Planet Beach Essential Oils, A “Must Have” for your upcoming beach trip!
When packing for a trip to the beach, you don’t want to forget the essentials. Sunscreen – check. Bathing suit – check. Sunglasses and sun hat – check. Essential Oils… check? Essential Oils may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re packing for a vacation, but they can instantly improve your trip. Whether you’re using lavender to de-stress after a long day of flying or using peppermint to cool off after a long day in the sun, you’ll be happy you brought these along for your beach activities, and now Planet Beach has you covered!
Why Planet Beach Essential Oils?
Our Essential Oils are highly concentrated, allowing you to carry a lot of therapeutic properties in one small bottle. Whether you’re looking for something to help you relax, boost your mood, or increase your energy, we’ve got an essential oil for that! These oils can be used both aromatically and topically depending on your needs.
You can diffuse essential oils throughout your hotel room, breathe them in on-the-go through a personal diffuser, or even add them to any of our holistic products. Our all new roll-on blends are another quick and easy way of bringing these oils on vacation. Simply place a few in your purse and you have pre-diluted oil blends that can be used anywhere!
What Essential Oils are Best for a Beach Trip?
Take a second to think about how you feel when you are at the beach. What sort of activities do you get involved in? Are there any over-the-counter medicines you always carry with you? Do you find it hard to relax and forget about work, or do you often need more energy?
–Lavender Essential Oil for Relaxation
Sometimes it can be difficult to turn off the constant to-do list inside your head. Vacation is a time for relaxation, and it’s impossible to relax when you’re always thinking about work. Even if you’re not focusing on work, maybe your children are causing you to stress, or the long-haul flight left you feeling frazzled.
–Tea Tree Essential Oil to Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes
Tea tree essential oil is known as “nature’s first aid kit in a bottle”, and for good reason. This oil has powerful antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties. Tea tree’s antibacterial properties make it an ideal oil to turn to when you have a minor scrape, cut, burn, bite, or other minor skin injuries. If you’ve gotten a minor scrape from walking along the beach barefoot, use a small amount of our tea tree oil and cover with a band aid to keep out infections.
–Peppermint Essential Oil for Sunburn Relief
After a long day of basking in the sun, you may find that you need some relief from sunburn. Due to its high menthol content, peppermint essential oil has powerful cooling properties. Peppermint essential oil is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. By diluting this oil and massaging into sunburnt skin, you can ease the pain of sunburn and cool yourself down. Try mixing a few drops of peppermint essential oil with coconut oil and aloe vera. After a day at the beach, massage this healing mixture into any sunburnt areas. For an extra bit of relaxation and skin-soothing properties, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to this mixture.
–Lemon Essential Oil to Keep Your Towels Smelling Fresh
Have you ever left a damp towel crumpled up in the corner of a room? If so, you know exactly how horrible the scent can be. After a few days at the beach, your towels may not be as fresh as you wish them to be. To instantly freshen them up, use lemon, orange, or other citrus oils.
Lemon essential oil is known for its powerful antimicrobial properties, which can help get rid of any nasty bacteria that may start to develop on damp towels. Try mixing lemon essential oil with water in a spray bottle, and then spraying your towels and hanging them to air dry. If you want to give them a quick spin in the dryer, add a few drops of lemon essential oil to a dryer ball.
–Grapefruit Essential Oil to Boost Energy
Imagine the scent of grapefruit in the morning. The fresh, tangy scent can instantly boost your mood and give you a jolt of energy. The same is true for grapefruit essential oil. Are you feeling lethargic after a long day in the sun? Did you drink a little too much at the beachfront bar? Simply inhaling grapefruit essential oil from the bottle can help wake you up.
Try diffusing a mix of grapefruit, lemon, and peppermint essential oil. The fresh, clean scent can help give you the energy you need to get through the rest of your day.
By keeping a handful of Planet Beach Essential Oils in your bag at all times, you can be ready for anything your beach vacation throws at you! Stop by your local Planet Beach spray & spa to check out our array of ALL NEW oil choices!
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Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager and Franchisee
Are you preparing for a special event or trying to get bikini ready for an upcoming vacation? Maybe you have a cruise coming up and you want to look your absolute best before setting sail with the wind in your hair and a cocktail in hand. Celebrate in style and with confidence by taking a balanced approach to toning up leading up to the big event or trip. Through goal setting, proper hydration, portion control, exercise and visiting your local Planet Beach, you can achieve your ultimate beauty and wellness goals.
Set a Goal
To achieve the desired result, you need to establish realistic goals and that keep you focused and motivated. Instead of setting the bar too high such as losing 20-30 pounds by a specific date, make the necessary daily dietary changes that will eventually become habitual. For example, try giving up soft drinks with every meal and replace it with water garnished with lemon or instead of indulging in a blueberry muffin for breakfast which is loaded with sugar, replace it with two egg whites and toast. Be true to yourself and don’t embrace dietary fads that will make you fall off the wagon.
Hydrate
To properly flush toxins from the body and prevent dehydration, it’s recommended that you follow the 8×8 rule, which it so consume eight 8 ounce glasses of water each day. In addition to cleaning your body of waste, adequate water consumption will boost your metabolism and help to suppress your appetite.
Portion Control
Who doesn’t love to indulge in a four-course meal at their favorite restaurant? Most restaurants commonly serve well beyond the recommended serving. How often have you filled up on appetizers or another pre-course serving and couldn’t even finish the main entrée? To control your caloric intake, eat until you are 80% full or use your fist as a measuring cup. Health experts recommend not only eating a balanced diet, but keeping your food intake proportional to the size of your fist.
Exercise
A consistent exercise regime has been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. It delivers oxygen to muscles and helps the cardiovascular system work more efficiently. In addition to these amazing health benefits, exercise can help tone the body and maintain weight loss. Incorporate 30 minutes of physical activity daily to achieve results. Most importantly, make sure your calorie intake doesn’t exceed your calorie burn.
A Little Extra
In addition to setting realistic goals, hydrating, controlling your food intake and exercising, visit your local Planet Beach to achieve your ultimate beauty and wellness goals. If you’ve embraced these practices and simply need a little something extra to get bikini ready, purchase Planet Beach’s exclusive SLIM Body Wrap Kit. The Kit includes:
- Cellulite Reduction Herbs
- Scrub Exfoliating Body Cream
- Reduce body wrap cream
- Enhance anti-cellulite cream
- Wrap body contouring plastic wrap
- Measuring Tape inch loss measurement
This all natural, holistic combination will help reduce water retention and diminish the appearance of cellulite. Finally, complete your look with a Sunless Spray Tan which will give your skin a healthy glow that will last 5-7 days. Using the SLIM Body Wrap Kit & achieving a Sunless Spray Tan will give you the little something extra you need to set sail with poise and confidence. Ladies remember to be strong, be beautiful & be you!
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity, and Franchisee
14-Day Detoxification System by Planet Beach & HOTWORX
Each day you come face to face with potentially damaging toxins. These poisons are in the food you eat, the water you drink, and even in the air that you breathe. Left unchecked, these toxins have the ability to disrupt the natural functions of the body and make you sick. They can affect your digestive system, your circulatory system, and your immune system. If they are not regularly flushed from the body, they will rob you of your health. Fortunately, nature has provided a solution to this toxic problem, detoxification. Detoxification is not a fad diet designed to temporarily shave off a few pounds, though it most certainly will! It is the amazing natural ability of the body to renew and recharge itself. Just as you would spring clean and maintain your home, detoxing cleans and maintains your body.
How does it work? Our body is a complex organism made up of many specialized parts, each with its own unique job to do. When all the parts of your body are functioning properly, you enjoy good health and seemingly boundless energy. However, like any finely tuned machine that relies on proper interactions of its parts, your body requires routine maintenance to ensure against a breakdown. Another thing that your body has in common with a high-performance engine is the need for proper fuel to provide energy, lubrication, and the building blocks required to repair and replace damaged cells. Many of your organs are given the job of converting the food and drink that you digest into a form that your body can use, and they attempt to remove the byproducts of those before they can make you sick. If any of these organs does not efficiently perform its duties, our overall health will decline. A buildup of toxins in the organ may cause it to slow down and its ability to function will be compromised. Any organ that is bombarded by toxins throws the body out of balance, and illness becomes inevitable. The only way to restore the necessary balance is to remove the offending substances via detoxification.
Whether you are young or old, a busy housewife or a high-powered executive, detoxification offers you the same relief from the high-stress, high sugar, high preservative, fast-food dependent, low activity lifestyle that so many people are living today. Do you dare to imagine what impact stress and eating on the run has had on your insides? (Over time the negative effects will not be able to be ignored.) Now is the time to come to your own rescue with a detoxification program to restore cleanliness and health. You will be amazed by the results you will achieve with a little determination and will power!
Allergies, bad skin, body odor or sweating, dependency on sugar, caffeine or alcohol, headaches, lack of energy, and absent-mindedness and confusion are all signs that you need to detoxify! I hope you’re all convinced by now that it’s time to get started, so here’s what you need to know:
What to Eat:
The basic principle of the detox program is to eat 4 to 6 small meals each day made up of healthy, detoxifying foods. The meals should be eaten regularly so that you can maintain your energy and give your body the fiber and nutrients that it needs to cleanse. This program is not meant to deprive you of flavorful, appealing foods, or to feel like a “diet.” On the contrary, choosing and preparing healthy foods can be an enjoyable activity. These foods should have a high content of nutrients and fiber, and the ability to aid your body in its journey to health. Focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and lean proteins. During detoxification, you should avoid processed foods, white sugar, white flour, red meat, alcohol, caffeine, and any other “unhealthy” items. Don’t be afraid to experiment with food combinations during your program. There’s no reason why you can’t make these 14 days fun, so mix it up! Try to get all of your food in as fresh a condition as possible. Avoiding pesticides, as well as canned and processed foods will give you the best results. If you find yourself on the go and in need of something quick or even something to satisfy that sweet tooth, quickly mix up one of our Indulge instant meal nutrition shakes!
What to Drink:
Keeping your body well hydrated is always important, considering that it is made up of 80% water, but it becomes especially important during detoxification. Water is what your body will use to flush itself of toxins and impurities and eliminate them. Your goal is to drink at least 3 quarts of water per day. This may seem like a lot of water, and a lot of extra trips to the restroom, but your body will soon adjust and normalize itself to keep your bathroom breaks to a minimum. In addition, you may mix in any of our HydroGo powders to enhance your hydration (Essential Greens, Clean Energy, Heart Healthy, or Antioxidant Essentials)! During detoxification you should avoid sodas, any drink containing added sugars, colors, artificial sweeteners, caffeine or alcohol. Come on guys… it’s only 2 weeks!
Supplements:
You should take three capsules of the Planet Beach Detoxify formula both morning and night with a meal. It is also a good idea to take a high-quality multivitamin each day along with a good source of essential fatty acids (I recommend our Daily Essentials vitamin pack).
Helpful Additions:
As you make your way to better health, find some time to focus on yourself. Any activity that you can do to rest your body or relieve stress will help with the detoxification process. Come to Planet Beach and indulge in a massage and facial followed by enjoying some extra detox in our HOTWORX sauna! It’s important to make time for relaxation, pampering, and light exercise!
Stop by your nearest Planet Beach spray & spa and get started with everything you need for your 14-day Detox journey and beyond!
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager & Franchisee
According to the dictionary, a necessity is defined as something that is indispensable; something needed to survive. If that is true, it seems logical that a luxury must be something that nobody necessarily needs, but many people desire. However, the dictionary goes a step further to say a luxury must not only be desirable but also expensive or difficult to obtain.
Many of us have so many responsibilities in life: work, a spouse, children, pets, maintaining a household… these responsibilities take up our mind and our to-do list so things like personal needs tend to get put on the back burner. Who has time to get their nails done or take a long hot bath when there is laundry to fold and emails that need responses. Time for yourself? What is that? Who has time for that luxury… seems selfish, right?
I’m sure many of you reading this can relate; and while work being a priority over a long hot bubble bath may hold true in our minds, the opposite has been proven. We actually perform better at work, are more capable of handling stress, and are more present at home with our spouse and children when we are feeling our absolute best.
Taking time out to maintain self-care has several benefits:
1. Emotional Health
Let’s be honest, sometimes we just need a moment to ourselves. Whether it’s to read a book, get your nails done or even drink a cup of coffee in silence; being alone can be extremely therapeutic. We need this time to relax, calm our minds and better equip ourselves to take on day to day stresses.
2. Physical Health
Stress and sleep deprivation not only affect your mental health but it can also affect your physical well-being. Stress can weaken the immune system, cause headaches and lower labido.
3. Increased Confidence
When we take the time to get our hair done or a spray tan, we not only look better but feel better. Self confidence in our appearance has a way of overflowing into the way we carry ourselves and handle day to day decisions.
4. Better Caregiver
Spending every waking day ensuring our work, husband, kids and pets are taken care of and leaving only the crumbs for ourselves can only last for so long before it takes a mental, physical or even emotional toll. At some point, we will hit a breaking point. Taking care of ourselves will give us the strength to better take care of those around us.
The truth is, as much as we all know this, we still fall into the same pattern of taking care of everyone around us before ourselves. Why is that? It is probably the same reason you’ve broken your diet, fell behind on your workout plan, or postponed your dream business venture; because you’d rather break a promise to yourself than to someone else. Well guess what, just like you would lose trust and respect for a friend that always flakes, your subconscious knows you can’t be trusted.
We can’t keep viewing ourselves and self care as a luxury or even an afterthought. Even the strongest machines need regular maintenance to complete their job. We also need to stop using the excuse, “I don’t have time.” The time will never just come, we have to make it. If we don’t make the time to care for ourselves, like we make the time to feed and care for our families we will find ourselves with no time left. 20 minutes is all it takes. 20 minutes of meditation, relaxation or silence to improve our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. 20 minutes to improve our confidence, our mood and our performance.
If you’re not sure what you can do in those 20 minutes, here are a few services offered at your neighborhood Planet Beach for just a low monthly investment in yourself:
1. Massage: A traditional massage may take up to an hour but thanks to Planet Beach, you can reap the benefits of a traditional massage with one of our automated massage services.
2. Infrared Sauna Therapy: Time in an infrared sauna is no longer a luxury. The benefits include stress reduction, detoxification and improved immunity.. those don’t sound like luxuries to me.
3. Exercise: Too anxious to sit still for 20 minutes? Knock out two birds with one stone and jump into HOTWORX to complete a 15 minute hot cycling session. Your legs may be burning when you get out but your body and future you will thank you later.
Check out planetbeach.com/spa-locator to find a location near you!
Written By: Alyssa Fink, Franchise Performance Consultant
We officially said goodbye to the long, cold days of winter on March 20th, this year’s spring equinox. The equinox is the moment in time when the Sun stands directly above the equator and day and night are of approximately equal length. For the northern hemisphere, the spring equinox is the moment when winter ends and spring begins. It brings the promise of longer days, shorter nights and warmer weather. Spring is officially in the air and very welcomed after this year’s harsh, teeth-chattering winter. In the northern hemisphere, the equinox is traditionally revered as a time of rebirth with many different cultures celebrating spring holidays and festivals throughout the month.
As we transition into the season of spring, remember to spend some extra time outdoors soaking up the sun. According to WebMD, moderate exposure to the sun’s UV rays will assist the body with the production of Vitamin D, which is important for your bones, blood cells, and immune system. It also helps you take in and use certain minerals, like calcium and phosphorus. In addition, sunlight helps boost a chemical in your brain called serotonin, and that can give you more energy and help keep you calm, positive, and focused.
If your days are long and you have limited leisure time, visit your local Planet Beach to get your necessary dose of UV Therapy! In addition to UV, Planet Beach offers a variety of automated spray and spa services that will rejuvenate your mind and body.
It’s the final week of the March Madness Campaign, so stop in to take advantage of one of the following amazing discounts, promotions and giveaways.
Monday:
Massage Monday-see what surprise gift awaits as you enter to win during each automated massage session.
Tuesday:
2 FOR 1 Tuesday-Buy 2 Spa Sessions, get 1 Free
Wednesday:
Whitening Wednesday-Receive 25% off Teeth Whitening Services/Trays
Thursday:
Therapy Thursday-Buy 5 UV Tanning Sessions, get 5 Red Light Therapy Sessions Free
Friday:
Facial Friday-Free Tripack with each Facial Session Purchased
Saturday:
Save More Saturday-New Members Join for Only $30
Sunday:
Sunless Sundays-Receive 17% OFF Sunless Products & Services
Visit https://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/ to find a participating location near you. Spring is finally here, so don’t let these amazing specials march on by.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events and Productivity
Maybe you’re looking for energy and focus to get off the couch and into a workout routine. Maybe you’re looking to take your HOTWORX or gym session, workout class, or at-home training to the next level. What if there were something out there that could help you crush your workouts no matter what your training level or goal? There is. It’s not a bag of magic beans; it’s the all new HydroGo Pre & Post Workout Powders by Planet Beach and HOTWORX!
Traditionally, pre-workouts have had a reputation for being exclusive to the highly advanced gym-goer whose sole focus is to get as muscular as possible. But the truth is, pre-workout ingredients can help just about anyone who wants to improve his or her fitness levels–from the beginner all the way to the hardcore gym buff.
In a nutshell, pre-workouts can benefit you if:
-You want ‘focused energy’ before a workout
-You’re starting a program and/or trying to take it to the next level
-You want to lose weight
-You want to build muscle and strength
-You want to improve your performance–in the gym or for sport
HydroGo Pre-Workout Powder can give you the equivalent boost of at least two cups of coffee and plenty of vitamins and minerals to help you get your mind right for the workout you are about to have. Just mix with water and enjoy the mango flavor about 1 hour to 30 minutes prior to your workout!
HydroGo Post-Workout Powder contains just the right blend of amino acids that are necessary to improve recovery which means less muscle soreness, and also to increase the ability to build muscle which means more results! Our pineapple mango post-workout formula also improves immune function, bone mass, and the ability to utilize body fat. Just mix with water and drink during or right after your work out!
Hurry and try them today at your nearest Planet Beach spray & spa!
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager & Franchisee
Planet Beach takes pride in offering a variety of automated services and quality products that work simultaneously to help consumers achieve their ultimate beauty, wellness, and fitness goals. From the moment that you step foot in the door, you are greeted by a trained spa consultant who will assist you in selecting a regime that exceeds your expectations and will help you look and feel your very best. You will experience the ultimate feeling of relaxation as you escape in one our automated massage services, or walk out with a golden glow after indulging in a UV or Sunless Spray Tanning Session. As a 20-year Planet Beach patron and Franchisee, it’s easy for me to brag about the services that I love so much. In this segment, the day in the life of a Planet Beach member, you will receive insight from one of our loyal members, Skylar Hannan.
Brief Bio & Hobbies:
Skylar has been a dedicated Planet Beach member for over one year and has recently decided to join the team as a Spa Consultant. Her hobbies include spending time with friends, shopping, cheering with LA Spirit and traveling to any tropical destination.
Q&A:
1. What attracted you to the Planet Beach Brand? Planet Beach is a one stop for all your wellness and beauty needs. Not only do I like to maintain my overall health due to cheerleading, but I love to have the “right off the beach” glow. Planet Beach gives me the amazing results I’m looking for, and I can be a golden glowing goddess year-round. Lol
2. How long have you been a member of Planet Beach? I have been a loyal, dedicated member of Planet Beach for over a year.
3. How often do you visit Planet Beach? I visit Planet Beach EVERYDAY!!!
4. What are your favorite Products & Services and why? Now, this is a tricky question. All of the products and services are AMAZING! But if I had to choose… My favorite services and products are the Mystic Spray tan and UV services. I spray once a week for my cheerleading competitions. The great benefits of the Mystic Spray tan are no streaks, no orange, it’s a natural glow, customizable to fit every member’s skin tone, and the best part is that it lasts 5-7 days. To maintain my color, I use the platinum and the high-pressure UV beds. To achieve my maximum color, my favorite UV lotion is the Pink Party Bronzer. Not only does it give me a beautiful golden color, it leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth and rejuvenated.
5. What results have you seen from your services? With the added benefits of UV lotions, and the ingredients such as DHA, Coconut Sugar, Caffeine and Allantoin, my skin is much darker and richer in color. It also has helped moisturize, tighten and tone my skin.
6. How has Planet Beach improved your life? It has helped me become more confident in my own skin. I always feel great about my body when I leave here.
7. What recommendation would you give to someone that has never tried it before? I would recommend Planet Beach to everyone! Planet Beach offers a wide variety of automated services to help achieve any health, wellness and beauty need. Anyone who comes to Planet Beach will not regret it!
Thank you to Skylar for sharing your personal experience. We love our members and want to hear their personal stories. If you’ve ever visited a Planet Beach, please share your feedback as a response to this blog. We always strive to create the best experience for our members so that they become raving fans and keep coming back. Sam Walton said, “the goal as a company is to have customer service that is not just the best but legendary.” Planet Beach strives every day to provide a legendary customer experience that will last a lifetime. We appreciate you and value your business and hope to see you soon.
We all want to achieve that healthy glow. The problem most of us have is knowing exactly how and where to start. Whether you prefer UV-Therapy, Sunless Spray Tans, or a cocktail of both, Planet Beach has got you covered! In this 3-part series, I will walk you through the best practices of all 3 options!
Here we are. The 3rd and final blog of the glow series, and my favorite of all the glow options: The Glow Cocktail. We’ve talked about the dos and don’ts of both UV and Sunless Spray tanning, so now you’re a pro in both arenas, but how do you choose whether to get in the beds or get sprayed? I’ve got news for you. You don’t have to! The Glow Cocktail is known as a combination of a UV session followed immediately by a sunless session, and it will actually result in the best color! Why? The tanning bed uses UV rays to trigger melanin production, while opening up your pores and allowing the sunless spray solution to penetrate your skin. This produces an even darker, deeper and longer-lasting tan!
Who says you need to stop there? Some of the best cocktails are made with more than just 2 ingredients, right? We have other services to assist you in looking and feeling your best while keeping that golden glow! Like we discussed in the first blog of the series: One being Hydro-Derma Fusion. This is a 20-minute, skin conditioning system that can be paired with UV, Sunless sprays, or other spa services to enhance results. It infuses your skin with revitalizing moisture aromatherapy. Infrared heat and steam ensure longer-lasting results! Another service you shouldn’t go without is Red light therapy. Since the red-light therapy brings blood to the surface of your skin it produces a better tan through increased oxidation of melanin not to mention the increased production of collegian and elastin for more even, youthful skin tone!
Your “cocktail” is not complete without the appropriate product pairings! Don’t forget to exfoliate prior to coming in with one of Planet Beach’s amazing exfoliators like Buff or Scrub. Bring in your indoor UV lotion to apply prior to jumping in that bed or booth and use your sunless primer or booster before your spray to pH balance your skin & extend that sunless bronzer, and lastly of course put on your PB Renew to enhance those red-light therapy results by 10x! Keeping your skin moisturized afterwards is just as important, so make sure you’re using Planet Beach’s Infuse moisturizer daily.
Spring is approaching! No time to waste! Check out what service options your local Planet Beach has to offer HERE, and mix and match to create your perfect “cocktail!”
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager & Franchisee
There is nothing better than a wonderful aroma that transcends you into a state of euphoria and evokes a feeling of nostalgia. For example, when I smell the scent of coconut, I automatically associate it with a tropical destination. Just as the scent of fresh cookies baking in the oven instantly transports me back to my childhood. In addition to whisking you away to another place in time, aromas are also very therapeutic. In fact, some studies have shown that aromatherapy may improve sleep patterns and relieve anxiety and depression. In my research, I learned that inhaling essential oils stimulates the olfactory system, the part of the brain connected to smell, including the nose and the brain. Molecules that enter the nose or mouth pass to the lungs, and from there, to other parts of the body. As the molecules reach the brain, they affect the limbic system, which is linked to the emotions, the heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress, and hormone balance. In this way, essential oils can have a subtle, yet holistic effect on the body.
Planet Beach spray & spa prides itself on offering aromatherapy through their exclusive Wyx candle line and the much anticipated Space & Body Sprays which are expected to hit the shelves within the coming weeks. The Space & Body Sprays will be offered in one of the following scents: Tea Tree Melon, Peppermint Rose & Citrus Mint.
- Tea Tree Melon– The therapeutic grade A tea tree oil is well known for it’s antiseptic qualities. Mixed with the aroma of melon, it will stimulate the immune system and may even clear the sinuses.
- Peppermint Rose– Peppermint is associated with recall as well as sustained focus. Most importantly, it has been found to boost exercise performance.
- Citrus Mint– These oils are known to boost mood and energy levels, thus eliminating fatigue.
These amazing sprays can be used at home or in conjunction with any of the services offered at Planet Beach. Although I love all three scents, my absolute personal favorite is the Peppermint Rose. I use this spray in conjunction with the HOTWORX, which is the virtually instructed exercise program that uses a combination of heat, infrared energy and exercise to burn massive amounts of calories, while flushing toxins from the body. Prior to my workout, I spray down my personal space, along with the HOTWORX customized mat & towel, which provides the therapeutic effects, while keeping the sauna smelling fresh & clean.
Very soon, you will be able to stop by your local Planet Beach to indulge in a relaxing automated massage, escape with a little UV Therapy or polish off your workout routine with HOTWORX while enjoying one of the amazing aromas offered through this new line. As an added benefit, you can take them home or use them at the office where the spa scents will relax the mind and body. At Planet Beach, members can enjoy a private spa experience at a fraction of the cost in far less time than a traditional day spa. You won’t need to book an appointment a month in advance or pay an excessive amount of money for one service. It is the ultimate one stop shop for all of your beauty & wellness needs. To visit a location near you, visit planetbeach.com and claim your complimentary service today. See you soon!
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/10884.php
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events and Productivity & Franchisee
We all want to achieve that healthy glow. The problem most of us have is knowing exactly how and where to start. Whether you prefer UV-Therapy, Sunless Spray Tans, or a cocktail of both, Planet Beach has got you covered! In this 3-part series I will walk you through the best practices of all 3 options!
Spray tanning can be intimidating if you’ve never done it, so I’ll try and break it all down for you here. Planet Beach spray & spas offer many different options for sunless color. Whether you prefer the privacy of the booth or customization of an air brush, we offer it all! If you have a special event or vacation coming up, I would absolutely opt for a spray tan and say goodbye to having to slowly build color in the traditional UV bed. Booths like Mystic, VersaSpa, and PB Glow are the quickest and easiest way to get your glow on. Similar to self-tanning lotions, the solution applied in spray-tan booths contains Dihydroxyacetone or DHA, a chemical that causes a reaction with the top layers of your skin, causing it to darken for up to a week. The tan will develop within a few hours, fade as your skin naturally exfoliates, and will not wash away like a temporary bronzer would.
Here’s how it works. Wearing your birthday suit or a swimsuit, you’ll stand in the booth. Automated nozzles spray a fine mist of self-tanner solution on your body and a prerecorded voice instructs you when to change positions to allow the spray to reach all sides of your body. The nozzles pass over your body with air at the end to dry you. The entire process takes 5 minutes or less! You can’t beat it!
For those who want a more customized option there’s also airbrush tanning. With airbrush tanning, a certified airbrush technician applies a customized shade of tanning solution to your body with an airbrush gun. This option leaves far less room for error as you aren’t left to your devices when positioning yourself or choosing a color level. An airbrush artist will customize a level of tan that is appropriate for your skin tone.
If you’re getting an artificial glow for an event, especially your wedding, always do a trial run a few weeks before the big day and schedule your tan two days before the event.
When deciding whether a spray-tanning booth or an airbrush tan is right for you, there are a few considerations, but an automatic spray-tan booth and a custom spray tan really cannot be compared. I truly believe that when people are afraid to get a spray tan in general, it’s because they think of Ross in the spray-tan episode on Friends! Don’t let your nerves get to you. At Planet Beach our educated Spa Consultants can walk you through the details of both and help you choose which is best for you taking into consideration things like your reason for spraying, your skin-tone, etc.
Here are the dos and don’ts you need to know to ensure a quality spray tan.
DO
- Exfoliate prior to your spray tan just like we discussed with a UV tan in the first blog of the Glow Series.
- Shave prior to your spray tan. This is essentially another form of exfoliation as it takes the top layer of your skin with it.
- Apply a body butter to areas that are prone to grab more solution like knees, backs of ankles, elbows and definitely your hands and feet. I say body butter rather than lotion because it creates more of a barrier.
- Use a booster or primer before a spray tan! Ask your Spa Consultant which products are made for the particular spray you’re doing. Remember if your skin is dry, your tan will flake off with it.
- Moisturize in the days following. This will retain your tan and keep it looking fresh longer.
- Pat yourself dry; don’t rub after showering.
DON’T
- Exercise, bathe or swim sooner than 8 hours after your spray tan. It will result in streaks.
- Mistake a sunless tan for sunscreen. There is no UV protection in sunless tanning solution.
- Wear light-colored clothing or your prettiest lingerie. The self-tanning solution can stain your clothing, so choose loose, dark clothing instead.
- Wear any jewelry or hair ties on your wrist. I’ve made this mistake. You’ll have a white line just as you would with regular tanning.
- Apply deodorant if possible before your spray tan. Because deodorant is an aluminum-based product, you may notice that your armpits have a green hue after tanning. This happens when the aluminum in the deodorant reacts with the sunless solution. It’s best to arrive with clean, fresh skin so that there are no barriers for the application.
- Hang out in a chlorinated pool or hot tub. You’ll exfoliate that tan right away!
So, what are you waiting for? At Planet Beach spray & spa we specialize in spray (and spa)! It’s even in our name! CLICK HERE to find a location near you!
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager & Franchisee
Dr. Herbert Benson, professor and founder of Harvard’s Mind & Body Medical Institute first coined the term “relaxation response,” which is more commonly known as meditation. The response is the body’s ability to release chemicals and brain signals that help to slow muscles and organs, and increase blood flow to the brain. In his book The Relaxation Response, Dr. Benson describes the scientific benefits of relaxation, explaining that regular practice of the relaxation response can be an effective treatment for a wide range of stress-related disorders.
In my research, I found that practicing relaxation techniques can have many health benefits, including:
- Slowing heart rate
- Lowering blood pressure
- Slowing your breathing rate
- Improving digestion
- Maintaining normal blood sugar levels
- Reducing activity of stress hormones
- Increasing blood flow to major muscles
- Reducing muscle tension and chronic pain
- Improving concentration and mood
- Improving sleep quality
- Lowering fatigue
- Reducing anger and frustration
- Boosting confidence to handle problems
According to Dr. Benson, one of the most valuable things we can do in life is to learn deep relaxation- making an effort to spend some time every day quieting our minds in order to achieve inner peace and better health. If you feel like you don’t have a minute in the day to sit and self-discipline yourself to practice the relaxation response through mediation, you can use other positive coping methods, such as thinking positively, finding humor, problem-solving, managing time, exercising and getting enough sleep. In addition, you can visit your local day spa such as Planet Beach to indulge in services that will help guide you to the ultimate point of relaxation.
Planet Beach spray & spa has always been a place to unwind and escape the daily stresses that life ensues. Although there is a relaxing element to every service offered at Planet Beach, I’ve listed two of my favorite services that help me to disappear from my busy world and completely disengage.
- Red Light Therapy-Originally discovered by NASA, red light therapy is characterized by the use of infrared light, which possesses strong wavelengths that penetrate deeply into the skin. It warms and soothes the body by stimulating better blood flow and oxygen, which minimizes muscle contraction and helps the body to relax.
- Massages-Planet Beach offers an array of automated massage services that help reduce stress and fatigue, relieve pain, increase circulation and improve levels of energy and alertness. Massages are a powerful way to improve your overall health and wellbeing.
This month, stop by on your lunch break or even spend a Saturday quieting your mind and relaxing your body in one of many automated spa services. Gift two hours of pampering to yourself or a loved one for only $30. Remember that your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges, so relax, glow and renew with Planet Beach. To visit a location near you, log on to https://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/relaxation-technique/art-20045368
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/heart-and-soul-healing/201303/dr-herbert-benson-s-relaxation-response
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
