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January 12, 2004

DermaLly Pure Natural Skin Therapy, by Madawa's Zanzibar

The DermaLly Pure skincare line by Madawa's Zanzibar was introduced in 2002 by Anita Schiltz and Penelope Stone, after their meeting and apprenticeship with a traditional herbalist on the Island of Zanzibar, Madawa.

Madawa's takes pride in effective skin therapy, a fair trade model which helps sustain organic farming culture, and traditional herbalism. The Madawa line caters to those who seek natural, cruelty-free skin care without compromising the quality of a superior performing skin therapy. All of Madawa's products are pure, natural, contain no synthetic fragrances, dyes or parabens, are never tested on animals, and, are packaged in recyclable containers and earth-friendly wrappers.

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Desert spa sets sail aboard ocean liner  

A new era in luxury cruising kicked off yesterday with the introduction of the largest ocean liner ever built and Tucson-based Canyon Ranch will be along for the ride, running the largest spa at sea. (David Pittman, Tucson Citizen)

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Spa revives hope for The Crescent's faded glory  

Somewhere round the back of the tourist information office in Buxton swings a tough wooden chair which used to lower the arthritic and the rheumatic into the soothing waters that bubble out of the Peak District's limestone at a constant 27.5C. The chair has not been used for more than 40 years, since Buxton's thermal baths closed and the once fashionable spa went into what seemed to be terminal decline. But now the town and the treatments that made it famous are set for a revival that could trigger a much-needed economic boom in this high corner of Derbyshire. (David Ward, Guardian Unlimited)

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The Wellness Holidays Paris Show  

Announcing the first French tradeshow dedicated to wellness tourism - Wellness Holidays - scheduled for March 19-21, 2004 at l'Espace Champerret, Paris 17. This tradeshow consists of a selection of exclusive countries with hotels in scenic locations, travel agencies, tourism offices, spa institutes, thalassos, and thermes.

Read more about Wellness Holidays on the Spa Index Event Calendar

HIV sufferer up in arms as masseuse keeps gloves on

An HIV-positive British tourist will lodge a complaint with the Victorian Health Services Commissioner after a Hepburn Spa Resort (Hepburn Springs, Australia) spa employee insisted on wearing latex gloves while massaging him. (Dan Oaks, The Age)

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The Quartz Treatment

Think of it as a high-end spin on the traditional hot rock massage. At the new Gloss Day Spa on the Upper East Side (NY, NY), an amethyst the size of a large avocado has taken the place of the usual hot lava stone. The oversize amethyst, cut in Italy and weighing 150 carats, is heated to 85 degrees, wrapped in gauze and nestled for five-minute spells on each of the client's seven ``energy centers,'' or chakras - belly, brow, solar plexus and so forth. (Ellen Tien, NY Times)

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Mall of America's new spa offers total pampering to teens

To celebrate her birthday, Lauren Potter decided to spring for a day at the spa. She and a friend, Ana Zdechlik, spent an afternoon getting facials, manicures and pedicures. They ended the day by having their hair spiked. Such birthday luxuries are not uncommon, except for one thing: Both girls are 11. (Jon Tevlin, Star Tribune)

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