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Sustainable Investments

Looking to green your spa, but worried about the expenses?

Our upcoming Green Scene ("Mayan Marvel," August 2010) contains lots of information about cost-efficient ways to incorporate eco-friendly supplies into your spa.

HereÕs a taste to get you started:

Make investments that have a proven return.
John Vater, co-owner of Spa Adriana in Huntington, New York, says, "solar panels pay off, as long as you continue using them to save on energy costs."

Shop locally.
When Vater and his wife Adriana recently remodeled their spa, they wanted to enrich their Mayan theme by building a faade with limestone from the Yuc‡tan Peninsula in Mexico. Instead, they found a local company that manufactures precut concrete. "That way our renovation doesn't have the environmental impact that would result from shipping and trucking materials all that distance," John says. "It saves a lot of money too."

What supplies, products and materials do you employ to increase your spa's sustainability? Send your ideas to Katie O'Reilly, associate editor, at koreilly@creativeage.com.

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What’s New: Product Premiere

Spanking-new spa goods ... it's like Christmas in July.

1. Luzern Laboratories Force de Vie Eye Contour.
Anti-inflammatory botanicals, vitamin K and cutting-edge oxygen technology unite to tackle wrinkles and reduce dark circles in this moisture-rich eye cream. 888.591.7800, luzernlabs.com

2. DermaQuest Skin Therapy Glycolic Acid Resurfacer with Stem Cells.
Natural leaf stem cells and sugar cane extract resurface rough skin for a brightened complexion. 800.213.8100, dermaquestinc.com

3. Pranayama Resurfacing Micro-Therapy Powder.
Add water to this highly refined powder to gently resurface acne residual and alleviate future breakouts. 866.589.2949, pranaspaceuticals.com

4. Nutro Body Care Ultra Glide Shea Massage Lotion.
Organic sunflower oil and rice bran oil provide excellent slip for an all-natural massage. 800.916.4613, oakworks.com

5. Decléor Paris Aromessence Ylang Ylang Purifying Serum.
This fragrant concentrate acts quickly to balance and soften oily and combination skin. 888.414.4471, decleor.com

6. Mineralogie Allegro Collection.
New antioxidant-loaded lipstick is available in a rainbow of hues created from mineral pigments. 972.620.2818, mineralogie.biz

7. Essie Cosmetics 2010 Resort Collection.
This lacquer line reflects all things paradise with hues such as Lapis of Luxury and Playa Del Platinum. 800.232.1155, essie.com

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