Too busy to squeeze a spa appointment into your hectic schedule? The new book Nature’s Beauty Secrets: Recipes for Beauty Treatments From the World’s Best Spas is brimming with simple spa treatments that can be done in the comfort of your own home. —
Written by former model Dawn Gallagher, the book is a collection of ancient and modern beauty secrets from all corners of the earth, including Arabia, the Caribbean, the Far East and the Indian Ocean Islands. “In this book, I whisk you away to some of the most exotic tropical spas around the world and share my own secrets for relaxing rituals that you can do at home to enhance your beauty, health and overall sense of well-being” Gallagher explains in the book’s introduction.
The author highlights beauty treatments from top spas like the Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora and La Samanna Spa, St. Martin and translates them into easy, at-home recipes – often using products found in the kitchen pantry. This simple recipe was inspired by a Papaya Face and Body Therapy treatment from The Rock Spa at Fregate Private Island, Seychelles:
Pineapple Papaya Peel
This tropical facial peel is a great way to loosen dead skin cells, which will improve the texture of the skin while restoring elasticity. In addition, it will help reduce pore size, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, minimize blotchiness, and stimulate collagen production. An added bonus: it smells heavenly!
%uFFFD cup diced fresh pineapple
%uFFFD cup diced fresh papaya
1 tbsp honey
1. Puree fruit together
2. Add honey and mix into a smooth paste
3. Apply to face and leave peel on for 10 to 15 minutes
4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water
(Excerpt from Nature’s Beauty Secrets: Recipes for Beauty Treatments From the World’s Best Spas.)
New York Family readers are invited to meet Gallagher in person on Tuesday, May 3 at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa (691 Fifth Avenue at 54th Street). Recipe demonstrations and a variety of mini services will be offered; simply RSVP to rsvp@rizzoliusa.com to reserve a spot at 5:30, 6:15 or 7:00 PM.
Not able to make the event? New York Family will be giving away five copies of Nature’s Beauty Secrets: Recipes for Beauty Treatments From the World’s Best Spas. To win, follow the Joy Of Shopping blog by signing up for its free
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