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Galgorm Unveils Exclusive Cora Product Range

Galgorm, renowned for its immersive experiences, has partnered with Natural Spa Factory to introduce the Cora Collection—a skin and hair collection featuring shampoo, conditioner, hand wash, hand lotion, and body wash.

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David Lloyd is opening 13 new spa retreats

David Lloyd Leisure has unveiled its plans to open 13 new spa retreats this year, marking the initiation of an extensive investment strategy by the health club chain aimed at tapping in to the demand for premium health and wellness services.

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Cellcosmet Teams Up with Lucie App

Swiss experts in skin revitalisation, Cellcosmet has announced its partnership with Lucie app, allowing clients in London and the Cotswolds to experience the treatments in the privacy of their own home or hotel room.

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Spa Life Ireland Convention announces location for 2024.

The venue for the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2024 has been announced as Farnham Estate & Spa in Co. Cavan in the Republic of Ireland. Spa Life Ireland is a business-focused event designed to motivate and inspire the country's leading wellness operators, and the brands that support them.

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SpaSeekers expands marketing team to focus on digital content.

SpaSeekers, the UK’s longest-standing spa booking agency which will celebrate 35 years in 2024, has augmented its team with the promotion of Natalie Lowe to Head of Marketing and Culture Development and Matt Trutwien to Head of Product for its multiple spa partners. They will be supported by new marketing executive Lucy Alder.

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Farncombe Zen Wellness Hub launches in Cotswolds' Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Farncombe Zen will be an exciting hub of wellness that will elevate the existing offering with a weekly schedule of activities, talks and workshops, hosted by local experts and practitioners across nutrition, sound therapy, life coaching, breathwork and more. The programming will run alongside the popular Farncombe Adventures, to cater to increasingly discerning wellness seekers.

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Thalgo UK appoints new CEO

Debbie Codron Merdjan, distributor of Thalgo in South Africa for the last 16 years, has been appointed as CEO at Thalgo UK, in a move which broadens the entrepreneur’s International Footprint.

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Social Media Savvy - a Bootcamp for spa professionals!

As a recent speaker at the Spa Life Ireland and Salon Life UK Conventions, Ashleigh Watson knows how busy you are with the day-to-day operations of your spa business, and she understands that social media can often drop down your ‘to-do’ list, so she has created an event which may be perfect for you and your teams’ needs.

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ELEMIS supports mental health Charity, Mind.

As a skincare brand with aromatherapy at its core, mindfulness is at the heart of every product that Elemis creates. That’s why the 10th of October (World Mental Health Day) until the 10th of December 2023, the brand will be donating £10 from each purchase of its Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm to Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, in support of the fight for mental health.

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The Coniston Hotel Launches Sothys

The Spa is delighted to now be working with prestigious, French spa brand – Sothys – which has remained exclusively ‘for professional use’ for over 75 years.

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Rudding Park Hotel welcomes the return of the 10K Rudding ParkRace

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Rudding Park has announced the Rudding ParkRace – a 10K multi-terrain trail race – will return on Tuesday 9 May 2023. Once again, participants will get the chance to run a route created specifically for the event, amongst the 18th Century parkland of the privately-owned luxury resort.

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ELEMIS is proud to be a Certified B Corp

Premium British skincare brand, ELEMIS, is proud to announce its new status as a Certified B Corp after almost two years of implementing changes to processes, practices and launching new initiatives across the business.

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VOYA Organic Beauty announces new partnership with Plastic Bank.

Over the next two years, VOYA pledges to stop the equivalent of over 2 million single-use plastic bottles from entering the ocean in collaboration with Plastic Bank. This is equivalent to over 45,000 kg of plastic and means for every VOYA product sold, VOYA will help to prevent 3 plastic bottles from entering the ocean.

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Spa Design Trends for 2023

It’s an incredibly exciting time in the world of spa design. Hoteliers, developers, and the general public are much more spa savvy and want to enjoy the benefits that spa can bring, with a great focus on improving physical and mental health and wellbeing. For operators and owners, this not only raises the profile of the business and places it the forefront of innovation, enhancing facilities with considered, sustainable design is good business sense and correctly done can significantly improve revenue and return on investment.

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Bristol’s Aztec Hotel Appoints New Spa Manager

The Aztec Hotel and Spa in Bristol is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Rawlings as its new Spa Manager. With previous roles at other leading spa destinations, including The Bath Priory, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Celtic Manor, and Barnsley House (part of the Calcot collection), Hannah has joined the Aztec Hotel and Spa team managing the everyday running of the spa and fourteen members of staff.

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Titanic Spa collaborates with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust to support ‘Green Futures’

Inspiring, supporting and empowering young people to create positive environmental change, Titanic Spa, the UK’s first eco-spa located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has announced that it will be collaborating with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) and their ‘Green Futures’ Project on a year-long campaign that aims to help young people from all kinds of backgrounds to make a positive impact on the environment and their own lives.

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Spa Vision wins Spa & Wellness Award

The Inaugural Spa & Wellness Awards, organised by Kris Abbeytook, were recently hosted in Brisbane, Australia. The awards recognise & celebrate committed providers in the Spa, Wellness & Travel industries. Spa Vision were thrilled to not only be nominated, but to win the award for 'Best Spa Supplier'.

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TEMPLESPA launces the 2022 Ultimate Seasonal Gift edit.

TEMPLESPA, voted Best British Brand at the CEW Consumer Choice Awards 2022, are spreading joy this festive season, with a gift for everyone with the fabulously festive Spread Your Wings And Fly collection - inspired by the beautiful structure, texture and colour of feathers, symbols of hope, strength and freedom.

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The Spa at Ardencote promotes hyperthermic conditioning

The Spa at Ardencote, Warwickshire’s 5-Bubble Spa, will be encouraging its guests to embrace the cold this inter as, for the first time, its outdoor pool remains open, operating as a plunge pool. Staying open to meet demand, the plunge pool will allow guests to adopt the Nordic style of hot and cold therapy to boost relaxation.

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VOYA releases its Show Stoppers Festive Collection

VOYA’s Show Stoppers Festive Collection brings festive joy through environmentally conscious gifts from the sea. The selection of certified-organic, luxurious body-care products are encased in elegant dark green art deco inspired, sustainably forested board boxes.

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Center Parcs & Dormy House Choose Elf Eyes as festive retail partner

Leading UK operators, Center Parcs and Dormy House are fully embracing the magic of this year’s festive season by partnering with Sensory Retreats NEW Elfland UK wellbeing collection. Both operators have taken on the Elf Eyes self-heating eye masks with Center Parcs also buying in the Sleepy Elf Relaxing Pillow Spray, Pulse Point Oil and Elf outfits for their annual Christmas shop.

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The Spa at Carden launches new private spa package

Cheshire’s Carden Park Hotel is inviting its guests to experience the award-winning Spa at Carden in a truly unique and unforgettable way with the launch of its NEW ‘Private Spa Package’. This brand-new package will allow all guests to feel like the ultimate VIP with complete private use of the 4500sqm spa and world class facilities.

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VOYA WINS AWARD FOR EXCELLENT SERVICE AT CENTER PARCS SUPPLIER AWARDS

VOYA Organic Beauty, luxury sustainable lifestyle brand is delighted to announce it has been recognised for exceptional service provided to Center Parcs. VOYA’s commitment to their partnership with Center Parcs saw them win the award for ‘Delivering Excellent Service’ to Aqua Sana, the award-winning spa escape at the Center Parcs group.

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NEW: ishga Nut-free professional products

Responding to customer demand from its spa partners, ishga has introduced a capsule collection of nut-free professional products for use in spas. The two best-selling products in the ishga professional range have been formulated without almond or macadamia nut oils and provide a perfect option for clients in the spa treatment room, while maintaining the same professional results expected in any ishga treatment.

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House of Kalmar retreat launches in Belgravia

Nestled in a private residential cobbled mews in the heart of Belgravia in our Kalmar townhouse just off Eaton Square, the House of Kalmar is your exclusive space to retreat from 21st century living to rebalance and reconnect to your sacred energy.

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Gharieni Convenes Scientific Advisory Board

In a move that takes its Verified Wellness to the next level, Gharieni Group is convening a Scientific Advisory Board to provide an objective, external perspective on the studies the company carries out on its wellness technologies.

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CACI International Introduces CACI Synergy+

To mark 30 Years of excellence and innovation, CACI International - leaders in non-surgical aesthetics systems - is launching, this March, an enhanced version of their most successful system to date, CACI Synergy+.

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CACI announces Pre-BAFTA pop-up at Corinthia London

CACI is delighted to announce in its special Anniversary year, an exclusive pop-up with Los Angeles’ day spa, Carasoin of Beverly Hills from 7-13 March ahead of the BAFTA awards (on 13th March) at London’s Corinthia Hotel. Appointments will be with Carasoin founder and master aesthetician Lena Bratschi.

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S2 launch International Women's Day campaign

There are approximately 280,000 people currently working in the hair and beauty industry in the UK and 88% of these individuals are women. That’s nearly twice as many women on average than any other sector and the team at S2, think that needs to be celebrated!

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O2 Priority customers select Top 10 UK Spas

Latest research carried out by SpaSeekers.com, the UK’s leading spa booking specialist, reveals the ten most popular UK spas booked by O2 Priority customers, providing insights into the healthy return of spa bookings and the unprecedented levels of demand for Health & Wellness experiences in the UK.

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Tribe517 launches new gender-neutral product line

Tribe517, the UK’s natural and sustainable artisan spa brand founded by experienced holistic spa therapist, Claire Caddick, has launched The ONE Collection, a new range of products which are gender neutral, sustainable, contain no nut oil derivatives, and are multi-tasking.

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ishga debuts at Harrods' stand alone beauty concept

ishga has expanded its growing presence by launching in H beauty at St James Quarter, Edinburgh. This new partnership marks the first premium retail store opening for ishga in the UK and it represents a milestone for the Hebridean seaweed skincare collection.

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Fairmont Windsor Park selects Raised Spirit CBD brand

Raised Spirit, the UK's first certified Organic CBD company, has just announced partnership with the 2,500m2 Wellness Suite at recently opened Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel. The 200-room countryside retreat located near the historic Windsor Castle is set on 40-acres and offers 18 treatment rooms.

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Spa Design Trends for 2022

Sparcstudio, an independent, creative design studio with an established reputation for excellence in the spa, wellness and resort sectors has announced its key trends in spa design for 2022.

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ishga, organic seaweed skincare appoints distributor for Japan

ishga, organic luxury seaweed skincare based in the Hebrides, Scotland has appointed a distributor for Japan. Beyond All Co Ltd first introduced ishga to the professional spa and salon market at Beauty World Japan West and received very positive feedback to the brand concept and product line.

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Spa Life Ireland heads to Galgorm Resort

The organisers of Spa Life Ireland have confirmed that this prestigious Convention will return as a live event in 2022 and will be hosted at the world-renowned Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

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INTERNATIONAL MASSAGE EXPERT LAUNCHES DEBUT BRAND

Beata Aleksandrowicz, international expert on massage, healing and wellbeing has launched her debut brand, Beata: Love Life Beauty with Beata Home Coming Facial Oil, a lifting and restoring rose face oil and Beata’s Face Massage Cards.

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New book offers wakeup call to power of Ayurveda

As a journalist and broadcaster, Sunita Passi understands how to keep her readers engaged. With her passion for her subject shining through as much as the wisdom she is imparting, 'The Doctor Won’t See You Now', is destined to become a cherished ‘friend’ that is sought out time and time again.

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AMWC returns to Monaco for 20th edition

Held under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, AMWC claims to be the world’s leading conference specializing in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine and will celebrate its 20th anniversary.

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Breedon Priory joins Trybe

The newest spa opening of 2021, Breedon Priory, based in Melbourne, Derbyshire has chosen to provide its guests with 24-hour spa reservations by joining Trybe, the next generation of spa and leisure software ..

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Spa voucher sales forecast to increase by 50% this Christmas

New data from SpaSeekers, the UK’s longest-standing spa booking agency, predicts that Christmas 2021 will be the year of the experience gift, as the business forecasts a 50% increase on spend for spa gift vouchers. The new data shows that spa gift voucher shopping started early this year at the start of September, as soon as schools went back, with ‘Spa Christmas voucher’ searches on Google trends increasing by 100% as early as 12th September.

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Spa Life issues COVID Safety Statement

We are confident that the Spa Life UK Convention will be as safe as it can possibly be, in terms of protection against COVID-19, and we hope that, once you read the following information, you will share this confidence and feel safe and secure in your attendance.

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SPA LIFE UK MOVES TO JULY

The Spa Life UK Convention that has traditionally been hosted in November for the last twelve years has been brought forward to July and will be hosted at the Wyboston Lakes Resort in Bedfordshire on Mon 12th & Tues 13th July.

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ishga introduces new Marine Cleansing Balm

ishga has introduced its highly anticipated Marine Cleansing Balm. Formulated with an effective blend of cleansing, nourishing and hydrating oils plus ishga’s Hebridean seaweed extract the new balm removes make-up and impurities while nurturing and protecting the skin.

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The Spa at Bedford Lodge’s unveils exclusive three-night Relaxation Staycation

With stress at an all-time high, wellness is proving a crucial aspect for breaks away with individuals seeking much-needed R&R after a challenging year so far. Recognizing guest’s need for a relaxing spa break away, The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel, situated in the picturesque town of Newmarket, has launched its first three-night spa escape in response to the current demand.

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Six Senses Yao Noi Awarded HICAP 2020 Sustainable Hotel Awards

Six Senses Yao Noi has been awarded the HICAP 2020 Sustainable Hotel Awards in the Positive Community Impact (Property) category for its Clean Water Project. Since its inception in 2014, the program has improved the lives of 102,976 community members through its activation in more than 32 locations to provide access to clean drinking water.

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Six Senses Bhutan scoops prestigious Tatler spa award

Luxury Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious spa accolades in The Tatler Spa Guide 2020. Widely recognised as the go-to reference for spa aficionados, Tatler named Six Senses Bhutan as the winner of this year’s ‘Fuel The Inner Flame’ category.

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Bulgaria joins the CACI International community

Bulgaria has become the latest country to join the CACI International community. This month, newly appointed exclusive Bulgarian distributor Cellsoft BG introduced CACI Synergy to their professional beauty market at the Beauty Woman Master Class 2020, the first COVID-secure professional beauty event in Bulgaria since lockdown.

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CND works with designer Gareth Pugh to create iconic nail art for SS21 collection

CND has collaborated with British designer Gareth Pugh to create an iconic SS21 collection. Over the course of a two-day shoot, CND™ were on hand to help Gareth Pugh bring his SS21 collection, The Reconstruction to life. Featuring 13 iconic looks that were inspired by 13 iconic songs, the collection’s nail art was carefully curated by Lauren Michelle Pires using CND™.

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Hoar Cross Hall Spa first spa to introduce Sensory Retreats Divine Eyes Mask

Holistic wellbeing brand, Sensory Retreats has announced Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire, will be the first spa in the UK to incorporate the Divine Eyes self-heating mask experience within its treatment offering. Created by Clare Anderson, founder of the Lava Shell brand, this is the latest product to be unveiled by Sensory Retreats and officially launched this month.

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The Massage Company’s Pay it Forward campaign proves hit with NHS workers

A new campaign by Surrey based The Massage Company has proved to be a massive hit with NHS workers. In just three weeks, over 600 NHS and key workers across England have applied to receive a massage from a unique Pay it Forward scheme at each of The Massage Company’s four franchised centres in Camberley, Tunbridge Wells, High Wycombe and Sutton Coldfield.

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[ comfort zone ] to host digital sustainability event

Leading sustainable spa brand [ comfort zone ] is hosting a digital sustainability event on Thursday 3rd of September to celebrate the launch of the new Sustainable Spa Association and their latest regenerative CO2 negative skin care range - Sacred Nature.

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Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa introduces a transformational ‘nature pill’ with its new ‘guided’ Forest Bathing Experience

Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa has launched a new guided two hour Forest Bathing Experience which invites participants to slow down and explore nature’s sensory and mindful elements. Set in the luxury hotel’s 400 acres of deer park and woodlands, the Experience was conceived in response to increasing demand from consumers for services that enable a deeper connection with nature.

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COVID-19 hastens growth of the wellness sabbatical trend

The Wellness Sabbatical was named as a top trend for 2020 by the Global Wellness Institute back in January 2020. Little did the team predict at the time a global pandemic was on its way. Yet as the lockdown necessitated the need for more people to work from home, this trend has gathered pace and is proving to be one for the spa and hospitality sector to watch in the coming months.

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ishga innovates with new skin friendly hand cleanser

Hebridean skincare brand ishga Sanitiser has launched new skin-friendly, hydrating and uplifting hand cleanser that is both effective and sensorial, bringing a spa like experience to the daily necessity of hand sanitising. Ideal for use in spa welcome rituals, pre and post treatment, for therapists and guests alike, it is also an excellent addition to the hotel experience at reception, in room and in restaurant.

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Therme Group announces plans for well-being resorts across the UK

Following approval to build a £250 million wellbeing resort in Manchester,Therme Group has revealed plans to develop the concept in several other major UK cities. The roll out will create over 3,000 new direct jobs and represents a major investment in the health and wellbeing of the population.

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ELEMIS introduces new ‘no-touch’ facial treatment experience at flagship Mayfair store

ELEMIS has launched a new ‘no-touch’ facial treatment experience at The House of ELEMIS, their flagship Mayfair store. Recognising the impact that COVID-19 has made on our lifestyle and skin regimens, the ELEMIS’ No-Touch Facial Powered by BIOTEC aims to deliver transformative results, while providing peace of mind that each facial is being delivered with the utmost consideration for hygiene and safety standards.

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Gauging the mood of the industry

Spa Life spoke exclusively to several operators and suppliers to understand how the past few weeks have been since the government permitted spas to re-open and gauge the importance of the re-opening of all facilities and treatments.

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CNDâ„¢ introduces new Autumn Addict collection

CND™ has announced the launch of a new collection of autumn themed nail colours. Inspired by the warm, rich hues of autumn’s most succulent flavours and crisp foliage the Autumn Addict collection, features a selection of six, new earthy tones.

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marocMaroc and VILASA. launch new fifty minute sensory awakening candle massage

Luxurious spa and hammam brand marocMaroc has launched a new sensory candle treatment for professional brand partners. Drawing on ancient Moroccan principles of hammam, the 'Awaken the Senses' candle massage aims to enhance the body, relax the spirit and leave guests with an overall feeling of wellbeing with the soothing heat of the Paillettes d'Ambre candle.

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Germaine de Capuccini launches new Eco-Refills packs

Leading professional spa brand Germaine de Capuccini has launched a new Eco-Refill Collection of moisturisers. Designed to target specific skin care needs, the new Collection features two new anti-ageing hero products, in an innovative recyclable container that can be refilled and replaced inside the original outer box once it is consumed.

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Aromatherapy Associates launches new in-room wellbeing experiences for hotel guests

Leading International aromatherapy brand Aromatherapy Associates has launched a series of brand new ‘In-Room Wellbeing Experiences’ for hotel guests. Designed for individuals who are still too nervous about venturing into spa post lockdown, each treatment enables guests to experience the luxury of a professional wellbeing experience from the comfort of their hotel room.

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Spa Life supports the UK Spa Association’s call for the industry to unite and lobby government to reopen spas and salons

Following the government’s announcement on June 23rd that spas, beauty salons and leisure facilities are to remain closed beyond the widely anticipated reopening date of 4th July, Spa Life International is joining with the UKSA to encourage the industry to come together to call the government for clarity on a date for the industry to reopen to the public.

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Nine out of ten spa businesses report significant impact of COVID-19 in new UKSA study

A new report by the UK Spa Association has revealed the significant impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on the UK Spa Industry. The association’s ‘What’s Next for Wellness’ study released this week, concluded that 92.3% of businesses have experienced severe or significant impact to their business as a direct result of the lockdown measures put in place in late March.

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Gharieni launches new treatment Plexi Shield

German based manufacturer and suppliers of high-end spa and medical equipment The Gharieni Group, has announced the launch of an illuminated shield to help spas and therapists meet strict hygiene requirements while working on facial treatments post lockdown.

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Raised Spirit launches new CBD Aroma Diffuser

Oxfordshire based CBD brand Raised Spirit has launched a new CBD aroma diffuser to help create a calming environment and reduce inflammation and congestion in clogged airways, to improve overall physical and mental well-being in homes and spas during lockdown and beyond.

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Spa Life survey reveals interesting attitudes to live events

Spa Life Events continues to demonstrate it's propensity for innovation with a novel approach to customer research. Using a clever, modern video tool, the team has created a simple questionnaire to gauge the mood of the spa community and it's attitude toward live events at this unusual time.

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European Spa launches #spaleadersathome campaign

Recognising that many industry professionals are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, European Spa has launched its #spaleadersathome campaign - a new series of Instagram interview sessions with industry leading experts.

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