Spa Blog

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Spa Solage has been recognized as #2 spa in California and the #8 spa in the U.S. in Conde Nast Traveler’s Top Spas Readers Poll! Spa Solage received a score of 96.7 and was ranked against a total of 270 spas across North America, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and abroad!

Thank you all for your votes and continued support over the past five years!

Salt and sugar scrubs are excellent body treatments that you can do at home to leave your skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated.   They are used to remove the outer most layers of the skin and strip away dry dead skin cells that build up over time.  The most sought after benefit of body scrubs is the prevention of visible signs of aging. Sugar scrubs are excellent ways to gently exfoliate the skin while being incredibly hydrating, which is great for dry summer months!

Body scrubs can be used however often you’d like based upon your skin type however we recommend exfoliating once or twice per week. At home scrubs are typically applied at the end of a shower before a final rinse. They exfoliate and re-hydrate the skin leaving it replenished and smooth.

Body Scrubs are easily made at home and we have three great scrub recipes so that you can enjoy a spa experience in the comfort of your own home. These ingredients just need to be mixed together in any bowl and can be sealed and kept to be used over the course of two weeks. Leaving the scrub sealed overnight will enhance its natural fragrances making it even more aromatic. Essential oils can be purchased at any health food or holistic health store. We hope you enjoy them!

Rise and Shine Polish

A stimulating exfoliant with antioxidant and cleansing properties.

1/4 cup ground coffee

1/2 cup Coconut Butter

Sugar & Spice Scrub

Sugar is generally less coarse than salt and can be used on sensitive skin.

1/4 cup cane sugar (coarse sugar can substitute)

1/8 cup oil (almond, grapeseed, safflower, coconut or vegetable can be used)

6 drops of cinnamon essential oil

4 drops of clove essential oil

Citrus Rose Body Scrub

A soothing yet uplifting and detoxifying scrub.

1/4 cup salt

1/4 cup oil (almond, grapeseed,etc)

2 drops lime essential oil

2 drops orange essential oil

2 drops rose essential oil

Pinch of orange zest

Mother’s day is just around the corner we love these new dainty glass vases by Roost Home Furnishings that make the perfect accent piece for any home deco style.   The vases come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Roost is a wholesale line of modern home furnishings and accessories that emphasizes accessible and livable design.  They utilize authentic materials and finishes that are contemporary without being hard-edged.  You can select from a variety of styles at our Spa Boutique and we will happily wrap it and ship it for you.

It’s a gorgeous 80 degrees here in Calistoga and pool weather is upon us.  We have many new arrivals at our Spa Boutique that will make perfect wardrobe additions.  Light, flowy, comfortable items in an array of vibrant colors and patterns are the trends for the season.   Our new bathing suit cover-ups are ideal for this wonderful sunny weather.

Here are a few of our favorite new arrivals:

Vix Swimwear – Samoa Vintage Tunic

Tysa Designs – Swan Kaftan

Nature’s most precious resources, flowers, plants, and herbs are combined with essential oils and enriched with certified organic ingredients and extracts is the foundation of La Natura, Spa Solage’s new body care line.  We are exited to now offer three of their fresh spring blends including: ginger root, green tea and pink grapefruit in both lotion and scrub form.   LaNatura’s mission is to use only the finest and purest ingredients in their products, combining healing, mood-enhancing, and relaxing essential oils with highly active certified organic botanicals, vitamins and minerals to balance the skin’s functions, reduce stress, and promote an overall feeling of well-being.

Spring is finally here and as temperatures begin to rise we all start heading for the outdoors.   In honor of the warmth we want to remind you of the importance of sun protection.   Here are a couple of our personal favorites.  Both use great natural products and have sustainable focuses.  They offer total protection from UVA/UVB rays and can be used as make up coverage.  What a great added bonus!  You can pick up either or both of these products at Spa Solage and start getting that warm spring glow today!

Marie Veronique

Every Day Sheer Coverage SPF 20:

Sun screen with an added bonus – moisturizer, complete UVA/UVB sun protection and foundation all in one! A non-nano zinc oxide with no harsh chemicals or fillers, that provides heavy sun protection while moisturizing and healing. Choice of tint leaves a perfect matte finish. $68 2 oz.

Eminence Organics

Organic Sun Defense Coverage SPF 30:

Easy to use, apply and carry anywhere, this effective SPF 30 protection is water-resistant and great for exercise. Suited for all skin types and will not clog pores.   $64

We are excited to welcome back Fitness and Activities Manager, Donavan Almond to Solage this week.  He spent the last week at one of our fellow Auberge Resorts, Esperanza as their guest fitness instructor.  While in Cabo he taught a wide range of classes from TRX, Bootcamp, Core and Sculpt and Ab Ball as well as a few private training sessions.   During your next visit to Solage we hope you will consider one of our personal training options or take one of the many complimentary classes offered.

Bamboo is an ancient therapy from China as well as a renewable and sustainable resource.  As part of our earth month initiatives we are featuring spa treatments focusing on its use.  Bamboo is the symbol of suppleness, simplicity and rising spring energy.  Our spring special combines a luxurious handcrafted shea butter, lemongrass and bamboo polish and features a soothing and rhythmic massage with warm bamboo canes.  This ancient therapy provides a deep sense of relaxation and well-being as muscle tension melts away.  You can also incorporate the bamboo tools into your at home routine.

The bamboo tools can be purchased online at Mu-Xing.com. Anyone can use the bamboo tool at home to massage their significant other and release tension on their back, legs or feet. Simply hold the bamboo tool with both hands (like a rolling pin) and roll it on each side of the spine using medium pressure. Great relief for neck and shoulder tension as well as the tension in lower back. For foot massage, use the end of the tool with smaller movements in a circular motion.  Start by adding a bamboo massage to your evening routine a few times per week.

We love this blog post from skin care expert Marie Veronique on how to guard against contaminants entering and spoiling your skin care products.

See the full article here.  We also proudly offer a wide range of MVO treatments and products at Spa Solage.

Oil-based products

1. While essential oils do show some ability to preserve oils,rosemary oleoresin and Vitamin E are your best bets for protecting against oxidation and extending shelf life. Look for one or the other, and preferably both, in your oil-based products.
2. If you have an oil-based product you have not opened because you intend to use it later put it in the refrigerator. Keep products that you are currently using in a cool, dark place.
3. Look for products packaged in dark glass, with dispenser tops that limit exposure of the products to air.

Water-based products

Perhaps no other issue is more controversial than natural preservation of water-based products. Many preservative suppliers point out that the obstacles to so-called natural preservation are almost insurmountable. “A single natural preservative just isn’t practical,” insists Mary.Chervenak of Dow Biocides. “Although some organic oils and other natural products have antimicrobial activity, their biocidal capabilities are limited and they usually cannot withstand the continuous reinoculation that most personal care products must endure.

We are honored and excited to be nominated as one of JuliB.com’s best hotels in San Francisco.   Please take moment to vote for us and check-out their site.

You may remember a post they recently did on our Citrus Skin Smoothies.

VOTE HERE - simple click of the orange “Vote” button found on the page (you”ll need to register to vote first, which is free).  Thank you!