Spa Blog

Your insight on Spa Solage, fitness, life, Napa Valley and overall wellness with Solage Calistoga Master Trainer Donavan Almond

With this harsh winter weather upon us we love these skin tips from Eminence Organics.

  1. Take shorter showers – Long, hot temperature showers wash away the skin’s natural protective oils. Choose a gentle, non-soap based body wash to help soften and re-hydrate your skin.
  2. Exfoliate – A glowing complexion starts with exfoliation. As our skin regenerates, we need to remove the top excess layer of the skin in order to expose healthy new skin cells and to increase the absorption of the product. Our personal favorite and best seller from Eminence Organics is the Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant.
  3. Go for something more hydrating – The products you select for yourself in the summer may not be the best suited for a cooler climate. Select a moisturizer or masque with a medium to dewy finish such as our Apricot Whip Moisturizer, Firm Skin Acai Moisturizer or Linen Calendula Treatment.
  4. Don’t forget the SPF – SPF is very important and is often forgotten during the cold winter months. Even if we don’t see the sunshine every day, we are still exposed to harmful UV rays. Traditional foundation can leave your skin feeling tight.
Many of Eminence Organics products are sold both in our Spatique and online in our retail shop.  We also have a variety of facials available using their all natural products.

We are excited to share our guide to gift giving.  Here are a few of our favorite things this season.  You can purchase these items from our Spatique located in the Spa Solage reception.  To order today call Spa Solage at 707-226-0820 or email us at spasolage@solagecalistoga.com.  We will happily gift wrap your present and send it on its way to your loved ones.  Get 10% off of your purchase while sipping on champagne at our last Sip and Shop event of the season this Saturday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.   Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays this year.

Solmate Socks - Life is too short for matching socks, especially when you can wear these fun and beautiful socks! A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch at the end of the day or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of Solmate Socks is a unique gift that’s sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.

Corkcicle - Named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things we love the corkcicle because it keeps your chilled whites at perfect drinking temperatures. It keeps your lighter chilled reds at perfect drinking temperatures. And it even brings those heavier room temperature reds down to more suitable drinking temperatures.

Buddah Board - For those in search of the perfect holiday, the Buddha Board may be just the ticket. A playful conduit to the art of living in the moment, this combination philosophical toy / art project gently encourages the user to value the here-and-now. Paint on the board’s special surface with water; the image darkens and then slowly fades away. Soon there is nothing. Create your work of art, appreciate it for what it is, and then let go and start again – it’s about tapping into a part of ourselves many of us never knew existed.

Chan Luu Wrap Bracelets- Behind each Chan Luu design is a story inspired by nature, world cultures and the purity of Chan’s design aesthetic. Originally from Vietnam, Chan Luu moved to Boston and later Los Angeles to earn a degree in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Design in 1975. She opened her own boutique in 1982 and began designing her own accessories in 1996. Chan Luu jewelry has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Harper Bazaar and InStyle. Her designs have been worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Mischa Barton, Sandra Bullock, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore and Janet Jackson. Using hand cut semi-precious stones, beads, and colored fresh water pearls, Chan’s trademark is her artistic skill in combining unusual forms with beautiful colors to create truly striking pieces which set the trend in fashion jewelry.

Uggs - Color-saturated suedes with leather-lace detailing, the Dakota is moccasin-inspired style meets the iconic comfort of UGG® slippers. A soothing sheepskin lining lends breathable warmth without heat, while a molded-rubber outsole delivers whisperweight durability for indoor/outdoor, all-day wear.

White and Warren Cashmere Sweaters – Stay warm and toasty with these chic sweaters and cardigans that are sure to keep you cozy this winter.

Shrunken Open CrewneckCotton Hooded CardiganCashmere Cable Open CardiganCotton Color Block Marl Soft V Neck

 

Robert Graham Dress Shirt - Robert Graham is American Eclectic. Since its launch in 2001, Robert Graham was created on the premise of introducing sophisticated, eclectic style to the fashion market as an American-based company with an intention of inspiring a global movement.

 

Tickle Monster Laughter Kit – Here’s everything you need to bring loveable Tickle Monster to life for your kids with the Tickle Monster Laughter Kit. Just slip your hands into the super-soft fluffy blue mitts and start reading and tickling. Finger holes in the mitts make it easy for you to turn pages and tickle, too. The result is joy, laughter and lifetime memories for your child. TheTickle Monster Laughter Kit comes in a colorful re-useable gift box, and makes a wonderful gift for parents, grandparents and children for any occasion. Make memories that last a lifetime—here comes Tickle Monster!

December 7, 2012

Now that winter is finally here are excited to share our favorite Holiday Nail Polish colors.   These OPI polishes capture what we love most about the season.  You can purchase any of these colors at the Spa Solage Nail Lounge and view them on our Pinterest Page under beauty.

  • Glitzerland
  • Brisbane Bronze
  • Romeo & Joliet
  • Espresso Your Style
  • I’m not really a Waitress
  • Mauving to Manitoba
  • Black Cherry Chutney

November 30, 2012

We are excited to share that we are now offering our NuFACE facials with the new NuFACE Trinity.  Coined as “Pilates for the face” this advanced firming facial is a must for achieving an immediate visible lift.  The gentle low micro current enhances product penetration up to 47%, providing the skin with maximum hydration. This FDA-cleared device delivers beautiful, unparalleled professional results.

The NuFACE® Trinity is available for purchase in our Spatique.   The device comes standard with the microcurrent Facial Trainer attachment which is built on the same microcurrent technology that made the NuFACE® Classic the leading handheld facial toning device. With the microcurrent  Facial Trainer attached, the NuFACE® Trinity gently and effectively stimulates your skin to improve your appearance.  Now in a beautifully engineered, ergonomic design with easy to use push button controls and a charging cradle, making it even easier to achieve beautiful results in only minutes a day.

If you want to learn how to massage out tight muscles or the best way to warm up muscles before your workout.  Use this quick foam roller tutorial to keep your muscles loose and knot free.

Thank you Michelle Ouellet for selecting Spa Solage as your favorite spot for lux spa treatments in this month’s issue of C CALIFORNIA STYLE Magazine!

The 10 minute workout is a great total body workout that requires little equipment and time. This workout works well on the road, for those who are getting back into working out or if need to change things up.

October 12, 2012

With the start of any new season comes time to treat and repair your skin from the damage of the previous months. We are in love with these two new Kate Somerville skincare products that will replenish and revitalize your skin from the damage of the summer. Both of these amazing new items are available for special order. Contact Spa Solage at 707.226.0820 and order yours today!

Dermal Quench Liquid Lift: This  advanced wrinkle treatment that offers both immediate and long term age defying results. With three powerful ingredients your skin will be left refreshed, rehydrated, and renewed. Clinically proven results of up to a 130% increase in skin moisture after just one use! $105, 75 mL

CytoCell Dark Circle Corrective Eye Cream: This is the ultimate under eye cream that will revive your eyes by treating dark circles and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Peptide P-199 will aid in stimulating collagen production and creating a younger more radiant appearance. $80, 15 mL.

 

 

Training tips from Solage Calistoga, Fitness & Activities Manager, Donavan Almond.  This segment features exercise equipment must haves if you want to work out at home.

All products listed in this segment can be purchased are your local sporting goods store.

**Have a question you want to ask Donavan directly?  Tweet us @SolageCalistoga with the hashtag #AskDonavan and we might feature you in our next segment.

October 5, 2012

We are really excited about the new fall items that just arrived in the Spatique.   Here are a few of our favorites:

Baily 44 – Orientation Top

Baily 44 - Suicidal Tendencies Top

Three Dots – Shirred Dress and Infinity Scarf

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