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“People are more and more aware of the necessity of sunscreen and the importance of after-care. Not only should you be wearing sunscreen, but you should help your skin heal and rehydrate after exposure to the elements.” — BOLDIJARRE KORONCZAY, Éminence Organic Skin Care In response to the “food for skin” trend, Naturopathica launched Burdock Radiant Skin Tincture which features burdock, an antioxidant-rich herb with cleansing and purifying properties and Oregon grape root, a key herb for eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. Seeing Results Ultimately, a consumer trend that has yet to go away is women’s need to see results. “Convenient and results-driven skin-care solutions are of top priority among busy women everywhere,” Wing says. She thinks that this is the reason why both the spa’s highly popular signature line of Sothys Facials and chocolateinspired line of cocoa-infused body treatments are popular among its guests. The body treatment uses the spa’s new signature line of proprietary products created by Tara Spa Therapy exclusively for the spa. Older women (ages 50 to 60) are the ones in particular that highly demand to see visible results from their anti-aging skin-care products. As for Naturopathica, its most popular spa treatment is the Signature Bio-Energy Lift, a multi-step treatment that uses microdermabrasion technology. “This treatment is attracting loyal following because it combines effective yet gentle technology with high-performance ingredients,” Close says. She adds that as far as the target market is concerned, there is a rapid demographic shift to include younger millennials who are quality-driven, have done their homework and are willing to invest in holistic experiences. “As wellness becomes more mainstream, savvy consumers have become skeptical of ‘hope in a jar’ marketing claims and frivolous treatments. They are looking for ways to feel better every day and address chronic conditions, from back pain to eczema and rosacea.” Naturopathica blends plant science with technology to inspire guests to embrace beauty rituals. — BARBARA CLOSE, Naturopathica August 2016 ■ PULSE 29