Interview: Helene Goetzelmann
L'Occitane's international spa director tells Rhianon Howells how the consumer retail company has become a spa operator with 60 facilities
Ask an expert: Profit & Loss
Hotel spas need to fight capital expenditure allocation said an investor panel at this year's Global Spa & Wellness Summit
Research: All rise
There's been an increase in the five top key performance indicators in the US spa industry shows the 2013 ISPA study
Company Profile Promotion: ESPA promotion
As ESPA's 20th
anniversary year draws
to a close, founder and
CEO Sue Harmsworth
explains how and why the
company is still evolving
Safari Spa: Animal instinct
Safari spas are the staple for Amani, one of South Africa's largest spa chains. Lisa Starr talks to MD Ronleigh Gordon
Trends: Brief encounters
We take a look at some of the most innovative spa pop-ups, a growing trend across the leisure sector
Interview: Paul Smyth
Something & Son designer shares his insights on creating pop-up spa facilities. Magali Robathan reports
Summit review: Upping the ante
Katie Barnes reveals the takeaway messages from the 2013 Global Spa & Wellness Summit in New Delhi, India, attended by 375 industry leaders
Research: Local news
Domestic travellers dominate the global wellness tourism market which has an economic impact of US$1.3 trillion. SRI's Ophelia Yeung reports
Research: Thai up
Prantik Bordoloi analyses a 2013 Thai spa industry study based on both spa consumer and spa operator opinions
Software news: Tech talk
The latest developments and news from spa software suppliers from around the world
Inviion’s new Viitality shower The new Viitality shower by Inviion combines warm and cold water in five three-minute water massage, shower and Kneipp experiences. The five shower experience programmes provide different intensity levels, temperature settings and durations, which can be complemented by additional aroma, sound and colour therapeutic applications. Experiences include a Thunder Shower.
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Inviion’s new Viitality shower
Skin serum launch from ESPA ESPA’s newest skin serum is the Optimal Skin ProSerum. The formulation contains a selection of active ingredients and essential oils to help feed and strengthen the skin. It is designed for all skin types, for day and night use, and contains omega 3,6 and 9 oils, vitamins A and E, plus tumeric, white lupin and sunflower extracts. It also contains rose, patchouli and frangipani essential oils.
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Skin serum launch from ESPA
Healthy LED lighting for spas While it maintains a white colour, new energy-saving LED technology by Lighting Science can emit different spectrums of light to mimic the wavelengths of natural daylight which our biological rhythms are in-synch with. The GoodNight bulb reduces blue wavelengths to promote sleep; and Awake & Alert enhances it to increase energy. Spas such as Six Senses and Miraval are already switching to this form of ‘healthy lighting’.
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Healthy LED lighting for spas
Clarins’ sustainable makeup Clarins’ new The Essentials eye palette contains 10 eye shadows with mineral and plant-based formulas. It includes a wide range of classic and festive shades from beige to dark brown tones with a matte, satin or pearl finish. It is presented in eco-designed recycled packaging with a reusable striped case and double wooden brush made with birch from sustainably-managed forests and recycled aluminium.
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Clarins’ sustainable makeup
Oakworks goes medical Oakworks Medical, part of Oakworks, has launched a new Wellness and Recovery line of chairs and beds that meet the stringent requirements of medical facilities. They include a range of accessories – from stirrups, side rails, retractable trays, paper roll holder and a different bolsters – for various procedures. The accessories have also been designed to integrate with the Oakworks line of spa treatment beds.
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Oakworks goes medical
Firming Prolagene by Decléor Decléor’s Prolagene Lift facecare range has been formulated to lift and firm skin.Created using an anti-ageing complex with prolagene gel and plant-based actives, the range consists of a Lift and Firm Day Cream and a Dry Skin cream. It also includes an Intensive Youth Concentrate, Lift and Brighten Eye Cream and Lift and Fill Wrinkle Mask and Lift and Brighten Peeling Gel.
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Firming Prolagene by Decléor
Eye and lip care from La Prairie La Prairie has launched an Eye and Lip Contour Cream and Eye and Lip Perfection à Porter as part of its Anti-Ageing Collection. The Eye and Lip Contour Cream contains an amino acid complex, designed to fill wrinkles and reduce dark circles, as well as tropical fruit acids. The Eye and Lip Perfection à Porter case holds an eye cream gel and a lip balm with a light diffuser.
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Eye and lip care from La Prairie
Ibuki skincare by Shiseido Shiseido has created a new skincare line. The Ibuki line consists of seven new products. They include Gentle Cleanser, which foams with water; Purifying Cleanser with micro-granules; Softening Concentrate, designed to rapidly absorb into the skin; ultra-light Refining Moisturiser; Refining Moisturiser Enriched; Protective Moisturiser SPF 15; and the Eye Correcting Cream.
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Ibuki skincare by Shiseido
More hydration by Yon-Ka Yon-Ka has released a new range of moisturisers. The Hydra No1 line consists of three new products formulated to work together to reinforce the skin’s natural barrier. The products have a flowery fragrance with a combination of rose, chamomile and jasmine oils. They include Hydra No1 Crème for dry skin, Hydra No1 Fluide for normal skin and Hydra No1 Serum, a long-lasting hydration booster.
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More hydration by Yon-Ka
Porcelanosa’s Spirit II collection L’Antic Colonial, Porcelanosa’s specialist natural products division, has teamed up with A-cero architecture and design studio to create Spirit II. Combining function with art, the new bathroom collection is inspired by nature, organic forms and the elements, and characterised by an interplay between vertical straight lines and curves, and the textures and colours of natural stone and wood.
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort, bringing together spa managers, directors and owners for two days of focused
education, meaningful connection and commercial insight. [more...]
Interview: Helene Goetzelmann
L'Occitane's international spa director tells Rhianon Howells how the consumer retail company has become a spa operator with 60 facilities
Ask an expert: Profit & Loss
Hotel spas need to fight capital expenditure allocation said an investor panel at this year's Global Spa & Wellness Summit
Research: All rise
There's been an increase in the five top key performance indicators in the US spa industry shows the 2013 ISPA study
Company Profile Promotion: ESPA promotion
As ESPA's 20th
anniversary year draws
to a close, founder and
CEO Sue Harmsworth
explains how and why the
company is still evolving
Safari Spa: Animal instinct
Safari spas are the staple for Amani, one of South Africa's largest spa chains. Lisa Starr talks to MD Ronleigh Gordon
Trends: Brief encounters
We take a look at some of the most innovative spa pop-ups, a growing trend across the leisure sector
Interview: Paul Smyth
Something & Son designer shares his insights on creating pop-up spa facilities. Magali Robathan reports
Summit review: Upping the ante
Katie Barnes reveals the takeaway messages from the 2013 Global Spa & Wellness Summit in New Delhi, India, attended by 375 industry leaders
Research: Local news
Domestic travellers dominate the global wellness tourism market which has an economic impact of US$1.3 trillion. SRI's Ophelia Yeung reports
Research: Thai up
Prantik Bordoloi analyses a 2013 Thai spa industry study based on both spa consumer and spa operator opinions
Software news: Tech talk
The latest developments and news from spa software suppliers from around the world
Inviion’s new Viitality shower The new Viitality shower by Inviion combines warm and cold water in five three-minute water massage, shower and Kneipp experiences. The five shower experience programmes provide different intensity levels, temperature settings and durations, which can be complemented by additional aroma, sound and colour therapeutic applications. Experiences include a Thunder Shower.
spa-kit.net keyword: invasion
Inviion’s new Viitality shower
Skin serum launch from ESPA ESPA’s newest skin serum is the Optimal Skin ProSerum. The formulation contains a selection of active ingredients and essential oils to help feed and strengthen the skin. It is designed for all skin types, for day and night use, and contains omega 3,6 and 9 oils, vitamins A and E, plus tumeric, white lupin and sunflower extracts. It also contains rose, patchouli and frangipani essential oils.
spa-kit.net keyword: espa
Skin serum launch from ESPA
Healthy LED lighting for spas While it maintains a white colour, new energy-saving LED technology by Lighting Science can emit different spectrums of light to mimic the wavelengths of natural daylight which our biological rhythms are in-synch with. The GoodNight bulb reduces blue wavelengths to promote sleep; and Awake & Alert enhances it to increase energy. Spas such as Six Senses and Miraval are already switching to this form of ‘healthy lighting’.
spa-kit.net keywords: lighting science
Healthy LED lighting for spas
Clarins’ sustainable makeup Clarins’ new The Essentials eye palette contains 10 eye shadows with mineral and plant-based formulas. It includes a wide range of classic and festive shades from beige to dark brown tones with a matte, satin or pearl finish. It is presented in eco-designed recycled packaging with a reusable striped case and double wooden brush made with birch from sustainably-managed forests and recycled aluminium.
spa-kit.net keyword clarins
Clarins’ sustainable makeup
Oakworks goes medical Oakworks Medical, part of Oakworks, has launched a new Wellness and Recovery line of chairs and beds that meet the stringent requirements of medical facilities. They include a range of accessories – from stirrups, side rails, retractable trays, paper roll holder and a different bolsters – for various procedures. The accessories have also been designed to integrate with the Oakworks line of spa treatment beds.
spa-kit.net keyword: oakworks
Oakworks goes medical
Firming Prolagene by Decléor Decléor’s Prolagene Lift facecare range has been formulated to lift and firm skin.Created using an anti-ageing complex with prolagene gel and plant-based actives, the range consists of a Lift and Firm Day Cream and a Dry Skin cream. It also includes an Intensive Youth Concentrate, Lift and Brighten Eye Cream and Lift and Fill Wrinkle Mask and Lift and Brighten Peeling Gel.
spa-kit.net keyword: decleor
Firming Prolagene by Decléor
Eye and lip care from La Prairie La Prairie has launched an Eye and Lip Contour Cream and Eye and Lip Perfection à Porter as part of its Anti-Ageing Collection. The Eye and Lip Contour Cream contains an amino acid complex, designed to fill wrinkles and reduce dark circles, as well as tropical fruit acids. The Eye and Lip Perfection à Porter case holds an eye cream gel and a lip balm with a light diffuser.
spa-kit.net keywords la prairie
Eye and lip care from La Prairie
Ibuki skincare by Shiseido Shiseido has created a new skincare line. The Ibuki line consists of seven new products. They include Gentle Cleanser, which foams with water; Purifying Cleanser with micro-granules; Softening Concentrate, designed to rapidly absorb into the skin; ultra-light Refining Moisturiser; Refining Moisturiser Enriched; Protective Moisturiser SPF 15; and the Eye Correcting Cream.
spa-kit.net keyword: shiseido
Ibuki skincare by Shiseido
More hydration by Yon-Ka Yon-Ka has released a new range of moisturisers. The Hydra No1 line consists of three new products formulated to work together to reinforce the skin’s natural barrier. The products have a flowery fragrance with a combination of rose, chamomile and jasmine oils. They include Hydra No1 Crème for dry skin, Hydra No1 Fluide for normal skin and Hydra No1 Serum, a long-lasting hydration booster.
spa-kit.net keyword: yon-ka
More hydration by Yon-Ka
Porcelanosa’s Spirit II collection L’Antic Colonial, Porcelanosa’s specialist natural products division, has teamed up with A-cero architecture and design studio to create Spirit II. Combining function with art, the new bathroom collection is inspired by nature, organic forms and the elements, and characterised by an interplay between vertical straight lines and curves, and the textures and colours of natural stone and wood.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its
site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant
redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining
training, recovery and relaxation.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to
celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day
(GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation
experiences.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care
has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los
Cabos.
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at
Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, in 2029.
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort, bringing together spa managers, directors and owners for two days of focused
education, meaningful connection and commercial insight. [more...]
