Visit Kocoon Spa to enjoy a relaxing moment with our new facial promotion:

Promotion 1: Book a facial and enjoy a free Aloe Vera Cold Stone Eye Contour Massage

Revitalize the eye area and reduce puffi­ness with this targeted hydrating treat­ment! We use light colored stones to increase the power of the therapy because lighter colors retain cool temperatures longer.

15min – value : 150rmb

Aloe Vera reduces the signs of under-eye bags, minimize dark circles and firm the delicate skin around the eyes. This aloe eye contour performs an instantaneous firming effect, fighting signs of fatigue around the eyes.

 

Promotion 2: Book a Kocoon Signature facial (90 min) and receive a free Elemental Herbology facial mask product to take home!

Key Ingredients:

• Kombuchka™ improves radiance.
• SEPICONTROL™A5 balances oil production.
• Manuka Honey, Aloe and Calendula have skin-soothing effects.
• Oat Flour and Allantoin gently exfoliate to resolve congestion.
• Amazonion Clay helps to eliminate toxins from the skin.
• Essential Oils of Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Lavender and Rosemary help to balance sebum production.

Promotion only available until November 30, 2014.

Cannot combine with other promotions and discounts.

Make a reservation at Taiyue Suites : +86 132 416 960 21

Make a reservation at The Opposite House : +86 137 179 434 06 

You may inform the spa advisor which promotion you would like to enjoy.

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The kitchen provides many ingredients that work well in your beauty routine. Pouring milk into a warm bath can benefit the skin in several ways. Honey,  essential oils and other milk bath additives provide additional benefits. Rinsing  your skin well after the bath enhances the effects of the milk. Many bath  products on the market also contain milk if you prefer a commercial product.

Smooth Skin

A milk bath leaves your skin feeling soft and supple. The fat and protein in the milk provide this immediate benefit in your bathwater. The milk also helps exfoliate the skin for additional softness. The lactic acid in milk helps clean and soften the skin. The milk hydrates the skin, preventing dryness.

Soothes Skin Irritations

Many adults and children experience uncomfortable skin irritations such as eczema. A milk bath may help soothe some of the irritation of eczema and other skin conditions, according to She Radiance Magazine. Check with your health-care provider before trying home remedies for a medical skin condition.

Enhances Relaxation

The soothing feeling of the milk in the water creates an overall relaxed, comfortable feeling. Taking a milk bath at the end of the day can help you improve your skin while helping reduce the stress of your day. Adding essential oils to the milk bath provides additional relaxation qualities. Try lavender, eucalyptus, chamomile or peppermint essential oils, based on your personal preference. Create an overall relaxing environment by dimming the lights, using candles and playing relaxing music in the background. The time alone may refresh your outlook.

Improve Skin's Appearance

In addition to the immediate softness of the skin, milk baths may provide deeper improvements to the skin's appearance. The lactic acid in milk may help remove dead skin cells, leaving the skin smooth and may also encourage skin cell renewal. Milk baths may reduce some of the darkening that naturally occurs as your skin ages. Article from livestrong.com [hr]  Come to Kocoon Spa Taiyue Suites in November to try our new Cleopatra ritual which includes a milk and honey bath!  

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 Fall is in full swing, and with the change of season it takes an extra dose of effort (and nutrients) to ward off dreaded colds and keep the immune system at its best. The Umstead Hotel and Spa (Cary, NC) is treating spa guests to a soothing seasonal Lemon Ginger Lavender Elixir that will be more pleasant on the palate than cough syrup. Chef Greg Gettles shares his recipe, below, for a refreshing, vitamin-packed pick-me-up that combines potassium and calcium-rich lemon and ginger, which has antioxidant and direct anti-inflammatory effects, and relaxing lavender and thyme, which helps relieve coughs, bronchitis, and chest congestion.   Lemon Ginger Lavender Elixir Recipe:

• 7 lemons (peeled and juiced)
• 7 bruised and chopped lemongrass
• 3 oz peeled and chopped ginger
• ½ oz dried lavender
• 12 oz lemon juice
• 16 oz honey
• 7 oz simple syrup
• 3 ½ oz ginger puree
• 12 sprigs thyme
• 16 qts simmering water

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients except water in a cambro (large plastic food storage container). Pour simmering water on top.
2. Allow mixture to steep for at least 4 hours before straining.
3. Adjust seasoning and chill.

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Join us for a relaxed and fun session where Kocoon’s co-founder Maika Endo will give a short introduction to Traditional Northern Style Thai Massage, focusing on its benefits and the dos and don’ts in a Thai Yoga massage.

Participants will learn a 10 minute sequence to immediately release tension in their upper back and shoulders, perfect after a long day in front of a computer!

Cover: 50RMB | person - Free for people who will join our Massage class this month or previous massage class participants. Thai herbal tea and Thai desserts will be offered.

AS SPACE IS LIMITED RSVP IS REQUIRED by Nov.30th NOON.

• Morning introduction: Monday, December 1, 10:30am-11:45am
• Evening introduction: Monday, December 1, 6:45pm-8:00pm

Space is limited to so book your spot now by emailing community [at] kocoonspalounge.com

 

About Maika:

Passionate about wellness from a young age, Maika was initially trained in Shiatsu massage by the Kimura Shiatsu Institute in Tokyo in 2006. Shiatsu is characterized by finger and palm pressure, stretching, and other massage techniques along the body's meridians. In 2013, she traveled to a small village outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand for a course in NUAD BO RARN, Northern Thai Yoga Massage, a similar discipline to Shiatsu. Maika was certified as a Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Therapist at Baan Hom Samunphrai, which was accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education and the Thai Ministry of Health. She recently supplemented her studies with an advanced course at Loikroh Traditional Thai Massage & Yoga School in Chiang Mai in October 2014.

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Purifying Back Treatment

Everyone needs a deep cleanse of their back once in a while!

Spa Treatment includes:

• Cleanse
• Exfoliation of dead skin with ozone steaming
• Manual extraction of black heads
• Purifying mask using clay or Tamarind
• Stress-melting massage

 

What is Ozone steaming? Ozone on a steamer helps to moisten your skin, whitens and purifies your skin, increase blood circulation and increases skin metabolism. It also loosens the dirt - clogged in the pores of you skin. The dirt comes with sebum, the oil that is produced by the sebaceous glands of the skin.

Benefits of the Purifying Bentonite Clay Mask: Clay works like a magnet it pulls toxins towards itself and releases stored energy into the area it is covering. In history the Chinese and Mayan healers often applied thick clay packs to the feet to absorb toxins from the body.

Benefits of the Tamarind Scrub: Tamarind is rich in AHA, alpha hydroxy acids, which make it ideal for removing skin's impurities and deep-seated dirt. Tamarind also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can help prevent disease like eczema.

 

At Taiyue Suite | 132 416 960 21  .............................45 min | 370 rmb
At The Opposite House | 137 179 434 06 ..................45 min | 445 rmb

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Get back in shape with Kocoon’s Slimming Massage.

During Kocoon’s slimming massage, you will undergo multiple slimming massage
techniques, from rubbing and massaging to slapping.
These techniques aim to rupture and disrupt pockets of fat, which will result in a reduction in the appearance of “pitted” cellulite. Your therapist will also stimulate increased blood circulation to reduce excess water in detected regions of your body.
We will tailor a blend of essential oils during the massage session to expand on the
effectiveness of the massage.

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At Taiyue Suite* | 132 416 960 21 45 min | 450 rmb

At The Opposite House | 137 179 434 06 45 min | 520 rmb

Buy 5 treatments and receive 1 for free

Buy 10 treatments and receive 2 for free + 1 complimentary Seaweed Body Wrap

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 What you need:

• Ginger cut in thin slices or grated (spicier)
• Red dates
• Brown sugar

We love to make this tea in winter, because it helps keep your body warm and can be appreciated anytime of the day!

Simmer for at least 20 minutes, a handful of red dates cut in slices (Hong Zao | 紅棗 ), a thumb of ginger (Jiang | 姜 ) minced or sliced (I grate it because I love it hot and spicy!), brown sugar (Hong Tang 评论 ).

This beverage's benefits:

• Boost your immune system
• Help treat common flu
• Improve blood circulation
• Help relieve menstrual pain

Read this article about red dates, something for women and new mommies

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