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What Kind of Facial is Best in Winter?

  Cold, winter weather is very harsh on your skin. Freezing temperatures and chilling winds draw out the moisture in our skin, leaving it dry and dehydrated. Our face takes a beating from the elements any time of year, with exposure to the weather, dirt, dust and other airborne contaminants. It is a good idea to take care of your skin with a professional facial at regular intervals throughout the year, although more frequent facial skin treatments can be beneficial during the cold winter months. If you have noticed a change in your skin, you may be wondering what type of facial skin treatment is best for you.  It is important to get the right type of facial for your skin type and the environment while addressing any specific concerns that you have. The experienced estheticians at Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands can answer any questions that you have and determine the best type of facial for you.  Types of Hydrating Winter Facials A hydrating facial is a wonderful skin ...

Top Health Benefits of Pedicures

  Pampering our feet with a pedicure can feel like a luxury, something we do on that rare occasion when we take time out for ourselves.  Pedicures provide a lot of health benefits, however, beyond a tranquil retreat at the spa.  Getting a regular pedicure is an especially important part of maintaining foot health which contributes to an overall healthy body.  Here are some of the most recognized health benefits of pedicures: 1) Pedicures promote circulation, blood, and lymph flow. During a pedicure , your feet and lower legs receive a good massage which stimulates blood and lymph flow.  This increases the circulation in your lower legs which helps to prevent pain, varicose veins, or symptoms from arthritis.  A pedicure massage also helps to reduce inflammation and refresh swollen tired feet and legs.  Lymph nodes are glands located throughout the body, including behind the knees. They help to filter and process toxins and fight infection.  By stim...

Massage Therapy: Pain Relief, Relaxation and Much More

  You may know that massage therapy is helpful to relieve tight back, neck and shoulder pain, and is a great way to bring down your stress level with relaxation techniques. But did you know that massage therapy is also helpful to treat a wide range of conditions and should be an important part of maintaining your good health? Including massage therapy can help get you started on your way to a healthy balance between mind and body. The Woodhouse Day Spa incorporates a technique we call Touch with Intent Technique . This technique means that rather than simply applying the product to the face or body, we select key receptor areas, either neurological, circulatory, or pressure points and energy lines to enhance the application.  This is a gentle, but firm touch, a wave-like pumping motion to stimulate lymphatic flow, or direct pressure, we use a great deal of focus on our intention and communicate our message to the guests.  You are already aware of the many benefits massage...