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Hydrafacial versus Hydrofacial: What are the Differences?

By Melissa Stewart | December 9, 2024

Hydrofacials and hydrafacials have become increasingly popular among individuals  seeking advanced skincare solutions. While these treatments share similarities, their unique benefits cater to different skin concerns, making it essential to understand their differences. Many clients have asked what is the difference between a Hydrafacial versus a Hydrofacial. In my professional opinion, with 15 + years experience the…

Why We Love LIRA Peels!

By Melissa Stewart | November 25, 2024

Soak Spa utilizes LIRA Peels: Innovative Treatments for Radiant Skin LIRA Clinical is renowned for its advanced chemical peels that combine traditional acids with cutting-edge ingredients, achieving remarkable transformations in skin health and appearance. Here’s an in-depth look at some of the standout LIRA peels that we offer at Soak Spa in Fort Collins, Colorado.…

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What is a Chemical Peel Treatment?

By Melissa Stewart | October 28, 2024

At Soak Spa, our highly skilled and licensed estheticians are certified and experienced in using LIRA chemical peels to address a variety of skincare concerns. If you’re looking for a solution to improve skin texture, tone, and overall complexion, a chemical peel facial treatment may be exactly what you need. What Does a Chemical Peel…

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Benefits of a Sound Bowl Event

By Melissa Stewart | September 12, 2024

What Is a Sound Bowl Event and Why Is It Beneficial? A Sound Bowl Event at Soak Spa, also known as a sound bath or sound healing session, is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in soothing sounds and vibrations produced by instruments like crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs, and other resonant tools.…

April Skin Care Tips While Quarantined

By Melissa Stewart | April 8, 2020

Practicing self-care is more important than ever: It helps us relax, and it’s a reminder to nurture and love ourselves. One of those ways is to continue or start a skincare routine. Spending so much time indoors is affecting our lives and our skin in multifaceted ways. We wanted to offer some skin care tips…

Protect & Nourish Your Hands

By Melissa Stewart | March 30, 2020

  Nourish Your Hands with our DIY Recipe The outermost layer of the skin is of utmost importance as it helps protect us from environmental and external pollutants. The skin barrier or stratum corneum is the outer layer of the skin’s surface. It is chock full of cells and lipids (fat cells). It helps water…

Healing benefits of Roses…

By Melissa Stewart | February 28, 2020

    If you received roses for Valentines day then, Before those lovely petals fall off, think about harnessing the healing properties of the rose with one of these magical beauty benefits…..     Moisturizer ~  the natural oils in rose petals act as a perfect moisturizer for any part of the body, while the…

February is for Love…

By Melissa Stewart | February 22, 2020

    February is for Love… As is everyday, but with Valentine’s Day being February 14th, we celebrate love in all of it’s beautiful forms this month. Throughout history and still within psychology today, seven types of love have been studied by experts within both the soft and hard sciences. But, you don’t have to…

Decadent Soak for Two

By Melissa Stewart | February 8, 2020

    Decadence.   It’s a beautiful word, yet for me, can conjure feelings of unattainability and opulence. So, when I booked the Decadent Soak for Two with a Hot Stone Enhancement, I looked up the definition of decadent to better understand where Soak Spa & Foot Sanctuary was coming from.   Decadent – a…