Word of mouth advertising - how powerful is it?

Dear fellow entrepreneurs,

I built my business on word of mouth advertising. It was critical to our growth especially since we are a service provider. Customers came in and had a great experience. They then told their friends. We now differentiate ourselves with our ambience. Our tagline is "Discover our secret".

So part of our secret is to make sure that we tantalize the customer's senses with smell, touch, and taste. When you come into the spa, you smell lavender because we have many sheaths of lavender around the spa (large bushels). When you come in, we shake your hand, introduce ourselves and lead you to the right station in the spa. In terms of taste, we have special cookies and chocolates made by Patisserie Bordeaux and Daniel Le Chocolat Belge which are businesses "just around the corner" from us. These special touches are part of our ambience and if we run out (god forbid), our customers are not very happy so we always make sure that we have them in stock. Lavender tea made by Bayswater Tea Company on West Broadway is where our fruit rooibos tea with lavender buds added is part of the spa experience. Another option is to have a glass of wine by French Rabbit. So you get the picture.

Now these cookies have been with us for FIVE years. We tell everyone where we buy them so just in case you missed it, it was Patisserie Bordeaux....just around the corner. I don't go to Costco, I pay premium prices to support another local business and to also offer a French touch, "les petit fours" which means small cookie in French.

I have been told today that they will not produce anymore cookies for us until December 30th....so we called them and told them that we are a regular customer and we could order more next week to tide us over. We provided solutions but the response we received was "We had the same situation happen last year with you". Now as THE CUSTOMER, not sure why we are being spoken to this way especially in these hard economic times. They did not relent and now we are left with little choice - we must find a new cookie supplier because this customer service is horrendous. We spend $2,000 per year with this supplier and this customer treatment is UNACCEPTABLE.

Like I said, word of mouth advertising is VERY POWERFUL. Be very careful. It can work to your advantage or it can destroy you. Arrogance is not becoming to an individual NOR to a small business.

At Le Petit Spa, we work very hard to maintain our ambience and ensure that it is first rate every day for every customer. We spend time training our staff and talking to them about the importance.

Now I understand we all have bad days and busy times but every customer is important especially those that support you every week. Make sure you take the time to thank your customers every time they come in ESPECIALLY during these busy times.

Cheers!

Nancy
Small Business Owner

Is it all gloom and doom or is it a lesson?

Small business is in a good position right now because we must always manage our cash flow closely and look for inefficiencies. When we don't, the doors close. The stats show that 50% of small business fail the first year, and then another 50% of the remaining fail as well. Ultimately, those entrepreneurs that become good business people are the ones that survive. It's quite simple but difficult to do because it's not very interesting and we get distracted easily.

Revenues - expenses = profit (don't spend more than you make)

That is the lesson today for many consumers and businesses who have overextended themselves. It is going to be a hard lesson for many and there will be lots of painful experiences until we turn it around.

We need to remain positive as consumers and small business entrepreneurs. Make sure that you have a buffer and be careful with your spending. As I write this, I am seeing the ultimate irony. My customers are going to be watching their disposable income. Ultimately, a day spa experience in Vancouver may win over the annual vacation that might not be affordable anymore.

I truly believe in self-fulfilling prophecies. We need to talk about how to learn from this economic downturn and figure out how to make it right. We need to see the opportunities and put our creative hats on. We need to collaborate and work together. Work smarter and be aware of all of your expenses. Look for value.

Small business will have to step up to better customer service, high value for services/products offered, and creative marketing promotions to offer opportunities to our customers.

I see it as a lesson and one that will be well learned by many.

Talk positively and see the opportunities.

Nancy

Le Petit Spa Agrees with Vancouver Sun Article about de-regulation of Cosmetology Industry

Yesterday, April 26th you may have seen an article in the Vancouver Sun outlining that since the Governments de-regulation of the Cosmetology Industry, there has been a dramatic increase in client injury reports and shoddy services experienced by clients throughout the province.

We couldn’t agree more at Le Petit Spa; since opening over three years ago, these are the steps we have taken and continue to take each day to protect our clients health, create a positive and safe spa experience and the main reasons why we have been voted within the top three day spa’s since opening in September 2003:

1. Education - Le Petit Spa hires estheticians that have been to an accredited esthetic or cosmetology school. This ensures that all estheticians we hire are properly trained on how to use esthetic tools and implements, healthy and sanitation standards are met, are highly educated about the human body, and are educated about health contraindications clients may have with particular spa services i.e. (Knowing that clients who are allergic to iodine cannot have spa services like a seaweed wrap).

Le Petit Spa Estheticians have completed at least a years worth of training before being hired at Le Petit Spa. Once hired, they are trained from a Le Petit Spa esthetic supervisor on Le Petit Spa services and are required to pass a probation period before coming in contact with their first client.
The Estheticians on our Le Petit Spa team have graduated from schools such as Blanche McDonald and Dominelli International School of Cosmetology.

Le Petit Spa Estheticians are required to continue their education as an employee to upkeep their knowledge and to stay informed about on going trends in the spa industry.

2. Cosmetology Industry of British Columbia - When you visit Le Petit Spa you will see this emblem on our front door. What used to be the Governing Body of all Spas and Salons in BC; Le Petit Spa still abides by their regulations and safety standards to ensure our clients safety and health.

3. Strict Protocols - Did you read the part of the article about the client who got her eyelid burnt by a waxing service? As a former Esthetician I was absolutely shocked at this. From day one in esthetic school you are taught to test the temperature of wax on the inside of your wrist. One, because this is a sensitive area and if the wax is too hot for you on your wrist, it will definitely be too hot for the client; and two, to ensure that the wax is the perfect consistency to remove hair with. When I started to work at Le Petit Spa, this protocol and step was drilled into my head again, even though it had been drilled into my head day in day out while in school.

I’m not here to judge, but something in this particular case went terribly wrong. Either way, there is no excuse for what happened; if this sort of thing happened at a spa I owned I would immediately fire this particular esthetician.

This is why it is imperative to know how well trained the esthetician is that you’re seeing. This is also a good time to point out how important it is to find an esthetician you like and stay committed to; just think - that one time your particular esthetician isn’t available could turn into a situation like this if you see an esthetician you are unfamiliar with and who is not well trained.

4. Health and Safety Standards - I love the look of those electric pedicure thrones at spas - they look so comfy BUT as an esthetician I would never EVER have a treatment in them. The foot bathes are attached to the chair and are not removable to allow proper disinfection and sanitation practices. They are usually wiped out and sprayed with a less than par “disinfection” spray…nail fungus anyone?

A spa that uses proper disinfection and sanitation techniques will not only keep their clients safe, they will usually use non-electric devices as well so that they can be properly disinfected between each client. As well, implements such as nail files and cuticle sticks will usually be given to each client to take home and must never be used on another client.

Questions from clients - One of the most common questions I used to hear from clients at the spa was “So, did you go to school for this?” (meaning esthetics)

Sorry, but this question drives me up the wall! In any profession that works closely with and on the human body you have to be educated in-depth about it or else you get stories like the one on the front cover of the Vancouver Sun! I’m not saying this particular esthetician was not properly educated, but it doesn’t make a very good case for the rest of us.

When you visit a spa you should feel comfortable and secure that you are in the hands of a well trained professional. When you visit Le Petit Spa, feel fee to ask the staff questions about qualifications, training or anything at all! They are there to make your spa experience the best in Vancouver.

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Savor the Wine while Saving The Planet at Le Petit Spa

Le Petit Spa’s new wine will allow you to savor the wine, while saving the planet.

“French Rabbit” wine is the first fine French Vintage wine to present itself as an eco friendly alternative.

Presented in Tetra Pack containers, this wine uses less packaging and means more premium wine for the same price, as the tetra packs are 1L of premium wine. In transport, these fine wines take up less space on trucks, are shattered resistant and lightweight.

Less packaging, actually 90% less packaging than a regular bottle of wine is a big leap forward (pardon the pun) in saving the planet and working towards a reduction in fuel and CO2 emissions - for a greener planet.

Shipping regular bottles of wine, it would take 25 trucks to equal just one truck filled with tetra pack containers of “French Rabbit” Wine - just think of the reduction in green house gasses!

With French Rabbit wine, only 4% of what you bring home is packaging, when you bring home a regular bottle of wine it’s usually around 40% of packing you bring home. No glass, no cork, no capsule, no label - what you do get is a recyclable pack that’s good for the planet.

With all of the talk about global warming and taking care of our planet, this is a way for Le Petit Spa to do the right thing and work towards becoming Vancouver’s premier fully eco-friendly spa.

Come into Le Petit Spa and try the Merlot, Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon from French Rabbit Wine…look for more blogs from Le Petit Spa about the many ways that Le Petit Spa is Vancouver’s eco - friendly spa.

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas at Le Petit Spa

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

I know my mom would absolutely love a spa package for Mother’s Day. Always on the go and always looking after the rest of the family instead of herself, I believe giving her the gift of relaxation is something she truly would appreciate.

Her perfect day would start off with a Facial, perhaps the Signature Facial, which can be customized for each client’s specific skin care needs. Deeply soothing and relaxing, it includes added benefits such as a mini back massage, facial massage and hand massage during the treatment.

Next, a full body massage for her back. As a dental assistant, her back is in need of some definite TLC, either a Hot Stone Massage, or a Full Body Massage without the soothing heat of warm lava stones, she’ll come out of it with muscles that are relaxed and less strained.

A pedicure would finish off the day to soothe her tired feet, remove any callous build up and give her a set of perfectly painted tootsies!

Although I’ve come up with these suggestions with my mom in mind, Le Petit Spa has Day Spa Packages to suit any mom’s style:

Signature Package

Containing a Le Petit Spa Signature Facial, Signature Manicure and Signature Pedicure; the Signature Spa Package at Le Petit Spa features French Lavender as its choice vice for inducing deeply soothing relaxation benefits...read more.

Vitality Package

For the more “mature” moms, this spa package at Le Petit Spa features their Anti-aging Facial and their Signature Pedicure service. Revitalizing and relaxing at the same time…read more.

Mommy and Me Spa Package

For the new mommy in your life, the “Mommy and Me” spa package at Le Petit Spa was Vancouver’s premier “Mom and Baby” spa package that allows moms to bring their babies into the spa with them for a day of much need relaxation and intimate bonding time. Featuring an Express Pedicure and a Reflexology for Mom and reflexology for baby, both leave feeling pampered and refreshed…read more.

Available on gift cards or gift certificates on line or with printable options right from your computer, nothing is more simple or convenient to give this Mother’s Day than a Le Petit Spa gift card…read more.

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Bridal Spa Manicure Treatments with a Twist at Le Petit Spa!

Having perfectly manicured hands for your wedding day not only makes your hands look gorgeous, they showcase your wedding ring and bouquets!

French Manicures have always been the “crème de la crème” of bridal manicure treatments. But, two days after your wedding, if you’re not careful they start to chip and wear away.

Enter Le Petit Spa’s new spa manicure treatment “Bio Sculpture” gel nails! These revolutionary gel nails are the first of their kind to receive a five star safety rating in Canada because there is no chemical odour, dust or fumes.

Not only are these gel nails extremely gentle on your natural nail beds, they are actually a nail strengthening treatment - allowing your natural nails to grow out strong while under the gels.

This line of gels contains over 65 colors including Clear or French Manicure looks with soft pinks and whites - perfect for bridal looks!

They last for weeks without chipping, wearing off or peeling, making them perfect for your honeymoon and on vacation.

Bio Sculpture gel nails can be applied on the toes and on the hands, without risk of lifting or damaging your natural nails.

Truly the “Healthy Alternative in Gel Nail Care” this gel nail system:

• Strengthening and conditioning treatment
  


• Will not chip or smudge
  


• Will not wear away on finger and toe nails
  


• Quick and easy removal.

This spa manicure treatment is new to Le Petit Spa as of early May and is available 7 days a week, hours of operation.

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"Count Down To Prom" Le Petit Spa Makes it Easy!

An easier way for the teens and tweens of Vancouver to enjoy teen spa services, Le Petit Spa offers a student discount of 10% when valid BC student ID is shown.

Le Petit Spa’s “Spa for Teens” offers a variety of treatments for all teens to get ready for prom, a special occasion or just for fun!

Below, the Le Petit Spa “Spa for Teens” list of spa services.

Le Petit Spa Teen Facial

Using products that actually inhibit the growth of bacteria in the skin, this facial will clarify skin, remove impurities such as blackheads and pustules (zits) and leave skin comfortable and balanced.

The Le Petit Spa Teen Facial follows a classic European facial including the following steps:

Cleanse - Removes makeup, excess oil and bacteria

Tone - Completes the cleansing step. Removes residue left by cleanser or water, trace elements left by tap water that build up over time causing skin Ph level to change, and returns skin to a balanced Ph level.

Exfoliate - This is the beginning of the deep cleansing portion. Exfoliating your skin removes the layer of dead skin cells, unblocking pores and allowing any impurities to be easily removed in the next step. Exfoliating oily skin or problem skin on a regular basis will also, overtime, help control oil production and balance secretions.

Extractions - A Le Petit Spa esthetician will carefully and gently put pressure around each pore with a professional implement that is used to extract blackheads and other impurities that get stuck in the skin. This allows breakouts to heal and clear up faster, revealing a more unified complexion.

Masque - The active treatment portion of the facial. A facial masque delivers, on average, 70% active ingredients into the skin to give instant results. Whether it’s to control acne, deliver extra hydration to the skin, a masque gives instant results.

Moisturizer - It’s important to moisturize all skin types, even oily skin. When the skin is lacking in moisture, the skin will pump up oil production to protect itself. A moisturizer will prevent your skin from pumping up oil production and causing any breakouts from excess oil.

The Teen Facial at Le Petit Spa uses a moisturizer that controls oil where needed, but moisturizes skin where lacking in hydration, never too think, creamy or heavy. The light gel texture of these products will leave your skin fresh and clean feeling.

Le Petit Spa Teen Pedicure

A pedicure featuring a sea salt scrub, a relaxing massage and an application of the hottest shades of the season from OPI, this pedicure will leave your toes feeling and looking like “a perfect 10”. A Le Petit Spa esthetician will shape and trim your toe nails, nip any dead skin from the cuticle area and buff the bottoms of your feet to create feet worthy of any spa teen diva.

Want something to really make your toes unique and all about you? Consider a Le Petit Spa Nail Art Pedicure. We’ll give your toes a unique nail art design on top of your polish to make your toes really stand out!

Guinot Body Bronzing

We all know tanning is horrible for your skin, not to mention your health: skin cancer rates of nearly tripled in woman aged 18 to 29 since the 70’s. Why do we do it? Because tanned skin looks absolutely gorgeous! No doubt about it! But there are safe alternatives.

The Guinot Body Bronzing treatment at Le Petit Spa offers a safe alternative to tanning. Using a sugar, DHA, that oxidizes to a brown tan when coming in contact with your skin’s own amino acids, this self tanning cream “tans” your skin to a natural looking, golden goddess tan, never orange, never too dark or streaky!

Teen Hair Removal Spa Treatments

Puberty is a challenging time for young women; there are so many changes that we go through in this time period. And an excess of body hair where previously there may not have been any can be embarrassing and make us all feel a little self conscience at one time or another.

Le Petit Spa offers a wide range of spa waxing services for teens. These include:

• Eyebrow shaping
  


• Underarm Waxing
  


• Arm waxing
  


• Bikini waxing

For a full list of waxing services offered at Le Petit Spa look at our waxing web page.

All of these spa services for teens are offered 7 days a week at Le Petit Spa. Show us your student ID and receive 10% off of your services with us (excluding packages and massage services).

Le Petit Spa offers complimentary skin type analysis to help you decide which type of products are right for you, to book your free skin type analysis, contact Le Petit Spa.

Have questions about skin care? Wonder what a glycolic facial is? We have a licensed esthetician on staff ready to answer your questions in this blog, email her and look for your answer in a future edition of this blog!

"Count Down to Prom!" One Month to Go...

Countdown to Prom!

One Month to go before your big night!

Prom and graduation is a special time in a young girl’s life. And it’s never too early to start thinking about your skin; after all, it is your body’s largest organ.

In your teens, your skin goes through an extreme period of change. New levels of hormones are introduced and this also causes breakouts along the forehead, jaw bone…well, basically anywhere they feel like showing their ugly heads!

You’ve got one month before prom and graduation to get your skin looking its absolute best for your special night!

This blog talks about the how to prevent breakouts and how to achieve clear, beautiful flawless looking skin.

What causes pimples?

Zits and pimples (correct name pustules) are an infection in your pilosebaceous unit (which consists of your pore, hair follicle, and an oil gland). Pustules are formed when dirt and bacteria become trapped in your skin, fester and become what’s known as a zit(infection).

What’s the best way to prevent zits and acne?

Cleansing your skin is the most important thing you can do to prevent future breakouts on your skin. Using a cleansing regime of a Cleanser, Toner and Moisturizer (yes! Even moisturizer on oily skin!) will keep your skin perfectly balanced and clear of imperfections.

Why use a Cleanser, toner and moisturizer?

All three steps are equally important and here’s why:

Cleanser: properly removes makeup, excess oil and bacteria trapped on your skin that is responsible for causing breakouts. When bacteria and dirt get together and have a party on the surface of your skin, guess what happens? Zits are suddenly being given out as party favours!

Toner: There’s a lot of misconception about toners. Rumour has it they dry your skin out and prevent breakouts that way – Not true! In fact, there’s a toner out there for every skin type under the sun.

Toners complete the cleansing process by removing water residue, minerals that can upset your skin’s Ph level, and prepare your skin for the next step – moisturizer.

Moisturizers are important for all skin types - even oily skin! Know why? A moisturizer keeps your skin balanced – hydrated where needed, and balances oil where needed.

Tips for preventing breakouts at home:

1. Change bedding frequently – pillow cases should be changed every three days or so – sleep on one side – flip – sleep on the other – wash!

2. Don’t Touch! Your face, that is! Touching spreads bacteria and transfers more bacteria onto your skin causing pimples and zits to appear.

3. Don’t pick! (your zits and pimples) If you do not extract a pimple correctly, it can become more infected and spread the bacteria around your face, causing more zits to appear.

4. Don’t over wash your skin - Over washing your skin strips your skin of its natural oil barrier which helps protect your skin. When you over wash and strip this barrier off, your skin ups its oil production - causing more acne and problems for you in the long run. Wash only twice a day - morning and night to ensure you keep your skin happy.

What Does a Teen Facial involve?

A teen facial at any day spa will feature a line of products specifically formulated for teen skin.

Le Petit Spa uses Phytomer Oligopur line for oily, combination and problem skin and features this line in their Signature Teen Facial.

Oligopur uses a marine algae that stops the bacteria growth responsible for causing breakouts in the skin. When bacteria does not have a suitable environment to grow in, it cannot fester and stay in the skin to become an infection (zit).

The Le Petit Spa Teen Facial includes these main steps:

Cleanse - to remove excess oil, dirt and makeup

Tone - to complete the cleansing process, return skin to its natural Ph level, and remove residue and minerals that can build up in skin from tap water.

Exfoliate - removes dead skin from blocking pores and allows impurities to be removed from skin in the next step.

Extractions - Using a metal tool called an “extractor”, the esthetician will gently put pressure around the opening of each pore and any impurities or dirt (black heads) will easily come out. This immediately gives your complexion new light and clarity.

Mask - The mask is a treatment that is for immediate results. Masks contain active ingredients to treat the skin of its problem (dryness, oiliness or a combination)

Moisturizer - To hydrate your skin where needed and to absorb oil where needed, a moisturizer will balance your skin’s oil secretions and help keep your skin perfectly balanced.

Considering booking a facial? When you want clear skin for a special occasion the best way to have one is in a series: One month before the occasion, two weeks before the occasion and then, if needed, a day or so before the occasion, here’s why:

One month to go:

Facials stimulate your skin on a deep level. Any bacteria that is trapped in your skin will come to the surface (as a pimple) after about 10 days or so.

When we’re young, our skin renews itself every 28 days; therefore, the full results of the facial will not show on the surface of your skin until the deepest layers of your skin have come to the top layer of skin (28 days after your facial)

Two Weeks Before:

Having a second facial two weeks after your first facial (and no less than 2 weeks before the occasion) will help clear any breakouts that resulted from your first facial. An esthetician will be able to extract any pimples or blackheads that have come to the surface of the skin after your first facial.

One week to 2 days before the occasion:

This facial will help to clear any last minute breakouts that you may be experiencing from your last facial or any that have just decided to show up to say “Hi”. If you’ve followed a series of treatments, your skin should be glowing with clarity and be free of most impurities.

If you’re unsure of which skin type you have, come into Le Petit Spa for a complimentary skin type analysis. A Le Petit Spa esthetician will be able to help you determine which skin type you have, and which products would be right for your skin types and problems.

She will also be able to answer any private questions you may have about your skin and how to take care of it.

Skin analysis’ are done in your own private treatment room and you have as much or as little time with the esthetician as you need to ask her your questions.

To contact Le Petit Spa to book a free skin type analysis, click here. If you have questions about beauty, makeup or skin care, or questions about spa services, email me and I’ll post your answer in a future edition of this blog!

The "Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It" Newest Excuse at Le Petit Spa

OPI has done it again! Launching a full color spectrum of pretty pinks, corals and ruby reds that all resemble the Australian landscape, this line is truly “beauty down under”.

Featuring catchy names like “Red Hot Ayers Rock”, “Fit for a Queensland” and “Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It”, these colors will have you dreaming of a mid-winter get away to the deep south of Australia.

OPI nail lacquers are some of the best in the spa world; particularly known for their staying power of up to 4 weeks...view the Australian Collection at Le Petit Spa.

Le Petit Spa has two days of the week dedicated to your nail color fantasies.

Mondays feature “Mani-Days” at Le Petit Spa; come into Le Petit Spa on a Monday for a manicure and purchase any OPI product; you will receive 15% off the total of the two.

Benefits of having a manicure:

• Maintenance of hands and nails
  



• Relaxing hand massage; relieves stress that is associated with 80% of human illnesses
  



• Education on how to care for hands and nails
  



• Soft, moisturized skin

On Tuesdays at Le Petit Spa, “Toes-Days” are featured; when you come into Le Petit Spa on a Tuesday for a pedicure and purchase any footlogix foot care product, you will receive 15% off the total of the two.

Benefits of having a pedicure:

• Grooming and maintenance of nails and feet
  



• Relaxing foot massage; relieves stress that is associated with 80% of human illnesses
  



• Education on how to maintain and care for feet
  



• Professional products used to treat specific skin/feet ailments
  



• Perfectly painted toes that will last anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.

Voted in the top three day spas since their opening three years ago, Le Petit Spa is open 7 days a week and offers a full menu of manicure and pedicure spa services.

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A day in Vancouver in a French Country atmosphere to acheive hairless bodies!

Wax – Days at Le Petit Spa

A day set out in a French Country atmosphere to help the women (and men) of Vancouver achieve hairless, smooth bodies!

Wax-Days at Le Petit Spa is featured every Wednesday in Vancouver. When you come into Le Petit Spa on a Wednesday and book two or more waxing services (combo’s excluded) you will receive 50% off the lesser of the two.

Two featured professional spa products on wax-days are PFB, a roll-on glycolic preparation that soothes skin after waxing and prevents in-grown hairs, and Le Petit Spa’s Signature Tea Tree Lotion, which soothes the skin after waxing and contains antiseptic properties to prevent irritated hair follicles.

Le Petit Spa offers a wide range of professional spa waxing services at their full service French Country Day Spa. Below are some highlighted services that word-of-mouth has dubbed “the best in Vancouver three years in a row!”

Did you know? The reason why waxing stops hair from growing back is because it ‘damages’ the blood supply to the hair follicle. This does not cause any damage to your skin, but cuts off the blood supply to the individual hairs, stopping them from re-growing.

1. Brazilian – Also known as “the full Monty” this waxing service finds hair to remove in places you probably didn’t know you had hair. Named after the beautiful women of Brazil and their skimpy bikini bottoms, this waxing service preps you for even the most skimpy lingerie and bathing suits.

2. Eye brow Shaping – Nothing helps frame your face and complete your look than a perfectly shaped pair of eyebrows. Never too skimpy and never too thick, a Le Petit Spa esthetician will be able to create a brow that’s perfect for your eyes.

3. Leg Waxing – Whether you go for the “full” leg or half, your legs will be as soft as silk after this waxing treatment and will be hairless for up to 4 weeks depending on your hair re-growth rate. Perfect for new moms who don’t have time to shave everyday.

4. Pour Les Hommes – Waxing services for men; perfect for your honeymoon or other special occasions. Back waxing, chest waxing and stomach’s can be smooth as silk for your sweet heart after one of Le Petit Spa’s waxing services for men.

For more information about Le Petit Spa waxing services visit our web site page on waxing. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to be the first to know about in-spa promotions, gift-with-purchases and monthly service promotions. Or email me with your beauty questions or day spa service questions and look for your answer in a future blog!

Experience the French Country Side - in a Vancouver Day Spa

Le Petit Spa offers a number of daily promotions to the “spa goers” of Vancouver. Featuring spa facials, pedicures, manicures and treatments for men, all set in a French country inspired theme; Le Petit Spa has certainly become a prominent Vancouver Day Spa.

Signature Sundays leads the way at this Vancouver Day Spa. Incorporating their Signature Facial into a daily promotion has allowed Le Petit Spa to get the word out that they are “Vancouver’s skin care specialists”. When you come into Le Petit Spa on a Sunday for a Signature Facial, you will receive 10% off the purchase of any skin care or makeup purchase, when purchased same day as service…Read more about Signature Sundays.

Nestled in the corner of Kitsilano and the Point Grey neighbourhood lies this escape to the French country side. The smell of French Lavender immediately embraces you as you enter the door to your own private sanctuary of blissful relaxation.

A Signature Le Petit Spa duvet hugs and warms your body as your private esthetician performs what can only be described as a “soul saving” treatment, the Le Petit Spa Signature Facial.

Incorporating a relaxation back massage, facial massage and hand massage into the facial, you leave feeling like you’re about to melt into the French tiled floor.

You’re then led to the relaxation lounge where you’re served Le Petit Spa’s Signature Lavender Rooibos Tea, or lemon or cucumber water – the only choice you’ll be asked to make during your visit at Le Petit Spa.

This day spa experience can be yours seven days a week. For contact information to one of Vancouver’s best day spas, click here.

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Aromatherapy Massage - not just a fancy name!

Aromatherapy Massage is one of the most popular day spa services in Vancouver. It is important to know the benefits of massage and the benefits of aromatherapy in order to appreciate such an experience.

You Le Petit Spa Massage Therapist will discuss with you the experience you are hoping to have during your massage (relaxing, invigorating) and discuss any health concerns that you may have.
Did you know? That Spa Massage Treatments address a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which, experts believe, accounts for 80%-90% of disease. Bodywork offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. A Full Body Massage has many physiological effects, such as:

• Increasing circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
  


• Relaxing and softening injured and overused muscles.
  


• Reducing spasms and cramping.
  


• Reducing recovery time for strenuous workouts and eliminating subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
  


• Relieving pain for migraine sufferers and decreasing the need for medication.
  

The addition of aromatherapy to a professional massage service adds further benefits to your body, mind and soul by stimulating sensory organs and effecting your mood and feelings. A day spa which has an aromatherapy massage on their menu will usually allow you to choose from a number of scents; all having different mood inspiring effects: Lavender to relax, Citrus to invigorate and Rosemary to stimulate are just some of the choices you may be able to choose from.

Essential oils have been used as an alternative to medicine for centuries because of their powerful effects on the mind. Infact, there is even a science devoted to the psychology of odours and their effects on the human mind: Aromachology.

Le Petit Spa offers Aromatherapy Massage in 60, 75 and 90 minute increments any day of the week. Le Petit Spa Massage Therapists are certified body workers and are highly trained in the most advanced techniques of body work and massage. Read about the Le Petit Spa team...

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Day Spa Packages at Vancouver's Le Petit Spa

Day Spa Packages perfect for giving the special someone in your life the “Gift of Relaxation”

This time of year, in my opinion, is the hardest: the weather in Vancouver is usually grey and rainy, and the next long weekend is no where in sight!

Enter Le Petit Spa and their answer for escaping a dreadful, grey day and being surrounded by warmth in candle lit rooms, luxurious down duvets and forgetting about the world outside.

Day Spa Packages at Le Petit Spa; the perfect escape from today’s busy west coast lifestyle.

1. Signature Package – This exclusive spa package at Le Petit Spa features Le Petit Spa’s signature French lavender products with premium day spa services. A Le Petit Spa Signature Facial, Signature Manicure and Signature Pedicure will induce a deep sense of relaxation, while refocusing your mind…Read more.

2. Vitality Package – This spa package at Le Petit Spa is here to add “vitality” to even the most overworked, overstressed, devitalized individuals in Vancouver. Featuring an invigorating anti-aging facial and Le Petit Spa Signature Pedicure, any client leaving Le Petit Spa after this package is sure to have a new vibrancy towards life…Read more.

3. Pour Les Hommes – Is the person in your life a Vancouver man? Le Petit Spa has a wide range of services incorporated into Le Petit Spa’s “Pour Les Hommes” day spa package for men…Read more.

4. Mummy and Me – Some quality time with baby in a baby friendly sanctuary for both mom and baby requires attention to detail and an understanding of how special this time is for Mum. Enter “Mummy and Me” spa package…Read more.

Any of these can be purchased as a gift certificate at Le Petit Spa. For more information on our one-of-a-kind gift cards and certificates, click here.

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Signature Sundays at Le Petit Spa is your "Signature" Day!

Signature Sundays

Le Petit Spa’s own Signature Day and you're invited!

Le Petit Spa has been voted within the top three day spas in Vancouver for three years straight!

Featuring their own Signature Body Care line and their very own Signature Services, all exclusive to Le Petit Spa, they have delivered the very best value in day spa services to Vancouver for the past three years.

The scent of French Lavender is Le Petit Spa’s choice for their Signature scent, and why wouldn’t it be? The unique French Country theme of Le Petit Spa, the finely tuned details and ambiance with the scent of French Lavender is as close to the Lavender fields of France as you’re going to get this side of the Atlantic!

The incorporation of Lavender into their Signature Pedicure, Manicures and aromatherapy massage is what makes Le Petit Spa services so intensely relaxing.

Le Petit Spa Signature Pedicure and Manicure feature Le Petit Spa’s own Signature Lavender sea salt scrub and Signature Lavender hand cream (manicure). Your senses are relaxed and your body highly nourished and cared for; there are no chemicals in the Le Petit Spa Signature Body Care line, it is completely natural.

Le Petit Spa Signature Facial incorporates the benefits of a facial with the aromatherapy benefits of Lavender; a hand massage with Le Petit Spa Signature Hand Cream is performed while you are masqueing.

Le Petit Spa Signature Lavender Body Scrub will have your body polished from head to toe! Your skin is left comfortable, velvety soft and supple after this full body exfoliation treatment. Lavender essential oil in this body scrub also lends aromatherapy benefits to deliver an optimal day spa experience.

To top off and feature their Signature Services, Le Petit Spa has “Signature Sundays” as a daily promotion. When you visit Le Petit Spa on a Sunday for a Signature Facial you will receive 10% off the purchase of any skin care products or Jane Iredale Mineral purchase as a “Thank you”!

Check out our other daily promotions, all delivering the best value in day spa services in Vancouver to all of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

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Le Petit Spa offers a special incentive to Gift Card Buyers this Valentines Season

On-line ordering for Le Petit Spa Gift Cards and Certificates - Le Petit Spa offers a special incentive for on-line buyers!

Valentines Day: Dubbed as “the most romantic day of the year” everyone is looking for that perfect gift to give to their special someone this time of year. Dinner, a movie and exchange of presents usually takes place on February 14th…oh yes…how romantically BORING!!!!

Consumers are now looking for unique, personalized gifts to give. The traditional “dinner and movie” is no more! Le Petit Spa introduces a wide range of personal gifts that are convenient, easy to give and can be used at any time throughout the year; the number one given gift throughout the year: Gift Cards!

Le Petit Spa is also offering a special incentive this Valentines Day for their extremely valued customers! When you order your gift card on-line before February 10th, you will receive free shipping!

Why order your gift card/certificate on-line? Here are a few top reasons that make it so convenient:

• Deliver straight to the recipient of the gift card/certificate
  


• Fast, convenient and easy as 1, 2, 3!
  


• Free shipping when ordered before February 10th!
  


• Safe – your personal information is never stored on our server

Easy as 1, 2, 3 you say?

1. First, select a gift card/certificate

2. Tell us how you’d like to receive the gift. Would you like to…

· Have it mailed to you or direct to the recipient?
· Print off a gift certificate and give it to the recipient yourself?
· Have it sent to the recipient by email?

3. Provide the recipient’s name and any special delivery instructions or message for the recipient

Go to Le Petit Spa's gift card/certificates page...

Looking for the perfect way to spend a day together? How about a romantic trip to the spa? Offering couples services such as massage, facials, pedicures and day spa packages, he or she will appreciate the intimate time spent together. Click here to read more about Valentines Day gift ideas at Le Petit Spa...

Le Petit Spa gift cards can be bought in specific dollar denominations or specific services, all offering the best value to Vancouver day spa customers in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

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Le Petit Spa's Guide to Valentines Day Gift Ideas

Spa Packages for Valentines Day and Gift Cards

Whether you are looking to get velvety smooth skin before the big V-day, or looking for the perfect gift idea for your special somebody this Valentines Day, Le Petit Spa has the answer.

Le Petit Spa packages come in an array of choices in many different lengths of time, prices and services.

Below, a description of Le Petit Spa packages available to all of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Signature Package

Le Petit Spa’s Signature spa package is based on their signature scent: French Lavender. Incorporating products from their Signature Body Care line such as their Signature Hand Cream and Signature Sea Salt Scrub, this package will leave you feeling exceptionally relaxed and pampered. Read more…

Vitality spa Package

Featuring services to highly invigorate your soul and body, this package incorporates highly active anti-aging ingredients to revitalize while promoting a renewed sense of strength and energy. Read more…

Pour Les Hommes Package

Our elite spa package just for men. This Le Petit Spa package will leave him feeling completely pampered and groomed from head to toe. Featuring Phytomer Homme skincare line for men, this package has everything to have him looking his absolute best this Valentines Day. Read more…

These packages are also available on a Le Petit Spa gift card. Available with a “print now” option, email or “snail mail”, a Le Petit Spa gift card is a convenient and easy way to show you care this Valentines Day. Read more about Le Petit Spa gift cards and certificates...

Check out our Valentines Day gift guide for more great gift ideas from Le Petit Spa for the most romantic day of the year.

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Le Petit Spa Valentines Day Spa Parties and Pedicures at Vancouver's #1 Day Spa!

Valentines Day Spa Parties!

Cupcakes, Cinnamon hearts and pedicures! Sounds like a fabulous way to spend the day with some of your closest gal pals!

Gather up to 10 of your closest gal pals for a Le Petit Spa Pedicure party; reasons to pick Le Petit Spa for your spa party:

• Privacy – You and your friends have their own private pedicure area and drying lounge to spend quality time together in.

• You are able to bring your own food into the spa, just as long it is non-fragrant!

• Le Petit Spa offers their clients either Red or White Organic French Wine to enjoy while receiving their pedicures.

• The best value in a professional spa pedicure in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

• A relaxing and pampering atmosphere and one of the best spa experiences you’ll ever have

• Memories that will last for years to come!

Le Petit Spa offers a wide range of professional spa pedicures to suit every mood and style:

• Classic Pedicure – nail work, cuticle work and more, this hour long service will have your toes looking a sure “top ten”…Read more

• Signature Pedicure – this lavish indulgence features all the basics of a classic pedicure with a Lavender paraffin treatment added on…Read more

• Nail Art Pedicure – for the true flirty girls at heart, perfect for a romantic first date or a night out on the town, Le Petit Spa Nail Art Pedicure will deliver surely original tootsies! …Read more

• French Pedicure – Valentines Day wedding or any other formal affair? A Le Petit Spa French Pedicure will give you the clean formal manicured look you desire…Read more

Le Petit Spa offers Vancouver and the Lower Mainland “Toes-days”, the only Tuesday in Vancouver to offer you a special incentive to experience the best spa pedicures available…Read more

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Le Petit Spa -Valentines Day Guide to Looking Gorgeous! Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup

Looking for the perfect makeup for Valentines Day? This blog has it in the bag! Gorgeous colors for the most romantic day of the year from Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics.

Jane Iredale mineral makeup is made of completely natural minerals that contain pigment. They get their pigment from various Iron Oxides, that, when in contact with oxygen, release pigments. Jane Iredale cosmetics has found a way to use the oxides to turn to the needed color for each lipstick, blush or lip gloss that they need.

Make up has taken a slight eighties approach this year. Yes, the eighties are back, but in a good way! Red lipstick and stained cheeks have made a come back and are perfect for this years Valentines Day celebrations. So whether or not you have a hot date, these products are going to get you attention!

Lipstick

This year’s colors are dramatic, but natural. These colors are made to stand out and give your lips a flirty flush! “Joy” lipstick from Jane Iredale matches the color of red that even the most conservative person wears on their toes!

Lips looking a little thin? A concoction of peppermint, spearmint oils and ginger root extract will fix that in a flash! Jane Iredale “More lip – lip plumper” is a natural solution for those who do not want restylane or collagen injections. Blood circulation is stimulated from the main ingredients, making your lips pouty and full of sex-appeal.

Did you know? Lips are extremely sensitive and are a major erogenous zone on the human body? Symbolically, they are seen as female sexuality because they mimic sexual swelling to our male counterparts; therefore, are a secondary sex characteristic…Who wants lip plumper!????

Blush

Looking for a blush that matches any skin tone or type? This blush will give your cheeks that sexy flush we all admired. Featuring gold flecks of real 24 karat gold to give just a hint of shimmer, this blush works with any hair or skin color.

Book a makeup lesson or application and save 10% when you purchase any Jane Iredale mineral cosmetic at Le Petit Spa. Read more on Jane Iredale available at Le Petit Spa.

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Products featured in this blog can be found at Le Petit Spa 3701 West Broadway in Vancouver or on our on-line store www.spaboutique.ca

Le Petit Spa Valentines Day Gift Ideas and Spa Treatments

Can you think of a better way to get ready for Valentines Day than a Le Petit Spa pedicure? No matter if you’re going away for the big day or not, a Le Petit Spa pedicure will having your toes look ravishing!

Below are some of Le Petit Spa’s Pedicures that are perfect for Valentines Day:

1. Classic Pedicure: This hour long classic pedicure will have your toes looking their best. This pedicure features: Luxurious soak, nail and cuticle work, buffing of the feet to remove any callous, Lavender Sea Salt Scrub, relaxing foot massage and final nail polish application. Le Petit Spa offers a wide range of OPI nail colors: Red or pink, your toes will look their best for Valentines Day!

2. Signature Pedicure: This pedicure is absolutely the best in Vancouver! Your feet will be soft as silk (seriously!) after this treatment. Includes: Luxurious soak, nail and cuticle work, buffing of the feet to remove any callous, Lavender Sea Salt Scrub, relaxing foot massage and then a Lavender paraffin treatment. This specialized treatment helps to seal in moisture and softens your skin. Results last anywhere from 2 to 5 days after your pedicure. Final application of OPI polish, and your brand new feet are good to go!

Keep the results of your pedicure longer by taking home a bottle of Allpresan: Le Petit Spa’s full range foot care line. Come in for a pedicure on a Tuesday and receive a special incentive..Read more…

3. Nail Art Pedicure: Feeling Flirty? The Le Petit Spa Nail Art Pedicure is perfect for you! Flowers, hearts, poka-dots and more, this pedicure will bring out your true girly side. Talk to a Le Petit Spa esthetician about other designs available…Contact Le Petit Spa. Contains all steps as our classic pedicure, with added time for nail art.

The perfect gift for Valentines Day? A Le Petit Spa gift card or certificate. Available for print out, mail out, or email (gift certificates only) treat your special someone to a day at Vancouver’s #1 day spa…Read more about Le Petit Spa gift certificates/ gift cards.

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Le Petit Spa - Signature Facial customized just for you!

Le Petit Spa’s Signature Facial

Looking for a spa facial service that meets your every standard, is customized specifically for you and makes you feel like the facial was tailored just for you?

Le Petit Spa’s Signature Facial utilizes the skin care line Phytomer and can be customized for each person’s skin care needs and concerns or conditions. Whether your skin is normal, combo, dry, oily, combo to oily etc… every product in this facial will be thought about so each step delivers optimal benefits to your skin.

This facial includes:

• Relaxation back massage

• Cleansing of the skin

• Toning

• Exfoliation

• Extractions (if your skin needs it)

• Facial massage

• Masque

• Hand massage during masque

• Finishing treatment cream

Each one of these above steps and products is customized for your skin. A facial just for you and nobody else! Now that is truly the “royal treatment”

As an added bonus, come in on a Sunday for the Le Petit Spa Signature Facial and receive 10% off any skincare or Jane Iredale mineral makeup purchase. Read more on Jane Iredale makeup…

Check out our other daily and monthly promotions on our promotions page.

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Incentive any day of the week:Come in any day of the week for any one of Le Petit Spa amazing facial services, and when you purchase any Jane Iredale mineral makeup, receive 10% off same day as service.

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Le Petit Spa Promotions for Valentines Day and Gift Certificates

Valentines Day is fast approaching! Why not show how much you care by giving the love in your life a Le Petit Spa Gift Card? For her favourite service, a day spa package or any dollar amount, a Le Petit Spa Gift Card makes the perfect (and convenient) gift.

Le Petit Spa offers spa packages to fit any budget and taste:

1. Signature Package (3.75 hrs) $190.00

Le Petit Spa’s Signature Package highlights Lavender, one of the most versatile scents known to man. Both relaxing and stimulating, this day spa package will leave you feeling deeply relaxed and renewed.

Features:

• Le Petit Spa Signature Facial



• Le Petit Spa Signature Pedicure



• Le Petit Spa Signature Manicure

Read more about Le Petit Spa’s Signature Package

2. Vitality Package (3 hrs) $225.00

Feeling drained? Need a mini get-away to restore you body and soul? Le Petit Spa’s Vitality package will do just that. Featuring a highly active anti-aging facial to detoxify and restore your skin’s glow and our Signature Pedicure, it’s a sure way to show how much you care.

Features:

• Phytomer Youth Enhancing Facial with back massage



• Signature Pedicure

Read more about Le Petit Spa’s Vitality Package

3. Pour Les Hommes (2.25 hrs) $150.00

Show the man in your life how much you care. Based on the Phytomer Homme skin care line for men, this package will have him groomed and looking scrumptious!

Features:

• Phytomer Men’s Facial



• Men’s Natural Manicure



• Men’s Natural Pedicure

Read more about Le Petit Spa’s Pour Les Hommes Package

Le Petit Spa offers Gift Cards and Gift Certificates for all of these packages. Check out additional Le Petit Spa Gift Cards/Certificates available for purchase on-line or mail out.

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Le Petit Spa - Daily and Monthly Facial Service Promotions

Le Petit Spa’s Facial Promotions

Vancouver’s Le Petit Spa offers a wide range of daily promotions to their customers of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

This blog highlights their in-spa facial promotions both daily and monthly facial promotions which feature the best value in spa facial services combined with best products and customer service.

Facial Fridays – Come into Le Petit Spa for either the Phytomer Hydrating Facial for $95 (reg. $110) or the Phytomer Youth Enhancing Facial for $95 (reg. $110) You save $15!

All Le Petit Spa Facials include:

• Relaxation back massage

• Facial massage

• Hand massage during masque application

• Complimentary samples

Le Petit Spa incorporates more massage into their facial services than any other spa in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland; adding more value for their customers without the high prices!

Signature Sundays – Come into Le Petit Spa for a Signature Facial on a Sunday and receive 10% off the purchase of any skin care or Jane Iredale products.

All Le Petit Spa Facials include:

• Relaxation back massage

• Facial massage

• Hand massage during masque application

• Complimentary samples

Our Monthly Service Promotions have featured:

November: Guinot Firming Facial for a promotional price of $105.00 (reg. $120)

December: Guinot Double Peeling Glycolic Facial for a promotional price of $105 (reg.$120)January: Guinot Hydradermie Facial for a promotional price of $105 (reg. $120)

Each month we will be featuring one of our facial services as the monthly service special. Look at our past monthly newsletter to see our other monthly promotions..click here.

Check out our other daily promotions at le Petit Spa: Mani-days, Toes-days etc…click here.

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Incorrect Facial Treatments and the harmful effects on your skin

Incorrect Facial Treatments and the harmful effects on your skin

Visiting a spa for the first time can be an emotional experience, whether it’s a good emotion or bad. Not knowing the skincare line, the Esthetician, or what to expect can be a little uncomfortable at first, but a good spa will realize this and make every effort to put your worries at ease.

Having an intimate spa service, such as a facial or massage, where the spa therapist is up close and personal can be one of these uncomfortable times. Not knowing if he or she is professionally trained or experienced is one of the biggest concerns when visiting a spa for the first time.

This blog talks about what you should look for when it comes to receiving a professional spa facial, what type of questions you’ll be asked and what you should expect from a highly trained esthetician.

What should I expect when I have a facial treatment?

1. Client Consultation Form – These forms are kept on file at spas and are kept confidential between you and your esthetician. These forms ask for any allergies you have, any concerns or areas that you would specifically liked to be worked on, or any medical conditions the esthetician should be aware of. This will prevent any wrong ingredients that you can not come into contact with should you have any allergies etc…

2. Skin Analysis – When you step into your treatment room, the first step your esthetician will do is a skin analysis. This will be done under a special magnifying lamp that allows your esthetician to view your skin up close. Skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and any other skin conditions that need special attention can be considered. Specialized products customized for your particular skin conditions and/or type can then be used to be best of your benefit. This is the time for you to point out any concerns that you have with your skin, what you’re using on your skin and what result you would like to achieve. Your Esthetician should ask you these questions before you bring them up with her.

3. Walk-through of procedure – Your esthetician should take the time to explain every step of your facial service to you before you begin. She should ask you if you’ve had a facial service before, and ask if you have any questions about any of the steps she has explained to you. She should also mention which type of products she will be using on you and a little blurb about the skin care line.

4. Constant Communication – Your esthetician should stay in constant communication with you during the time of your facial. Asking how you are feeling lets the door open for you to communicate any concerns about the products she is using on your skin and how your skin is reacting to them.

5. Education – At the end of the facial service, your esthetician should educate you on which type of skincare products are right for you and steps that she has thought out for you to follow on a regular basis at home. If you have questions, concerns or comments, now is the time to talk about them with him/her.

The Spa you visit should only hire professionally trained estheticians from an accredited school of cosmetology/esthetics or spa therapy. If you have a facial treatment with a spa therapist who is not adequately trained, certain situations may arise:

What can happen to my skin should I have a treatment that is not right for my skin?

• Pre Mature Aging of the skin - Incorrect product use or products that are not right for your skin type can lead to premature aging of the skin whether it dries skin out or creates an unbalanced ph level that can cause breakouts and other skin irritations.

• Too strong of an exfoliation for your skin can cause irreversible damage that can result in thinning of the skin, burning of the skin, or soreness or redness that can remain for days after the facial treatment. Too much exfoliation can also result in your oil secretions being over stimulated to protect itself which can result in breakouts or an imbalance that can cause irritation and problems for your appearance.

• Estheticians that are not trained properly by the facility in which they work. Make sure that the spa you decide to have treatments at has a hiring process in which they only hire trained professionals and offer in-house training and continuing education to their employees.

• Estheticians that do not do a proper skin type analysis, resulting in the wrong type of facial being performed on your skin

• Damage to your skin’s healthy pH level and balance

• Wrong information and education passed on to the client about their skin and proper skin care routine.

• Irritation, rashes, allergic reactions may result if incorrect ingredients and skin products used

• Consultation form not filled out can result in allergic reactions etc. that may have been pointed out on consultation form.

All of Le Petit Spa’s Body Workers and Estheticians are fully certified and trained through various schools of body work and spa therapy. Below is a list of just some of the schools our spa therapists have graduated from:

• Blanche Macdonald, Vancouver
• Dominelli International School of Cosmetology
• Vancouver School of Body Work and Massage

Check out Le Petit Spa's Team of Estheticians and Body Workers on our website Team Page

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Le Petit Spa has revamped their daily service promotions! Now offering more value to our customers...

Le Petit Spa – Our New Daily Promotions at Le Petit Spa!

Le Petit Spa has revamped their daily promotions – all to benefit their customers ! Now the daily promotions feature a service and a product at a promotional price. Read on to discover the new daily promotions available only at Le Petit Spa!

Mani-days – In addition to our already popular “Mondays for Mums”, come into Le Petit Spa on a Monday to have a manicure and purchase any OPI product to receive 15% off of the total of the two.

Toes-days – Come into Le Petit Spa on a Tuesday for a pedicure and purchase any Allpresan professional foot product and receive 15% off of the total of the two.

Wax-days – Come into Le Petit Spa on a Wednesday for two waxing services and receive 50% off of the lesser of the two services (taxes not included).

Thursdays for Men – Le Petit Spa offers the Men of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland a special deal to restore energy and vitality. Book a Natural Manicure and Pedicure for only $75.00(90 mins) OR book a Phytomer Men’s facial and massage for only $85.00 (90mins). In addition to this promotion, when you purchase two of the Phytomer Homme skin care line for men, you will receive 10%** off of the purchase price of the products.** When purchased same day as service.

Facial Fridays – Come into Le Petit Spa for either a Phytomer Hydrating Facial (reg. $110) and save $15.00 or for a Phytomer Youth Enhancing Facial and save $15.00 as well. As an added incentive, when you come in for one of these facials, receive 10% off any Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup purchase when purchased same day as facial service.

Signature Sundays – Come into Le Petit Spa on a Sunday and receive 10% off of the purchase of any skin care products or Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup products when purchased same day as service.

All of these daily promotions have been designed to deliver the best professional spa services to our customers. By being voted within the top three day spas in Vancouver by our customer’s, it says that you agree with us!

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Le Petit Spa - Introduces its own Signature Body Care Line! - Featuring natural ingredients

Le Petit Spa – Introducing Le Petit Spa’s Signature Lavender Skin Care Line

Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils known to man. Known for its ability to deeply relax and soothe, it can also be quite stimulating.

Le Petit Spa is proud to introduce its first very own skin care line. All products in this high end spa quality line feature Lavender as its feature fragrance – all natural fragrance of course!

Containing natural ingredients such as avocado oil, sweet almond oil, coco butter, aloe Vera and lavender, this line is as good for your skin as it is for your pocket book – prices range from $8.00 (Signature Roll – on scent) to $25.00 (Signature Body Lotion)

My Favorite? Le Petit Spa Signature Hand Cream ($22.00). This product is used for hand massages during Le Petit Spa’s Manicures and facial treatments. This cream has a rich, velvety texture but is not greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin. Containing ingredients such as apricot oil, avocado oil (highly nourishing), sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, and panthenol and vitamin E (a powerful anti-oxidant) this cream is a delicious treat for your senses and hands.

Le Petit Spa’s Signature Line also features slow-burning soy candles in a wide range of sizes, spa robes and bath-ware, body scrubs and a Signature Lavender Rooibos tea, exclusive to Le Petit Spa.

Le Petit Spa’s Signature Line is available only at Le Petit Spa, and their on-line store www.spaboutique.ca

So come into Le Petit Spa today to experience Lavender and its benefits at its best!

Check out our Signature Sundays promotion, featuring facials and Le Petit Spa’s Signature services; the best value in professional spa services offered to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

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Le Petit Spa - Our Featured Daily Promotion - Thursdays for the Men of Vancouver!

Men’s skin – how is it different than a women’s?

It has been said “men age like a fine wine: the older it gets, the better.” But is this true when it comes to our skin? Recent studies have shown that in fact, it is!

Did you know? Men typically have 20% more collagen and elastin in their skin? Collagen and elastin are proteins that naturally occur in our skin that are responsible for maintaining our tone, elasticity, and texture. These two proteins naturally decrease in quantity as we age.

Recent studies have shown that because of men having about 20% more collagen in their skin than women do, women generally age a lot quicker than our male counterparts do.

Women also get the “short end of the stick” when it comes to hormones and skin. Researchers are also stating that when women hit menopause, the natural decrease in estrogen levels also results in a more rapid rate in aging of the skin. Lucky us!

But, this doesn’t necessarily mean that men have better skin than we do. Men generally have oilier, thicker, rougher skin than women do; more breakouts, more oil and hard-to-manage skin types.

Looking for answers on how to help your man take care of his skin? Read the 4 tips below on professional advice from your skin care specialists at Le Petit Spa.

1. Gel Cleanser – not only will he like the gel, fresh texture, but it won’t make him feel greasy or like he’s slapped on too heavy of a product. I recommend Phytomer Homme Line: Global Pur Detoxifying Cleansing Gel. The skin is left clean and fresh!

2. Alcohol free After Shave – Alcohol dries the skin, causing the skin to go into reactive mode and produce even more oil to protect itself. Plus, it can sting and cause irritation applying it right after shaving. Get him an aftershave with a masculine scent both of you will love: Phytomer Homme: Rasage Perfect Cool Marine Soothing Aftershave. Alcohol free, masculine scented and doubles as a toner to use after cleansing the skin.

What is a toner? A toner is a liquid emulsion that helps to rid the skin of any left over residue from your cleanser and/or water. Usually used on a cotton pad and swiped over the skin, they balance your skin to a natural Ph level and leave the skin feeling fresh.

3. Exfoliant - Used to rid the skin of a build up of dead skin cells, these products can help your man keep his skin clear of breakouts while refining the texture of his skin. With the same masculine scent as in his other Phytomer Homme products, this is used once to twice a week. Phytomer Homme: Global Pur Oxygenating Exfoliating Face Care is an exfoliant that will have his skin looking and feeling its best!

4. Moisturizer – This is the last, but not least most important step in skin care (both for a man and women). Moisturizers slow the aging process by retaining our skin natural moisture levels and preventing it from drying out. It also helps by regulating oil production; if your skin is dry, it will increase the production of oil to protect itself, causing skin in - balance and breakouts. I recommend Phytomer Homme: Facial Protect Comforting Moisturizer Care.

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Le Petit Spa - Our January Monthly Facial Promotion - Guinot Hydradermie Facial

This months Service Promotion is the Guinot Hydradermie Facial. This facial delivers exceptional hydration to the lower levels of the skin, for a deeper, longer lasting result after your visit with us. This blog highlights some of the main products and their ingredients, and the benefits of using such ingredients.

1. Refreshing Cleansing Milk

• Urea: A protein that is naturally occurring in our bodies, urea is an ultra-moisturizing ingredient in the cleanser used in this facial. Because urea is a naturally found component in our bodies, our skin knows how to absorb and use its benefits.

• Rose Water: This source of rose water is straight from fresh flowers that have been distilled in H2O. Highly refreshing, rose water helps to relax the skin, helping other products to penetrate into the skin better.

• Shea Butter: Often used in moisturizers to deeply hydrate the skin, Shea butter also has anti evaporation properties; your product will last longer

2. Moisture Supplying Radiance Mask

• Hydro-Captors: Retain moisture and reduce evaporation of active ingredients so skin stays hydrated all day

• Trace elements: energize and activate; help to deliver active ingredients deep into the skin.

• Phospholipids: Rebuild the intercellular cement that helps to retain moisture content in your skin.

3. Hydrazone Moisturizing Cream

• Hydro-Liposomes: deliver moisturizing benefits to the deeper layers of the skin and to the heart of your skin cells

• Hydrocolloides: hydrate your skin continuously throughout the day

• Hyaluronic acid: hydrating component naturally found in our bodies; capable of holding 1000x its weight in water.

• Carrot extract: softens and smoothes skin

Or

Skin Defence SPF 15

• Essential Oils: Lavender, lemon, camomile(soothing) to de-stress your soul and your skin

• Cellular life medium: provides all elements essential to life, delivers deep into skin for cellular regeneration

• Bio-ecolia: rebalances the pH of the skin

• Vitamin E: regenerates, protects against free radicals that damage and alter your skin’s molecular structure; strong anti-oxidant

These featured products are just some of the 13 different products utilized in the Guinot Hydradermie Facial.

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Spa Treatments for Men at Vancouver's Le Petit Spa - Facials, Pedicures and more!

Le Petit Spa Men’s Facial Service, featuring the Phytomer Homme Line.

Incorporating traditional European facial steps, this facial utilizes the Phytomer Homme skin care line, specifically made for the skin care needs of male clientele. This is an hour long treatment that promises to invigorate while leaving a sense of overall well being.

This treatment starts off with a relaxation back massage, cleansing of the skin, toning, exfoliation, extractions of any impurities of the skin (such as blackheads) a treatment mask customized for each clients individual skin type, and a final treatment cream.

The Phytomer Homme skin care line, direct from St. Malo in France, is formulated for the specific features and functions of male skin. The main active ingredient is a marine algae extract that purifies, oxygenates, and balances the skin without drying out its natural moisture barrier.

The Phytomer Homme line features a masculine scent which is extracted from natural marine source. The textures of the products are gel like, lightly scented and will not leave your man feeling greasy or like he just visited the spa! Just pure invigorating refreshment!

Book the man in your life a Le Petit Spa Phytomer Men’s Facial on Thursdays, the only Thursday in Vancouver set aside for the men of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland(This treatment may be booked any day of the week) click here to contact Le Petit Spa for an appointment...

Check out Thursdays for Men for specials customized for the man in your life, featuring facials, manicures and pedicures as a special deal to invigorate and refresh your man!

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Le Petit Spa - Our January Service Promotion - Guinot Hydradermie Facial!

January’s Service Promotion at Le Petit Spa.

January’s Service Promotion is featured at a price of $105, regularly $120.00

This month, Le Petit Spa features our Guinot Hydradermie Facial. This advanced facial treatment uses specialized gels, along with an advanced facial treatment machine to help all skin products used in this treatment to penetrate to the deeper layers of the skin, to provide optimal hydrating effects.

Our Guinot Hydradermie facial is an hour and a half and incorporates a back massage, hand massage, facial massage, specialized gels for specific skin types, all utilized to hydrate, detoxify and stimulate the skin. A special drainage technique helps to rid the facial contours of water retention (such as bags under the eyes) and toxins.

Using a total of 3 gels – one for the face, and one for each specialized areas of the neck and eyes and other facial products to oxygenate and supply moisture to the skin, this blissful treatment delivers visible results after only the first treatment.

This facial is designed for clients who have the "skin age" of 25 years or older, or any skin that is dehydrated and thirsty.

People who cannot have this treatment are:

• People with pacemakers
• Metallic implants
• People who use topical skin treatments such as vitamin A which thins the skin
• People who have waxed within the last 12 hours, or who are planning to have waxing treatments of the face
• People with hematoma
• Women who are pregnant.

Is this facial right for you? Contact Le Petit Spa for your appointment today, or book a complimentary skin analysis to find out which of Le Petit Spa’s facials are right for your skin type!

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Le Petit Spa offers the Men of Vancouver "Thursdays for Men"

Thursdays for Men

Le Petit Spa offers men of the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas a specific day set aside specifically for men!

Offering treatments such as facials, manicures and pedicures all customized and designed specifically for the needs of a man, Le Petit Spa offers a man – friendly environment and specific skin care products formulated for the skin of a man.

The Phytomer Homme skin care line is highlighted in Le Petit Spa’s Men’s Facial service. Using products that are gently scented with a fragrance made for man, this one hour facial boasts a back massage, hand massage, extractions, treatment masks and creams to regulate oil production while moisturizing the skin.

The Le Petit Spa Men’s Natural Manicure and Pedicure feature cuticle work, nail work, a sea salt scrub to rid the hands and feet of dead, calloused skin and a relaxing hand and foot massage with a finishing buff to leave the nails looking well groomed and maintained.

These services for men can be enjoyed any day of the week, separately or in a special men’s package or on Thursdays , adding value to the amount of pampering you will receive with us when you visit Le Petit Spa.

Le Petit Spa Men’s spa package includes the Phytomer Men’s facial, manicure and pedicure for a price of $150 for 135 minutes of pure invigorating pampering. Read more on the Pour Les Hommes spa package at Le Petit Spa.


Thursdays for Men at Le Petit Spa offers a special deal to restore your energy. Book a Men’s Facial and Massage for $85(90 mins) or a Natural Manicure and Pedicure for $75 (90 mins)
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To book any of these appointments for the man in your life, click here.


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Hot Stone Massage and Facial Services

Hot Stone Massage is a great way to relieve stress in the winter because of its heat therapy. Warm stones that are specifically shaped for specific parts of the body are placed accordingly, stimulating circulation and lymph drainage creating better blood flow to organs and better detoxification removal.

Surround yourself in warmth and comfort as warm lava stones are applied to key points of your body. Hot Stone Massage will help muscles relax more thoroughly through the application of heat therapy. A unique and soothing experience you won’t soon forget, a Le Petit Spa Hot Stone Massage will relax, soothe and renew your body.

A Hot Stone Massage has many benefits, such as:

• Increasing blood circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
• Dissolves aches and pains attributed to stress
• Relaxes you and relieves tension
• Calms the nervous system
• Relieves insomnia, depression, and pain

Read more on Vancouver’s Le Petit Spa massage services…

Giving a gift card this holiday season from Le Petit Spa for one of their massage services is a sure way to show that special someone you care. Gift Cards are available for the sixty minute massage or for the Le Petit Spa hot stone massage.

We also have many gift cards available to facial services at Vancouver’s Le Petit Spa as well.

Le Petit Spa’s Signature Facial is one of the best facial services in Vancouver. Perfect for that someone in your life who is a tried and true spa diva, or for someone who just needs a little relaxation in their hectic life.

Depending on your skin type, we’ll tailor a treatment that’s best for your skin using our top of the line skincare products from France, Phytomer. This extremely soothing and relaxing facial service will leave you in a relaxed state of mind with an overall sense of well being. This service includes:

• A Relaxing back massage
• Cleansing of the skin
• Toning of the skin
• Exfoliation
• Extractions (if needed)
• Facial massage
• Customized facial masque
• Customized facial treatment cream
• Complimentary makeup touch up post facial

Read more on Vancouver’s Le Petit Spa facial services…

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Gift Certificates - the most popular choice at Le Petit Spa

Did you know? The number two most popular gift this holiday season is the Gift Card? In today’s market, people are choosing convenience when doing their holiday shopping instead of unique gifts.

Below are some interesting reasons as to why Gift Cards have become one of the top selling gifts!

1. Convenience – Instead of buying the wrong size of clothing, the wrong CD or something they don’t want, gift certificates are always welcome – its just like cash! And who doesn’t want more of the green stuff!

2. Luxury Items – Walking into a huge department store and trying to decide if he want’s a “fifty inch” or a “fifty-five” inch plasma T.V is a lot harder than picking a monetary denomination and allowing him to pick it out himself!

3. You decide when it’s time – The recipient decides when they use it!

4. Easy to give – Some stores have “print now” options on their website so you can purchase the gift card / certificate on line and have it emailed directly to the recipient, or you can print it off of the website and give directly to the recipient yourself!

5. Clueless? – Have you ever noticed how hard it is to buy for your best friend who has everything? I have! Does her favourite spa have Gift Cards available? Perfect! Problem solved.

Convinced that Gift Cards will make your holiday shopping a breeze? Read on to see how Le Petit Spa makes holiday shopping for your favourite spa diva easy as 1, 2, 3!

Gift cards and gift certificates are available by services or in denominations of $25, $50, $75,$100,$125, $150, $175, $200, $250 and $300.

1. First, select a gift card/certificate below.

2. Tell us how you’d like to receive the gift. Would you like to…

• Have it mailed to you or direct to the recipient? (If you choose this options, be sure to indicate during checkout whether you would prefer regular or express shipping)
• Print off a gift certificate and give it to the recipient yourself? This saves both time and shipping costs.
• Have it sent to the recipient by email?

3. Provide the recipient’s name and any special delivery instructions or message for the recipient.

For more information on Le Petit Spa Gift Cards or Gift Certificates, click here.

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Le Petit Spa - Spa Packages and Gift Certificates

Le Petit Spa-Spa Packages and Gift Cards / Certificates

Spa packages are a fantastic way of satisfying your spa cravings! You get a sampling of an assortment of services on the spa menu in one deeply relaxing serving.

Ranging in varying lengths of time, you are able to enjoy 2 to 3.5 hours of Le Petit Spa pampering and relaxation.

Below, a list of Le Petit Spa Packages available on their own, or as a gift certificate or gift card to give to that special someone this holiday season!

1. Signature Spa Package $190

Known for its soothing, calming properties, lavender is the inspiration for Le Petit Spa’s Signature package.

• Le Petit Spa Signature Facial (75min)
• Le Petit Spa Signature Manicure (75min)
• Le Petit Spa Signature Pedicure (75min)

Read more about Le Petit Spa’s Signature Spa Package on our website...

2. Vitality Spa Package $225

Le Petit Spa’s Vitality Package gives you a head-to-toe boost. This sumptuous package begins with an intensive Anti-Aging Facial to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You'll then relax with a half-hour neck and shoulder Massage and finish up with our Signature Pedicure, including lavender paraffin treatment.

• Phytomer Youth Enhancing Facial (105min)
• Le Petit Spa Signature Pedicure(75min)

Read more about Le Petit Spa’s Vitality Spa package on our website…

3. Pour Les Hommes (Men) Spa Package $150

Why should women be the only ones who get to indulge? We know men like to be pampered too, and our Pour les Hommes spa package includes all the essential treatments just for you. Based on the high end Phytomer Homme product line, you will leave our spa feeling relaxed and refreshed

• Phytomer Men’s Facial (60min)
• Men’s Natural Manicure (30min)
• Men’s Natural Pedicure (45min)

Read more about Le Petit Spa’s Men’s Spa Package on our website…

4. Mummy and Me Spa Package $95

At Le Petit Spa, we know that no one needs pampering more than a new mum, and we’ve set Mondays aside just for you. We offer express spa treatments, a private diaper change area, Vancouver’s most breastfeeding-friendly environment and soothing music to calm both baby and you.

• Reflexology for Mum (30min)
• Express Pedicure for Mum(30min)
• Reflexology for Baby (10min)

Read more about Le Petit Spa’s Mummy and Me Spa Package on our website….

These spa packages are available any day of the week* and are available on gift cards or gift certificates*

*excluding the Mummy and Me spa package – available only on Mondays.

Gift Certificates and Gift Cards make the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list, available in specific dollar amounts or for your favourite Le Petit Spa service, they are available on-line, in-spa and with print out options, making it easy for you to deliver directly to the recipient!

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Le Petit Spa - Holiday Spa Parties!

The holidays are the busiest time of the year for Le Petit Spa parties. Family members, friends and coworkers are invited to come in to Le Petit Spa with their choices of wine and appetizers to celebrate the season!

Le Petit Spa can accommodate up to 10 spa party guests at one time. Pick from many different spa services for your holiday spa party!


• Signature Pedicures
• Classic Pedicures
• 60 minute massages
• Le Petit Spa Signature Facials
• Le Petit Spa Intensive Facials

Reasons to have a Le Petit Spa party:

• To celebrate the end of the year with your closest friends or family members.
• To get ready for a corporate holiday party or family event!
• For a girls night out!

To find out more about Le Petit Spa parties, click here.

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Le Petit Spa Price Comparison Drug Store Products vs Spa Products

It often baffles me when a client comes into the spa for a facial and spends a fair chunk of change on the service, but does not want to invest in the return: Home Care Products!

Spa products are exclusive to spas so that they can maintain their high quality ingredients and are not mass produced. They contain, on average, about 50 to 70 % more active ingredients than drug store brands do and guess what? They are not always more expensive!

In fact, professional products are usually cheaper than mass produced product lines – all of the money from sales goes back into the product line and is used for further scientific studies, rather than flashy media campaigns. Drug store brands will usually tack on a little more dollar signs on to their products to help out with the cost of marketing campaigns.

See Le Petit Spa's private price comparison in a past issue of our monthly newsletter "spa talk" click here to view comparison.

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Le Petit Spa - Introduces its own Signature Body Care Line!

Le Petit Spa now has its own Signature Line of natural products made with ingredients such as sweet almond oil, grape seed oil, Dead Sea salt and essential oil of Lavender.

Why is this line different than any other spa line out there?

The Le Petit Spa Signature Body Care line is all natural based – no chemicals, fillers or man-made perfumes. The scent of the product (all products in this line are Lavender scented) is essential oil based and naturally occurring.

The Le Petit Spa Signature Body Care line features:

• 13 unique products for most of your skin care needs:

o Bath Products
o Moisturizing Products
o Cleansing Products
o Refreshing Products
o Massage Products

• All contain natural carrier oils
o Won’t compete with your favourite fragrance

• High end line of spa quality body products designed to leave your skin supple, relaxed and absolutely pampered.
• Combine a few of your favourite’s to create the perfect gift for someone special in your life.

Come into Le Petit Spa today to see why the Le Petit Spa Signature Hand Cream is our best selling product from this line!

Prices range from $6 to $25, come in and try some today!!

Le Petit Spa - Youth Enhancing Facial

Le Petit Spa’s Youth Enhancing Facial features Phytomer products; a skin care line made in St. Malo, France which utilizes marine extracts and ingredients.

This anti-aging facial is 90 minutes long and features three different masques, all made to hydrate, firm and add youthful vitality to the skin and facial features.

1. Moisture Quench mask – boots moisture in the skin, firming and adding tone to the skin

2. Thermo - active Prestige Mask – self heating marine mud helps moisture quench mask to penetrate further into the skin, relaxing the skin and allowing product to further benefit skin

3. Aqua-lift mask – firms and lifts skin – ingredient of marine spring water adds anti-aging benefits to this mask, re-mineralizes and oxygenates the skin.

A relaxing back massage, facial massage and hand massage add to the relaxing benefits of this facial service.

A special sea mud mask is applied to the back which re-mineralizes and detoxifies your skin, further adding to the anti-aging effects of this specialized facial.

Your skin will look supple, fine lines and wrinkles will be diminished and you will be left with an overall sense of well being and vitality.

Gift Certificates for this specific facial are available, click here to find out more about Le Petit Spa gift certificates or gift cards.

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Winter Skin Care - Moisturizing Benefits of Paraffin

Winter benefits of using Paraffin

What is paraffin?

Paraffin is a colorless, pliable wax that is used in many beauty treatments such as pedicures and manicures. It is usually used in a spa treatment after massage, when a moisturizing cream has been placed on the skin.

How is Paraffin used in Spa services?

Paraffin causes the massage medium or cream to penetrate into the skin deeper and more thoroughly because it creates an air tight seal that does not allow the massage medium to evaporate on the surface of the skin.

Benefits of using Paraffin?

• Moisturizes skin
• Relaxes tight muscles and joints
• Effectively warms cold feet
• Leaves overall feeling of warmth and well being.

Le Petit Spa services that include a luxurious essential oil lavender paraffin treatment include:

• Le Petit Spa’s Signature Manicure
• Le Petit Spa’s Signataure Pedicure

Check out our weekly promotion, Signature Sundays, or our promotions page to find out our monthly service promotions as well as other weekly service promotions.

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Le Petit Spa Signature Spa Services

Signature services at Le Petit Spa

What is the difference between a spa such as Le Petit Spa, and the next one down the street?

The quality of the products and services offered by a spa should be unique and exclusive. Le Petit Spa has created a line of signature services exclusive to Le Petit Spa. These incorporate Le Petit Spa's Signature Body Care line, made with natural products, and other included perks for the customer without the high prices.

Le Petit Spa’s Signature Line of services offers a competitive edge to the next spa within the value included in its services directly provided to the customer. Le Petit Spa prides itself on providing top of the line services without top of the line prices.

The Le Petit Spa Signature Line of services is exclusive to Le Petit Spa.

Listed below are the competitive advantages of the Le Petit Spa Signature Services:

• Use products from the Le Petit Spa Signataure Body Care line that are made with natural ingredients
  
• Signature Manicuare and Pedicure include a Lavender paraffin treatment to moisturize dry skin and soothe and relax tired joints and muscles.
  
• Le Petit Spa Signature Facials include:
  
• Relaxing back massage
• Facial and neck massage
• Hand massage
  
• Le Petit Spa Signataure Body Care Line uses ingredients such as:
  
• Grape Seed Oil as a natural preservative
• Almond Oil and Jojoba oil to moisturize
• Coco butter to nourish skin
• Dead Sea salts to exfoliate

All Le Petit Spa Signature services have the customer in mind. We want to add value to the services, extra little perks that other spas may not have included in their services, without the high prices.

We truly believe in our services and products and hope our customer’s enjoy them as much as we do!

Come in to experience our weekly promotion, Signature Sundays or check out our promotions page to find out our monthly and other weekly service promotions that we are proud to offer.

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Winter Skin Care tips: Creams vs. Lotions

Creams vs. Lotions

What is the difference between a skincare cream and skin care lotion?

Creams are often thicker, heavier and often feel like velvet like in texture. They offer super concentrated hydrating ingredients and often last longer during the day than lotions do.

Lotions are often quite thin, almost liquid or runny in consistency. They still offer hydrating effects and active ingredients, but they are lighter meaning that they might feel like they disappear half way through your day.

Lotions are usually recommended by Estheticians or Dermatologists in the summer months as they will not leave your skin feeling greasy or sticky. In the winter, you should use a cream as they also offer more protective agents from the wind, snow, and colder temperatures experienced in the winter.

Here are some tips on how to pick a beneficial winter skincare cream:

1. Hydrating Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in our connective tissues in our skin, has been linked to having strong anti-aging effects. Hyaluronic Acid can also hold 1000x its weight in water, making it’s hydrating effects eminent

2. Thick Consistency: This means that your cream will last longer during the day and won’t evaporate.

3. Dual Action: Use a cream that is for both day and night use. This means that your skin will have a constant moisture supply day and night. This will also save you time and money!

4. Built in SPF: An SPF to protect your skin from the glare of the sun off of snow or wet sidewalks and roads. This will protect your skin from aging effects of the sun and hyper - pigmentation.

Following these tips when choosing a cream should help you protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun and other environmental factors in the winter.

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Online Shopping Tips: Easy Online Shopping

Online Shopping

In today’s market of convenience, on line shopping is the ultimate answer for the busy schedule of any person.

On line shopping is fast, effective and there is a wider selection of merchandise to choose from (instead of only 100 pairs of shoes to choose from, there are thousands available to buy online!)

Here, a couple of tips to keep in mind to make your holiday online shopping safe and enjoyable!

1. Make sure the website you are on is secure: Secure websites do not store any of your personal information (i.e. credit card numbers) on their servers; they delete them after processing your order. This means that if a “hacker” tries to steal vital personal information from the website, it won’t be there.

2. Secure Payment Method: A website that uses payment options such as PayPal is a secure method of payment. PayPal does not keep credit card information as well; it is deleted after payment has gone through. Using PayPal also means that you do not have to use a charge cards; PayPal can debit your bank accounts directly, erasing this information after processing it as well.

Gift Cards are fast becoming one of the best sellers on the internet. It’s fast, convenient and the perfect gift: it will never be returned and can always be used.

There are many ways to purchase gift certificates over the internet and available in many ways:

1. Available on line with a “print now” option. This allows you to deliver to the recipient directly.
2. Available on line to be mailed directly to you.
3. Available on line to be mailed out directly to the recipient.

For more information on Gift Certificates available over on line shopping, click here.

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Nail Fungus: Tips to Prevent Nail, Foot fungus and products to treat

Tucked away in fuzzy warm socks and slippers are those cute little tootsies you doted on during the summer months. So why are you hiding them now?

Don’t forget about your toes in the winter! They need attention and pampering in the winter just as much as they do in the summer. Although feet are generally exposed to more irritants and problem causing agents in the summer; the winter months dry out your feet, expose your feet to constant excess moisture (remember that sloppy slush puddle you so nicely stepped into?) and cause your feet to be susceptible to rapid changes in temperature and climate.

With damp socks, shoes and temperature changes, your feet can become irritated and the skin can become prone to types of fungus i.e.: Athletes foot. But not to worry, these are easily detected and treatable.

Read on for tips and advice to prevent foot or nail fungus:

1. Keep feet well ventilated and dry – breatheable material such as cotton is preferable for socks; if your socks become wet change as soon as possible!

2. Dry your feet – after showering or bathing thoroughly to prevent picking up any fungus causing agents that may be hiding on floors or carpets.

3. Dry shoes – if shoes become wet, make sure they are dry before wearing next.

4. Use a foot powder and put in shoes and socks to absorb any excess moisture. Try Gehwol Med Foot Powder

5. Use an anti-fungal foot cream such as Allpresan 7 Cream Foam or an anti-fungal foot spray such as Allpresan 7 Nail Tincture which is formulated to care for and protect nails that are prone to fungal infections.

Allpresan 7 Nail Tincture contains Clotrimazole (a topical preparation used to treat fungal infections) and Avocado oil, which helps to build and repair damaged nails.

Allpresan products are used by the professional staff at Le Petit Spa in all Le Petit Spa pedicure services.

Benefits of Allpresan Foot Care products:

• Safe to use on diabetics
• Prevents the development of fungus on nails and feet
• Free of perfumes and preservatives
• Dermatologically tested.
• Heals fissures that can develop on heels (deep cracks that heal slowly)

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Sunscreen and the importance of using an SPF in the Winter

SPF – The importance of sunscreen in the winter.

The use of sunscreen is just as important in the winter months as it is in the summer. The only difference between these two seasons is in the summer, you will probably need to apply more being that you sweat more in the heat; therefore; it might not last as long as it will in the winter.

In the summer, the sun’s rays are reflected off the sand at the beach 17x stronger than if they were to fall directly on your skin.

Snow is highly reflective; the sun’s rays are reflected off the snow 80x stronger then if they were just to fall on your skin directly.

If the sun’s rays are hitting your skin 80x more powerful in the winter, can you imagine all the damage that causes to your skin? Wrinkles, fine lines, brown spots and other forms of pigmentation are all signs of aging and skin damage that the sun causes; however; these can be prevented by using a daily SPF of 15 or higher.

Look for an SPF with both UVA and UVB protection; these are usually labelled “broad spectrum” protection.

What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?

UVA are the rays that cause aging. Studies show that 90% of wrinkles are caused by the sun’s UVA rays. Even worse, UVA‘s are responsible for malignant melanomas because they reach the underlying tissue in our skin.

UVB’s are the rays that cause our skin to burn. UVB’s only reach the epidermis (the outer most layer of the skin) and do not penetrate far into the skin. UVB rays to not penetrate through glass.

Guinot, Intaglio, and Skyndor are some Professional Spa Skincare lines that carry a wide range of sunscreens.

Jane Iredale Mineral makeup has caught on to the importance of using an SPF everyday and has incorporated a natural non-chemical SPF into their makeup bases and loose powders. Plastic Surgeons and Spas now use this line to protect their clients’ skin after having skin treatments to protect their skin from environmental factors, including the sun.

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Le Petit Spa Winter Skin Care Tips

Le Petit Spa Winter Skin Care Tips

Knowing how your skin changes from season to season is important because it allows you to take care of it properly and realize when it is going through change.

Dryness, irritation, tightness and flakiness are all common ailments that skin can encounter at any time of year; especially in the winter.

Below are six great steps that are recommended in order to care for your skin during the winter.

1. Exfoliate – This helps to remove unwanted dead, dull and dry flaky skin. Exfoliating and ridding yourself of dry skin allows your moisturizer to penetrate into your skin deeper and better than if you were to put it on a build up of dead skin cells; in turn preventing more dry skin from developing. Exfoliate twice at least twice a week to prevent a build up of dead skin. To prevent the rest of your body from suffering from dry skin try a Le Petit Spa Body Scrub Service.
2. Moisturize – Use a good moisturizer to prevent the cold wind and air from drying out your skin. Still dry? Switch to an oil based formula or a hydrating “cream” instead of a “lotion”. What’s good for your skin in the summer and fall may not be enough for your skin in the winter. Creams will always be thicker and more hydrating formulas than lotions are.
3. Water – Not necessarily the water you drink, the water you bathe in! Hot water has a drying effect on your skin. Yes, it feels wonderful jumping into a hot shower first thing in the morning, so if you must have a hot one, limit them to twice a week; settle for warm showers the rest of the time.
4. Temperature – The temperature outside not only dries out your skin, but it causes your capillaries (tiny superficial blood vessels) to dilate and burst when subjected to quick changes in temperature. This ties in to moisturizing well and avoiding too many hot showers: Using a heavier moisturizer will protect your skin from the cold temperatures outside; while hot shower’s also cause your capillaries to dilate quickly and burst, limit them to twice a week(if you can!)
5. Bundle up! – Protect your skin from cold temperatures outside by wearing layers. This will also prevent irritated skin if your clothing becomes wet; you will be able to change out of them quickly preventing irritation from wet, damp clothing.

Le Petit Spa facials are a great way to care for your skin during the winter months. An Esthetician can look at your skin closely and determine if your skin may need any specialized care.

To book a free skin care consultation or find out more about what spa services can care for your skin during the winter, click here.

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Le Petit Spa Body Scrub Services - Benefits of a Body Scrub

Smooth skin can be yours from head to toe! Body Scrubs are an excellent way to rid your body of dead skin and rough dry patches.

Benefits of Body Scrub Services

• Slough off dead skin cells
• Soften and give your skin a healthy glow
• Salt Glows and/or scrubs re-mineralize your skin with essential nutrients and minerals.
• Other active ingredients contained in body scrubs such as seaweed can detoxify and stimulate your circulatory system

Did you know?

Salt contains iodine, iron and magnesium which are some of the vital minerals that are essential to human life.

What should I expect from a Body Scrub?

A salt scrub is the perfect escape on a cold winter’s day: you’re tucked into a warm, inviting room while your skin is smoothed and polished from head to toe!

First, your body will be draped in warm blankets while your back is gently exfoliated. Your esthetician will then move down your legs in a circular motion and back up to your back. You will then be flipped over while the front of your legs, stomach and arms are exfoliated.

Next, a warm shower is taken to remove the salt scrub followed by being wrapped in a luxurious terry robe with a rest in our quiet relaxation lounge softly lit by candlelight while enjoying Le Petit Spa’s Lavender Rooibos tea and Petit Fours.

Le Petit Spa offers a Pacific Organic Seaweed Salt Glow that uses green tea extracts, and natural carrier oils such as grape seed oil and sweet almond oil to detoxify, stimulate and nourish your skin from the outside in.

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Hydration Skin Care tips - collagen and the skin

After the age of 20, the amount of collagen in our skin depletes by 1% every year. Collagen is a fibrous tissue in our skin that is responsible for retaining moisture and keeping skin plump and youthful looking. When collagen starts to “dry up” wrinkles and fine lines appear.

To prevent collagen loss in your skin, moisturizing and taking proper home care steps are crucial to your skin’s health.


Below are four tips to prevent and slow the aging process and loss of collagen:

1. Moisturize – Use moisturizers that prevent loss of moisture and protect your skin. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which holds 1000x it’s weight in water, will actually grab moisture from the air therefore; helping your skin gain moisture content. Guinot Hydrazone Moisturizing Day and Night cream contains a range of ingredients to prevent moisture loss in skin.

2. Use a Sunscreen – The sun’s rays (yes even in winter!) damage the skin’s fibrous tissues, breaking them down from a structural level and causing loss in tone (elastin fibres are responsible for keeping your skin tight and toned) and collagen.

i. Did you know? In the winter, the sun’s rays rebound off the snow 80 x more powerful than if they were just to fall on your skin directly?

ii. In the summer, the suns rays bounce off the sand at the beach 17x stronger then if they were just to hit the surface of your skin directly. No matter which season, an SPF will protect your skin from damage caused by the sun.

3. 8 glasses of water a day – will prevent dry flaky skin and keep the aging away! Water helps to hydrate your skin from the inside out; it’s a well known fact now that the way we treat our bodies from the inside out is a major player of how we look on the outside. Your body uses water to hydrate your cells, plump them up and keep them from drying out. If you work out on a regular basis, you need even more water on a daily basis.

4. Caffeine – Limit caffeinated beverages to a minimum (such as coffee and soda). Caffeine (the #1 used addictive substance in the world) can absorb the water in your body; studies have suggested that caffeine leads to dehydration. The added sugar in these drinks can also wreak havoc on your skin’s appearance as well.

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The Guinot Firming Facial - anti-aging, firming and lifting facial

This intensive Guinot Firming Facial is a non-surgical, non-invasive way of obtaining a face - lift in under two hours. Utilizing Ginseng to stimulate and firm, and pure extracts of Vitamin C to brighten the complexion, this facial visibly lifts and contours facial features after only one treatment.

Using specialized ionic gels, high active ingredients are ionized and pushed into the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating cellular renewal and tightening facial skin. Lymphatic drainage and blood circulation are stimulated, causing puffiness around the eyes and cheeks to diminish while the complexion is stimulated and a new radiant glow is born.

Available at Le Petit Spa in Vancouver, British Columbia, this facial is available for $120 and utilizes 8 of the most powerful anti-aging products from the Guinot facial line; this facial promotes youthfulness, new found vitality and radiance in any mature skin type. Using cleansers and moisturizers to fight and target the signs of aging, and specific serums to tighten and firm the neck area, this facial will have even the most experienced facial client amazed with its immediate results.

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Skin Care Tips for Men and Spa Facials for Men

Skin Care Tips for Men and Spa Facials for Men

Men naturally have 20% more collagen in their skin than women do, therefore; they age slower and better than women do. A male skin is naturally thicker and oilier than female skin is.

But that doesn’t mean that men don’t have to take care of their skin just as well as women do. Men can benefit just as much as women from a trip to the spa: it reduces stress, promotes relaxation and allows men to take care of themselves and feel and look their best.

Benefits of men visiting the spa:

1. Reduction of stress

2. Overall feeling of well being

3. Promotes relaxation

4. Education about grooming and maintenance of skin care needs

Spa Facials for Men have become a permanent service on nearly all spa menus and are customized specifically for the skin of a man.

Below, the specific steps and benefits of Spa Facials for Men:

1. Cleanser – to remove dirt, dead skin cells that can block pores and cause break outs, excess oil and other skin irritants.

2. Toner – Removes residue left over from cleanser or shave gel, returns skin to natural Ph level and reduces irritation.

3. Exfoliant – Removes superficial layer of dead skin to unclog pores, help loosen black heads/white heads for extractions.

4. Extractions – The professional removal method of black heads and white heads, clears the complexion of built up dirt and oil.

5. Massage – Stimulates blood flow and lymph drainage, reducing puffiness and encourages the nourishment of the skin

6. Mask –Delivers active ingredients to the skin to address particular skin care concerns:

i. Dryness

ii. Oiliness

iii. Sensitive

7. Moisturizer – Protects the skin after cleansing and exfoliating. Even though men generally have thicker and oilier skin, they still need a daily moisturizer to prevent the skin from producing excess oil in order to protect itself; causing blocked pores and breakouts.

Daily Regime

Men need a daily skin care regime to protect and care for their skin at home just as women do. This should consist of these following steps:

1. Cleanse – Made specifically for men and their specific skin care needs, Global Pur Detoxifying Cleansing Gel thoroughly cleanses and refreshes.

2. Shave – Does your man hate shaving because of its irritating effects? I recommend Phytomer Rasage Perfect Shaving Mask – softens the beard to prevent irritation caused by shaving and moisturizes to prevent razor burn. Leave on for 10 minutes to soak into the beard before shaving.

3. After Shave – Use an alcohol free after shave – alcohol burns and stings after putting it on ski after shaving and it dries out the skin’s moisture supply. I recommend Rasage Perfect Cool Marine Soothing Aftershave. This can also be used as a toner after cleansing.

4. Moisturize – Weather your mans skin is oily, sensitive or dehydrated, a moisturizer is vital to his skin’s health.

i. Facial Protect Comforting Moisture Care – moisturizes and protects dehydrated skin

ii. Facial Protect Active Care for Wrinkles and Fine Lines – targets the signs of aging

iii. Facial Protect Anti-Shine Control Gel – controls oil production while moisturizing dry areas.

These are just daily steps that men can take to promote healthier skin for themselves. There are also weekly skin care steps men can take:

1. Exfoliation – To prevent black heads and the build up of excess oil, exfoliation is a weekly step that promotes healthier skin. Global Pur Exfoliating and Oxygenating Skin Care is an exfoliant specifically for the thick skin of a man. Exfoliation should take place once to twice a week to prevent breakouts and build up of excess oil.

2. Eye Cream – To promote healthy skin around the eyes and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Phytomer Homme Lift Contour Anti-Aging Eye Care, contours and firms the delicate eye area.

Not sure of which products are right for your man? Book him a complementary skin care analysis at Le Petit Spa to learn more about skin care for men.

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Teen Facials and the Benefits of Teen Facials

Teen Facial and the Benefits of Teen Facials

Did you know?

Female skin starts to age as young as 15 years old; environmental factors such as the o-zone disappearing is one major cause. Male skin does not age as quickly as female skin does as men have 20% more collagen in their skin than women do.



Teen Facials

It’s never too early to start taking care of your skin. Women start the aging process at 15 years of age now because of the o – zone disappearing and other environmental factors.
Facials are an easy way to learn how to take care of your skin from an early age. Products designed to cleanse, treat and prevent common teen – skin problems are all utilized in a Teen Facial Service.

What is the difference between Teen skin and Adult Skin?

Teen skin is a skin that is going through major life changes. Skin that was once clear and free of imperfections may be more prone to breakouts during the teen years. Hormonal fluctuations, stress, late nights spent studying and an unbalanced diet may all affect your skin in a negative way during these times.

Adult skin rarely has hormonal fluctuations, except during times of pregnancy or menopause. Adult skin is usually balanced and benefits from moisturizing products rather than purifying or balancing. However; adult skin can be unbalanced with conditions such as adult acne.

How Should Teen Skin be cared for?

Teen skin generally produces more oil secretions than adult skin. Therefore; products that purify and balance should be utilized to help balance oil secretions.

Did you know? One of the major causes of an over production in oil during the teen years is from cleansing it too much!

Some teens cleanse their skin up to three times a day! This causes their skin to pump up its oil production to protect itself from being dehydrated. Suddenly their skin is super oily again and it just becomes a vicious cycle!

Here are 3 guidelines on how to treat Teen Skin

1. Cleanse Skin – Only cleanse skin twice a day, once in the morning, and once before bed. Use a cleanser that is purifying (such as Oligopur Purifying Cleansing Gel) which uses Normaline (red algae extract) which has purifying and antibacterial properties to prevent breakouts.

2. Tone – Toning skin returns your skin to its natural Ph level and removes any left over residue from water or cleanser. (I recommend Oligopur Toning Gel)

3. Moisturize – Yes! Oily skin needs moisture too! This will help to balance secretions (remember why your skin is producing so much oil? From over-cleansing?) Adding a moisturizer will prevent your skin from needing to up its oil production; therefore; less oil means less acne.

For Oily and Combination Skin – Oligopur Shine Control Moisturizing Fluid, which moisturizes your skin while leaving it matte and shine free.

For Oily Skin – Oligopur Balancing Emulsion helps to balance oil secretions.

Follow these three steps and repeat them morning and night for 28 days to let your skin get used to the products ingredients. (It takes 28 days for your skin to renew itself, by the end of the 28 days, your skin will be used to any changes you have made to your skin care routine at home!)

Not sure which skin type you have? Book a free skin care consultation at Le Petit Spa to see which products are right for you, click here.

These are also some great tips for controlling breakouts and acne:

1. Use a new face cloth every time you cleanse your skin

2. Change your pillow case once to twice a week, switch sides nightly.

3. Disinfect cell phones and any other devices that touch your skin

4. Try not to touch or poke your skin with dirty nails and fingers – keep finger nails short.

5. Do not pick at blemishes – this can cause scarring and further infections

What is the difference between a Teen Facial and Cleansing my skin at home?

Professional Teen Facials include a method of cleansing the skin called Extractions. This is using a metal implement to squeeze any impurities (such as blackheads) out of your pores. It is non – invasive (does not enter your skin) and does not cause bleeding or scarring. This also prevents any flare - ups of further breakouts because it gets rid of excess dirt that can turn into pimples and blemishes. This is a safer way to “pop” pimples and blemishes because there is no chance of scarring or re-infection.

Are Teen Facials Expensive?

Teen Facials can range in price anywhere from $ 50 to $100, so it depends on which spa you choose to visit. For the best results, estheticians will suggest anyone who is trying to treat a certain skin condition (such as acne) come in for a regular facial once per month.

Interested in have a Teen Facial? Come into Le Petit Spa for our Phytomer Teen Facial or book a free skin care consultation to find out which products are right for your skin type.

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The Value of Le Petit Spa

The Value of Le Petit Spa: Atmosphere and Details

Details: No matter how large or small it’s what makes or breaks your spa visit. The atmosphere, ambiance, different smells and lighting can all affect your mood and the experience you take away from your visit.

The amount of time and money you invest as a client into a spa treatment should be met with the utmost highest standards in customer service excellence.

Le Petit Spa realizes this, and has scrutinized every detail imaginable; from the colors on the walls in the treatment rooms, right down to our Signature Lavender Rooibos Tea, Petit Fours and handmade Chocolates;all in the efforts of making our clients feel well looked after and greatly appreciated.

Below, we have listed nine unique details and features to Le Petit Spa for our client's to enjoy:

1. Lemon and Cucumber Water in hand made Signature Le Petit Spa glassware
2. Chocolates from Daniel
3. Petit Fours from Patisserie Boredeaux
4. Lounge Books such as “Wines of Canada” “Flowers at Home” and “Oceans”
5. Up-to-date magazines: Lou Lou, Flare and Oprah are just some.
6. Terry Robes with customized Le Petit Spa logo
7. French Music, soft jazz and Canadian outdoor sounds.
8. White and Red Wine (french of course!)
9. Perrier water
   

All of these items have been chosen to bring a French theme to our spa so your experience with us is as unique and authentic as it can be without catching the next flight to France!

We hope you enjoy your experience with us as much as we enjoy having you! If you would like a tour of our spa, or to look at our specific spa party room that can accommodate up to 15 pedicure happy gals, click here.

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The Benefits of Exfoliation and Cell Turnover

The Benefits of Exfoliation and Cell Turnover

Did you know?

Your skin renews itself every 28 days; at the end of the month you have a fresh, new layer of baby cells giving your skin radiance and a youthful appearance.

But, as we age, this process of desquamation (the process by which your skin sheds itself) slows down, resulting in slack, loose skin, fine lines, uneven skin texture, dry areas and wrinkles! Your skin has slowed its renewal process and it's time to take action!

How can I speed up Cell Turnover?

Cell Turnover naturally slows down over time as we grow older. But there are ways to help your body keep up with its natural cell turnover process.

Exfoliation helps cell turnover by removing the cells your body is not able to shed naturally. It helps your skin remember that dead cells need to be shed, therefore helping to generate new ones and continue the desquamation process.

Do different types of Exfoliation work better than others?

Yes. There are different methods of exfoliation, each one having different effects in determining how much skin will be exfoliated during each exfoliation process.

Chemical exfoliants, like Glycolic Acid, will penetrate the superficial layers of the skin. This means more skin will be removed during the exfoliation process. Different strengths of this treatment will also have different effects in determining how much skin will be exfoliated during the exfoliation process. Glycolic Acid is usually used in facial treatments such as Glycolic Facials

Mechanical exfoliants, like facial scrubs, only remove the outer layer of the epidermis. They do not penetrate into the skin, therefore; only dead skin cells on the surface of the skin will be removed.

Your skin needs exfoliation on a weekly basis to keep itself healthy, radiant and young looking. It will surely thank you by staying supple, smooth and luminous!

Not sure of how often you should be exfoliating? To book a free skin care consultation or to find out more about facials and exfoliation, click here.

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Melasma and the Benefits of Glycolic Acid

Melasma and the Benefits of Glycolic Acid

What is Melasma?

Melasma (sometimes referred to as Pregnancy Mask) is abnormal pigmentation that appears on the skin during pregnancy. Melasma is caused by the stimulation of the female hormone estrogen which causes the body to produce more melanin during pregnancy to protect itself while in the sun.


What does Melasma look like?

Melasma can appear on the cheeks, nose, lips and forehead, basically anywhere on the face that hits direct sun light. Melasma appears as dark discolorations on the skin and appears irregular in shape.

How can I treat Melasma?

Melasma usually develops gradually over the length of the pregnancy. Therefore; when using products to treat the appearance of Melasma, it will fade gradually.

One popular method that is safe to use while pregnant and during breastfeeding is Glycolic Acid.

Glycolic Acid is a natural hydroxy acid derived from fruits and sugar cane. It gently, but thoroughly, sloughs off dead skin cells, lightening superficial pigmentation such as Melasma.

There are no side effects from Glycolic Acid treatments and no need for down time (or recovery time).

Glycolic Acid treatments can be performed as a peel or a glycolic facial.

Glycolic Facials are a non invasive, natural way to remove unwanted pigmentation from the skin.
The glycolic facial treatment will usually consist of cleansing,toning,exfoliation(glycolic preparation)massage, mask, treatment serum and finishing cream.

Not sure if a glycolic facial is right for you? To book a free skin consultation or to find out more information on glycolic facials, click here.

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Some information for this blog found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melasma

Pigmentation and the Benefits of Glycolic Acid

Pigmentation and the Benefits of Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid which is derived from the sugar cane plant, grapes, apples and other fruits. It exfoliates by removing the top layer of skin and aids in opening clogged pores. Clinical studies show it improves acne, scarring and skin pigmentation caused by sun damage.

Pigmentation (Melanocytes produce melanin (pigment). When these cells are damaged by the sun, they “burst” causing melanin to stay in the superficial layers of the skin, resulting in brown pigmentation.)This pigmentation can appear in many forms such as freckles, chloasma and age spots.

Pigmentation not only dulls the complexion, but also can add as much as a decade on to your look, making skin appear more weathered and older than it actually is!

Which Skin Treatments can help with Pigmentation?

Glycolic Acid gently exfoliates the outer most layer of the skin, the Stratum Corneum. It gradually lightens pigmentation by sloughing off layers of dead and sun damaged skin. Your skin then goes through a process called Phagocytosis, where the body absorbs the damaged pigment cells and disposes of them as waste matter.

Glycolic Acid Treatments can be found in peels or Glycolic Facials and are safe and non invasive. Clients who have Glycolic Treatments do not need recovery time and can continue with their day to day routines same day.

Benefits of Glycolic Acid Treatments:

• Reduced Scarring (such as scars from surgery or acne)

• Reduced Pigmentation (from sun damage, an SPF will prevent further sun damage)

• Increase in Collagen Production ( the skin goes into “repair” mode during a Glycolic treatment and produces more collagen to “protect” itself)

• Appearance of Fine lines and Wrinkles are reduced

• Improved skin texture

• Improved skin clarity

Where can I get information about Glycolic Treatments?

To learn more about Le Petit Spa’s MD Formulations Glycolic Facial Service, or to book an appointment, click here. If you would like more information about Le Petit Spa’s monthly specials and features, sign up for our e-newsletter to receive future tips, specials and promotions. Or email me with your beauty questions and look for your answer in a future blog!

Sugar vs. Salt Exfoliation

Sugar vs. Salt Exfoliation

Day Spas around the world are guaranteed to have either a Salt Body Scrub or Sugar Body Scrub on their service menu. But is there a difference?




Sugar Body Scrubs

Sugar is a useful exfoliant medium. Its coarse texture gently removes build up of unwanted dull skin cells and reveals fresh, glowing skin underneath. As a product, its sweet smell is fun to use and calms even the biggest sweet tooth’s sugar cravings. However, when used as a body scrub, sugar can be messy and sticky, as well, sugar lacks in vitamins and minerals that are useful to the human body.

Salt Body Scrubs

Salt is also an extremely useful exfoliant medium. Salt is extremely coarse, and the salt grains used in spa services are usually larger than sugar grains. Just as sugar does, salt not only removes dead skin cells, but dissolves them as well. Salt contains trace elements, minerals and vitamins that are essential to human life and health. When used in a spa service, salt remineralizes and detoxifies your skin and promotes healthy cell turnover.

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Types of Exfoliation

Types of Exfoliation

There are two main types of exfoliation: Physical Exfoliation and Chemical. Both methods have many benefits and advantages of using them.



Physical Exfoliation is a method of exfoliation that needs to be manipulated in some way for it to work. This method includes gommage and scrub methods, (the product actually has to be worked with on the surface of the skin for exfoliation to take place).

The ideal candidate for a physcial exfoliation method is a client who prefers to feel the product working, who may have an oilier skin type or one that does not need a deep exfoliation, as chemical exfoliants go deeper into the epidermis than physical exfoliants do.

Chemical Exfoliation goes deeper into the top layer of skin than physical exfoliants do. Chemical Exfoliants can include Glycolic Acids, AHA’s and enzymatic ingredients (such as Papain, or Papaya extract). These Exfoliants lie on the surface of the epidermis (stratum corneum) and “eat” or “dissolve” dead skin cells. They do not need to be manipulated in any way to exfoliate the skin.

The ideal candidate for chemical exfoliants is someone who may have a thick, keratinized outer layer of skin build-up or who has hyper-pigmentation problems, acne or scarring.

Which method is right for you?

Not sure of which exfoliation method is right for your skin type? Have a professional Esthetician determine your skin type and decide which exfoliation methods are right for you, visit www.lepetitspa.ca for more information.

Mineral Make-up, What is it? Benefits and Application Tips.

Mineral Make-up, basically is all natural and it's main ingredient is minerals. Mineral makeup has been used by women and men, for centuries. Archeological digs have revealed usage of makeup and cosmetic tools as far back as approximately 10,000 years Cultural civilizations adorned themselves for the Gods in religious ceremonies. Egyptians hieroglyphics show that perhaps the origin of eye makeup was not human vanity. Mineral source colors in several varieties were ground into various particle sizes worn by all Egyptians for the same reasons as today's modern athletes wear black or dark kohl under their eyes, to counteract and absorb glare.

"Mineral makeup" takes its inspiration from minerals and inorganic pigments that exist in nature. Many combinations of these colored minerals, such as mica, titanium dioxide, zinc and iron oxides, and ultramarine pigments, can be created to make every cosmetic from foundation to eyeshadow to shimmer powder for the body.

Benefits of Mineral Make-up

-No harmful ingrediants - Virtually no allergy risk
-Non-comedogenic, will not block pores
-SPF - protects your skin from the sun
-Anti-inflammatory, helps to calm and soothe irritated skin
-Very water resistant - great for humid environments
-Mineral makeup stays on longer - doesn't crease or smear easily.
-Complete coverage for skin conditions like acne, rosacea & redness
-Contains no fillers (i.e.: oil. talc, FD&C Dyes or synthetic preservatives.)
-Composed of inert minerals - cannot support bacteria
-Not tested on animals

Application tips for applying Mineral Base Make-up

-Make sure your moisturizer has been completely absorbed by the skin before applying mineral makeup.
-One of the biggest differences in terms of application, is that you need much less mineral makeup to get the same coverage results as regular makeup.
-New brushes should always be cleansed prior to use. This will remove any chemical residue left behind on the hair from the sanitizing process, and prevent any possible sensitivity

Loose Powders (we recommend Jane Iredale Amazing Base Loose Minerals Powder )

-Use a chisel brush - the minerals should cling to the bristles all the way around the brush and not just on the ends.
-Apply the minerals in thin layers using downward strokes. If you’ve put on too much, use a flocked sponge to remove excess.
-Spot with the sponge if you need additional coverage in areas. You will achieve a smooth, sheer, flawless finish that transfers far less than normal makeup.

Pressed Powders (we recommend Jane Iredale PurePressed )

-We recommend using a special brush for pressed powders made from squirrel and pony for the softest feel and the most even coverage. (like the Handi brush) -Lightly brush over the pressed powders and apply in downward strokes.
-Pressed powders are more matte than the loose, which is especially useful for those with oily skins.

Liquid Minerals (we recommend Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals )

-Liquid Minerals can be worn alone or with our mineral powders on top.
-You will find that Liquid Minerals adapts to individual skin tones.
-Can apply with Fingers, Cosmetic Sponge or Brushes
-Fingers
-When applying it on yourself, use both hands. Let it set and then apply another layer if needed. You will have time before it sets. Once set, you may apply another layer if needed. Brush mineral powders on top for more coverage. You can use Liquid Minerals around the eyes as a concealer. It will also minimize fine lines. Use it on eyelids, too, for the perfect base for eye shadows.
-Cosmetic Sponge or Brush
-Pump mousse onto a spatula or back of hand and pick up with sponge or brush. A dry sponge will give more coverage, a wet one more sheer coverage. Apply it to one area of the face at a time.

Visit www.spaboutique.ca for more Jane Iredale products or www.lepetitspa.ca for a professional make-up application or lesson. If you would like to see information on a particular product or service email me and look for my response in a future blog.

Unique Mothers Day Gift

Bring the spa home for Mom

Mothers Day is one of the best times to let the mom in your life know how much she means to you. A unique gift idea for mom is to give her an at home facial kit so she can spend some quality time pampering herself. If you don't have the time to put this together, look into giving mom a spa facial.

Facials are the process of cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating the face to brighten the complexion and minimize lines and wrinkles.

Shopping List:

Wash Basin or Deep Bowl

Newspaper or sheets of tissue paper.

Linens.
-Face Cloth.
-Hand Towel.
-Towel.
-Head Band.
-To keep moms hair out of her face

-Robe

-Facial Cleanser.

-Eye Makeup remover.

-Cotton Pads.

-Toner.

-Scrub.

-Mask.
-Eye mask.
-Face mask.

-Moisturizer.

-Eye Cream.

- Magazines.

-Tea /Tea Cup

- List of Facial Instructions printed on Pretty Paper.

Compiling your unique Mothers Day Gift:

-Roll the face cloth, towel, hand towel and head band individually and secure with ribbons.

-Line the bottom of the bowl or wash basin with crumpled pieces of tissue or news paper.

-Place the rolled up linens and products strategically throughout the inside of the bowl or basin.
-Biggest items in back, smallest in front.

-Print out the facial at home directions and place in a pretty envelope inside bowl or basin.

-Wrap entire package in cellophane and secure with a big beautiful ribbon and your Mothers Day card.

-Give to Mom and watch her smile.


Facial Instructions:

1. Cleanse the skin

• Wet skin
• Place a dime size amount of cleanser into hands and rub onto wet face in a circular motion.
• Rinse well.

2. Cleanse the eye area

• Take a cotton pad
• Saturate pad with eye cleanser
• Gently remove all eye makeup.

3. Tone skin

• Saturate a cotton pad with toner and rub onto skin to remove any traces of cleanser and prepare skin for next product.

4. Exfoliate Skin
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells off of the surface of the skin.

• Using your fingers, rub exfoliator in a circular motion all over your face avoiding eye area.
• Concentrate on nose and forehead and any area that in prone to excess oil.
• Rinse face extremely well

5. Tone Skin

• As per above.

6. Steam

• Fill bowl or wash basin with warm, steamy water
• Place bowl on a flat surface and sit directly in front of bowl.
• Place towel over the top of the bowl and carefully place head under towel approximately 8 inches above water.
• Sit comfortably for 3-5 minutes letting the steam permeate your pores and open them up.
  

7. Apply Mask:

• Apply a layer of mask onto the face (avoiding eye area), according to directions on the p roduct.
• Allow mask to penetrate skin, leaving on for recommended time on the product. -Rinse completely with water and face cloth.

8. Tone Skin

• As per above

9. Apply Eye Mask

• As per directions on the product.
• Leave on for recommended time then rinse completely.

10. Moisturize:

• Smooth on moisturizer and eye cream, make a cup of tea and enjoy magazine.

If you would like to see information on a particular product or service email me and look for my response in a future blog.

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Shopping for Your Skin

Happy Holidays! It's shopping week as we head from Christmas to the New Year. If you're out shopping and skin care products are on your list, here's information to help you find quality products and not buy into some product lines' empty promises.
Many products promise to rejuvenate and "redensify" the skin and offer immediate results. The reality is that the only way to truly rejuvenate the skin is to stimulate its own regeneration abilities and allow it to repair itself. This can only be done by penetrating deep into the skin and microscopically irritating the skin, which stimulates the skin's defensive systems and causes the skin to repair and renew itself by stimulating cellular turnover. Products that do this are generally lighter, do not feel as rich and luxurious as the creamy products that most people use, and may cause a tingling sensation to the skin.
The key is not to look for an immediate result. Anything that you put topically on your skin that produces immediate improvements will not produce visible, long-term results. Instead look for a complete system that penetrates into the skin and stimulates the skin's own regenerative and reparative mechanisms. You may not see an incredible result instantly, but in the long-term your skin will both look better and be much healthier and age slower. Your skin has not aged and wrinkled overnight and there is no instant fix that you can simply apply to your skin to turn back the clock.
For assistance in finding a skin care system please contact one of our Le Petit Spa estheticians at 604.224.4314. Our spa only skin care lines B. Kamins, MD Formulations and Phytomer will have a skin care system right for your skin type (www.lepetitspa.ca)

Extend Skin Care Into Your Makeup

Known as "The Skin Care Makeup" Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics are so safe and beneficial to use that her products are recommended by plastic surgeons and dermatologists throughout the world. The cosmetics do not contain talc, which is a common ingredient found in many beauty products that has been linked to health concerns:

- mineral talc is known as a carcinogen (specifically linked in studies to ovarian and breast cancers)
- talc is a chemical similar to asbestos (a known carcinogen).

Jane Iredale won the American Spa’s 2005 Professional’s Choice Awards for Favorite Cosmetics and was the Natural Health Beauty Awards 2005 Winner for Best Makeup Range. Call or visit our day spa in Vancouver at Broadway and Alma for a complimentary makeup consultation, a half hour makeup application ($25), or a one hour makeup lesson ($40). Enjoy a beautifying day in the spa before your holiday party!

Online Spa Gift Certificates

Shopping online just got easier with le petit spa's online spa gift certificates. The convenience of shopping online is unparalleled- you can buy a last-minute gift from out-of-town for that special person in Vancouver with the click of a mouse. You also have the option of either printing off the gift certificate and presenting it to the recipient yourself or having us mail the certificate for you. Visit www.lepetitspa.ca for more information on online spa gift certificates.

Experience Le Petit Spa's Prestige Facial

Nico, one of Le Petit Spa's senior estheticians, has been performing our Spa Prestige Facial since late in June when it was introduced. She, as well as her customers have been pleased with the results. Designed for clients prone to tight, dehydrated skin it also offers relief for acne prone skin.
The experience starts with a self-heating mud treatment to induce relaxation and warmth from start to finish. Next is a hand exfoliation and massage to relax tired muscles and rejuvenate the hands. For optimal results this spa facial entails three masks: the first being Phytomer's Moisture Quench Mask, followed by a Thermo-active Prestige Mask and finished by an Enhancing Moisturizing Prestige Mask.

Results, Nico noticed, are an immediate moisturizing effect: 46% increase in moisturizing level one hour after the treatment and comfort, "cocooning" feeling during the treatment. Once the treatment is completed the skin is moisturized, nourished, comfortable and revitalized.

How to Save your Nails

Diet and lifestyle can affect the health of every part of your body, right down to your finger tips. Buliding healthier fingernails can easily be accomplished by using a high quality nail strengthener, such as OPI's Nail Envy.

How does nail strengthener work?

OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener helps build harder, longer & stronger natural nails. With it's high-gloss formula, it contains strengthening protein, calcium and an antioxidant to help broken nails.

You can use it as a base coat when applying coloured polish or separately if you prefer a more natural look.

OPI Nail Strengthener is available at Le Petit Spa in our retail area.

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Finding a Great Esthetician

So, how do you find a quality esthetician? First, look for someone who’s licensed and accredited. You may be surprised to know that in British Columbia, the esthetics industry has been deregulated in recent years. Anyone can hang out a shingle and offer treatments (even electrolysis!) without the appropriate training and experience.

To protect consumers and maintain industry standards, the Cosmetology Industry Association of B.C. (CIABC) offers an accreditation program, which requires estheticians to take and pass a rigorous exam. To be sure you’re dealing with an accredited CIABC esthetician or spa, look for a CIABC sign at the front desk or in the window.

Not every esthetics training program is the same. Generally, esthetics courses cover makeup, waxing, manicures/pedicures, body treatments and facials. Electrolysis and massage are often not included, although they can be taken as electives. Ask your esthetician about her training, and what types of treatments were covered.

Speaking of asking, a good esthetician will ask you a lot of questions. Ideally, you shouldn’t have to volunteer anything. She will know the right questions to ask to assess your skin, identify your objectives for your skin and any problem areas, and prescribe a treatment plan.

A good esthetician also has extensive knowledge about skin care techniques and products. She should be able to recommend a specific treatment regimen and product line for your skin, and explain why she has made these recommendations.

Next time, I’ll explain how to get the greatest benefit out of your esthetic treatments.

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