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Paraben /ˈpærəˌbɛn/ (noun) : Parabens are a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. They’re bad. Avoid them. They –insert long, unpronounceable, scientific words and facts here– that inevitably cause cancer and other horrifying diseases or misfortunes, according to basically everyone. But what are they? Are they really bad? Will my life really end...

Imagine yourself waking up in the morning in a big bed of the fluffiest, comfiest, coziest blankets you can think of. You hear the birds outside and it’s beautiful. You stretch your arms up and curl your toes as you open your eyes to the incredible sunlight creeping in your windows in sharp rays, and… Oh my gosh. That’s...

MOM. The one who survived sleepless nights and endless tantrums, broken flower vases and stolen cookies, door-bangings and shouting matches, and who knows what else? If you’re anything like us, she survived a lot more than that, and deserves a lot more than just a day to be honored. In our world, Mother’s Day is everyday. We didn’t want to celebrate...

Start the anti-aging process now. Don’t wait until your 40s to start taking preventative action against wrinkles, loss of firmness, or dulling skin. The absolute best thing you can do for yourself is hop on the band wagon now! But be careful when choosing products, since many anti-aging products are designed for already mature skin. These...

It’s June! Many of us know June as the season it starts getting warm, the time spring is wishing us farewell, and we can start wishing we were still in school so we could have a summer vacation again. Oh, how great that would be! But do you know what else June is? Wedding season! That’s right. All...

We have finally reached our first week of summer! And just as we were adjusting to Southern California’s notorious “June Gloom” the sun decided to make its grand entrance (maybe a little too grand?) giving cause to higher electric bills and beach cravings for days. The dry heat has rolled on in, and it got us...

We have seen celebrities try all kinds of interesting trends to better their health or become “bikini body ready”. Everything from hot yoga, to juice cleanses, to waist trainers… we have seen it all! And while many of these trends are topics of controversy, the latest new trend has scientific research and evidence to back it up....

Hi there! Suzannah, here, your Sanctuary Spa manager. I am excited about bringing this post to you because this is a subject I like to pretend I know a thing or two about. TRAVEL takes up a big piece of my heart, and after several trips in stuffy airplanes across continents, I have learned which essentials I need (yes, need)...

Is it bad to pop a pimple? The question has been floating around for ages, with all sorts of different answers and opinions. No matter what, the reality is that few and far between can actually resist the deep urge to pop that pimple. Instead of writing a long plea begging you to resist the temptation...

THE RESERVATION Booking Your Appointment In most day spas and resorts, it is required to make your reservation ahead of time. Walk-in appointments are possible, but are typically rare occurrences that result from another guest’s last minute cancellation. We suggest you make your appointment without delay. Remember that the stricter your availability, the further in advance you should...