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Green Tip of the Month

Sustainable Sincerity

Our upcoming Green Scene ("Mayan Marvel," September 2010) contains helpful tips on how to detect greenwashing when perusing "organic" product labels. That's when companies try to unjustifiably tout a product's environmental virtues.

As John Vater, co-ower of Spa Adriana in Huntington, New York, warns, "The big print giveth and the small print taketh away."

Here's some information about avoiding this pitfall:

  • Read labels with a discriminating eye.
    John and his wife, co-owner Adriana Vater, caution spa professionals against taking a product label at face value. "If the packaging claims it doesn't contain something, you should ask yourself what's there to do that ingredient's job," Adriana says. "Every component of a product has a purpose, and sometimes a so-called 'green' ingredient is just as offensive as the original."
  • Educate yourself.
    The Vaters say it's important to develop an understanding of how product ingredients work. "With today's Internet access, you can quickly look up the chemical composition of any item," John says.

It's not always easy going green. How do you ensure that your spa's environmental initiatives result in real, positive change? Send your ideas to Katie O'Reilly, associate editor, at koreilly@creativeage.com.

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DAYSPA Investigates


"DAYSPA Investigates" sheds light on commonplace to controversial topics that affect the lives of everyday business owners in extraordinary ways. It uncovers potential problems before they occur, and presents useful tools to recognize and reduce risk. By raising awareness of these issues, it allows business owners to be more proactive, professional and profitable.


Spa Spirituality

Spa Spirituality

By Katherine Stewart

As clients seek answers to life's larger questions, many day spas now offer treatments and spaces that serve the personal journey of the soul.


See the full article as it appeared in the July issue of DAYSPA magazine.



Weighing the Options

Weighing the Options

By Katherine Stewart

Clients increasingly look to day spas to help control unhealthy habits and curb dramatic weight gain.


See the full article as it appeared in the July issue of DAYSPA magazine.



Hard to Swallow

Hard to Swallow

By Heather Wood Rudúlph

Anorexia and bulimia rates are on the rise, and spa professionals are sometimes the first to spot warning signs. Knowing how to detect them-and how to properly act when you do—can save lives and protect your business.


See the full article as it appeared in the October issue of DAYSPA magazine.



Rubbed the Wrong Way

Rubbed the Wrong Way

By Jenny Hontz

Sexual assault and misconduct claims in the massage room have dramatically increased. Here's how to keep your clients and business out of harm's way.


See the full article as it appeared in the November issue of DAYSPA magazine.


For your reference, here are some sample policies and code of ethics,
courtesy The Brass Rose Spa & Salon (www.brassrose.com).


Hitting Home

Hitting Home

By Andrea Renskoff

Spa/salon pros often see the first signs of domestic violence. Learn how to create safe spaces for clients and co-workers.


See the full article as it appeared in the October issue of DAYSPA magazine.



Shattered Expectations

Shattered Expectations

By Rhonda J. Wilson

The messages spa guests hear about miracle cures can create unrealistic expectations. Here's how to identify clients who may go overboard with treatments before they pose a threat to themselves and your business.


See the full article as it appeared in the September issue of DAYSPA magazine.



Up In Flames

Up In Flames

By Andrea Renskoff

Is your laundry room a fire hazard? Here's how to assess your risk and set up protocols to prevent your property—and profits—from going up in smoke.


See the full article as it appeared in the June issue of DAYSPA magazine.




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