Port Aransas 2012 SandFest Special

The Balinese Spa is offering $10 off ALL massages this weekend (now through Saturday!). Mention this blog post and we'll spray you down with our new COOLA Organic Sunscreen before you head back to the beach after your service at NO CHARGE (while supplies last)! Make your appointment now before we book up! See you at the spa! (361) 749-0003.

COOLA - Organic Skincare

With Summer literally around the corner (and SandFest HERE already!), we are thrilled to introduce COOLA - an organic Suncare line - here at The Balinese Wellness Spa. COOLA offers sun protection for a range of skin types & lifestyles - and we're so exicted to be able to offer it to our guests! Stop in and stock up! Here's what we currently carry:

Sport SPF 35 Citrus Mimosa Sunscreen Spray - Spritz your sunscreen on the go with this clear, continuous spray in all natural Citrus Mimosa. Offering Broad Spectrum SPF 35 protection, this spray will nourish, repair and hydrate skin with 97% certified organic inactive ingredients like Aloe, Cucumber, Algae and Strawberry Extracts; and Red Raspberry Seed Oil, a natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory rich in Omega-3 and 6.  Have your fun in the sun and then some with COOLA. (Easy spray-on application, 97% nourishing, organic inactive ingredients, Infused with anti-aging antioxidants, Naturally scented / non synthetic fragrance).

Sport SPF 35 Pina Colada Sunscreen Spray - Spritz your sunscreen on the go with this clear, continuous spray in all natural Piña Colada. Offering Broad Spectrum SPF 35 protection, this spray will also nourish, repair and hydrate skin with 97% certified organic inactive ingredients like Aloe, Cucumber, Algae and Strawberry Extracts; and Red Raspberry Seed Oil, a natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory rich in Omega-3 and 6.  Have your fun in the sun and then some with COOLA. (Easy spray-on application, 97% nourishing, organic inactive ingredients, Infused with anti-aging antioxidants, Naturally scented / non synthetic fragrance).

Body SPF 30 Unscented Moisturizer - Give your body the extra hydration it needs with this unscented version of our sheer SPF 30 organic sunscreen. This formula features our exclusive Camilla Sinesis Liposome Complex, a powerful and deeply penetrating moisturizer that fights fine lines as it soothes, rejuvenates and protects. Vitamin C delivers antioxidant protection, while organic Cucumber and Shea Butter help replenish lost moisture during and after your day in the sun. 70% Certified Organic and 95% Natural inactives. (Hypoallergenic, Water Resistant, Paraben Free, Ultra Sheer).

Baby SPF 50 Unscented Moisturizer - Give your little one a 100% natural environmental shield that will safeguard him/her from both the sun’s harmful rays and pollutants like smog and dust. Designed especially for baby’s delicate skin, this mineral SPF 50 with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection contains absolutely no chemicals or preservatives. Plankton and organic Beeswax naturally boost SPF protection, while organic Shea Butter, Sesame Seed, Avocado and Evening Primrose Oils keep baby soft as…well, a baby’s bottom. (100% Natural, Paraben Free, Preservative Free, Ultra Water Resistant).

Mention this blog post and receive 10% off your first purchase of COOLA - and a FREE sample (while supplies last)!

Introducing The Far Infrared Dry Sauna

The Balinese Wellness Spa is excited to introduce a new service to our menu - The Far Infrared Solo Dry Sauna! We offer 30 minutes for ony $30. The Solo portable sauna is clinically-tested and shown to lower blood pressure, increase core temperature and aid in weight loss. Since 2001, the Solo portable sauna has been a proven and popular personal sauna among the competition. Here are just a few ways the Far Infrared Solo Dry Sauna can help you:

PAIN RELIEF: Heat relieves pain by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process.

WEIGHT CONTROL: Perspiring is part of the complex thermoregulatory process of the body that increases the heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate. The process requires a large amount of energy and reduces excess moisture, salt and subcutaneous fat. Fat becomes water-soluble and the body sweats out fats and toxins.

EXERCISE: During a 10-20 minute sauna session, your heart rate increases by 50-75%. This provides the same metabolic result as physical exercise. The increased cardiac load is the equivalent to a brisk walk. There is a nominal effect on blood pressure because the heat also causes blood vessels in skin to expand to accommodate increased blood flow.

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (August 7, 1981) reported what is common knowledge today: Many people who run do so to place a demand on their cardiovascular system as well as to build muscle. What isn't well known is that it also reported the "regular use of a sauna may impart a similar stress on the cardiovascular system, and its regular use may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories as regular exercise."

DETOXIFICATION: Toxins such as sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol and carcinogenic heavy metals (cadmium, lead, zinc, nickel) accumulate in the body during modern daily life. The body eliminates most toxins naturally by sweating. Heat therapy stimulates the sweat glands that cleanse and detoxify the skin. The heat simply speeds up the body's natural process.

INDUCED FEVER: Most illnesses are accompanied by a fever. During a fever, the body heats up to eliminate viruses and attack foreign agents. Often misunderstood, this rise in temperature is a natural stage of the immune system's healing process and is one of the best ways to rid the body of chemicals and unwelcome visitors. The immune system weakens the hold of viruses and bacterial growth. Saunas induce an "artificial fever" by heating up the body but without the pains of an illness. Subsequently, the body wards off invading organisms much more easily because the immune system is activated consistently by the "artificial fever".

REDUCE STRESS: Heat therapy loosens the muscles and relaxes the body. Many massage therapists use heat to provide more thorough and effective treatment.

BENEFIT TO SKIN: Heat improves circulation, expels dirt & chemicals and removes dead cells on the surface of the skin. This leads to a more soft and clear complexion.

Mention this blog post and receive 30 minutes for ... ONLY $20!! Offer ends May 1st.