Aquamedica Salon and Spa

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The day spa gift certificate business is a healthy, multi-billion dollar industry.  However, like many businesses across the country, NJ day spas and their fellow colleagues nation wide are feeling the pinch of the country’s tightening belt.

Holiday gift certificate shopping this year will again be a buyer’s market.  NJ spas will have to compete with local and national chains offering major discounts and incentives to capture the attention of buyers on a budget.

Last year, Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa in Monmouth County (http://www.aquamedicaspa.com ) catered to shoppers who were looking to save on holiday gifts.  Owner Valentina Chistova, organized several ‘impromptu’ buy-one-get-one free gift certificate sales as well as daily and weekly surprise holiday discount offers.  Savvy shoppers were invited to join the spas mailing list for regular updates and tips on upcoming sale events.   Those who joined saved big on their spa gift certificate purchases.

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This year, New Jersey spas are again expected to dole out discounts once unheard of in the spa industry.  Consumers can save as much as 50% off their spa gift certificate purchases this year with a few simple tips:

1. Visit a spa’s website daily to check for events, sales and updates
2. Sign up to receive a spa’s email newsletter which often includes coupons and information about approaching sales
3. Don’t be afraid to ask! Call and ask the spa what their holiday gift certificate sales will be this year, in a competitive environment, many spas should be offering aggressive deals

Spa gifts are one of the top requested gift items by men and women.  A relaxing visit to an area day spa can be a sort of ‘mini vacation’ from the regular stressors of daily life.  In a time when NJ residents face layoffs and pay-cuts, some self-pampering could be just what the doctor ordered.

Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa is already offering 25% off of holiday gift certificates. Consumers who want to be informed of their daily spa specials and gift certificate sales can sign up for their mailing list at http://www.aquamedicaspa.com/signup_form.shtml

Gift certificates may also be purchased online.

About Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa

Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa is a full service salon and spa for men and women.  Situated on the boardwalk of Pier Village lifestyle center, the spa offers a unique destination-type setting with shopping, dining, entertaining and overnight accommodations available within a short distance.

Aquamedica was named as the ‘Most Romantic Spa’ by NJ Monthly magazine, Best Day Spa in the USA for 2008 by Spavelous.com, and was the recipient of the ‘Reader’s Choice Award’ 2007, 2008 from the Asbury Park Press Newspaper.  Aquamedica was also nominated for the A-List Reader’s Choice Award for 2009 by New Jersey Life Magazine.

For more information, please visit http://www.aquamedicaspa.com/nj spa

Spa Inquiries:

Aquamedica Salon and Spa

Pier Village

16 Laird Street

Long Branch, NJ 07740

732-222-8611

www.aquamedicaspa.com

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Just as your body needs different clothing to protect it against the changing weather, your skin needs a different skin care regime to properly protect it from the elements. As the body’s largest organ, skin is far more delicate than you probably realize. Here is a closer look at how winter versus summer affects skin and its care.

Why is skin care different in winter than in summer months?

Winter months generally are colder and drier than summer months when heat and humidity levels are on the rise. When skin is exposed to the harsh winter weather, it takes a beating, becoming excessively dry, irritated and chapped. Clothing protects most skin but we often fail to protect our faces. Moving indoors isn’t any better. Constantly running heaters and dehumidifiers sap every bit of moisture from the air.

During the summer, temperatures warm and more skin becomes exposed to the elements. Higher temperatures and humidity levels increase the amount of sweat the body produces in an attempt to cool off. As an unintentional consequence, skin becomes oilier and more prone to pimples and other irritation. Swimming is great way to cool off however exposure to harsh pool chemicals and salt water can lead to excessive dryness.

Tips for protecting skin during the winter months:

Apply sunscreen regularly because you’re just as likely to sunburn in the winter as you are in summer. Apply a sunscreen, moisturizer or make-up with a minimum SPF of 15. Be sure to protect lips by wearing lipstick or lip balm with sun protection. Stop licking lips!

Moisturize. Add moisture to inside air by turning on a humidifier. If you don’t have one, place a pan of water near radiator or heat source. Plants help moisturize the air. Add moisture to your body by using emollient-based soaps, lotions and creams.

Take shorter, warmer showers and baths. Hot water strips away natural oils as does staying submerged in water. Adding moisturizers to bath water helps, but take care when exiting as tub will be slippery.

Reduce the number of times you apply toner after cleansing and use toners with no or low alcohol levels. Gently exfoliate using a washcloth or scrub to remove dead skin cells and stimulate skin.

Tips for protecting skin during summer months:

Always protect your skin from the effects of ultraviolet radiation by applying sunscreen, wearing sun protective clothing, and seeking shade whenever possible. Stay out of the sun when it’s strongest, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Excessive sweat and oils clog pores so use a cooling cleanser containing salicylic acid to keep skin blemishes under control. Cleansers made with eucalyptus or menthol extracts feel good and help keep pores clean and open.

Change your moisturizing products because skin doesn’t need as much moisturizing protection during summer as it does during winter.

Always rinse your body with cool water after swimming to remove chlorine and salt.

A facial mask applied once a week will deep-clean pores and help skin retain its natural pH balance. Use a mister to keep skin cool and moist.

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