In home spa tip : Cooling lavender compress.

A lot of us are experiencing extremely high temperatures right now so here's an aromatherapy recipe to help you cool down.
 

Cooling Lavender Compress

Ingredients:
4 cups of cool water
12 drops lavender essential oil
9 drops peppermint essential oil
3 drops grapefruit essential oil
1 soft facial cloth

Directions: Combine water and oils in a small basin or bowl. Swish with cloth, ring out excess, and alternate placement on neck and forehead.

Tips: Refresh the cloth often, and add a few ice cubes to water to boost the cooling effect. Avoid getting in your eyes.

When you try this leave a comment to let us know how it worked for you!

Summer Beauty Tips

By Maria Koropecky, guest writer and esthetician

Summer is the time to go to the beach, invite people over for a barbeque, pack a picnic lunch for a concert in the park, dance at a wedding, sip a cool drink on the patio, lounge by the pool, head out to the cottage by lake, sleep under the stars, and enjoy the fireworks.

Here are some summer beauty tips to help keep you looking your best in a relaxed and casual way all season long while you’re out enjoying yourself with friends and family.

Hair: Put the blow dryers and flat irons away and keep your hair style naturally wavy this season. Also, apply a hair mask made with avocadoes as a conditioning treatment to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy.

Makeup: Replace your foundation with a lighter-in-feel, tinted moisturizer. Also, consider having your lashes tinted instead of using mascara.

Nails: Get a manicure and a pedicure and choose fun-in-the-sun nail polish colors like bright orange and hot pink to really highlight your summer tan.

Skin care: Apply a sunscreen with at least an SPF 15 on your face and body. Also, exfoliating body scrubs are a good idea because they will keep your skin feeling smooth and they will create a more even tan, whether you use a self-tanner or sit out in the sun. Remember to also moisturize your skin daily and apply aloe vera in case of sunburn.

Accessories: Use a refillable water bottle and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Also, add some flair to your summer wardrobe with wide-rimmed hats, sunglasses, and shirts and pants that are made sun protective fabric.

Enjoy your summer from Serve The  Goddess!

Time to Plan Your Summer Beauty Camp

It’s officially summer now! I really love this time of the year. For me, summer means the taste of juicy watermelons, backyard BBQ, beach time and the salty sea smell, the warm sunshine on your skin (don’t forget your sunscreen) and creating wonderful memories.

You don’t need to go on vacation to experience your best summer ever. The kids are out of school enjoying summer camp, so why not create your own summer beauty camp in the comfort of your home? You don’t need to travel – we travel to YOU! No matter if you prefer an individual or couples treatment or a spa party, this is a summer memory you surely won’t forget.

        Get your special summer glow with our body scrub. Your skin is pampered and polished with essential oils and sea salts, giving you a luxurious summer glow and the feeling of a three week St. Barts vacation. 

Don’t forget your feet they are an essential part of summer, especially when displayed in sexy strappy sandals. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating pedicure and choose a hot nail polish that matches your new divine summer dress.

        Here at Serve the Goddess Mobile Spa Services we offer more than spa treatment. We help you to release your inner Goddess!

Summer is here let's stay hydrated

Yes the first day of summer is here and here's a healthy addition to your summer spa treatments :
Summer Solstice Sparkler
Try this and serve it at your summer spa parties in a pretty pitcher.
Ingredients
1 fresh basil leaf, chopped
6 fresh mint leaves
2 lemon twists
2 orange wedges
1/4 English cucumber, seeded and diced, very cold
Ice cubes
250 ml bottle sparkling water

Directions
Put the basil, mint, lemon, orange and cucumber in a cocktail shaker. Add the ice, cover, and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready when the shaker mists up.) Pour into a chilled Collins glass and top with the sparkling sake. Drop in a pair of chopsticks to pick out the cucumber and oranges, if desired.

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How often should I get a massage?

How often should you get a massage? One a week, twice a month, once a month? Unfortunately this is oftentimes governed by your pocket book. Ask yourself why you scheduled your massage in the first place. Was it for relaxation or for a specific problem? If it was for relaxation there are additional ways to maintain a stress free body in between massage sessions so you can most likely schedule once or twice a month. However if you booked a massage for an injury or a pinched nerve have a discussion with your massage therapist. They will recommend when to schedule your next session. Ask your massage therapist if they would give you a discount if your purchase a series of massage sessions.
The benefits of massage are cumulative so don't expect miracles in one session. I remind my clients that if they want to get into shape they wouldn't expect to achieve their fitness goals in one session or if they visited the gym only once a month. Finally ask your massage therapist what you can be doing to help your body in between massage sessions.

Earth day- love of the earth and self.

We are now into April and the days are starting to get warmer and flowers are blooming all over. One of my favorite things to do is take a walk along the ocean. Spending time in nature every day is so essential to maintaining a connection with yourself.

And this month I am reminded of this more than ever because of Earth Day. If you haven't connected to nature in a while, do it soon and notice how calm and serene you feel afterward. In honor of this day, we have a few ideas about how you can celebrate the planet, and ensure that it is a safe and healthy place to live for many generations in the future. It is important to take special efforts to show love as often as possible, but having a special day to celebrate love as well-- that's just the icing on the cake! Just as we show our friends and family members our love for them with
little tokens or gestures of affection, we can also show the planet we call home a little love as well. What better time to do this than on Earth Day?

This special nationwide day was established in 1970 to foster an appreciation and awareness of our home, planet Earth. It is officially celebrated on April 22nd, however, some events and venues have chosen to honor the entire month
as 'Earth Month.' In LA, the week of April 19th is generally dubbed 'Earth Week.' Celebrations all over town will take place during the week and on the weekend.

Here at Serve the Goddess Mobile Spa Services there are so many ways that we celebrate Mother Earth and we provide opportunities for you to do so as well. You can indulge in the elements of nature with a hot stone or hot seashell therapy massage. Using either smooth, heated stones or smoothed shells filled with organic materials, they will be applied to your body in various ways to give relief to stiff and sore muscles.

How to do dry skin brushing.

I suggest you pick a dry skin brush that has natural fiber bristles and a long handle for reaching all of your back. Some have a removable handle and strap for using the brush without the handle. The bristles may feel too firm at first, but your skin will acclimate to this over time. If you have very sensitive skin, you may want to start with a softer brush or use a dry towel in the beginning.

How to Use Your Dry Skin Brush
1. Brush your dry body before you shower or bathe, preferably in the morning.
2. Start at your feet and always brush toward your heart. Use brisk circular motions or long, even strokes.
3. Brush all the way up your legs, then over your abdomen, buttocks, and back. If you have cellulite on your hips and thighs, concentrate their a little longer. For complete dissolving of cellulite, brush for 10 minutes daily for several months.
4. Brush lightly on sensitive areas like breasts and more firmly on areas like soles of the feet.
5. When you reach your arms, begin at your fingers and brush up your arms, toward your heart. Brush your shoulders and chest down, always toward your heart.
6. Avoid brushing anywhere the skin is broken or where you have a rash, infection, cut or wound.
7. Finish by taking a shower and if you choose, use cold/hot therapy to further stimulate the lymphatic system and improve circulation.
8. Dry off vigorously and massage pure plant oils into your skin such as almond, sesame, avocado, coconut oil.