Gharieni’s Edge of design

The new Libra Edge K, Gharieni’s latest hydro spa product, has a corian base with specially formed edges to control waterflow from flooding.

Adjustable in height with a zero gravity position, the heated bed has an integrated water mattress and offers pre-programmed water settings, including steam cocooning and a soap foam generator for massage, via an intuitive touch screen.

The Kohler shower arm and bed have LED lights for chromotherapy. Music is offered via Bluetooth.

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Gharieni’s Edge of design

From apps to naps – Headspace’s Meditation Pod

Relaxation app developer Headspace – which has had six million downloads – has launched a meditation pod designed by LA-based architects Oyler Wu.

Inspired by the tranquil atmosphere of natural geological formations, the Headspace Meditation Pod juxtaposes a modern minimalist exterior with an organic interior, created from multiple layers of machine-cut wood.

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Headspace’s Meditation Pod

Vinosource relaunch

Organic grape water is the key ingredient used in a fresh, ‘simple’ skincare approach by French spa brand Caudalie.

Caudalie’s key Vinosource range, reformulated and repackaged for young adults, comprises Organic Grape Water; SOS Thirst Quenching Serum; Moisturizing Sorbet; Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid; Moisture Recovery Cream and Rescue Cream presented in a palette of pinks.

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Vinosource relaunch

DermoTechnology reveals an anti-ageing range showcase clude name in header

DermoTechnology of France has developed a cosmeceutical range to target skin problems including wrinkles, dark circles, sagging skin, stretch marks and cellulite.
The Dermocosmetique range of 15 products combines powerful antioxidants and active ingredients for energising and rebuilding the skin with the effects of firming, nourishing, plumping, filling, smoothing and lifting.

Formulated to prevent and fight the skin ageing process by strengthening and activating cell renewal, the clinical line is characterised by light, non-greasy textures to penetrate deep into the skin.

DermoTechnology director Géraldine Péri says: “This is a clinical brand that we have developed with a medical laboratory to provide real and instant results. The range offers an amazing, micronised texture for optimal skin permeability.”

All are paraben and fragrance free.

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DermoTechnology reveals an anti-ageing range

Comfort Zone’s silicone free

The new Hydramemory range from Comfort Zone is a new silicone-free homecare hydration system.

Designed to restore features typical of healthy skin and moisturise for 24 hours, the products use fair trade hyaluronic acid and moringa oil.
The silicones have been replaced with natural oils and butters.

Products include a serum, cream gel and mask, which can be left on the skin.

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Comfort Zone’s silicone free

New look yoga mats

Created in Bali by Canadian surfer yogi Chad Turner, Yoga Design Lab mats are intended to shake-up the industry with their eye-catching, colourful design.

The prints in its newest collection have been systematically aligned so users can track yoga positions.

The eco-friendly product are made of natural tree fibres which are bonded to a microfibre top layer for extra grip.

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New look yoga mats

Sleep therapy from GdC

Germaine de Capuccini (GdC) has launched a 10-night Sleeping-Cure treatment for skin lacking sleep.

The Sleeping-Cure serum packs work to stimulate and maximise skin regeneration, detoxification and purification during the night.

Containing 60 per cent active ingredients, the concentrated serum is formulated to reactivate natural cellular renewal to eliminate toxins.

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Sleep therapy from GdC

Phytomer shakes it up

Phytomer has launched Body Blur, part of a new generation of ‘shaka shaka’ shaking-type formulations where the user shakes the product before application.

The rhythmic movement mixes the water-oil-powder formula so it recomposes itself.

Body Blur has been formulated for a smoothing action and ultra-light, soft finish on the skin. It contains red and brown algae to boost microcirculation for an increased draining effect and to firm tissues and promote fat burning.

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Phytomer shakes it up

Thalgo’s iMetric device shines a light on the skin

Thalgo has developed a face and body analytical wireless tool to help spas recommend treatments and products.

The iMetric skin device comprises three elements – a bioimpedance sensor to measure hydration levels; an infrared sensor, which determines the grade of cellulite by measuring the temperature of the skin in fat prone areas; and a piston sensor, which measures firmness.

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Thalgo’s iMetric device shines a light on the skin

Night mask by ESPA

ESPA has formulated an overnight rehydrating mask for all skin types.

The Overnight Hydration Therapy cream-gel mask is designed to revive skin overnight and contains a blend of replenishing plant extracts, restorative marine actives and soothing essential oils.

Cedar wood, ylang ylang and lavender essential oils are combined with seaweed extract and vitamin C to brighten the skin.

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Night mask by ESPA

Saltability delivers a natural salt stone warmer

Low energy and eco-friendly, Saltability’s Himalayan Salt Massage Stone Warmer, made in the US, works without water or added chemicals.

When heated, Himalayan salt stones emit negative ions, delivering health benefits, from higher mental alertness to protection against germs in the air.

Saltability Himalayan salt stones are mined from the Himalayan Mountains in Pakistan through responsible manufacturing. The pink Himalayan salt is organic, antimicrobial, and antibacterial.

The unit comes with 18 hand-carved Himalayan salt stones and shielded metal housing to block electromagnetic pollution (EMF) from therapists and guests.

Heating the Himalayan salt stones requires only 75 watts of power compared to 1,500-watt traditional roasters, allowing for day-long use, and comes with a seven-day timer with auto shut off.

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Saltability delivers a natural salt stone warmer

Zimmer’s CryoContouring

Permanently reducing body fat is the aim of a new system for spas by Zimmer MedizinSysteme from Germany which specialists in cryotherapy chambers.

The Z Lipo Cryolipolysis system cools fat deposits to a controlled temperature range using multiple applicator heads, which Zimmer says causes the fat cells to eventually die. The applicator heads apply cooling and suction to the treatment area.

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Zimmer’s CryoContouring

Biotec skincare by Elemis

In what has been hailed as its ‘biggest launch since Pro-Collagen’, skincare brand Elemis has unveiled the Biotec energising skincare system.

Biotec skincare has been in development with Elemis’ cosmetic scientists for more than three years and has been formulated to re-boot skin’s performance using encapsulated zinc and copper to increase cell energy. The line includes a cleanser, day and night creams.

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Biotec skincare by Elemis

3D printing by Biologique

Biologique Recherche’s Masque Seconde Peau Treatment – or Second Skin – is a lifting and regenerating therapy that’s been 10 years in the making.

Seconde Peau uses a 3D-printing methodology to create electrospun patches made up of 80 per cent hyaluronic acid and a serum to plump facial features, target wrinkles and fine lines and provide an immediately visible tightening effect.

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3D printing by Biologique

Somadome pods to ‘quiet the mental clutter’

Somadome, the company behind a colour therapy meditation pod, has announced plans for international growth with worldwide distribution.

The pods are designed to use colour, binaural beats and special tiles (often used by acupuncturists) to alter disruptive EMF frequencies to achieve peacefulness of mind and body.
Six Somadomes were installed in US spas last year, including at the Ojai Valley Inn, California and the Surrey Hotel, New York.

Adobe has installed the pod at its HQ in Silicon Valley and Richard Branson (above) also showcased it at Virgin Disruptor’s roundtable discussion on corporate wellness.

Founder and Somadome CEO Sarah Attia says: “The vision for Somadome is for it to be a way to quiet the mental clutter.

“The business value proposition is in selling time – not selling the dome.”

Guests pay an average of US$50 (€46, £34) per 20-minute session and Attia says most spas book between five to seven sessions a day.

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Somadome pods to ‘quiet the mental clutter’

Helo debuts Kokoro sauna and yoga concept

Kokoro is a new space-saving sauna concept from Helo that’s designed as a steam, sauna, infrared treatment and yoga session in one.

The Kokoro reinforced benches can support yoga and other exercises or can double up as relaxing benches for traditional sauna use with the in-built Himalya heater. Helo also offers training for special sauna yoga courses.

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Helo debuts Kokoro sauna and yoga concept

RKF’s Timeless fabric

RKF Luxury Linen has spent two years researching and developing the new patent-pending Timeless fabric, with an eye towards addressing the biggest issues in spa and hotel linen: absorption, softness, life of the product, experience and laundry costs.

RKF says Timeless fabric has an absorption rate five times higher than traditional terry and lasts 17 times longer.

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RKF’s Timeless fabric

Class act by ResortSuite

ResortSuite Activity Scheduler now allows guests to view scheduled classes.

The online Activity Schedule is an integrated booking engine that provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for guests to book real-time accommodations, spa services and treatments, activities and classes, golf tee times and ski lift tickets, as well as purchase gift certificates and see member statements.

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Class act by ResortSuite

Branded spa albums by PLM

Spas can now make branded albums that will be sold in the iTunes store and other digital platforms – and enjoy a US$2 royalty for each one purchased.

Spas can make up an album of 12 tracks from Private Label Music’s (PLM’s) catalogue of more than 27,000 songs in styles ranging from Instrumental Spa to New Age, Asian, Hawaiian, Nature & Water, Light Jazz.

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Branded spa albums by PLM

Madison’s hot spring towels

The Madison Collection has developed two new bath towel collections.

The Bordado Collection and the Hot Springs Collection are light, weighing only 8.03lbs per dozen, and fold down small.

The Hot Springs Collection (right) has been inspired by the resurgence of the hot springs market, and the pattern reflects the illusion of bubbles.

The bleach- and blotch-resistant towels use superior cotton to last 500 washes.

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Madison’s hot spring towels

Mindbody adds Xero

Business management software Mindbody has added the Xero accounting platform for its US and UK customers.

Xero’s integration with Mindbody means that spas can transfer their financial sales data from Mindbody’s business management software into Xero’s accounting platform, allowing them to schedule more appointments, manage transactions, create reports and more.

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Mindbody adds Xero