Lotus Bliss Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Center – Spa Week

It’s been a while since I’ve indulged in a good spa service. Life can get very busy and we often forget to take time out for ourselves!

Luckily, we can (all) visit the spa and still splurge on a new pair of pumps.  Spa Week is a great time to check out local wellness or beauty centers.  Anyone can sign up on the website and find discounted treatments.  A few of the $50 services include Eucalyptus Mint Massage, Cat-Eye Lash Extensions, Aloe Vera Jelly Pedicure, or Chemical Peel Treatment.

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I was invited to visit Lotus Bliss Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Center.  The service I received was the Custom Lotus Bliss Massage.

Prior to starting my treatment, the owner (Nicole Stokes) shared a few facts:

  1. The center specializes in wellness and all of the products used are organic (bath salts, lotions, candles.)
  2. The services also include special enhancements such as sinus relief massage, scalp massage, thermal softening treatment, and custom aromatherapy.
  3. The practitioners have a medical or science background which enhances the total spa experience.

 

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My massage started with selecting a few essentials oils, depending on my personal preference.  I made the selection based on relaxation.  From there, I was able to smell the aroma while Nicole created a special lotion. My treatment also included a stimulating face massage (infused with essential oils.)  The steam instantly relaxed my facial muscles and allowed for easier breathing.

Nicole also shared information about the Chronic Pain and Lymphatic Massage.  This particular treatment is encouraged (or suggested after doctor recommendation) for those suffering with specific illnesses such as fibromyalgia.

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The experience of visiting Lotus Bliss Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Center was truly an educational session.  I learned a lot about aromatherapy and the health benefits associated with receiving a massage.  The center also sales products to their customers that will enhance their body treatment at home such as bath salts, essential oils, or massage balls.

Visit their website to learn more and book an appointment.

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Loreal Root Cover Up – Beauty Tip

Let’s have a realistic conversation about our hair and color system.  Personally, I am not 18 years old and have perfectly colored roots.  Over the last few years I have noticed a few strands that are not pleasing to the eye (smile.)  We can’t turn back the hands of time but we can definitely select a product that will benefit our beauty routine.

Loreal Root Cover Up

After reading Instyle Magazine I discovered that Loreal had a new product to help with this unsightly problem. The Loreal Root Coverup is said to cover up your roots in exactly 3 minutes.  It’s a temporary gray concealer and perfect for in-between salon visits.

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The product comes in six different shades and it’s for all hair types.  It’s also stated to be lightweight, smudge proof, and peroxide free.  I’m looking forward to testing the product on my hair to hide a few discolored strands!

Wildfox Fragrance and Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week

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Next Saturday – April 9th – stop by Nordstrom Towson Town Center during their Beauty Trend Week for an exclusive Wildfox Fragrance Event! Take a walk on the wild side by dropping by the Wildfox counter to experience a scent journey that’ll leave you feeling dreamy. For an added bonus, layer Wildfox body crème frosting plus a spritz of Wildfox juice.

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See complete details below:

Nordstrom Towson Town Center
Saturday, April 9th – 10am-9pm
700 Fairmount Ave, Towson, MD 21286
(410) 296-2111
Link: Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week Spring 2016

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Sally Hansen, Rimmel London and NYC New York – Going Green

NYC New York Color 24 Hr Waterproof Eyeshadow in Madison Square Park ($2.99) – This chubby, waterproof eye shadow delivers vibrant color for up to 24HR wear.

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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in On Pines and Needles and Greenlight ($7.99) – Seven benefits of a salon manicure in one bottle. Now infused with Keratin Complex for up to 64% stronger nails.

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Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in Emerald Sparkle ($6.49)- Glide-on full color definition! Soft creamy texture in a retractable pencil with built-in smudger for subtle blending and sharpener for high precision line Waterproof formula for up to 10 hours long lasting wear.

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Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week Spring 2016

Grab your best girls and indulge in a week of all things beauty at the Nordstrom Spring 2016 Beauty Trend Events, happening February 28th – June 11th! You’ll get the scoop on the newest trends and products, insider Eps and tricks, skincare and fragrance consultaEons, free samples and exclusive giHs with purchase (while supply lasts). Save your spots now for the store’s exciting events, master classes and facial services: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/springLbeautyLevents

About Beauty Trend Event Week: Join Nordstrom Beauty for oneLonLone Eme with savvy beauty experts. They will share the latest fall beauty Eps and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultaEon. AHerwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive giHs with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it! *This season enjoy the perk of scheduling appointments throughout the entire week!

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About Beauty Trend Event Show: Here, you’ll watch top industry insiders reveal fall’s best beauty trends during a highLenergy runway show hosted the Saturday ending the Beauty Trend Event Week. Then, get complimentary makeup, skincare and fragrance consultaEons full of DIY Eps and tricks. Plus, score an exclusive (and free!) Nordstrom tote bag – just for a%ending! Tickets at $20 and redeemable toward your beauty purchase day of the event. The show starts around 8am, so don’t miss out!

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Glow Bio Cleanse – Healthier Lifestyle

Introduce yourself to fruits and veggies you never knew existed with the bountiful menu at Glow Bio! From Acai to Goji and everything in between, Glow Bio offers a lineup of beauty food rich smoothies and juices that will keep you satisfied AND taste good – all carefully curated by nutritionist and New York Times bestselling author, Kimberly Snyder!

For an added bonus, many of your favorite smoothies are found in a number of the Glow Bio Cleanses. These help rebuild your digestive system and help you achieve sustainable results by getting on track to a healthier lifestyle! With three options to select, durations ranging from 1 to 5 days, each cleanse consists of four unique components:

1) The world famous and fiber-filled Glowing Green Smoothie to start and end your day with.

2) Cold-Pressed Juices enhanced with probiotics to aid digestion.

3) Powerful benefit-driven boosters.

4) A specific order of consumption to maximize the nutritional benefits and get your body back to harmony.

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All of which help to achieve renewed energy, a more svelte and toned physique and glowing, radiant skin!

Spring Break Beauty Survival Kit

Spring Break plans right around the corner? Pack up your bags and get ready to head out with the ultimate beauty survival kit! We’ve got you covered from head to toe (and everything in between) with the warm weather essentials you need for skin that’s soft, smooth and glowing all vacation long.

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1) KORRES Yoghurt Nourishing Fluid Veil Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30: Have fun in the sun with this ultra-sheer yet nourishing fluid that provides daily broad-spectrum UV coverage while wearing beautifully under makeup. This ultra-lightweight fluid instantly disappears into skin providing broad-spectrum UV protection and deep nourishment. Yogurt, rich in skin-repairing proteins, helps keep skin nourished and protected from the sun’s harmful rays while a blend of rice and camapu extract offers deep hydration and calming properties to soothe skin during sun exposure. Provitamin B5 helps reduce inflammation and supports natural cell regeneration while jojoba oil seals in moisture—leaving skin soft and smooth. ($35; Sephora.com)

2) Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Roller-Ball Fragrance Collection: Travel Friendly. Purse Friendly. Skin Friendly. This is the perfect for fragrance on the go. Their collection of all-natural fragrances is luxurious and addictive. Each fragrance starts with a warm base of Madagascar vanilla and layers on a unique blend of pure essential oils for an exquisite expression of nature that capture a mood, a memory or a moment in time. Hailed as the World’s First Healthy Fragrance, organic sugar cane alcohol is infused with skin saving antioxidants for a modern twist on the classic art of perfumery. ($19; Lavanila.com)

3) PediSpa by Look Beauty Gentle Exfoliating Foot Mask: Show off sandal ready feet thanks to this non-traditional masque that contains a foot exfoliate plus treatment filled in a pair of wearable socks. Key ingredients like chamomile and natural botanical fruit extracts help control callus build-up for visibly smooth feet within two weeks. ($9.99 for one complete pair; Exclusively at Target Stores in the Foot Care Aisle and Target.com)

4) Bioré Baking Soda Pore Cleanser: Wash you face day and night for a complexion that glows all vacation long with this daily liquid cleanser that gives you a deep exfoliating clean without being rough on dry spots. Ideal for combination skin, this oil-free formula contains cleansing ingredients that excavate grime and oil from pores. At the same time, the formula gently smooths away dead cells. You end up with skin that’s fresh, silky-soft and luminous. ($7.99; Drug and mass merchants)

5) Ban Roll-On Deodorant: Don’t worry about embarrassing sweat while you’re in the sun! Traditional antiperspirant/deodorants merely mask odors and reduce odor-causing sweat in general, while Ban’s breakthrough technology specifically targets and virtually eliminates odor that other antiperspirant/deodorants may leave behind. Ban Roll-On Deodorant glides on easily with a formula that provides an outstanding 24 hours of invisible protection against odor wetness. ($4.99, Drug and Mass Retailers)

6) Curél Itch Defense Instant Soothing Moisturizing Spray: Instantly relieve dry, irritated skin with this non-medicated, moisturizing spray with cooling hydration. Uniquely soothing, this formula delivers a mix of light yet potent hydrators — including a proprietary ceramide complex, allantoin and panthenol — to ease parched, itchy skin right where you need it. The Proprietary Cooling Complex feels soothing like a cold compress, lending you instant relief. ($8.99; Drug and mass merchants)

Elizabeth Arden Skincare Products and Beauty Brand

Beauty Brands couldn’t be more excited to share two new multi-tasking products from Elizabeth Arden.

SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster works holistically to restore a healthy appearance to your skin’s surface layer. But that’s not all it does. This skin care superhero helps skin renew itself, retain hydration, and boosts the efficacy of your overall skin care regimen. Best of all, it is proven in just four weeks to make skin look and feel smoother, more radiant, hydrated and resilient, and to boost natural collagen and elastin. We’re wondering – is there anything this product can’t do?

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Features:
· Boosts the results of your skincare products

· Helps repair outer skin layers

· Increases skin’s natural defenses and ability to renew

· Enhances skin hydration

· Supports skin’s natural moisture

· Reinforces integrity of skin barrier

· Contains probiotic complex and extracts of botanical glasswort, sea fennel and flaxseed

· Makes skin look and feel more smooth and radiant

· Clinically and dermatologist-tested

· Suitable for all skin types

Elizabeth Arden Grand Entrance Mascara gives you gorgeous, stand-out lashes. The glossy formula separates, defines and lengthens lashes, while adding super volume, lift and curl. The long-wearing mascara is rich in vitamins to give you healthy-looking lashes, and it resists water. Plus, it won’t flake, smudge, clump or dry out. The innovative precision application brush grabs and coats every lash, and the brush’s push-up tip lifts and curls.

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Features:
· Creates longer, fuller lashes

· Provides separation and curl

· Glossy, vitamin-rich formula

· Water-resistant

· Features precision brush with push-up tip

· Won’t smudge, flake, clump or dry out