Eco Med Spa Opens

Who can’t use a little bit of pampering in today’s modern life?   The only thing better than a spa is an eco-spa.

Tomorrow in San Francisco’s Union Square, the talk of the town will be the opening of the first green medical spa in the country – the Epi Center eco Med Spa. This oasis in the big city has actually been in existence for a remarkable 10 years, but the owner Margaret Mitchell decided she wanted to go green from the inside out. Hence, a complete LEED-certified green remodel and move to a suite filled with windows, light, organic beauty products, filtered water, and the works. Now you can have laser hair removal and clinical skin care in a place where beauty, modern science, and the environment join together to produce gorgeous results.

I love spas but occasionally it can be an unintended stressful experience for those of us with an active mind. Why are they tugging at my skin?  What chemicals are lurking in those products?  Ignorance was bliss but now knowledge is power.

The beauty of the new Epi Center eco Med Spa is that you can leave your worries behind and let the experts work their magic with organic tools in tow. Let the eco-pampering begin.  www.skinrejuv.com

As we know, beauty is truly skin deep. 70% or more of what we put on our skin gets absorbed into our body. Would we consider eating our face cream?  The good news is that companies are waking up and producing high-performance products without the baggage (parabens, polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl & laureth sulfates, unnatural fragrances, yuck). Whole Foods has even gotten into the act with their excellent new Premium Body Care seal of approval. Look for the sign next to the healthiest products in the market. They did the testing for us so we can bathe in peace.

My other favorite eco-oriented spas in San Francisco to date are the ayurvedic Kamalaspa in Union Square and the zen International Orange spa and yoga lounge on Fillmore. Perhaps I'll see you in the waiting room.