May, 2012
The importance of sleep (for your skin)
30 May 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body
The importance of sleep – quality and quantity – is something we’ve been talking a lot about at our San Francisco spa lately. We’ve been discussing the topic with our clients and amongst ourselves as one’s skin heath and wellness is affected by the quality and duration of sleep we receive each night. So much [...]
Keeper of Craftsmanship: Carrière Frères Candles
23 May 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • lifestyle • products
There’s a new kid in town at our San Francisco spa: Carrière Frères Industrie candles ($45), single-scented candles friendly enough for your wallet and nose. Such a gem, that the candles were recently featured in the New York Times as a perfect last minute gift for Mother’s Day. Pronounced: “cah-ree-eh fra-ray” and founded in France [...]
Summer Skincare: Eleanor’s must-haves for Hawaii
16 May 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • products • wellness
Each summer flocks of us San Francisco city dwellers head to the islands of Hawaii. Lush, tropical, humid, rainy, sunny or dry, Hawaii’s multi-faceted and different climate can reward our soul, yet blast our skin with a new set of issues (if we’re not careful). This month our very own San Francisco spa esthetician Eleanor [...]
Just as porous as your skin: Nails + RGB Cosmetics
09 May 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • eco-living • lifestyle • products • wellness
The skin’s cousins – nails and hair – are oft-overlooked in world of toxic-free products. Despite the difference in texture, our nails serve the same function as our skin – they protect, filter, and repulse harmful bacteria from entering our bodies. So, what’s the skinny here? Examine your nail polish. Not all nail polishes are [...]
Yoga Student + Teacher of the Month
02 May 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • yoga
Spring has sprung in the yoga studio. No two better than to bring in spring energy are Kari Zabel, who teaches an all levels vinyasa class on Monday at 7:45PM at our San Francisco yoga studio and Paige Prichard, a dedicated IO yogi who off the mat makes “wicked pancakes” and loves pigeon pose. NAME [...]
