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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...

Microdermabrasion, sometimes known as the “micro… uhh… I don’t know how to say it” treatment, seems to be peeking great curiosity in our society. We have found that many who book this treatment are not quite sure what it is that they are booking, or why. Not sure about you, but we think that sounds...

We are so excited to say Happy Birthday to our beloved Sanctuary Spa, and Happy Anniversary to our incredible Sanctuary Staff! This month marks 6 amazing years of business and partnership, and we have YOU to thank for our success! That’s why for our birthday, we’re showering YOU with gifts and goodies! Along with champagne, sweet treats, and an...

It’s officially fall! Technically, that happened on September 22nd for the rest of the world, but for us Southern California folks, that didn’t happen until about 3 hours ago, honestly. Even so, our sunny fall days don’t stop us from joining the rest of the country in it’s favorite time of year… Pumpkin Season! With...