Rejuvenate Skin with Institut’DERMed’s Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream

Pumpkins aren't just for pies and carving anymore, they are now being incorporated into skin care for their ability to control oil and stimulate new cell growth. Right on cue, Institut'DERMed offers Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream, a triple action corrective treatment peel formulated with Enzymes, L-Retinol and alpha hydroxyl acid to heal and prevent acne breakouts for phenomenal facial rejuvenation.

By removing dead cell debris and abnormal pigment cell clusters, Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream accelerates cell renewal and decongests clogged pores revealing healthy, normal skin cells. It also helps to fight acne and hormonal imbalances as well as erases fine lines and wrinkles.

Active ingredients of five percent concentrated pumpkin extracts, pumpkin wine, pumpkin enzymes, D-beta-fructan and essential oils, will leave the skin brightly polished and smooth. This non-abrasive exfoliator nourishes skin with anti-oxidants to prevent future damage from free radical reactions.

Application: Apply a thin layer to cleansed skin and leave on for three to five minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. May be used once or twice weekly.

Retail Price: $64.00 for 1 oz. www.idermed.com It can purchased online at various websites.

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Tags: beauty, institut dermed, skincare

Rejuvenate Skin with Institut’DERMed’s Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream

Pumpkins aren't just for pies and carving anymore, they are now being incorporated into skin care for their ability to control oil and stimulate new cell growth. Right on cue, Institut'DERMed offers Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream, a triple action corrective treatment peel formulated with Enzymes, L-Retinol and alpha hydroxyl acid to heal and prevent acne breakouts for phenomenal facial rejuvenation.

By removing dead cell debris and abnormal pigment cell clusters, Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream accelerates cell renewal and decongests clogged pores revealing healthy, normal skin cells. It also helps to fight acne and hormonal imbalances as well as erases fine lines and wrinkles.

Active ingredients of five percent concentrated pumpkin extracts, pumpkin wine, pumpkin enzymes, D-beta-fructan and essential oils, will leave the skin brightly polished and smooth. This non-abrasive exfoliator nourishes skin with anti-oxidants to prevent future damage from free radical reactions.

Application: Apply a thin layer to cleansed skin and leave on for three to five minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. May be used once or twice weekly.

Retail Price: $64.00 for 1 oz. www.idermed.com It can purchased online at various websites.

Find more products by Institut' DERMed


Tags: beauty, institut dermed, skincare

Rejuvenate Skin with Institut’DERMed’s Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream

Pumpkins aren't just for pies and carving anymore, they are now being incorporated into skin care for their ability to control oil and stimulate new cell growth. Right on cue, Institut'DERMed offers Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream, a triple action corrective treatment peel formulated with Enzymes, L-Retinol and alpha hydroxyl acid to heal and prevent acne breakouts for phenomenal facial rejuvenation.

By removing dead cell debris and abnormal pigment cell clusters, Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream accelerates cell renewal and decongests clogged pores revealing healthy, normal skin cells. It also helps to fight acne and hormonal imbalances as well as erases fine lines and wrinkles.

Active ingredients of five percent concentrated pumpkin extracts, pumpkin wine, pumpkin enzymes, D-beta-fructan and essential oils, will leave the skin brightly polished and smooth. This non-abrasive exfoliator nourishes skin with anti-oxidants to prevent future damage from free radical reactions.

Application: Apply a thin layer to cleansed skin and leave on for three to five minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. May be used once or twice weekly.

Retail Price: $64.00 for 1 oz. www.idermed.com It can purchased online at various websites.

Find more products by Institut' DERMed


Tags: beauty, institut dermed, skincare

Rejuvenate Skin with Institut’DERMed’s Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream

Pumpkins aren't just for pies and carving anymore, they are now being incorporated into skin care for their ability to control oil and stimulate new cell growth. Right on cue, Institut'DERMed offers Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream, a triple action corrective treatment peel formulated with Enzymes, L-Retinol and alpha hydroxyl acid to heal and prevent acne breakouts for phenomenal facial rejuvenation.

By removing dead cell debris and abnormal pigment cell clusters, Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream accelerates cell renewal and decongests clogged pores revealing healthy, normal skin cells. It also helps to fight acne and hormonal imbalances as well as erases fine lines and wrinkles.

Active ingredients of five percent concentrated pumpkin extracts, pumpkin wine, pumpkin enzymes, D-beta-fructan and essential oils, will leave the skin brightly polished and smooth. This non-abrasive exfoliator nourishes skin with anti-oxidants to prevent future damage from free radical reactions.

Application: Apply a thin layer to cleansed skin and leave on for three to five minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. May be used once or twice weekly.

Retail Price: $64.00 for 1 oz. www.idermed.com It can purchased online at various websites.

Find more products by Institut' DERMed


Tags: beauty, institut dermed, skincare

Win MAC Cosmetics Nail Polishes! Guess The Celebrity Hand!

The first person to correctly guess the 3 celebrity hands below will win:

MAC Cosmetics Blue Storm Nail Lacquers:
Whirlwind--Metallic Royal Blue with green, blue and purple (frost)
Rainy Day--Metallic gunmetal grey with lilac pearl (frost)

MAC Cosmetics Smoke Signals Lacquers:
Wildfire--Black with red pearl (cream)
Nocturnelle--Rich Black (cream)

Both collections only became available this past Friday August 23rd and are limited edition (only available through October). Contest only open to US residents. Comments are in moderation and won't be published until we have a winner to give everyone a fair chance to win (provided we have a winner!) Please no anonymous posting, as I need a way to contact you. You do not need to post your email address in the comments, just be sure to check back.

Win MAC Cosmetics Nail Polishes! Guess The Celebrity Hand!

The first person to correctly guess the 3 celebrity hands below will win:

MAC Cosmetics Blue Storm Nail Lacquers:
Whirlwind--Metallic Royal Blue with green, blue and purple (frost)
Rainy Day--Metallic gunmetal grey with lilac pearl (frost)

MAC Cosmetics Smoke Signals Lacquers:
Wildfire--Black with red pearl (cream)
Nocturnelle--Rich Black (cream)

Both collections only became available this past Friday August 23rd and are limited edition (only available through October). Contest only open to US residents. Comments are in moderation and won't be published until we have a winner to give everyone a fair chance to win (provided we have a winner!) Please no anonymous posting, as I need a way to contact you. You do not need to post your email address in the comments, just be sure to check back.

Win MAC Cosmetics Nail Polishes! Guess The Celebrity Hand!

The first person to correctly guess the 3 celebrity hands below will win:

MAC Cosmetics Blue Storm Nail Lacquers:
Whirlwind--Metallic Royal Blue with green, blue and purple (frost)
Rainy Day--Metallic gunmetal grey with lilac pearl (frost)

MAC Cosmetics Smoke Signals Lacquers:
Wildfire--Black with red pearl (cream)
Nocturnelle--Rich Black (cream)

Both collections only became available this past Friday August 23rd and are limited edition (only available through October). Contest only open to US residents. Comments are in moderation and won't be published until we have a winner to give everyone a fair chance to win (provided we have a winner!) Please no anonymous posting, as I need a way to contact you. You do not need to post your email address in the comments, just be sure to check back.

Win MAC Cosmetics Nail Polishes! Guess The Celebrity Hand!

The first person to correctly guess the 3 celebrity hands below will win:

MAC Cosmetics Blue Storm Nail Lacquers:
Whirlwind--Metallic Royal Blue with green, blue and purple (frost)
Rainy Day--Metallic gunmetal grey with lilac pearl (frost)

MAC Cosmetics Smoke Signals Lacquers:
Wildfire--Black with red pearl (cream)
Nocturnelle--Rich Black (cream)

Both collections only became available this past Friday August 23rd and are limited edition (only available through October). Contest only open to US residents. Comments are in moderation and won't be published until we have a winner to give everyone a fair chance to win (provided we have a winner!) Please no anonymous posting, as I need a way to contact you. You do not need to post your email address in the comments, just be sure to check back.

Review: Zensation Brightening Mask

When Zensation contacted me to try a few of their products, I jumped at the chance. Zensation products are made in Switzerland with Swiss ingredients and well, I haven't seen a Swed yet who doesn't have gorgeous skin. Since I am forever plagued by an uneven skin tone that includes redness (but is not rosacea), I decided to first use their Brightening Mask to see if it would make a difference.

The Zensation Brightening Mask is a gel-like cream that looks similar to facial moisturizer, except just a bit thicker. It's creamy and doesn't absorb the way a moisturizer would. You apply a thick layer onto your face after cleansing it and wait 20 minutes. You then remove it with a tissue, then use your regular toner and moisturizer.

Ingredients: Seabuckthron Extract (contains high amounts of Vitamin C), Vitamin E, Mulberry Extract, Watercress Extract and Strawberry Begonia Extract--all used to lighten the pigment and even your skin tone.

So did it work?

I adhere to a strict policy of only reading product directions and not the product claims when testing out the various products I receive. I do this so that I draw my own conclusions on the product without being tainted by what it "should" be doing. Once I've drawn that conclusion is when I see if what it delivered is substantiated by its claim.

With a resounding yes, the Brightening Mask basically eliminated 90% of the redness and uneveness in my skin tone each time I used it. I was just so amazed and so floored by the results. Also, the mask is great for all skin types.

Have you used it? I'd love to hear what you thought.

Zensation Brightening Mask can be found at Amazon.com and for my Canadian readers, at PIR Cosmetics (through Amazon).

Tags: beauty, skincare, zensation

Review: Zensation Brightening Mask

When Zensation contacted me to try a few of their products, I jumped at the chance. Zensation products are made in Switzerland with Swiss ingredients and well, I haven't seen a Swed yet who doesn't have gorgeous skin. Since I am forever plagued by an uneven skin tone that includes redness (but is not rosacea), I decided to first use their Brightening Mask to see if it would make a difference.

The Zensation Brightening Mask is a gel-like cream that looks similar to facial moisturizer, except just a bit thicker. It's creamy and doesn't absorb the way a moisturizer would. You apply a thick layer onto your face after cleansing it and wait 20 minutes. You then remove it with a tissue, then use your regular toner and moisturizer.

Ingredients: Seabuckthron Extract (contains high amounts of Vitamin C), Vitamin E, Mulberry Extract, Watercress Extract and Strawberry Begonia Extract--all used to lighten the pigment and even your skin tone.

So did it work?

I adhere to a strict policy of only reading product directions and not the product claims when testing out the various products I receive. I do this so that I draw my own conclusions on the product without being tainted by what it "should" be doing. Once I've drawn that conclusion is when I see if what it delivered is substantiated by its claim.

With a resounding yes, the Brightening Mask basically eliminated 90% of the redness and uneveness in my skin tone each time I used it. I was just so amazed and so floored by the results. Also, the mask is great for all skin types.

Have you used it? I'd love to hear what you thought.

Zensation Brightening Mask can be found at Amazon.com and for my Canadian readers, at PIR Cosmetics (through Amazon).

Tags: beauty, skincare, zensation

Review: Zensation Brightening Mask

When Zensation contacted me to try a few of their products, I jumped at the chance. Zensation products are made in Switzerland with Swiss ingredients and well, I haven't seen a Swed yet who doesn't have gorgeous skin. Since I am forever plagued by an uneven skin tone that includes redness (but is not rosacea), I decided to first use their Brightening Mask to see if it would make a difference.

The Zensation Brightening Mask is a gel-like cream that looks similar to facial moisturizer, except just a bit thicker. It's creamy and doesn't absorb the way a moisturizer would. You apply a thick layer onto your face after cleansing it and wait 20 minutes. You then remove it with a tissue, then use your regular toner and moisturizer.

Ingredients: Seabuckthron Extract (contains high amounts of Vitamin C), Vitamin E, Mulberry Extract, Watercress Extract and Strawberry Begonia Extract--all used to lighten the pigment and even your skin tone.

So did it work?

I adhere to a strict policy of only reading product directions and not the product claims when testing out the various products I receive. I do this so that I draw my own conclusions on the product without being tainted by what it "should" be doing. Once I've drawn that conclusion is when I see if what it delivered is substantiated by its claim.

With a resounding yes, the Brightening Mask basically eliminated 90% of the redness and uneveness in my skin tone each time I used it. I was just so amazed and so floored by the results. Also, the mask is great for all skin types.

Have you used it? I'd love to hear what you thought.

Zensation Brightening Mask can be found at Amazon.com and for my Canadian readers, at PIR Cosmetics (through Amazon).

Tags: beauty, skincare, zensation

Review: Zensation Brightening Mask

When Zensation contacted me to try a few of their products, I jumped at the chance. Zensation products are made in Switzerland with Swiss ingredients and well, I haven't seen a Swed yet who doesn't have gorgeous skin. Since I am forever plagued by an uneven skin tone that includes redness (but is not rosacea), I decided to first use their Brightening Mask to see if it would make a difference.

The Zensation Brightening Mask is a gel-like cream that looks similar to facial moisturizer, except just a bit thicker. It's creamy and doesn't absorb the way a moisturizer would. You apply a thick layer onto your face after cleansing it and wait 20 minutes. You then remove it with a tissue, then use your regular toner and moisturizer.

Ingredients: Seabuckthron Extract (contains high amounts of Vitamin C), Vitamin E, Mulberry Extract, Watercress Extract and Strawberry Begonia Extract--all used to lighten the pigment and even your skin tone.

So did it work?

I adhere to a strict policy of only reading product directions and not the product claims when testing out the various products I receive. I do this so that I draw my own conclusions on the product without being tainted by what it "should" be doing. Once I've drawn that conclusion is when I see if what it delivered is substantiated by its claim.

With a resounding yes, the Brightening Mask basically eliminated 90% of the redness and uneveness in my skin tone each time I used it. I was just so amazed and so floored by the results. Also, the mask is great for all skin types.

Have you used it? I'd love to hear what you thought.

Zensation Brightening Mask can be found at Amazon.com and for my Canadian readers, at PIR Cosmetics (through Amazon).

Tags: beauty, skincare, zensation

Bare Fruit Deluxe Pomegranate Bath & Body Set & Beauty Blog Network Discount

Bare Fruit Deluxe Pomegranate Bath & Body Set: $29.00 (only available for the next 60 days)

"We like to think of the Pomegranate as the perfect fruit. Its powerful antioxidants coupled with its brilliant ruby seeds gives our skin a kick. We adore this luxurious set of specially formulated Pomegranate Sensual Shower Gel and Whipped Body Cream from Bare Fruit. Keep your skin silky-smooth and smelling great! Plus, we've got oodles of free samples to include with your purchase, so indulge...it's good for you!"

Special Offer: Get a FREE Olive Moisture Infusing Facial Mask when you purchase 2 sets! A $20 Value!

Also--readers of A Girl's Gotta Spa! (and all Beauty Blog Network blogs) can receive 10% off any product at Delight.com using coupon code: DelightBeauty

Tags: bath and body, beauty, pomegranate

Bare Fruit Deluxe Pomegranate Bath & Body Set & Beauty Blog Network Discount

Bare Fruit Deluxe Pomegranate Bath & Body Set: $29.00 (only available for the next 60 days)

"We like to think of the Pomegranate as the perfect fruit. Its powerful antioxidants coupled with its brilliant ruby seeds gives our skin a kick. We adore this luxurious set of specially formulated Pomegranate Sensual Shower Gel and Whipped Body Cream from Bare Fruit. Keep your skin silky-smooth and smelling great! Plus, we've got oodles of free samples to include with your purchase, so indulge...it's good for you!"

Special Offer: Get a FREE Olive Moisture Infusing Facial Mask when you purchase 2 sets! A $20 Value!

Also--readers of A Girl's Gotta Spa! (and all Beauty Blog Network blogs) can receive 10% off any product at Delight.com using coupon code: DelightBeauty

Tags: bath and body, beauty, pomegranate

Bare Fruit Deluxe Pomegranate Bath & Body Set & Beauty Blog Network Discount

Bare Fruit Deluxe Pomegranate Bath & Body Set: $29.00 (only available for the next 60 days)

"We like to think of the Pomegranate as the perfect fruit. Its powerful antioxidants coupled with its brilliant ruby seeds gives our skin a kick. We adore this luxurious set of specially formulated Pomegranate Sensual Shower Gel and Whipped Body Cream from Bare Fruit. Keep your skin silky-smooth and smelling great! Plus, we've got oodles of free samples to include with your purchase, so indulge...it's good for you!"

Special Offer: Get a FREE Olive Moisture Infusing Facial Mask when you purchase 2 sets! A $20 Value!

Also--readers of A Girl's Gotta Spa! (and all Beauty Blog Network blogs) can receive 10% off any product at Delight.com using coupon code: DelightBeauty

Tags: bath and body, beauty, pomegranate

Bare Fruit Deluxe Pomegranate Bath & Body Set & Beauty Blog Network Discount

Bare Fruit Deluxe Pomegranate Bath & Body Set: $29.00 (only available for the next 60 days)

"We like to think of the Pomegranate as the perfect fruit. Its powerful antioxidants coupled with its brilliant ruby seeds gives our skin a kick. We adore this luxurious set of specially formulated Pomegranate Sensual Shower Gel and Whipped Body Cream from Bare Fruit. Keep your skin silky-smooth and smelling great! Plus, we've got oodles of free samples to include with your purchase, so indulge...it's good for you!"

Special Offer: Get a FREE Olive Moisture Infusing Facial Mask when you purchase 2 sets! A $20 Value!

Also--readers of A Girl's Gotta Spa! (and all Beauty Blog Network blogs) can receive 10% off any product at Delight.com using coupon code: DelightBeauty

Tags: bath and body, beauty, pomegranate

Review: Kanebo Sensai Total Lip Treatment

Talk about some spa time for your lips. I've been using Kanebo's Sensai Total Lip Treatment for a few weeks and have been loving the way it makes my lips look and feel.

What they say:
Promotes collagen synthesis and quality in the “O-Zone” area on and around the lips. Minimizes dullness, repairs roughness, and leaves lips plumped up and smooth.

What I thought:
Total Lip Treatment is pretty large in size for a lip product. You also only need to pump out the tiniest amount of product to smooth over your lips. It doesn't have a taste, scent and doesn't feel greasy. It's basically like lotion for your lips. It applies semi-thick until you've worked it into your lips and then it absorbs.

I applied it as the last part of my skincare routine, most times at night before bed. By day two, I had used it prior to applying my MAC Lipglass and remarked that my lips do look good, or rather, "Damn!" is more along the lines of what I said as I looked at myself in the mirror. It was later confirmed when my husband saw me and said, "What did you do to your lips? They look good." That's usually the cincher that a product is worth my money. :)

I've continued using the Total Lip Treatment for a few weeks now and I really have to say I have seen an improvement in the appearance and feeling of my lips.

Have you used it? What did you think?

Tags: beauty, lip care, kanebo

Review: Kanebo Sensai Total Lip Treatment

Talk about some spa time for your lips. I've been using Kanebo's Sensai Total Lip Treatment for a few weeks and have been loving the way it makes my lips look and feel.

What they say:
Promotes collagen synthesis and quality in the “O-Zone” area on and around the lips. Minimizes dullness, repairs roughness, and leaves lips plumped up and smooth.

What I thought:
Total Lip Treatment is pretty large in size for a lip product. You also only need to pump out the tiniest amount of product to smooth over your lips. It doesn't have a taste, scent and doesn't feel greasy. It's basically like lotion for your lips. It applies semi-thick until you've worked it into your lips and then it absorbs.

I applied it as the last part of my skincare routine, most times at night before bed. By day two, I had used it prior to applying my MAC Lipglass and remarked that my lips do look good, or rather, "Damn!" is more along the lines of what I said as I looked at myself in the mirror. It was later confirmed when my husband saw me and said, "What did you do to your lips? They look good." That's usually the cincher that a product is worth my money. :)

I've continued using the Total Lip Treatment for a few weeks now and I really have to say I have seen an improvement in the appearance and feeling of my lips.

Have you used it? What did you think?

Tags: beauty, lip care, kanebo

Review: Kanebo Sensai Total Lip Treatment

Talk about some spa time for your lips. I've been using Kanebo's Sensai Total Lip Treatment for a few weeks and have been loving the way it makes my lips look and feel.

What they say:
Promotes collagen synthesis and quality in the “O-Zone” area on and around the lips. Minimizes dullness, repairs roughness, and leaves lips plumped up and smooth.

What I thought:
Total Lip Treatment is pretty large in size for a lip product. You also only need to pump out the tiniest amount of product to smooth over your lips. It doesn't have a taste, scent and doesn't feel greasy. It's basically like lotion for your lips. It applies semi-thick until you've worked it into your lips and then it absorbs.

I applied it as the last part of my skincare routine, most times at night before bed. By day two, I had used it prior to applying my MAC Lipglass and remarked that my lips do look good, or rather, "Damn!" is more along the lines of what I said as I looked at myself in the mirror. It was later confirmed when my husband saw me and said, "What did you do to your lips? They look good." That's usually the cincher that a product is worth my money. :)

I've continued using the Total Lip Treatment for a few weeks now and I really have to say I have seen an improvement in the appearance and feeling of my lips.

Have you used it? What did you think?

Tags: beauty, lip care, kanebo

Review: Kanebo Sensai Total Lip Treatment

Talk about some spa time for your lips. I've been using Kanebo's Sensai Total Lip Treatment for a few weeks and have been loving the way it makes my lips look and feel.

What they say:
Promotes collagen synthesis and quality in the “O-Zone” area on and around the lips. Minimizes dullness, repairs roughness, and leaves lips plumped up and smooth.

What I thought:
Total Lip Treatment is pretty large in size for a lip product. You also only need to pump out the tiniest amount of product to smooth over your lips. It doesn't have a taste, scent and doesn't feel greasy. It's basically like lotion for your lips. It applies semi-thick until you've worked it into your lips and then it absorbs.

I applied it as the last part of my skincare routine, most times at night before bed. By day two, I had used it prior to applying my MAC Lipglass and remarked that my lips do look good, or rather, "Damn!" is more along the lines of what I said as I looked at myself in the mirror. It was later confirmed when my husband saw me and said, "What did you do to your lips? They look good." That's usually the cincher that a product is worth my money. :)

I've continued using the Total Lip Treatment for a few weeks now and I really have to say I have seen an improvement in the appearance and feeling of my lips.

Have you used it? What did you think?

Tags: beauty, lip care, kanebo

VODA - LA's Newest, Ultra-Luxurious Spa Opens September 7

Los Angeles residents and visitors are looking forward to the grand opening of voda spa, the ultra-luxurious day spa, cafe and lounge, on September 7. Merging European, Asian and Russian spa traditions with the most modern facilities and services, voda spa is a comprehensive day spa for total relaxation and rejuvenation. Located at 7700 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, the spa is open Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 am and 7:00 am to 12:00 am on Saturday and Sunday. Treatment hours are 10:00 am to 10:00 pm every day. Reservations can be made by contacting the spa at 323-654-4411 and more information is available at www.vodaspa.com

With an impressively large facility and a dazzling list of amenities, voda spa redefines the spa experience in Los Angeles. In addition to typical spa luxuries, voda spa offers a breadth of options, such as a selection of Russian, European and Asian style saunas and scrub rooms, a large indoor swimming pool, unique top-of-the-line treatments, an exclusive VIP suite with its own spa tub, sauna and treatment room, a café featuring a healthy and delectable menu, and a full bar in the conference/lounge room, which is also available for private meetings and special events. Everything one could need for a day of pampering and leisure is available at voda spa, all under one roof.

Taking its name from the Russian word for "water," voda spa is home to two banyas, the traditional Russian sauna. This ancient form of heat therapy involves heated river rocks, water, aromatic essential oils – and the hallmark of the banya ritual, the platza, a rigorous massage performed with the venik, a bundle of oak or birch branches. This technique, limitedly available in Los Angeles, is offered in a serene, elegant and upscale environment, bringing a whole new audience to this centuries-old practice renown for increasing the circulation, exfoliating the skin and relaxing deep muscle tension.

Spa services in the 10 treatment rooms include signature facials, body scrubs, wraps and massage. Skincare treatments, including the Caviar Body Wrap and Siberian Wild Berry Scrub, feature custom blended skincare products with a distinct Russian flair. Facial services use Sonia Remy products, which follow a holistic skincare philosophy, encouraging the body’s own healing processes.

The cafe at voda spa offers a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options created by Adel Chagar, a Los Angeles chef known for his fresh takes on Californian cuisine. The v room, the spa’s full service bar and lounge, serves cocktails in a sleek modern atmosphere. Fully wired, the v room can also be rented out for private meetings and conferences.

About voda spa:

voda spa is a luxurious European style spa facility in the heart of West Hollywood, California. Catering to the finest tastes, voda offers four different types of saunas, including the traditional Russian banya, a large indoor pool, a host of extraordinary spa amenities, and the ultimate in skin and body treatments. The voda cafe and the v room bar and lounge provide an exclusive members only dining and socializing experience, making voda spa a truly unique destination for pampering and relaxation.

Tags: voda spa, beauty

VODA - LA's Newest, Ultra-Luxurious Spa Opens September 7

Los Angeles residents and visitors are looking forward to the grand opening of voda spa, the ultra-luxurious day spa, cafe and lounge, on September 7. Merging European, Asian and Russian spa traditions with the most modern facilities and services, voda spa is a comprehensive day spa for total relaxation and rejuvenation. Located at 7700 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, the spa is open Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 am and 7:00 am to 12:00 am on Saturday and Sunday. Treatment hours are 10:00 am to 10:00 pm every day. Reservations can be made by contacting the spa at 323-654-4411 and more information is available at www.vodaspa.com

With an impressively large facility and a dazzling list of amenities, voda spa redefines the spa experience in Los Angeles. In addition to typical spa luxuries, voda spa offers a breadth of options, such as a selection of Russian, European and Asian style saunas and scrub rooms, a large indoor swimming pool, unique top-of-the-line treatments, an exclusive VIP suite with its own spa tub, sauna and treatment room, a café featuring a healthy and delectable menu, and a full bar in the conference/lounge room, which is also available for private meetings and special events. Everything one could need for a day of pampering and leisure is available at voda spa, all under one roof.

Taking its name from the Russian word for "water," voda spa is home to two banyas, the traditional Russian sauna. This ancient form of heat therapy involves heated river rocks, water, aromatic essential oils – and the hallmark of the banya ritual, the platza, a rigorous massage performed with the venik, a bundle of oak or birch branches. This technique, limitedly available in Los Angeles, is offered in a serene, elegant and upscale environment, bringing a whole new audience to this centuries-old practice renown for increasing the circulation, exfoliating the skin and relaxing deep muscle tension.

Spa services in the 10 treatment rooms include signature facials, body scrubs, wraps and massage. Skincare treatments, including the Caviar Body Wrap and Siberian Wild Berry Scrub, feature custom blended skincare products with a distinct Russian flair. Facial services use Sonia Remy products, which follow a holistic skincare philosophy, encouraging the body’s own healing processes.

The cafe at voda spa offers a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options created by Adel Chagar, a Los Angeles chef known for his fresh takes on Californian cuisine. The v room, the spa’s full service bar and lounge, serves cocktails in a sleek modern atmosphere. Fully wired, the v room can also be rented out for private meetings and conferences.

About voda spa:

voda spa is a luxurious European style spa facility in the heart of West Hollywood, California. Catering to the finest tastes, voda offers four different types of saunas, including the traditional Russian banya, a large indoor pool, a host of extraordinary spa amenities, and the ultimate in skin and body treatments. The voda cafe and the v room bar and lounge provide an exclusive members only dining and socializing experience, making voda spa a truly unique destination for pampering and relaxation.

Tags: voda spa, beauty