Men's Skincare

We are so happy to announce that we now carry  a men's skincare line! RA Method for Men is now available at Radiance Spa.

If you read our previous blog discussing Men at the Spa you will understand how important it is to take care of your skin.  But what you may not know is that due to the ph levels in a man's skin most products do not take care of the issues that plague men: ingrown hairs, acne, and oil levels are all different for men versus women.

To adequately take care of your skin you need a skin care line that delivers results specifically for men.  This line using natural ingredients such as blue agave, tequila, yucca, bamboo, jojoba, sake, and hematite to soothe and stimulate your skin.

If you want to experience skincare at the next level call today for a Men's facial using RA for Men. Contact us at 215-343-0350 ext. 6 or you can contact us by our website .

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June Spa Party

Our June Spa Party was a hit!  We had about 10 guests, a representative from WrinkleMD, Dr. Benjamin Lam, a harpist, and free Shiatsu massages! Everyone present was able to try WrinkleMD themselves a product that is 15x more effective than just using Eye Cream for your fine lines around your eyes.

June 13 Spa Party - slideshows

Our next party is on July 26 so mark your calendars now!

{Update} the party date was incorrect when posted, we apologize, but hope that Friday night is better for your schedules. 

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Happy Father's Day

Today is the Day we celebrate our Father's. There are as many type's of Father's as there are types of people and personalities.  We have farmer daddies, we have lawyer daddies, we have daddies with curly hair, and daddies with no hair.  We have papas, and dads, we have babas, tatas, and more in languages across the globe.

The word Father brings to mind so many different emotions and feelings.  It is wonderful that a word can be so complex.

So to our Father's whether they are here in person or in spirit we dedicate today.  If you are a Father reading this we say thank you for giving life, or if you are an adoptive father thank you for being there for us.

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A Spa Party

When the Spa at the Bucks Club was under different management they would occasionally have open Spa parties.  We have had requests for such events and so are having a Spa Party on Thursday, June 20 starting at 6 pm and finishing up around 9 pm.  We are really excited about this event and want you to share in our joy.  We will have a Harpist on site so relax and soothe us during the massages.

But did you know that you can also have Spa Parties at your own home?  Whether it is a Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, or Girl's Night In; we can schedule our therapists to come and take care of you in the comfort of your own home.  

Whether at home or at Radiance Spa, your skin and your friends will have a wonderful time!

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Men at the Spa

When you think of the word 'Spa' many things come to mind, but the word 'man' is probably much further down the list than 'woman' or 'women'.  I even conducted a very scientific study on it...okay I asked a co-worker who was male...and their opinion is while it may be helpful and beneficial they would be less likely to deliberately take time out of their schedule to go to a spa for themselves.  I think this is a fairly normal thing for men in America.  If they go to a spa it is either because their wives have brought them in for a couples massage, or someone gave them a gift card and their wives/significant others have nagged them that the gift card is about to expire so they need to use it.

To us this is a shame.  Radiance Spa is located on a beautiful golf course and we provide services that would certainly allow the golfers to have greater freedom of movement, loosening their joints prior to their games, as well as pedicures that would help soften their feet so that they can better place their feet in preparation of their swing.  We also all know that the body has to release stress in some way.  Most of us go out to eat and intake too many calories from beer or shots, or veg in front of the television instead of relaxing in a healthy way like exercise or getting a massage.  To that end we are going to provide a list of options for our male clients so that they can think about their health in terms of going to a spa.

Facials: Why? Instead of buying a new car or another electronic device allow Daiva to exfoliate and hydrate your skin.  Most of us do not drink enough water this can affect our skin, prematurely aging us.  You may not want to keep up with all the products your significant other uses, but a facial is a great time to relax and take care of that part of you which is most visible to your clients, business partners, and friends.  

Facials available: 
Men's Rejuvenating Facial
Micro-dermabrasion Facial
(All regular facials can also be requested.)

Massages: Why? I hope we do not have to explain too much about this one.  All massages provide different benefits, but one of the biggest benefits is that regards less of whether you sit in a cubicle for 9 hours or you are outside all day doing construction our bodies start to ache.  We develop poor posture and get knots and aches that we cannot always get to easily.  Instead of letting it build up, have a professional work it out before it debilitates your performance at work.

Massages available: 
All are available but we have a couple of specific ones you may wish to try.
Golfer's Massage
Sports Massage

Nails: Why? Who has to shake hands with clients? Who has had an ingrown toe which as been made worse by the shoes they need to wear for work?  Many men think that if they get a manicure or pedicure they have to have polish put on, not true! Just cleaning up new growth and cuticles can led to much healthier nail growth.

Nail options available:
Gentlemen's Nails
Golfer's Lemongrass Pedicure

Synopsis?

Come in and let us take care of you!  Father's Day is around the corner so request something special and different.  It is an adventure.

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The Thread of peace

While Daiva and her team of experts are trained to know about their profession many people do not know what many of our services actually are and the benefits that are gleaned through the services.  To help educate the general public some of our blogs will offer explanations of these services and benefits.

Today we will be discussing Shirodhara.  The reason I chose Shirodhara is that I (Laura) had no clue what this was, let alone how to pronounce it.

The word Shirodhara is translated from Sanskirt works 'shira' which translates as head and 'dhara' meaning flow.  It is a form of Ayurveda traditional medicine.  Ayurveda or Life Knowledge stresses the concept of bringing our bodies natural elements into alignment.  Shirodhara was introduced as a way of calming and clearing our third eye, which is represented as being on our foreheads.  Shirodhara allows warm oil to flow over the forehead in various patterns depending on the therapy requested by the participant or suggested by the therapist. The flow of the oil was meant to calm, but is also meant to restore our mental clarity. 

At Radiance Spa this treatment is available and can be combined with any Facial, Massage, or Detoxifying Body Wrap.


(Image linked from www.saikhushboo.com.)

• Quistgard, Niika. "Shirodhara: Golden Thread of Peace | Rasa Ayurveda." A Traditional Ayurveda Healing Centre for Women in Kerala, India. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 May 2013. <http://rasaayurveda.com/2012/05/shirodhara-treatment-golden-thread-of-peace/>.
• "Shirodhara - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 May 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirodhara>.
• period, the medieval, ayurvedic practitioners developed a number of medicinal preparations, and surgical procedures for the treatment of various ailments.. "Ayurveda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 May 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda>.

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Here comes the sun...

Last post we briefly discussed Coola Suncare and now we are going to expand on that theme. This weekend is Memorial Day. That typically means a weekend filled with fun and perhaps the first visit to the beach of the summer. While it is recommended that we all get 15 minutes of sun a day, that doesn't mean that we should leave our skin defenseless. Our skin is precious and every minute out in the sun can mean that we may have a visit to the dermatologist in the future.  While many of us believe that breast cancer is the number one form of cancer in America, it is actually skin cancer, when caught early it can quickly be taken care of in an outpatient surgery. However like most doctors visits the best thing to do is do as much preventative work as possible. 

Tips for protecting your skin this weekend: 

Sunblock- put this on before you leave your house. Most sunblocks need 20-30 minutes on your skin to be absorbed properly.

Sunblock again every two hours- sunblock and sunscreen only lasts so long, if you have done a lot of sweating you may wish to reapply earlier. 

Drink extra water- most people are dehydrated and this plays heck with your skin. Be nice and drink extra water while you play so that your skin stays hydrated from the inside out.

Wear a hat or scarf to protect your more delicate skin.

Don't forget to take care of your scalp. Parts and thinning areas should also have sunscreen applied. 

What if I already have a burn?

Moisturizer it- aloe, after sun products, and moisturizers should all be applied to the affected areas. If you end up with blisters you should be careful with the area and possibly schedule an appointment with your doctor. 

Drink extra water- yep we did already discuss this but it applies. The thinner your blood is the easier it will be for it to get to the affected areas. Limit alcohol as it can dehydrate you.  

And now the lecture will end. And now remember for this weekend a few wise words. 

 

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