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Thai Beef Salad

Thai Beef Salad JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa in Thailand introduced Ginja Cook, a contemporary learning facility introducing rich Thai cuisine heritage to all age groups visiting the resort and spa. This is Ginja Cook’s recipe for a popular Thai Beef Salad.
June 10, 2007 |

Fingernail Brightener

nail brightener One of our staff members said she regularly purchased a tiny container of “little round manicure soaking balls” at her local beauty supply store, designed to brighten her nails.  She asked if there was a DIY swap for that.  We took her into our office kitchen on our Spa Saturdays and made this version for her, at a fraction of the price.  
April 12, 2006 |

Beer Hair Rinse

Beer Hair Rinse Spa DIY Beer adds protein to make hair shiny and make it feel thicker, and the Essential Oils enhance shine and manageability.  Try the Beer Hair Rinse especially in summer months if you’ve been in swimming pools, which are notoriously hard on our hair.   Beer adds protein to make hair shiny and make it feel thicker, and the Essential Oils enhance shine and manageability.  
April 12, 2006 |

Mushroom Zucchini Frittata

Mushroom Zucchini Frittata This is from the Wooden Door Spa, a working woman’s health and diet retreat (the name was in gentle and fun response to the much more glamorous Golden Door Spa, in California) located on the shores of Lake Geneva, north of Chicago, in the 1980s.
April 4, 2006 |

Cherry Vanilla Foaming Bath

Cherry Vanilla You’ll be surprised just how much aromatherapy can be had in a simple splash of your favorite extract in bath water.  This simple DIY recipe for Cherry Vanilla Foaming Bath really appeals to kids and teens.
February 21, 2006 |

Citrus Salt Glow

This DIY spa treatment Citrus Salt Glow was shared with us after it became a customer favorite during classes for home soap making and crafts, by “Between Friends Too” (now 1 Raw Plant). This DIY spa treatment Citrus Salt Glow was shared with us after it became a customer favorite during classes for home soap making and crafts, by "Between Friends Too" (now 1 Raw Plant). Photo:  Miriam Wickett
December 19, 2005 |

Spa Index Reviews Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort Honolulu

Waikiki Plantation Spa Since writing this review in 2005, the Waikiki Plantation Spa has changed hands. Massage services, with sauna and steam room amenities, are now provided by Infinity Massage, in the same lovely Penthouse space.  — Spa Index Oahu is known as the “Gathering Place” in Hawaii and is the third largest of the four major islands, but by far the most populous. It is home to the well-known Diamond Head Crater, Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, and two Outrigger Hotel properties which boast two of Honolulu’s best spas. I visited both Outrigger Honolulu hotel spas on my trip to Hawaii.  I started my…
September 1, 2005 |

Roman Bath Soak

Roman Bath Soak DIY Recipe The origin of the name is curious. Ancient Romans most certainly didn’t use shampoos or foaming agents in their bathing rituals, but this is a good recipe by any name. This is an easy and indulgent soak ideal for winter dry skin or overly tanned and ocean-dried summer skin.
December 12, 2004 |

Oatmeal Blueberry Mask for Oily Skin

oatmeal blueberry mask DIY This easy Oatmeal Blueberry Mask, used once or twice monthly, will both cleanse and exfoliate your face. It’s particularly beneficial for oily skin, as it has a drying and pulling effect.   This easy Oatmeal Blueberry Mask, used once or twice monthly, will both cleanse and exfoliate your face. It's particularly beneficial for oily skin, as it has a drying and pulling effect.
December 12, 2004 |

Kelp Firming Face Mask

kelp This Kelp Firming Face Mask treatment will help to soften and firm your complexion at the same time.   It has at least 14 vitamins and 18 minerals, including folate, niacin, vitamin K, calcium, zinc, potassium and manganese.
April 4, 2004 |

Lavender Hand and Foot Wash

Lavender Oil for Blister Dust Use this  Lavender Hand and Foot Wash to relieve red and inflamed hands and feet. So refreshing in summer when your feet are hot, and in winter, when they’ve been cooped up in boots. This is a particularly wonderful treatment to use on a bedridden loved one. Wash their feet and hands with this and they’ll feel wonderful and grateful.   Use this Lavender Hand and Foot Wash to relieve red and inflamed hands and feet.
February 1, 2003 |

Reader Inquiry: Can we make our own deoderants and anti-perspirants?

aloe “I like your spa at home recipes — I make them with my Aunt once a month when we house sit together.  This may be a dumb question, but can you make your own deodorant/antiperspirant at home, too?  We were laughing that it’s the only body thing we have not made on our beauty weekend.” — Emily K.  Emily — I’m glad we are contributing to a fun way to spend a weekend.  You didn’t ask a dumb question at all, and yes, you can make your own hygiene care at home — however, let’s distinguish between the two products…
December 19, 2002 |

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