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, and proteins, Shir-Organic products help create firmer, healthier-looking skin. For more information, call (800) 957-4472.

The Spa at Talking Stick Offers Summer Specials for Locals

The Spa at Talking Stick (Scottsdale, AZ), a lavish 13,000-square-foot spa located on the 14th floor of Talking Stick Resort, is offering Luxury for Locals spa specials from May 24 through Aug. 31. Arizona residents have an opportunity to sample select treatments for $79 and also have access to several amenities including two pools, a fitness center, steam rooms, a whirlpool, and the spa’s relaxation deck.

The three treatments offered as part of the Luxury for Locals special are:

Simply Swedish: This Swedish-influenced massage helps to renew a sense of calm and relaxation.

Repair & Prevent: This treatment is focused on repairing the signs of aging, improving skin tone, and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.

Sweet Mesquite & Honey Body Polish: This treatment begins with a gentle body polish of sweet mesquite and honey to renew lackluster skin. After a refreshing lavender citrus shower, an application of body butter is applied to soften the body’s complexion.

Yüm Gourmet Skincare to Feature Pigmentation
Treatment at IECSC Las Vegas

Yüm Gourmet Skincare will be highlighting the Yüm Ferulic Apple-C Treatment at IECSC Las Vegas. The treatment is a fun and clinical skin revitalizing procedure that effectively addresses hyperpigmentation, acne, dryness, and dehydration. Suitable for even sensitive skin types, this treatment stimulates the dermis through a series of warm and cool responses that open pores and invigorate devitalized skin. A unique treatment, from peel to finishing masque, the skin is infused with intensive levels of vitamin C and ferulic acid, which minimize and help prevent hyperpigmentation.

The company is hosting a class to teach the treatment Sunday, June 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, attendees who visit either booth #2707 or the educational presentation and sign up as a Twitter follower or Facebook friend will receive a free travel size of the Ferulic Apple-C Serum (while quantities last). Other show specials include a $99 special price for the Ferulic Apple C Treatment Starter Kit and a free starter kit for those who place a $500 order at the show. Visit www.yumskincare.com for more information.

Vitelle To Offer Special to IECSC Las Vegas Attendees

Vitelle Labs, a manufacturer of private label products designed to help skincare professionals create their own brands, is offering a IECSC Las Vegas a setup special to help them get started. The special includes free basic label setup ($199 value) on $500 or more orders placed at show or within 30 days of the show. Additionally, the company will be hosting the class, How To Create Your Own Natural, Vegan or Medical Skincare Line and Make More Money, in Room N204 on Sunday, June 19 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.vitellelab.net or visit booth #2707 at the show.

Mai Couture to Debut Face Papier
Collection at IECSC Las Vegas

Attendees of IECSC Las Vegas can help their spa guests discover a new way to blot and apply makeup with the Face Papier Collection from Mai Couture. The company will feature 2-1 Blot & Bronze Papers, Blush Papers, and Rejuvenation Papers in their booth. The newest addition to the line is the Blemish Control Papers that contains salicylic acid. Visit booth #1528 or www.maicouture.com for more information.