Seaweed bath
offered by Repêchage

Based on the traditions of European thalassotherapy, Repêchage says its Vita Cura Seaweed Bath transports all the sea’s health and beauty benefits into a “tub near you.” Each individually packaged treatment contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids that naturally hydrate winter-ravaged skin and soothe tired limbs, says Repêchage. The company says its seaweed formula comes from France’s Brittany Coast.    

Call 1-(800) 248-SKIN     www.repechage.com

Lava stone therapy
offered by Pharmaskincare

’Tis the season for relaxation. Pharmaskincare says its Lava Stones are “all-natural” heated stones created from molten igneous rock and hardened mineral deposits from the Chinese Yangtze River. The stones produce “deep warmth” that soften and relax muscles, and the company says the stones possess healing properties that fight free radicals and reduce overall stress.

Call 1-(800) 266-9506     www.pharmaskincare.com

Achieve polished perfection
with Perfect Appearance Dermafile

Chemicals, acids and crystals can be too harsh for sensitive skin types. The Perfect Appearance Dermafile is made of stainless steel with a skin-polishing, resurfacing file of crushed, genuine diamonds, says the company. The file, which comes in four diamond grit sizes, lightly polishes the skin and treats scars, pigmentation, stretch marks, fine lines and enlarged and clogged pores, says the company.  Dermafile says it has created a fan base in the United States, Canada and the rest of North America. .

Retail price: $799 for kit with treatment products     Call (813) 289-1668     www.dermafile.com

Life from the Dead Sea
offered by Lon Cosmetics

Ancient civilizations have reaped the benefits of the Dead Sea. Lon Cosmetics says it studied and developed cosmetic products based on the potential of the Dead Sea’s ingredients. The Desert Spring product line combines desert plants, aloe vera, jojoba and wheat protein, which work to refine, moisturize and nourish skin and protect against environmental damage.

Call 1-(800) 327-1680     www.lonusa.com

Instant tanning system
offered by St. Tropez

Winter is in full swing, but St. Tropez offers clients a way to get away to the tropics with its Original Instant Tanning System. St. Tropez says its system provides a streakless tan that lasts seven to 14 days. The kit includes a St. Tropez Body Polisher, St. Tropez Body Moisturizer and St. Tropez Auto-Bronzant Lotion. The system produces a tan so dark it hides stretch marks, varicose veins and uneven skin tone, says the company.

Professional Price: $40
Call (661) 775-6900     www.sttropeztan.com

Easy sampling
offered by Qosmedix

With the wealth of esthetics products out there, it’s a good idea to let clients sample a little bit of everything. Qosmedix, a leading global supplier of medical-quality disposables, says its Glass Bottle with Flexible Dropper Tip allows for a one-handed disbursement of oils and fluids. The product is an “attractive, economical alternative” to bottles with traditional style droppers, says Qosmedix.

Call  (631) 242-3270     www.qosmedix.com

Ancient healing, new benefits
offered by Dermalogica

The rooibos plant, a South African flowering shrub, is a key ingredient in the Daily Resurfacer, a unique exfoliant that smoothes and brightens skin without irritation, says the Dermalogica. Rooibos possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which make it an ideal ingredient for treating mature skin, and for free-radical damage protection.

Call 1-(800) 831-5150     www.dermalogica.com

Calm and correct rosacea
with Joey New York

Rosacea can get clients red in the face. Joey New York says its Japanese Green Tea is a breakthrough serum imported from Japan. The formula is rich in sea kelp, chamomile, Japanese green tea and vitamin E, which all work to minimize skin redness and soothe dry, irritated skin.

Professional price: $42     Call 1-(800) 563-9691
www.joeynewyork.com

Soothing gel cleanser
offered by Murad

The cold weather calls for special treatments for dry, irritated skin. Murad says its Soothing Gel Cleanser gets rid of impurities and reduces redness, heat and inflammation on the skin. The product also contains goji berry extract, which provides superior protection against inflamed skin, says the company. Goji berries are considered one of the most nutritionally dense foods and have been used in Mongolian and Tibetan medicine for centuries, says Murad.

Call 1-(800) 33-MURAD
www.murad.com

The world of herbs
offered by TriElements

Research has revealed that nutritional supplements are important to maintain healthy skin. TriElements says its nutritional formulators incorporate ingredients from China, Europe and all over the world. TriElements’ products were formulated specifically for spas to incorporate them into treatments, says the company.