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How to Keep your skin healthy (under that mask)

 

How to Keep your skin healthy under that mask… Due to Covid-19, it is now mandatory to wear a mask in public but this has caused all kinds of skin issues for both teens and adults! Mandatory masks will most likely be in place for the near future so here is some tips, tricks and products that WILL help you combat those skin issues!

“Maskne”

What is Maskne? Maskne is the acne or spots that seem to pop up around the chin, jaw and mouth area due to the mask. Wearing a mask can cause dirt, debris, oils and sweat to collect underneath it. Since wearing a mask is mandatory and necessary, we have to find other ways to reduce its effects on your skin.

Tips on How to Keep your skin healthy:

  • Continue with your Skin care routine, Morning and night
  • DOUBLE CLEANSE! Cleanse once with an oil based cleanser (Clear Cleanse) to wash away all oil based products like oil/sebum, oil based makeup products etc. Complete a second cleanse with a water based cleanser (Balancing or Purifying) to wash away any water based products like sweat, water based makeup products etc.
  • Exfoliate 2-3 times a week
  • Continue to see your esthetician for regular facials every 4-6 weeks
  • Replace your disposable mask or wash your reusable mask after every use
  • Use toner or makeup remover to clean any dirt, debris, oils or sweat off of the skin around and under the mask throughout the day
  • Use the correct product line for you, this can be confirmed by your esthetician during your regular facials (for exp. Balancing line for clients who have normal/ combination skin that has broken out due to masks)
  • Avoid wearing makeup under the mask

Product line

Eve Taylor Has 2 PERFECT product lines to help with our Maskne problem!

The Balancing Line:

The Eve Taylor Balancing line is made for Normal to Combination skin. It has both hydrating and purifying ingredients. It has essential oils like Lavender and Jasmin to help balance and nourish the skin as well as the anti-septic properties of Sage, Linden Blossom and Rosewood. It is perfect for all ages as well as situational acne caused by wearing a mask.

The Purifying Line:

The Eve Taylor Purifying Line is made for Oily or Breakout prone skin. It is gentle but incredibly effective when removing skin impurities. It has essential oils like Tea Tree Oil which is anti-septic, anti- bacterial to purify and reduce breakouts. It also has Ylang Ylang which is an anti-seborrheic and can reduce excess sebum production. This is perfect for Oily and Breakout prone skin before the mandatory masks was in place and is now worse because of the mask.

Skin Care Steps:

Step 1.

First Cleanse- Clear Cleanse: Clear Cleanse is an oil based cleanser that will wash away any oil based products from the skin. Clear cleanse is Argan Oil based which is rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acid and will cleanse the skin without drying it out.

Step 2.

Second Cleanse- Balancing or Purifying Cleanser: Cleansing with a water based cleanser is important to wash away any water based products from the skin.

Step 3.

Exfoliate- an Exfoliant should be used 2-3 times a week. Eve Taylor has both a mechanical exfoliant and a chemical exfoliant that can be used at home. The two exfoliants are Bamboo exfoliating scrub and the Micro-fine exfoliant. The Bamboo is a mechanical exfoliant due to the micro bamboo beads in it. Using light circular motions, the micro beads buff and polish the skin. The Micro-Fine is a chemical exfoliant due to the Pineapple and Papaya Enzymes that break down the dead skin to reveal smooth, fresh skin.

Step 4.

Purifying Spot Gel– This is a very effective spot gel treatment that combats bacteria causing breakouts and clearing skin of blemishes. It has Tea tree oil, Lavender and Lemongrass which provide powerful antibacterial properties while soothing redness and irritation.

Step 5.

Toner- Balancing or Purifying toner: Toner helps to hydrate, tonify, maintain skins texture and prepares the skin for Moisturizer

Step 6.

Moisturizer or Lotion: Balancing or Purifying Moisturizer or Lotion. Moisturizer tends to be a medium weight texture that provides vital moisture and hydration to the skin. Lotion tends to be a more light weight texture that provides hydration and protection to the skin. Lotion is best for under makeup.

Though Maskne has ravaged skin everywhere; we can be proactive with our product choices, daily Skin care routine, monthly facials, other tips and tricks provided by your esthetician. We will get through this together! Maskne will NOT Bring us down!

So now you know How to Keep your skin healthy (under that mask) during Covid19…. Check out other videos on our Facebook page. You can also check out our YouTube Playlist

The Urban Spa is a Peterborough spa that offers massage therapy, hair salon services and esthetics services. The Urban Spa Peterborough ‘s vibe is modern and sophisticated.

Call us on 705-741-1212 to book your hair, massage or esthetics appointment or you can book online 24/7 or explore our menu or educate yourself by reading our blog. We hope that you enjoyed reading this blog “How to Keep your skin healthy (under that mask)”

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Have a Chat with Mia!

Over the past months, we at Urban Spa have been thinking to ourselves, “if we are offering an award-winning stress-free experience in Peterborough, shouldn’t we continue innovating our reservation system to reflect that?” We’re pleased to announce that we have done just that with the help of our newest ‘Urbanator’ Mia!

Mia is the The Urban Spa’s newly installed artificial intelligence bot. Completely integrated with our online booking system, Mia can handle the entire reservation booking process from start to finish, either from the Urban Spa website or through text messages as well! 

By clicking the chat window icon at the bottom right corner of an Urban Spa webpage or by texting us at (705) 741-1212, guests will be greeted by Mia. More powerful than the average bot, she not only comes pre-loaded with all of our FAQs, but she also knows what services you’ve had in the past in order to make the booking process a one-click affair for returning guests. Use her to make a reservation, look at upcoming visits and reschedule bookings 24/7. Mia even responds to emojis so be sure to greet her well!

Since Covid, many new guidelines for businesses have been put in place, and because of these added responsibilities, answering the phones has become more and more taxing for us and that’s where Mia makes such a difference. Text support for businesses has recently seen a surge of popularity and it’s with an artificial intelligence helper that we’re able to take full advantage of that change. Rest assured, if you feel your request may be too complicated or you just want to get ahold of a real person, all you need to do is say so and Mia will transfer you to one of us if it’s within business hours.

As a spa in Peterborough, it is vital for us to be able to respond to calls and inquiries as fast as possible, and through embracing our robot overlords, Mia is helping us do

Mia is named after the late and great Mia the Poochie (Poodle/Chihuahua mix)

just that! Mia has already handled more than 10,000 messages — that’s how popular she is!

Regrettably, the only task Mia can’t seem to handle is performing the actual spa services, but that’s what we have our wonderful team of Urbanators for!

Mia receives her namesake from a very special former member of our Urban Paw team. The day she was installed was also the day we sadly lost Mia the Poochie. A loving friend to all of here at the Spa, we’re thrilled to have our little buddy immortalized within our new robot helper who has already lived up to the name with her supportiveness!

Have a chat with Mia today by clicking the chat icon or by texting (705) 741-1212 and see for yourself just how easy our booking process has become!

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Support ‘Made in Ontario’ Campaign by Shopping Urban!

 

After the Ford government launched a ‘Made in Ontario’ campaign, looking to reinvigorate the province’s economy by encouraging people to purchase Ontario products and support local businesses, we knew we had to get the word out.

As your favourite spa in Peterborough, it has been nothing short of wonderful serving a community not only within Ontario but specifically in our fine city. We have been so well supported by the Peterborough community, so we want to thank our guests and reassure you that when you purchase products from Urban Spa, you help businesses not just across the country, but locally as well.

Here are just a few of some of the products Urban Spa offers that are sourced directly from within Peterborough:

Urban Spa’s Lavender essential oil

Urban Essential Oil Blends

  • from Lavender to Sweet Orange, choose from more than 10 blends!
  • 10mL of calming, soothing scents to get you through your day

 

Products used in all of our Seasonal services

  • our Seasonal services are always locally sourced
  • currently, we are offering a complete herbal treatment — back rubs, facials, hair treatment, you name it! 

Next, let’s take a look at some of our products from throughout the province:

Bathorium’s own Charcoal Garden Detox bath soak

Bathorium

  • produced in Ottawa, experience our bestselling product line!
  • revitalize your bath time with these ethically-sourced products

Medistik

  • an easy-to-use roll-on stick for temporary relief of sore muscles and joints 
  • fast-acting and greaseless 

Refresh It

  • more commonly known as ‘Refresh Sh’t’, experience the power of this all-in-one odour remover!
  • this essential oil three-blend powerhouse promises to remove even the most stubborn of odours while containing only the most natural ingredients

And finally, here’s just a glance at some of the many Canadian products we stock on our shelves here at Urban Spa:

Coal and Canary Candles

  • this premium candle line comes all the way from Winnipeg!
  • these luxurious, hand-made candles are aimed towards the hip and the young

 

Aroma Pod 

  • sourced from Quebec, use these to attach your favourite scents to any room!
  • simply apply three to five drops of the essential oil of your choice and relax!
  • contains three aroma pods and five refills

We realize it is one of our duties, as a spa in Peterborough, to bring you the best products and services this country can offer. Know that by purchasing from Urban Spa, you are buying local.

Gear up for your next spa day (and feel good by doing it) by heading over to Urban Spa’s products section! Feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and PROUD that you have helped support Canadian businesses.

Here’s What You Need To Know About Booking At This Time:

  1. You can email booknow@urbanspapeterborough.com or text us 705-741-1212 (you can also old fashion call us too!)
  2. You can chat with us on our website (see bottom right of your screen)
  3. You can head over to Urban Spa’s products section online

 

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We’re Re-Opening Online Booking

Oh my, it’s been an amazing few weeks. One month ago we re-opened our Massage Therapy services and then two weeks ago we opened hair and some esthetics services (everything except services related to the face such as facials or face waxing including brows (sad face 😔). We are keeping our fingers crossed the Government of Ontario soon approves facials and facial grooming services in Phase 3.

That being said, our guests feedback has been amazing. They have been have thrilled to come back and are feeling extremely well taken care of and safe because of our high standard of care. If you want to know everything we’re doing RE: Covid19 please read this blog post for full details.

Online Booking

If you’ve tried to use our online booking in the last few months it looked like we we’re all booked up until December and that’s because we had to turn off the online booking system when we first re-opened (as mentioned in our re-opening blog post).

However, we’re now all good and ready to re-open our online booking (partially). This means you’ll be able to book a few weeks out but not months out.

As always we will be sure to let you know as soon as things change. As soon as the Government allows us to resume facial services, we plan to open the system fully. However, for now, we’re so thrilled you decided to support Urban, thank you!

How You Can Book

  1. Book Online
  2. Call us or text us 705-741-1212 (we are now able to accommodate text message booking)
  3. Email us: booknow@urbanspapeterborough.com
  4. Chat us: We recently launched a new chat tool on our website that is SO COOL – her name is “Mia” and she can book appointments for you. Try it out (bottom right of your screen, click to chat)
  5. Our Mobile Apps: For iOs and for Android you can book using our booking app 🙂

Tips To Get In Sooner

As you can imagine, we have thousands of guests looking for reservations so here are a few tips on how you can get in sooner:

  1. Don’t be picky 🙂
  2. We know you have your favourite providers but the entire team is awesome and it may be time to try someone new
  3. We know you have your favourite times and days of the week but that may create a longer wait for you. Let’s be adventurous if your schedule allows
  4. Instead of booking a full spa day, we may be able to fit you in sooner if we can create multiple reservations (ie: pick your most urgent requirements LOL)
  5. We typically love to serve friends and family who like to reserve at the same time but it will be extra tough to create multiple reservations so we recommend you make it a solo trip (not forever, just for now)
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Mother’s Day Has Arrived – We Can Help!

With all things Corona Virus and COVID19 it kind of feels like Mother’s Day has snuck up on us this year. There are a few things to consider because COVID19 has complicated Mother’s Day.

  1. Stress at home is higher than ever right now and people need to find new ways to de-stress and relax
  2. Kids and grandkids will not be coming home with cute “made at school” projects for mom so dad, grandpa and partners you need to step UP your game
  3. Privacy and “me time” for mom is in short-supply right now and we can help with that!

We would be delighted to put together a custom Mother’s Day package for you or if it’s easier you choose our pre-bundled Relax At Home.

This will be the PERFECT GIFT FOR Mother’s Day!

While dad, spouse and/or kids prepare dinner that night, send mom to her oasis with a nice glass of wine and her relax at home package.

Here’s what it includes:

  • Your choice of Bathorium Bath Bomb
  • Your choice of Bathorium Crush
  • Bathorium Apres Bath Tea (can be substituted)
  • Your choice of cedar wick, hand poured Cole & Canary candle

All of this for only $80 including tax. You can order by emailing us (booknow@urbanspapeterborough.com) or chat with us online and type just the words “product package” to be connected with our team.

We’re offering daily pre-arranged FREE curb-side pick up or FREE delivery (for orders over $30). We have a limited number of products given COVID19 and we’re not sure about re-ordering given supply chain challenges.

P.S. a portion of all proceed will be going to support local charities to help COVID19 efforts.

spas in peterborough Bathorium

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COVID19 Product Packages Now Available

We miss you all terribly. It’s been almost a month since The Urban Spa closed its doors for COVID19 quarantine and it hasn’t been easy for anyone. We sincerely hope you are hanging in there and when it is safe to do so, we will be there to serve you and get everyone looking & feeling better than ever!

Now that we know we will be under quarantine until mid May (almost another month) we have put together some packages to help our amazing guests. Below you will find pre-created packages of products and also you can also custom curate your own package.

We’re offering daily pre-arranged FREE curb-side pick up or FREE delivery (for orders over $30). We have a limited number of products given COVID19 and we’re not sure about re-ordering given supply chain challenges.

We would really appreciate you giving us the chance to serve you during COVID19. In this post, we’ve released 5 packages (see videos below for details):

  1. RELAX AT HOME PRODUCT PACKAGE ($80 includes taxes)
  2. FACE RESCUE PRODUCT PACKAGE ($86 includes taxes)
  3. SELF-CARE MASSAGE PRODUCTS ($23 to $164 includes taxes)
  4. HAIR THERAPY PRODUCT PACKAGE ($75 includes taxes)
  5. QUICK FIX PRODUCT PACKAGE ($48 includes taxes)
  6. CUSTOM CURATED PRODUCT PACKAGE

For any and all questions, please email us booknow@urbanspapeterborough.com or chat with us directly using “Mia” our new live chat tool (you should see it pop up in the lower right corner). Type product package and she will connect you with one of our amazing Urbanators who can help you make your purchase.

Remember you can always add a gift card to any package. All the details are in the videos below.

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Covid19 Update – Normal Operation

The Urban Spa in Peterborough is continuing normal operations with normal business hours.

We truly hope you are well in this stressful time. At heart, our spa family’s priority has always been to provide you and your family with a safe space where you feel free to escape the pressures of day-to-day life and focus on you.

We would like to take this opportunity to share with you just some of the many preventative measures we are implementing to create an environment that is safe and secure for everyone.

What we are doing at The Urban Spa:

1- Cleanliness: First, we are taking extra measures with our cleaning protocols as well as modifying our experiences in accordance with the changing medical precautions. The Urban Spa uses a hospital grade chemo sterilant and also any other tool that cannot be sterilized goes home with you. For example, our nail files, foot paddles for chalice removal, buffers, that all goes home with you or is disposed of, never being reused. This has been our policy since day 1. We have also increased the frequency with which we sanitize all surfaces that come in contact with guests such door handles, counters, shelves, chairs, etc.

2- Access to the spa: We are closely monitoring guests and our team alike for symptoms. Anyone who has symptoms or has come into contact with someone who is unwell will be asked to return home, thus creating a safe environment for all.

3- Rescheduling Protocol: In true Urban fashion we are going above and beyond to re-schedule any clients that are not able to  make their reservation. We continue to request for 24 hours notice for cancellations. We’re implementing a buddy-system where you can send a buddy on your behalf if you prefer.

4- Monitoring: We are actively monitoring the health agencies and government reports and will continue to keep you all abreast of updates via our blog and our social media.

It is in these times of stress that we must ensure that we stay calm and keep on. We will get through this, together.

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007 Anniversary Lucky Draw Promotion

Service Promotion

For the entire week of March 15th to the 21st the Urban Spa in Peterborough is celebrating its 7th anniversary and you will reap those rewards. The following reservations will earn you 17% back on a promotional gift card. This means that you will get a BONUS 17% on a to use for future esthetics or hair reservations. It’s like FREE money 🙂

Here are your options:

Sunday March 15: Any facial reservation
Monday March 16: Any waxing or aroma massage therapy (relaxation or RMT)
Tuesday March 17: Any tinting, waxing or sugaring reservation
Wednesday March 18: Any manicure reservation or aroma massage (relaxation or RMT)
Thursday March 19: Any hair, manicure or pedicure reservation
Friday March 20: Any facial, waxing or sugaring reservation
Saturday March 21: Any manicure or pedicure reservation

If you’re ready to complete your reservation, click here or call us 705-741-1212 or email us.

Retail Promotion

We have assembled an awesome lucky draw promotion as well for you to SAVE on all your favourite Urban Spa products and retail. Check out the details below. As soon as you check-in at the spa, we will get you to draw a card and you will SAVE SAVE SAVE!

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Essential Oil Blend Recipes by The Urban Spa

At Urban Spa, we are always striving to find the next level of comfort and relaxation to share with our clients. This month, take the tranquility of a spa day home with you with these amazing essential oil recipe blends put together by our own Jennie Persson.

Lemon-Aide

  • 3 drops Lemon
  • 1 drop Peppermint
  • 1 drop Basil

A fresh and uplifting blend to perk you up when you are feeling sluggish or under the weather. This combination brightens your mood, clears your mind and helps you focus on whatever the task is at hand.

Clean Air

  • 2 drops Lavender
  • 2 drops Lemon
  • 1 drop Eucalyptus
  • 1 drop Peppermint

This crisp blend clears out the stale air, leaving behind a clean herbal scent. Perfect for keeping your home feeling fresh year-round, especially in those cold seasons when it is not wise to open the windows.

Freshen Up

  • 2 drop Lavender
  • 1 drop Lemongrass
  • 1 drop Tea tree

This purifying blend is intensely fresh and clean. The ultimate combination to clean both the air and your mind.

To help you put together these amazing recipes, we have a promotion running until end of March 2020. Buy any AromaVase diffuser and get a FREE essential oil of your choice. Or buy 5 essential oils and get the 6th FREE.

With these blends, put your mind at ease and achieve the peace you deserve. Come visit The Urban Spa (388 Rogers St.) or Urban Space (552 Armour Rd.) today to pick up these essential oils and begin enjoying their benefits.

**Offer not combinable with any other offer. Oil special promotion must be of equal or less value.

 

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Beauty and the Booze event at Urban Space.

Nothing boosts self-confidence better than a makeover… and maybe a little wine. Join Urban Spa this month for its first Beauty and the Booze event at Urban Space.

Featuring Zao WOW Mini Makeup Tutorials by Urban Spa’s award-winning makeup artists, this evening will combine the positivity of a spa day with the pleasures of wine and food among friends for a relaxing and energizing experience.

Tickets are on sale now for $30, and all guests will receive:

  • 1 glass of wine (select from Calamus Ball’s Falls White, Calamus Ball’s Falls Red, Rolling Grape Pinot Grigio, and Traynor Pinot Noir.)
  • Urban Style Appetizers
  • Makeup tutorials
  • A $15 Gift Voucher for retail products for use the night of the event

Date: Feb. 27

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Location & Address: Urban Space, 552 Armour Rd, Peterborough, ON K9H 1Y8

Tickets are available for registered guests:

  1. At the door.
  2. In advance at Urban Space. If tickets are purchased in advance, recipients will get a free hot beverage of their choice and the chance to pre-book (secure your time slot) their 30-minute makeup tutorial.

Register now for Beauty and the Booze here! This event will sell out so don’t delay reserving your spot!

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