When one thinks of Vegas, often thoughts of casinos, shows, and buffets come to mind. With the constant bustle of Las Vegas life, the spa is a perfect getaway, and the Spa Aquae in the JW Marriott Resort and Spa offers just that. With deluxe treatments like their "Healing Hydration Wrap" or their "Cabernet Crush"... Read More

ESSIO is proud to announce our new partnership with Burke Williams Day Spa. The addition expands ESSIO's Spa Partnership Program, which allows spas to incorporate ESSIO products in their treatment rooms and showers as well as their retail environments. “We are excited to be able to offer our customers this unique and innovative line,” says... Read More

Osmosis Day Spa and Sanctuary is the latest location to introduce ESSIO to spa-goers, and we could not be more delighted! This unique spot is located in Western Sonoma County in the Bodega Bay area 60 miles north of San Francisco, and is one of the few locations outside of Japan to offer a Cedar... Read More

            The months between the Winter Solstice and Vernal Equinox may seem longer and drearier with each passing day. In mid-winter, millions of people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a moody, low-lying funk which was isolated as a clinical disorder in the 1980s. And women may be up to four times more susceptible to S.A.D.... Read More

In the dark of winter, brighten your spirits and perk up your metabolism with creative spa bathroom ideas using essential oils and aromatherapy. We love Citrus, especially in winter-- it's probably the easiest element in spa bathroom ideas to energize and refresh your space. Clementines -- small, really yummy citrus fruit, often marketed under the... Read More

First, the bad news. Science is confirming what people have known for centuries: our bodies emit the smell of fear when we are stressed. A recent article in the UK's Daily Mail conducted a survey which revealed that "...stressed women smell incompetent and untrustworthy."  This is because the chemical content of the sweat-aura which we... Read More

Stress is a killer, and relaxing scents in the form of essential oil aromatherapy offer a simple, organic and pleasing path for soothing those spikes of angst. LIVESTRONG cites research where the essential oil of Lavender actually improved the symptoms of dementia patients. For centuries, Lavender, Chamomile, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang have been... Read More

Multi-task less, unwind more: you'll feel better, and work better. In a recent NYTimes article, "Relax! You'll Be More Productive", Sunday, February 10, 2013, Tony Schwartz (CEO of The Energy Project and author of "Be Excellent at Anything"), came out in favor of taking frequent breaks and naps, longer vacations, and working from home. Both... Read More

It’s true. Whether it’s the end of a long day, the middle of a bad break-up, or just the anticipation of a stand-down with your cube-mate over a purloined stapler, there are times when we all just want to wipe the slate clean, erase, delete, reset and start over. Now, it’s easy to get a... Read More