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What Are the Benefits of an Exfoliating Facial?

  Exfoliation provides many benefits to your skin by removing dead skin cells and speeding cell turnover. This helps to even out skin tone and restore a healthy glow. Exfoliating facials can be performed in different ways, either manually or chemically.  Manual exfoliation is done with exfoliating agents such as sugar scrubs and sloughs away dead skin cells with scrub -like abrasives from the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Chemical exfoliation is performed with products that contain an exfoliating agent such as beta hydroxyl acids (BHAs) or alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs).  The Many Benefits of Exfoliation Incorporating regular facial exfoliation into your skincare regimen is the best way to experience maximum benefits.  There are numerous benefits of exfoliation such as: Increasing blood circulation  Reducing fine lines and wrinkles  Eliminating dead skin cells and oil that clog pores Stimulating cellular renewal Eliminating dead surface skin cel...

Healthy Daily Skin Care Routines for Any Season

A skin care routine is one of the most important things that you can do for the long-term health and youthful appearance of your face and skin. The first consideration in developing your healthy, daily skin care routine is to determine your skin type which may be dry or oily, or a combination type of skin that changes with the season.  For the most part, your skin type should remain consistent.  Some of the most important things that you should keep in you skin care cabinet include: Cleanser A good cleanser must be a part of everyone’s skin care routine, and it is important to use one formulated specifically for your face, not just generic body wash. You should gently wash your face without scrubbing too hard, rinse with warm water, not hot water as too high of a temperature will strip the natural oils from your skin and cause your face to become dehydrated.  Find a facial cleanser that works well with your skin. If you have oily skin, you may want an oil-free skin cleans...

Body Treatments in The Woodlands for Peace, Health and Renewal

Taking care of our body is more than eating right and exercising, it is making time for the nourishing, healing body treatments that can heal a mind, body, and soul.  Fall is the perfect time to reevaluate our self-care, making sure that you give yourself the respect you deserve with body treatments in The Woodlands that keep you feeling warm and healthy all year long.  Here are some of the most popular body treatments at The Woodhouse Day Spa in the Woodlands that you do not want to miss: The Woodhouse Escape Just like the name suggests, this experience will help you escape the worries of the day with a harmonic blend of mind, body and spirit featuring a sampling of seven different special treatments.  A warm therapeutic stone massage follows an exfoliation that gets your muscles loosened up and relaxed.   Then your neck and shoulder are the focus of attention to alleviate all that upper body tension.  Experience the benefits of acupressure and massage on...

Top 5 Reasons to Keep Getting Pedicures in the Fall

Just because cooler weather comes with fall and winter months, and maybe we do not wear the strappy sandals of summer, this is no reason to not continue with your pedicure foot treatments.  The way your feet look after a pedicure is only one small benefit of quality foot treatments.  A wonderful bonus is that your feet look amazing, and you can show them off in warm, summer months. But when the weather turns cooler and we break out our favorite pair of boots, this is the time when your feet can benefit from a pedicure the most.  Here are the most popular reasons why you should keep getting a pedicure in the fall:  1) We Carry Stress in Our Feet Even if we do not work on our feet all day, a lot of stress builds up in our feet and we do not even realize that it is happening.  A quality pedicure and foot massage can relieve stress in all parts of the body from experienced technicians trained in touch therapy and foot massage.   2) Your Feet Still Need No...

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Schedule Your Facial

When the leaves start falling, that should be a reminder that it is the perfect time to schedule your facial.  Your skin takes a lot of damage over the hot summer months from intense sun exposure, especially in the southern states like The Woodlands, TX.  Perspiration, sunblock, chlorine, all take a toll on healthy skin. More darkened skin cells pop up every summer and regular exfoliation is the best way to slough off those dead cells and leave your face feeling fresher and brighter with new skin beneath.  A facial at The Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands refreshes and rejuvenates tired skin with cleansing, exfoliation, hydration and massage for a fresh look and a relaxed state of calm.  Cleansing - A deep cleansing helps to unclog pores from summer pollutants and leaves your face feeling fresh and clean.   Exfoliation –Your skin sheds skin cells every day that may clog pores and leave your skin looking flaky and dry. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells...

Double the Relaxation with a Four Handed Massage

A four-handed massage might be just what the doctor ordered with double the relaxation from two massage therapists seamlessly working together as one.  The signature Four Handed Massage from The Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands is an award-winning indulgence that induces deep relaxation with rhythmic, choreographed movements to put you in a state of calmness.  Enjoy a full-body massage and organic aromatic oils that nourish your skin and soothe the senses, with four hands of therapeutic reflexology leaving you refreshed and renewed.  If you are looking for an amazing massage experience in The Woodlands , the Four Handed Massage will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. Ask about the other many massage therapies like the: Therapeutic Stone Massage Deep Tissue Massage Mellow Mama for expecting mothers Gentleman’s Massage Core Body Balancing Duet Massage Swedish These are just some of our more popular massage therapies, ask about the massage that will help target your sore m...

Step Into Fall with a Spa Pedicure and New Season Colors

Once Labor Day passes and summer is really over, we can transition our closets to a wardrobe for the new season.  Living in a warmer, southern climate like The Woodlands, we do not necessarily need to put away all our light, airy clothing, or open-toed sandals.  You can, however, show off some autumn shades on your newly painted, massaged, and invigorated feet when you enjoy a pedicure in The Woodlands , Texas at The Woodhouse Day Spa.  From pigmented shades to classic neutrals, our pedicure specialists have just what you are looking for to transition into the new season with style.  Keeping your feet moisturized while filing away the summer calluses will help you step into fall with trendy autumn shades to match your change in wardrobe.   Pedicure in The Woodlands with Fun Fall Colors One of the best parts of having a pedicure in The Woodlands in the fall is that you get to have fun with deeper, bolder colors like a rich burgundy, burnt orange or shades of...