Massage Etiquette

Relax your body, calm your mind, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension while you unwind with a massage. Full body, hot stone and reflexology massages are all available at Le Petit Spa. A full body relaxation massage is a great way to introduce you to the many benefits of massage.

What should you expect?

You can expect to be treated to a unique experience. This is your time to think about you and we will take care of the rest. You will be welcomed by your massage practitioner, provided with a comfy robe and sandals to wear as you relax with a cup of lavender tea. Your practitioner will guide you to the treatment room and step outside while you slip into the deluxe massage bed. During your treatment you are always draped for your privacy. Your only job is to relax and enjoy the experience. Your practitioner will consult with you to ensure you are comfortable and that the room temperature, music and lighting are all to your liking. We encourage you to communicate any discomfort, special needs and provide feedback during your treatment. Let your thoughts wander or converse with your practitioner. Breathe in the scent of lavender massage oil, relax and calm your mind.

Get the most of your treatment.

Don't eat for at least an hour before your massage treatment.
Be on time to ensure you are relaxed before you start.
Provide your practitioner with accurate health information.

After your treatment relax in the lounge and allow time to absorb the results of the massage. Drink lots of water. The toxins will be moving through your body so try not to drink alcohol for 24 hours to allow them to exit your circulation. Remember to book your next massage appointment within a few weeks.

Find out more about Le Petit Spa`s massage services at http://www.lepetitspa.ca/massage.htm

Spa Massage Services simplified at Le Petit Spa

Massage services at Le Petit Spa

Did you know? About 80% of known disease is linked to stress? Stress weakens our immune system causing our bodies to wear down, become tired and unhealthy.

Leading a balanced lifestyle of work and play AND relaxation will not only make you feel relaxed and invigorated, you will be able to function better both on a mental and physical level.

Not only does massage feel good it has many benefits including:

• 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.
  

Massage services are a healthy, drug free, non-invasive way of maintaining a healthy body and mind. Massage is beneficial for all age groups including babies.

Read below for more information about massage services at Le Petit Spa:

1. Full Body Massage Services:

· 45 minutes (available in may)
· 60 minutes
· 75 minutes
· 90 minutes

These full body massage services allow for the perfect amount of incorporating relaxation and invigoration into your day. Choose from aromatherapy oils to create your very own unique experience.

2. Hot Stone Massage

· 75 minutes

Don’t let the name scare you. The stones are warm enough to induce intense relaxation of tight muscles, but are cool enough to touch and not cause any harm. Applying hot lava stones in a Hot Stone Massage to key points on the body stimulates organ function, relaxes tight muscles and joints and increases toxin removal from the body.

3. Prenatal Massage:

· 60 minutes

Specifically for expecting mother’s in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, this speciality massage will soothe strained ligaments, specifically in the lower back and pelvis regions. When you’re pregnant, the pelvis is pulled forward and the lower back has extra pressure put onto it - the prenatal massage focuses on these conditions.

4. Reflexology services:

· 30 minutes
· 45 minutes

A deeply relaxing massage, pressure is applied on key points on your feet that are thought to mirror organs elsewhere in your body. Stimulating these points on your feet increases blood flow, increases the elimination of toxins from the stimulated organs and soothes tired and sore muscle tissue in your feet - reflexology is truly a unique experience.

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Le Petit Spa - Bridal Services for Her...and Him!

Bridal Services for Her and Him at Vancouver's Day Spa, Le Petit Spa.

Le Petit Spa offers a wide range of day spa services that are perfect for brides.

Back facials, waxing, makeup applications and lessons are all customized specifically for the needs of the brides of Vancouver.

This blog talks about which day spa treatments brides should consider before their big day in the spotlight.

Back Facial

Taking care of your skin shouldn’t end with the face. With today’s low-back or even backless wedding dresses, your back needs to be cleansed, exfoliated and treated properly before your big day to prevent flare ups of breakouts and any other imperfections that may appear.

The Le Petit Spa back facial incorporates steps from our Signature Facial: Cleanse, tone, exfoliation, extractions, back massage, treatment mask and then a finishing body cream.

This treatment ideally takes place one month and two weeks (follow up) prior to your wedding day to take care of any imperfections that can rise to the surface of your skin before you big day...Read more on Le Petit Spa's Back Facial.

Skin Care

Le Petit Spa offers a full day spa treatment menu with advanced and basic facials to fit into any bride’s budget. A professional skin consultation by one of Le Petit Spa highly trained estheticians will be able to pin point your exact skin concerns and which facial treatment at Le Petit Spa is right for your specific skin type. Skin consultations are free of charge at Le Petit Spa and are available 7 days a week.

A proper home care routine with products recommended from your consultation should be followed no less than 28 days prior to your wedding day to maintain the results of your facial...Read more on professional spa facial services at Le Petit Spa.

Sunless Tanning

The perfect solution to having that special “glow” on your big day without the sun damage tanning beds can do. Keep your skin healthy and perfectly moisturized with a Guinot Sunless Body Bronzing treatment at Le Petit Spa. This professional tanning system uses a sugar, when oxidized, works with the amino acids in your skin to give you a color that is truly unique to your skin tone, texture and color. Never orange or streaky, this tanning system is applied by the skilled hands (not sprayed on like other systems) of a Le Petit Spa esthetician...Read more on Sunless Tanning at Le Petit Spa.

Waxing

Maybe you’re jetting off to some tropical paradise the day after your wedding? Or maybe you just want to be smooth as silk for your wedding night, either way, a Le Petit Spa waxing services will give you the smooth, hairless body you desire. Bikini waxing, full body waxing; whatever your preference, a Le Petit Spa esthetician will help you attain the desired results you want...Read more on waxing services at Le Petit Spa.

Don’t forget the Groom!

Le Petit Spa offers a full menu of services for him to look his best as well. Waxing, Men’s Facial services, Massage and Men’s Manicures and Pedicures will have him looking like “Prince Charming” on your wedding day. Or book him in for "Thursdays for Men" at Le Petit Spa...

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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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New Day Spa Services at Vancouver's Top Day Spa - Le Petit Spa

Spring is the time for renewal; new beginnings and fresh starts. March has unveiled a tidal wave of new beginnings at Le Petit Spa.

Body Wraps are the first to make a new beginning at Le Petit Spa. Our new pure Seaweed body wrap service from Phytomer is sure to stimulate and renew your body from the inside out.

Featuring two kinds of pure seaweed: Laminaria Digitata (responsible for remineralizing and drawing toxins from the body) and Fucus (rich marine seaweed that stimulates metabolism) these two seaweeds work together to promote well being, drainage of toxins and excess fluids. An application of Phytomer Hydrating Body Milk gives you skin that screams “touch me”.

During your body wrap at Le Petit Spa, one of our highly trained Estheticians will soothe your tired muscles and joints in your neck, shoulders and scalp with a Le Petit Spa scalp and neck massage.

The benefits of our Phytomer Seaweed Body Wrap:

• Stimulates metabolism and detoxification
  


• Promote overall well being
  


• Skin is left extremely smooth and nourished
  


• Remineralizes your skin and body
  


• Contains essential elements, vitamins and minerals that are essential for healthy body function
  

Not only will you be doing a great thing for your body, you’ll leave Le Petit Spa completely relaxed with a sense of well being.

We’ve also revamped our Body Scrub Services. Featuring our Phytomer Marine Salt Glow, which uses pure marine salt crystals to deliver exceptional exfoliating results, your skin is left smooth, comfortable and more open to receive the benefits of your body moisturizer. Rich plant oils hydrate and nourish your skin, while trace amounts of “Oligomer”; a pure sea water extract remineralizes your skin.

Benefits of our Phytomer Marine Salt Glow:

• Plant oil “Colza” hydrates and nourishes the skin
  


• Marine Salt Crystals refine skin texture and deliver minerals and vitamins to the skin
  


• Contains trace amounts of “Oligomer” a Phytomer source derived from the sea containing anti-aging properties.
  

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Hot Stone Massage at Le Petit Spa in Vancouver Choosing a Reputable Day Spa

The benefits of a full body massage are pretty self-explanatory: it promotes relaxation, blood circulation, and release of toxins and reduction of stress, which, according to some studies, has been linked to causing about 80% of disease.

Le Petit Spa introduces a new trend in spa therapy massage: Hot Stone Massage.

What is Hot Stone Massage?

Don’t let the name scare you. The stones are not actually hot, they are warmed before your service; the massage practitioner must be able to handle them with due care, so they are never too hot to handle.

Hot Stone Massage is a full body massage that incorporates warm lava stones into the massage that mirror the shape of particular organs within the body. The warmth from the stones stimulates organ function when placed on appropriate organs, stimulates blood circulation, and encourages the release of toxins from each organ that is stimulated.

Along with the above mentioned benefits, the warmth of the stones helps tight muscles to relax, loosen and be more susceptible to the therapeutic benefits of your massage therapists’ touch.

How are the stones warmed up?

The stones used in Hot Stone Massage treatments are warmed in a specialized heater for these stones. They are warmed up for about an hour before your treatment and allowed to cool slightly before the treatment starts.

Are they applied directly to my skin during the treatment?

The stones are placed on the massage table under blankets that allow the warmth of the stones to come through, but are thick enough to protect your skin from becoming too hot, or even worse, burning.

Your massage therapist may use two to three stones while performing massage to incorporate heat therapy into your treatment; however, these stones are cool enough so that the therapist can handle them for long periods of time, they will never be hot enough to cause injury.

During your massage treatment your massage therapist will be in constant communication with you so that he or she knows how you are feeling, if the stones are warm enough, or in some cases with heat-sensitive clients, too warm.

Read more about Le Petit Spa's Hot Stone Massage...

How well trained are Le Petit Spa Body Practitioners?

All Le Petit Spa Body Practitioners are “Certified Body Workers”. They have been trained and educated at schools which are accredited Body work and Massage schools throughout Canada and continually update their skills with new techniques and education. Read more on Le Petit Spa’s Team of Estheticians and Body Workers…

The importance of strict training protocols in the day spa industry:

A couple of years ago, the BC government took legislation out of the Cosmetology Industry. Now, anyone can open a day spa and serve customers without any formal training in cosmetology or esthetics which is a very serious concern within the day spa community.

A credible day spa should only hire estheticians and body workers that have been through accredited schools and training programs. A spa should openly offer this information to you as a customer, as they should care about educating their clients about making the right choice when it comes to choosing an esthetician or body worker for a life-long relationship.

Proper training and education practices should be available to estheticians so that they may upgrade their skills. Strict protocols at day spas ensure that all clients receive the same service and the margin for error or injury is miniscule.

Why Massage Therapy?

Did you know that stress is believed to cause about 80 to 90 % of disease in the human species? Massage Therapy is a drug free, non-invasive approach to health care that is widely becoming a more popular alternative to pain killers and other forms of drug therapy.

Read more about all massage therapy services available at Le Petit Spa...

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Le Petit Spa makes giving the gift of relaxation even easier this Valentines Day

Massage Services for Valentines Day

Vancouver Day spa services in a French Country Inspired theme. Lavender and soft candle lit treatment rooms are your sanctuary this Valentines Day, as your Le Petit Spa massage therapist works and smoothes all of your worries away.

Featuring four different kinds of massage treatments, you’ll be sure to find one at Le Petit Spa that will meet your bodies every whim and desired need.

Le Petit Spa’s Full Body Massage

Using the powerful aromatherapy benefits of Lavender, you will enter a world of deep relaxation as your Le Petit Spa massage therapist concentrates on specific areas of your body while determining any areas that require special attention. Available in 60, 75 or 90 minute increments, this massage will leave you feeling completely satisfied and indulged. Massage Gift Certificates available for Valentines Day…

Check out our Gift Certificate promotion for Valentines Day…

Hot Stone Massage

Incorporating warm lava stones into your full body massage stimulates different organs and circulatory systems through heat therapy. Promoting the same results and benefits as a regular full body massage, this 75 minute treatment will leave you feeling warm, rejuvenated and completely pampered. Massage Gift Certificates available for Valentines Day…

Reflexology

Reflexology is a pressure point massage technique that uses a mirror image map of your body to target specific areas of your body. It is thought that each part of your foot represents a particular part of your body. Reflexology promotes detoxification, blood circulation, improved organ and gland function and reduces stress. A professional Reflexology treatment at Le Petit Spa will leave you feeling grounded and balanced with a new found sense of energy. Gift Certificates available for Valentines Day…

Prenatal Massage

A Prenatal Massage at Le Petit Spa is designed specifically for those who are expecting and are in their second or third trimester. Our highly trained massage therapists are aware of all body parts that need special attention due to the extra strain of carrying a baby; the lower back and legs are all paid attention to. Read more on Prenatal Massage at Le Petit Spa…

Gift Certificates are available at Le Petit Spa for Valentines Day with a special promotion for the month of February: When you purchase your Gift Certificate on-line from Le Petit Spa before the 10th of February, you will receive free shipping! Buy Gift Certificates / cards on - line now...

Check out our daily promotions at Le Petit Spa; all delivering the best value in day spa services in Vancouver.

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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 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.

To find out more information about Le Petit Spa’s Body Scrub Services, click here.

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Spa Services for Mum and Baby

Spa Services for Mum and Baby


The abundance of Day Spa’s offering services for both Mum and Baby to enjoy together is rapidly growing.



Spa Services such as Prenatal Massage, Baby Reflexology and “Mummy and Me” Packages are making their greatly appreciated appearance in Day Spa’s across the country.



Benefits of Spa Services with your Baby

• Intimate, private time spent together
• Direct, physical contact and positive interaction with baby
• Stress management for both Mum and Baby
• Helps build trust and confidence in each other by shared time together
• Massage is mutually enhancing and the physical and emotional benefits to you and your baby are abundant.

Would you like to spend some well deserved spa time with your baby? Le Petit Spa offers many services for both Mum and Baby, click here, for more information.

For information on Mustela Mondays for Mums at Le Petit Spa, click here

Baby Reflexology

Baby Reflexology

Reflexology is a method of massage that relieves nervous tension through the application of finger pressure either to hands, ears, or feet.

Reflexology is extremely relaxing and can be enjoyed by both adults and babies.

Babies enjoy the relaxing effects of reflexology just as much as adults do. As babies feet are so small, the procedure for Baby Reflexology can be carried out once, or several times and the entire session can last as long as 5 to 15 minutes.

Of course, Baby Reflexology is applied with lighter, gentler pressure than reflexology on adults would be applied.

Benefits of Reflexology for Baby

Benefits of Baby Reflexology include:

• Encourages muscle co-ordination
• Promotes sleep
• Stimulates Baby’s immune system
• Helps circulation
• Aids Digestion
• Encourages Bowl Function
• Nourishes the skin ( when using massage oil for babies skin, I recommend Mustela Baby Skin Care Massage Oil, which is Ph balanced to nourish the delicate skin of a baby)

Baby Reflexology is a perfect way for both mom and baby to share moments of intimacy, physical contact and positive interaction.

Spend a day at the spa with your baby? It is possible! For more information on how you can enjoy spa services with your baby, click here.

For more information on Mustela Baby and Maternity Program, click here.

Some information for this blog found at http://www.ninemonths.com.au/content_page_1.asp?page_id=185&main_menu_id=7&l1_id=12&l2_id=3

Prenatal Massage

What is Prenatal Massage?

Prenatal Massage is for women in their second and third trimester of pregnancy. A Prenatal Massage does everything that a regular massage would do: relax tense muscles, improve circulation and mobility and bring a sense of overall well-being.

A Prenatal Massage is tailored to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. The Therapists who are trained in Prenatal Massage adjust their techniques to meet the needs of their pregnant clients accordingly.


How can Prenatal Massage help me?

When pregnant, carrying a baby changes your center of gravity, causing stress in your muscles, joints, shoulders and particularly in your lower back. Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments, causing your pelvic joints to be less stable, changing your posture and pulling your pelvis forward. The extra weight of your baby, along with an unstable pelvis, and you’ve got yourself an aching lower back.


A trained Body Worker will know where an expecting client’s pain and sore spots are likely to appear and may be able to provide some relief. But don't forget to communicate with your Therapist to let them know where you need attention.


Le Petit Spa was recently featured on www.sherelaxes.com for their Prenatal Massage Service.

Click here to see the article on Le Petit Spa’s Prenatal Massage Service.

For more information on Prenatal Massage, please visit Le Petit Spa’s website.

Some Information for this article was found at www.babycenter.ca

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.

For more information on spa services that use salt, click here or visit www.lepetitspa.ca

Skincare answers for today’s man

Skin ailments do not discriminate between men and women. Acne, aging, oiliness and dryness affect everyone’s skin, leaving most men left to wonder, “What should I use on my skin, what type of skin type do I have and where can I find product specifically for men?”

If you fall into this category, read on to allow us to offer you some suggestions.

Cleansing and at home skin techniques for men:

• Cleanse skin first with cleanser suitable for your skin type (see below for determining skin type)
• Following with exfoliation to allow for a closer shave and help target blackheads.
• Shaving cream followed by shaving with hair growth and then against it if necessary.
• After shave.
• Gel or lotion for moisturizing/ oil control.
• Eye cream.

Some products we suggest:

Skin Focus – Acne
GLOBAL PUR Detoxifying Cleansing Gel

This gel cleanses and purifies the skin. Its ultra-fresh formula gently revives the skin and eliminates impurities. The skin is clean and ready for corresponding product use.
-Leaves a clean, intensely fresh feeling on the skin
-Is soap free so will not irritate or dry out skin
-Is quick and easy to use.

The astringent formula tightens up the pores and is perfectly suitable for oily, shiny skin. After a short night, it’s fresh fragrance peps up sleepy skin.

Skin Focus: Anti Aging
FACIAL PROTECT Active Care for Wrinkles and Fine Lines.

This product prevents and repairs the signs of time. It effectively fights against skin aging, wrinkles, fine lines and external strains.
-Corrects and protects and the same time
-Visibly firms and tones up the facial features.

Important to note: Men get wrinkles later but they are also deeper. A sudden drop in the production of collagen (fibers that make the skin firm and dense) is probably the main cause.

Skin Focus: Dryness
FACIAL PROTECT Comforting Moisturizing Care

Specially formulated for men’s skin, this non-oily, intensely moisturizing skincare product provides all the everyday comfort and softness that skin needs. Enriched with invigorating and oxygenating Marine Oxhylium, it gives a feeling of freshness from the moment it is applied and provides the skin with optimum protection against harsh elements. ( shaving, pollution, climate)
-Moisturizes the skin all day long
-Fresh and non greasy

Skin Focus: Oiliness
FACIAL PROTECT Shine Control Gel

This light textured gel combats shiny skin and helps rebalance oil flow. It penetrates rapidly, and moisturizes the epidermis throughout the day without shine.
-High moisturizing power keeps skin from drying out
-Gel texture instantly penetrates and does not leave an oily film.
-Leaves skin visibly less oily.

Skin Focus: Eye Care
FACIAL PROTECT Smoothing Eye Care

This non greasy cream helps smooth the eye contour, with decongestant properties to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. Marine Oxhylium, a natural marine ingredient instantly detoxifies and brightens eye area.
-Its action rejuvenates eyes
-Reduction of puffiness around the eyes causes a feeling of well being.
-Fine texture instantly penetrates.


Determining your skin type:

Not certain of your skin type or condition? Book yourself or the man in your life in for a men’s spa facial and have a professional esthetician determine your skin type for you as well as offer you products best suited to your skin.

For more information and to book a men’s facial, please visit www.lepetitspa.ca

For more information on purchasing spa products from the comfort of your home, please visit www.spaboutique.ca

If you would like more information on men’s skin care or on another topic, e-mail me and look for the information in a future blog.

Some information found in this blog can be found on the phytomer website at www.phytomer.com.

Before and After You Shave

Speaking to men now, the rules and steps for cleansing and every other aspect of your skin care regime are exactly the same as they are for a woman; the only difference is the shaving foam, cream, or gel used. As is true for every skin care step, gentle is the supreme rule. A gentle shave product is one that contains no skin irritants of any kind; preferably does not contain any menthol, peppermint, alcohol, lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit, eucalyptus, camphor, or mint. Your skin will feel and look better once you keep away from ingredients that can hurt and damage your skin.

Along with a gentle shaving foam, cream, or gel, it's equally essential to use a gentle aftershave. At the point when you're finished shaving, it's even more important to avoid the same ingredients listed above. Now that the skin has been abraded with a razor it is critical to not cause further irritation. The entire concept of razor burn is actually a misnomer, the burn does not come from the razor, but rather from the skin care routine most men use on a daily basis.

After you are done shaving it is best to follow the general guidelines for the skin care routine for your skin type. However, as a basic routine, regardless of skin type, everyone needs a gentle, water-soluble cleanser, a gentle shave product (foam, cream, or gel), followed by a gentle, non-irritating aftershave or shaving lotion (which for all intents and purposes is a gentle toner). Then, during the day, use a well-formulated sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater that contains the UVA-protecting ingredients of avobenzone, titanium dioxide, or zinc oxide, and at night use a lightweight moisturizer wherever you have dry skin.

We'll be happy to help you put together a skin care regimen. Please give us a call at 604.224.4314 with any questions or come by and visit our day spa in Vancouver at 3701 West Broadway (& Alma).

The Many Benefits of French Lavender

Aromatherapy is the science and art of using pure essential oils to soothe and heal the mind, body and soul through inhalation and by its absorption through the pores of the skin and into the bloodstream. Essential oils are non-oily liquid extracts from plants that carry therapeutic properties based on their molecular structure. Although there are many ways to extract essential oils from plants, the most commonly used method is steam distillation- a slow process of adding plant material to a vat of heated water, allowing the steam to pick up the essential oil from the plant and carry it up through a cooling system and finally into another vat where the essential oil is found floating on top of the by-product water. Lavender has become somewhat of our theme at le petit spa. Lavender products, the image of lavender and the its pale purple hue can be found throughout the spa. The many benefits of this essential oil include its ability to calm the mind, steady emotions, aid insomnia, fight infections, ease headaches and migranes and relieve muscular pains. It is also effective in treating cuts, scrapes, bites, bee stings, burns and bruises as well as relieving pain, inflammation, infection, burning and itching. Visit http://www.lepetitspa.ca/ for more information or visit the spa to try our lavender tea, lavender oil or various lavender treatments.