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Albany: (518) 489-5231   •   Saratoga Springs: (518) 306-5502 | info@complexions.com

Wellness & Beauty Blog

Powerhouse Anti-Aging Facial You Don’t Want to Miss

Anti-aging Facial Treatments For Younger & Healthier Skin If you have been searching for an anti-aging facial the we have a solution for you. Microcurrent facials have become increasingly popular in recent years and for good reason. Having been hailed "The Non-Surgical Facelift" and "The Red Carpet Facial," this gentle, anti-aging treatment diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by improving skin texture and overall appearance. Featured in our Optimal Natural Face Lift,

Clock Stoppin’ Complexion Perfection

Everyday new products and treatments come out boasting to be the best in the industry. It’s true that there are some great product lines and procedures out there, but what is most important is to make sure you are working with a skin care professional whose philosophy aligns with yours? Keep reading and we'll give you all the details on what you need to know to make the most skin treatments. Some treatments are

Get Your Heart Right! De-stress this February

Celebrate Heart Health Month with 8 Ways to De-Stress Your Life Meditate - Meditation has the power of lowering your heart rate and blood pressure, and even improving cognitive performance. It’s also simple to do; just find a place that you find comfortable, close your eyes and relax your muscles. Focus on something also, such as your breathing or a specific object. Staying focused is the key to meditation, so distractions don’t find their way

By |January 14th, 2014|Categories: Complexions Spa|

A New Year, A New You!

Celebrate Healthy Weight Awareness Month By telling us why YOU deserve to win free spa services from Complexions Spa, and free training sessions with Fitness Together! Contest Rules: FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY, we will be holding a contest that will allow our loyal Facebook followers to submit before and after photos, videos and testimonies to show their dedication to eating clean and training mean-- all with the goal of proving  they deserve to win

By |December 31st, 2013|Categories: Health|

Skin Tip of the Week: #3

Skincare Tips - Moisturizers As the holiday season kicks in, the cold, blustery winter comes with it. In such harsh conditions it's essential to remember the importance of keeping your skin hydrated. Enter: Moisturizers! This is a product that mimics sebum on the skin surface with the purpose of softening and smoothing it. At Complexions, moisturizers are applied after cleansing, as well as during most esthetic services. So, what do you need to know?

By |December 16th, 2013|Categories: Complexions Spa, Guides and FAQs, Skin Care|

Skin Tip of the Week: #2

Last week we discussed the use of soap in facial cleansing and the disadvantages. This week, we will talk about facial cleansing gels and creams and the benefits of each. Cleansing involves both a chemical and a physical interaction with the stratum corneum to maintain the biofilm on the surface of the skin. Cleansing can also facilitate the exfoliation process by dislodging oils and debris by incorporating gentle alpha hydroxy acids like lactic acid

By |December 12th, 2013|Categories: Complexions Spa, Skin Care, Spa|

Take a Holiday Vacation this December

HOLIDAY REPRIEVE MASSAGE -- Available at Complexions during December only. Take some well-deserved time for yourself this hectic holiday season. This relaxing massage helps restore a sense of balance to your life with spruce and eucalyptus essential oils. Special Seasonal Price: $60 for 50 minutes.

By |November 30th, 2013|Categories: Complexions Spa|

Warm Up this Winter with a Soak and Massage

Enjoy A Soak And Massage To Warm Up! The frigid,  frosty wintry weather is here and that means it's time to cozy up! Enjoy this brrrrilliantly warming, soothing treatment just in time for the cold. It begins with a Butter Brulee whole milk soak in our hydrotherapy tub that envelopes your skin in a cocoon of warmth, hydrating your dry, winter skin. After this toasty beginning, enjoy a long, spicy, warm cinnamon Relaxation Massage

Holiday Sweetness: Chocolate Antioxidant Facial

Experience all the benefits of our Signature Facial coupled with this rejuvenating, specialty mask, sweet enough to bring the holiday spirit to your beauty routine. This chocolate rejuvenating mask has powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and slow the effects of aging. The tannins, due to their astringent and tonic properties, bring back firmness to the epidermis. Plus, the cocoa has the added benefit of being infused with moisturizing properties that are essential for

By |November 26th, 2013|Categories: Skin Care, Spa|

Skin Tip of the Week: #1

To begin our tip of the week we wanted to do an brief overview of the skin because the more you understand about the skin, the better you will understand why we offer the suggestions we do.... As you may know, the skin is the largest organ of the bod and is made up of two primary layers that have distinct functions. The epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the outer skin layer

By |November 24th, 2013|Categories: Complexions Spa|