Spa Health

Creams and lotions have long been the go-to treatment for facial care, but it turns out many of them sit on the surface without really doing anything. This is where serums come into play.

By Emilie Sennebogen

A glycolic peel is the kid sister of the heavier duty chemical peels, and as a result, the healing time is much faster. But you can help it along with minimal discomfort.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Despite your best efforts, you can't fight the effects of aging and you find those inevitable wrinkles creeping in around your eyes and forehead. This is where the chemical peel comes in.

By Emilie Sennebogen

There aren't too many people out there who would turn down a chance to improve their skin; and corrective facials are intended to do just that. We'll tell you five of the most common benefits.

By Alison Cooper

Men have long gotten rid of pesky back hair, but now, many men are taking those hair removal tactics to the front and waxing their chests, too.

By Sara Elliott

Economic indicators may be discouraging, but that doesn't mean you can't have a spa date -- in the comfort of your own home. Here are some tips for a perfect home massage.

By Sara Elliott

Massages do more than soothe your aching muscles after a workout. They can actually improve your circulation. Here are five therapies to try.

By Sarah Winkler

Body wraps are all the rage at spas these days -- but do they really work? Find out about the benefits (and dubious claims) of body wraps.

By Alison Cooper

Beauty creams and moisturizers often rave about their collagen-making abilities, but it's a little more complicated than that!

By Sara Elliott

Gold facials have been used as a way to preserve a youthful appearance for thousands of years -- but do they really work?

By Natalie Kilgore

What's a scaly-skinned person to do when faced with tough choices in the moisturizer department? We have two words for those in desperate need of moisture: body butter.

By Alison Cooper

A mud bath can relieve stress, ease the body and calm the mind. But can a soak in some high-quality mud also relieve skin problems? Some dermatologists seem to think so.

By Julia Layton

An aromatherapy massage uses the restorative properties of essential oils to relax and heal your body and mind. Here's what to expect.

By Alison Cooper

As any mother knows, pregnancy does a number on your body. That's when a pregnancy massage can help. We'll tell you all the benefits for you and your unborn child.

By Beth Brindle

A mineral bath can do wonders for dry, red skin. Why does it bring your skin to life? And should you take a trip to the Dead Sea?

By Debra Ronca

As you age, your skin will change -- and it's your job to keep up! The same facials you got in your 20s will no longer cut it.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Take a calming soak or an invigorating dip in the tub with homemade fizzing bath bombs, a natural alternative to bath foam.

By Cara Smusiak, Planet Green

Sure, wasabi tastes great on sushi; but it's even better when slathered all over your skin. Learn more about rubbing wasabi on your skin.

By Laurel House

Exfoliate your skin and, possibly, reduce your acne.

By Josh Peterson, Planet Green

Of all the really great natural treatments you can do for yourself at home, this one has some of the most pronounced and immediate results I've seen. Learn more about considering botox.

By Lynda Fassa

We're a little body obsessed these days, as a culture, if you ask me. We're constantly comparing ourselves to airbrushed celebrities and magazine-set standards.

By Elizabeth Seward

The co-authors of NO MORE DIRTY LOOKS explain why this counterintuitive (and completely green!) beauty tip actually works.

By Virginia Sole-Smith, Planet Green

Why are yogurt and honey so good for your skin?, plus 4 great masks that use them.

By Sheila Shaigany

Loosely defined as the removal of male body hair, manscaping is a grooming revolution that's changing the way men look at body maintenance. What are the rules of manscaping, and how low should you go?

By Sara Elliott

Despite the fact that many of us routinely have parts of our bodies waxed, we don't like to talk about it. But that doesn't mean we don't have burning questions.

By Sarah Winkler