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Your Winter Skincare Strategy

Your Winter Skincare Strategy

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Your Winter Skincare Strategy

During the winter – especially if you are spending that winter in Chicago – you need to up your skincare game. And your friends at Spa Space Chicago – voted the best day spa in Chicago – are here to help.

It’s not enough to cover up your skin with an assortment of gloves, scarves, hats and coats to protect it from the harsh winter weather in the Windy City. Conditions inside your home or workplace this time of year can also be hard on your skin.

Understanding why dry skin can be such a problem this time of year can help you plan an effective strategy to combat it.

The Role of Humidity

Humidity levels – both inside your home and out in the cold – are a big part of the reason why all seem to be plagued with dry skin this time of year.

“Outdoors, the cold air holds less moisture,” the Washington Post reports. “Indoors, heating systems also dry out the air.”

It is sad to think that the heating system that you give thanks for every time you walk in the front door is contributing to your dry skin, but don’t despair. You certainly don’t want to turn the heat off – and you don’t have to! There are simple steps you can take to protect and soothe your skin.

You probably can’t do much about the humidity levels in the air while you are at work – unless of course, you are working from home. In that case, a simple humidifier can be a great weapon in your battle against dry winter skin.

Daniela Kroshinsky, a Harvard dermatologist, told the Washington Post that a high capacity machine is the best way to go. “Smaller units probably don’t change the humidity level effectively,” she told the paper.

The reporters at the Post really did their homework. “A review of the scientific literature on climatic conditions found this general truth: Low humidity and low temperatures reduce the skin’s capacity to serve as a barrier and increase the risk of dermatitis — itchy, dry and often inflamed skin,” they say.

Moisturizing your skin twice a day should definitely be part of your winter skincare routine. If you have questions about what products you should be using for your type of skin, call Spa Space Chicago at 312-465-5987.

Best Wishes from Everyone at Spa Space of Chicago

Best Wishes from Everyone at Spa Space of Chicago

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Best Wishes from Everyone at Spa Space of Chicago

It would be one thing if you had to cancel your appointment for a delicious facial at Chicago’s Spa Space because you had won the lottery and needed to go and collect your million-dollar check. But having to miss out on your facial – or on a massage from Chicago’s best spa therapists – because of a pandemic? That’s a low blow. 

If you are missing the friendly faces at our day spa in Chicago, know that we are missing you, too! And we hope that you are staying safe and well during these difficult days. 

We can’t do much about the pandemic, but we would like to help you maintain a healthy perspective while you are staying at home and practicing social distancing with these suggestions:

  • Guided Meditations from Privai

If the stress of the situation is getting to you, take a few minutes to enjoy a complimentary guided meditation with the founders of Chicago’s Spa Space. 

 

  • Wellness Tips & More Meditations

Follow us on social media, where the talented Chicago spa specialists that you miss are providing wellness tips and virtual meditations. 

 

  • Be Kind to Yourself – and Your Skin

It’s easier to keep moving forward when you take care of yourself, so indulge yourself a little. Order some of the spa products you enjoy at Spa Space – breathe in the inspired fragrances and enjoy the results. (These are difficult days for your skin, too. Seriously, how many times have you washed your hands today? What is the stress doing to your complexion?) 

    • Visit Privai.com for a curated selection of botanically based skin and body care products to use at home. Use code “SPASPACE30” to support Spa Space and receive 30% off your order.
    • Vist Skinceuticals for advanced skincare backed by science. Use this special link to support Spa Space and receive a code for a free sample and free shipping.

 

  • Donate to Spa TheraTips

Show the spa employees who always take good care of you that you care by donating a tip to the Spa TheraTips fund. Your donation will go directly to Chicago spa therapists and support staff who are out of work due to the pandemic.

 

If there is anything else we can do to help you, please contact us:

Spa Space Chicago

161 N. Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60606
info@spaspace.com
(312) 466-9585

The Benefits of Acupuncture

The Benefits of Acupuncture

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The Benefits of Acupuncture

According to Andrew Weil, M.D., a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, acupuncture can offer relief to a wide variety conditions. “Because the goal of acupuncture is to promote and restore the balance of energy, which flows throughout the body, the benefits of acupuncture can extend to a wide variety of conditions, from emotional disorders (anxiety, depression) to digestive complaints (nausea, vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome).

“It can be beneficial for pain syndromes due to an injury or associated with chronic degenerative diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis,” Dr. Weil continues. “It can also be helpful in treating neurological problems like migraines or Parkinson’s disease, or as a rehabilitation strategy for individuals who suffered a stroke. Respiratory conditions, including sinusitis and asthma have been relieved with acupuncture, as have many gynecologic disorders and infertility. Acupuncture has also proved beneficial for reducing fatigue and addictions, and for promoting overall well-being.”

According to Dr. Weil, “Studies in the U.S. indicate that acupuncture can help relieve chronic low back pain, dental pain, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia and symptoms of osteoarthritis. It has been shown to assist in the treatment of emotional pain syndromes such as post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as controlling chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. It has also demonstrated clinical success in achieving pregnancy when used in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization.”

If you have questions about acupuncture or would like to schedule treatment, please contact us at Spa Space. Spa Space consistently ranks among the best spas in Chicago because our skilled team of Chicago massage therapists, aestheticians and acupuncture and cupping practitioners perform fully customized treatments, so you receive exactly the treatment you want. Known for its progressive approach to everything from facials in Chicago to couples spa days, Spa Space is sending Chicago a message – whether you’re looking for women’s or men’s spa services, manicures and pedicures, body treatments or a great all around day spa in Chicago, we are here for you.

The Evolution of Massage Therapy

The Evolution of Massage Therapy

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The Evolution of Massage Therapy

 

As In Style Magazine’s Polly Blitzer noted, “If you really want to melt away tight muscles and tension, why settle for a routine rubdown? Today’s high-end massages feature as many luxe extras as a fancy sportscar—think multiple therapists, pulsating water jets, heated pools and soothing hot stones. And did we mention time? Many of these shamelessly decadent treatments last for two dizzyingly blissful hours.”

 

The Spa Space Butter Stone Therapy Massage, an upgrade on our Hot Stone Therapy Massage, made the magazine’s list of “smartest splurges.” But you can decide for yourself.  Which of our massage therapies makes it to the top of your list?

 

There’s our Space Ritual.  It’s our most popular specialty massage and it blends the best of Spa Space’s offerings, incorporating elements of Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Heated Stone Therapy, and Indian Head Massage. This full-body session provides therapeutic muscular relief while incorporating extra touches to deepen your relaxation. It’s the perfect selection for a gift or if you’re having trouble deciding which massage to try.
Our “Head to Toe” Massage includes 30-minutes of Indian Head Massage (scalp, neck and shoulders), 30-minutes of Signature Massage (see below) and 30-minutes of Reflexology (feet and hands).  You can even add therapeutic-grade aromatherapy.

 

The Melt was developed to melt away knots and stress.  It’s an extended massage session that includes 60 minutes of Hot Stone Massage, 15 minutes of Indian Head massage, plus an aromatherapy upgrade. We’ll even send you home with a bottle of the aromatherapy you choose for your service.
For our Signature Massage, we invite you to consult with your therapist prior to your session to design a treatment that best suits your preferences and needs, whether it’s Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Sports, or some combination of the three.
The Chicago Tribune picked our Indian Head Massage, inspired by an ancient Eastern treatment that concentrates on your head, face, neck and shoulders.

 

And the list goes on!

 

Of course, you don’t have to pick just one!  Spa Space is Chicago’s massage destination.  We are a premier day spa in Chicago for men’s spa services, women’s treatments, couples massage, and spa parties, offering 7,500 square feet of space to accommodate 14 treatment rooms, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a couple’s massage suite, an upscale nail lounge, a private pedicure suite, a spa group hospitality suite, an extensive retail boutique, and much more.