With the weather starting to warm up our skin is trying it’s best to get out of winter mode. With the cooler weather, we all have dryer, duller and all over just rougher skin. Our knees, elbows and especially our face are just crying out for attention. Come spring we are trying to makeover ourselves and get ready for beach weather! With spring cleaning of your house, yard, desk and wherever else you may need to clean, why don’t we also do something about our skin? But what are the best ways to clean your skin and rejuvenate yourself before this spring?

The best option right now is to do a full body moisturizing treatment. It seems the worst part about winter skin is the cracking of skin. Putting on lotion daily just doesn't seem to help with dry skin and it just seems to be frustrating when you need to nurse cracks too! But there are definitely ways to rid yourself of winter skin and start anew. Some of the great full body treatments available peel away at the top layer of dried, scaly skin that has taken over during the cold seasons. Treatments like these reveal a cleaner, softer and completely refreshed feeling to your skin. These treatments are designed to exfoliate and detoxify like no at home treatment can achieve. Perfect for the San Diego beaches!

If you’ve paid a bit less attention to your skin this winter, then you may even want to go for the deep exfoliation treatment to go with your moisturizing. Exfoliation is a great treatment during spring, but year round as well. This treatment help deeply remove dirt and dull skin as well as stimulate blood circulation in the body. Without a doubt either of these treatments will leave you glowing, happy, and radiant for weeks to come!

Let’s face it. It’s 2013 and men are going out of their way to enhance their look and pamper themselves a bit. It seems that men have been hitting the gym, eating healthy and making sure that their hair is prim and proper. All these efforts are geared toward making sure that a man can be the best he can be. But what about your skin? When men focus so much on how they look, why do they seem to forget that your face plays a huge part too?

Many different products and services are expanding their services to specialize in men’s care as well. The most noticeable indication is the health and beauty aisle at your local drugstore, now complete with a section just for men’s lotion, body wash, face wash and much more. Studies have shown that men are actually more prone to clogged pores and blackheads then women and we've finally realized that men and women’s skin are essentially different.  Men need the same, if not more, skincare options as women.

That all sounds dandy but do men really need massages or facials? Yes men can wash their face with good soap, use good moisturizer, but getting a facial at regular intervals is also important. Su-Man Hsu can offer a strong testimony for this statement. A body therapist with a huge A-list client base, Su-Man Hsu claims that  "You should look healthier. Happier. More confident. And there should be a glow that wasn't there before."

In the hunt for the most pristine and sculpted body, the perfectly-imperfect hair and the most appealing clothes, men should add skin care to the list. As Su-Man Hsu has said, "It is not just about cleaning pores, exfoliating dead skin and toning. It is about exercising the face. If a facial doesn't do that - then don't bother."

With summer on its way, now is the time to pull out the summer dresses and bikinis. But along with the hot sun, women need to think about removing that hair that has grown out this past winter. Now we know that shaving can be a hassle, with the nicks, razor burn and ingrown hairs. And if that wasn’t enough, the cycle starts all over again in less than a week! Well now is the time to switch to waxing all your unwanted hair away.

Waxing is the most effective non-permanent hair removal method out there. At a cost efficient price, waxing really is the best option. Here are the top benefits of waxing:

1. Waxing lasts much longer than shaving because this method ensures that your hair will be removed all the way down to the shaft, underneath the skin. Generally you will be able to go weeks before you see any regrowth.

2. There will be no razor burn, irritation or rash from using your razor too often. Waxing also causes less irritation than the harsh chemicals that can be found in hair removal cremes.

3. Unlike shaving, there’s absolutely no chance of cuts or nicks.

4. The hair that does regrow after a wax is actually softer and finer than before. Meaning no itchy and rough stubble.

5. After repeated and regular waxes, hair growth actually diminishes. Gradually your hair will grow back sparser.

6. Along with removing the hair, waxing removes dead skin cells and rejuvenates skin. This is an indirect way to exfoliate your skin with every wax.

7. Waxing is not always painful. Done correctly and with a professional, it is almost pain-free, almost.

With this long list of advantages it’s time to step out to a professional and try your first wax. A licensed wax technician is a trained professional who understands the health and hygiene required for these treatments. So if you still aren’t completely convinced, try your first wax and become a believer!

Most people know that a good diet is highly beneficial for maintaining fitness. But many people don’t really think about how eating certain foods can help boost your skin care as well. If you have trouble maintaining beautiful skin, you might want to consider eating healthier foods. Here are 5 foods that are actually proven to help you maintain great skin:

Along with the warm toasty fire, hot cocoa, holiday shopping and festivities, comes the dryness of winter weather that affects our skin. This change in temperature and climate requires a change in your skin care routine. Here are some tips to be aware of for healthy skin during this cold season!

1. Beware of chapped, itchy, flaky, and dry skin and instead stay hydrated! Drink lots of water to keep your skin from swelling and also to retain moisture in your body.

2. Get your beauty sleep. The more tired you are, the more you yawn, and the more you yawn, the more tears will form. Tears from yawning create puffiness under the eyes similar to when you had a good cry.

There are so many reasons to get regular massages, or even a one-time massage for that matter. Over the past few years many studies have been performed that link a variety of health benefits to both Eastern and Western modalities of massage therapy.

Here are the top 5 reasons you should add massages to your regular health routine.

1. Lowers Blood Pressure. Studies have shown that even one Sweedish style massage can leave lasting positive effects on both stystolic and diastolic blood pressure in healthy adults.
2. Boosting Immunity. With the cold and flu season upon us, getting regular massages can aid your immune system in fighting off germs. Studies have shown that getting a massage will boost white blood cells which fight infection.
3. Pain Management. Whether your'e suffering from back pain, neck pain, arthritis, or even headaches or PMS, massage has been proven to help.
4. Stress Reduction. After a holiday season full of shopping, traveling, cooking, and more, it's pretty easy to be stressed out. Massage will not only help to keep you relaxed in the short term, but the effects can last. Studies have shown that a massage produces a reduction in the level of cortisol, a stress hormone, in the blood.
5. Overall Health. Okay, this is a bit of a cheat, but in addition to the four benefits mentioned above, massage has also been shown to improve sleep habits, reduce inflammation, improve digestive function, improves posture, and leads to an overall healthier attitude.

With so many benefits, why not start your massage therapy regimen today? Even better? Give the gift of massage this holiday season. Your family will not only be thankful, but will be more healthy too.