Spa 31

10/20/2026

Want to get a little more out of your massage? Don’t underestimate a few minutes of gentle movement.

Stretching and massage can work beautifully together. Gentle stretching can help maintain mobility, encourage body awareness, and keep you moving between appointments.

Before your massage, think easy movement—not an intense stretching session. A little movement can help you loosen up and notice where you’re feeling tight.

After your massage, gentle stretching can be a great way to continue moving through the range of motion you’ve just worked on.

A few simple options:

• Gentle neck stretches
• Shoulder and upper-back stretches
• Chest openers
• Easy spinal rotations
• Hip and hamstring stretches

The key word is gentle. Stretching shouldn’t hurt, and forcing a muscle farther isn’t necessarily better.

And remember—massage isn’t meant to do all the work. What you do between appointments matters too. Regular movement, stretching, hydration, sleep, and paying attention to repetitive habits can all support how your body feels.

Minute Takeaway: Massage can help you feel better on the table. Movement between appointments can help you carry those benefits into everyday life.

10/19/2026

Scalp oiling is everywhere right now—but more oil doesn’t automatically mean a healthier scalp.

If you’re already dealing with excess oil, buildup, flakes, or certain scalp conditions, layering heavy oils onto the scalp may actually make things feel worse.

Your scalp naturally produces its own oil, called sebum, which helps protect and moisturize the skin. The goal isn’t to coat the scalp in oil—it’s to keep it clean, comfortable, and balanced.

Spa 31 Tip: Choose scalp products based on what your scalp actually needs rather than what’s trending on social media. Dryness, buildup, irritation and dandruff aren’t all the same thing—and they shouldn’t necessarily be treated the same way.

Healthy scalp care isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what your scalp needs.
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10/19/2026

10/17/2026

Feeling a little puffy? Gentle facial lymphatic massage can help encourage fluid movement and leave your face looking refreshed and less congested.

The key is light pressure and slow, intentional movements—lymphatic massage should never be aggressive.

Just 3–5 minutes can make a beautiful addition to your skincare routine.

One small habit. Better skin.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Think chemical peels are only for oily or acne-prone skin?

Think again.

Professional Exfoliator is a professional 30% lactic-acid peel that allows us to combine resurfacing with the naturally moisture-supporting properties of lactic acid.

It can help improve the appearance of:

• Dull, lackluster skin
• Uneven texture
• Fine lines
• Uneven pigmentation
• Dry or dehydrated-looking skin
• Sun-damaged skin

And that’s exactly why having multiple types of chemical peels at Spa 31 matters.

The peel we choose for someone dealing with congestion and excess oil may be completely different from the peel we choose for someone concerned with dryness, pigmentation and visible aging.

Stronger isn’t always better. More appropriate is better.

At Spa 31, your skincare professional evaluates your skin and goals before determining which professional exfoliation option makes sense for you.

Ask us whether a lactic acid peel belongs in your corrective skincare plan.

10/15/2026

Happy National Esthetician Day!

Today we’re celebrating Michelle and Kynna, the wonderful estheticians at Spa 31. Their knowledge, skill, and dedication shine through in the thoughtful care they give each guest. They take the time to listen, understand each client’s needs, and help them feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in their skin.

Michelle and Kynna bring so much heart to what they do, and their love for their clients is clear in every appointment. We’re grateful to have them as part of the Spa 31 team. Please join us in celebrating these two amazing women today!

10/15/2026

When it comes to wellness, we tend to think more = better.

A harder workout.
A stricter diet.
A complete lifestyle overhaul.

But your body doesn’t need extremes to change. It needs consistent signals.

Your body is constantly adapting to what you repeatedly ask it to do—a process called physiological adaptation.

Walk regularly, and your cardiovascular system adapts.

Strengthen your muscles, and they become stronger.

Keep a consistent sleep schedule, and your circadian rhythm becomes more predictable.

Practice slow breathing, and you become better at shifting your nervous system toward a calmer state.

Move throughout the day, and you support circulation, mobility, and lymphatic flow.

The magic isn’t in doing something perfectly once.

It’s in doing something small again and again.

So instead of asking, “What can I completely change this week?”

Try asking:

“What’s one healthy thing I can realistically keep doing?”

Ten minutes of walking.
Five minutes of stretching.
Morning sunlight.
An earlier bedtime.
A few intentional breaths.

Your body is listening to what you repeatedly tell it.

10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

What if an acid could exfoliate AND help your skin hold onto moisture?

Meet LACTIC ACID.

Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps loosen the bonds between dull, dead cells sitting on the skin’s surface.

But here’s what makes it different:

Lactic acid also has humectant properties, meaning it helps support hydration while it exfoliates.

Why do we love it?

• Gently exfoliates dull surface buildup
• Helps smooth rough, uneven texture
• Brightens the appearance of dull skin
• Helps improve uneven-looking pigmentation
• Supports skin hydration
• Can be a great option when we want resurfacing without automatically reaching for the most aggressive acid

Look for it on the label as:
Lactic Acid

In the Spa 31 treatment room:
You’ll find lactic acid in several of our professional GlyMed Plus formulations—including chemical peel options we can select based on your individual skin.

Pro tip: The percentage of an acid doesn’t tell the whole story. Acid type, pH, formulation, application time and YOUR skin all influence how a professional peel behaves.

Beyond the Label takeaway:
Chemical exfoliation doesn’t always have to mean stripping the skin. Sometimes the goal is smoother, brighter skin while still respecting hydration and barrier health.