We’re so grateful for the support we receive from every. single. spa partisan and it’s because of you that we continue to grow, flourish, and succeed. Thank you. We couldn’t do it with you!
POPSUGAR tried our Cream Deodorant. . . and shared the results.
When it comes to shopping for Dad, it can be a little tricky. Do I get him a card? Does he already have this? Instead of going through rounds of “what should I get him?”, we’ve got you covered with our Father’s Day gift guide. From Dad-approved retreats to an Active Set that caters to weary limbs, these gifts are sure to surprise and delight him.
To keep or not to keep, that is the question. You’ve already swapped out your jeans for shorts, Winter coats for breezy tanks, and boots in favor of open-toed sandals. But what about your everyday beauty products? With Summer almost here, it’s time to give the ol’ heave-ho to some of your traditional staples in favor of some new, all-natural ones.
The holiday season has arrived, and with it, the search for the perfect gift has commenced. We want to make this time of year relaxing and rewarding — so consider this gift guide your one-stop shop for everyone on your list. Simple as that. If you already know that our exclusive holiday retreats are your gifting no-brainer, click here.
Stay tuned as we add even more holiday ideas to this guide!
The Ultimate Holiday Retreat experience is one they’ll never forget. This package includes: the Ultimate Massage, Ultimate Facial, Lux Manicure, Ultimate Pedicure and lunch.
For a little at-home spa indulgence, opt for our limited-edition Relax Set. Packed with Body Cream No. 16, Bath Soak No.14, Lip Butter No.40, and Lip Polish No.35, these items are all they need to unwind.
We love this Gold Honeydew Triple Drop Necklace from Bee Amour. It’s beautiful, delicate, and available in both gold and silver. Plus, did you know that 5% of all Bee Amour profits go directly to local organizations that provide education about and protection for bees?
For the person who is always on-the-go, treat her to our Buff + Go manicure. This treatment includes light nail and cuticle maintenance and a buff to shine.
KOBO’s pure soy candles are intoxicating. No matter what fragrance you choose, these aromatic candles are sure to brighten the mood.
This is a no-brainer. Our Holiday Bliss Retreat package includes our 90-minute Signature Massage, a 75-minute Lux Facial, and m+h Manicure and Pedicure — and we’re pretty sure your parents have earned it.
The Sports Massage is perfect for the active parent. It incorporates deep stretching and tissue manipulation to ease the stiffness and pain in muscles and joints — pure relaxation and rejuvenation!
Our signature milk + honey robes are so cozy that you’ll feel like you’re at the spa… even when you’re not. Call 512.236.1115 to place an order and have it shipped directly to their house.
Our Jet Set collection contains Calendula Cream, an Everything Oil roll-on, Lip Polish No. 40, and a travel-sized Hand Purifier. With this gift it’s sure to make traveling during the holiday a little more luxurious.
We suggest our newest (life-changing!) treatment, the HydraFacial. Loved by celebs such as Eva Mendes, Beyoncé, and Gwyneth Paltrow, this unique treatment utilizes antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to create glowing skin. This a one-way ticket to gorgeous skin.
Our incredible multi-tasker Everything Oil comes in two compact sizes, but don’t let its petite packaging fool you. This product is a potent mixture of rosehip fruit, evening primrose, and argan oil, and can be used on your skin, hair, nails, or as a makeup remover.
Our signature Hydrating Scrub No. 35 is a “triple threat scrub” that will hydrate, cleanse, and exfoliate the skin all in one application.
Almonds, brown sugar, and coffee? No it’s not a Starbucks drink order; it’s milk + honey’s signature body treatment, the Spa Partisan. Along with a steam and 60-minute Signature Massage, this treatment will have anybody fully relaxed after the holiday madness.
A must for great-looking skin is… water. Give the gift of a BKR water bottle to make sure that your special someone continues to stay beautiful inside and out long after the holiday season.
Our special Holiday Couples Retreat, which includes a 90-minute Signature Couple’s Massage and Side-by-Side Lux Pedicures, is available as an instant gift certificate. Boom.
For the person who loves milk + honey, help them bring the spa home with them (plus! It’s a handy stocking stuffer). Infused with sandalwood, vetiver, and cardamom, the Home Fragrance No. 46 scent will warm up your space immediately.
This Live Love Spa shirt is not only comfortable and stylish, but also perfect for that spa enthusiast in your life.
Our Bath Soak No.1 4 is a hypnotizing and calming scent, thanks to lavender, neroli, and chamomile oil. We promise that it will soothe frazzled holiday-season nerves and beyond.
Whether this person on your list is a pro-basketball player, occasional runner, or a CrossFit enthusiast, this limited-edition Active Set has their name all over it. Filled with Muscle Soak, Bath & Body Oil No. 18, Arnica Balm, and Calendula Cream, weary muscles don’t stand a chance.
Don’t forget about yourself this holiday season, and by that, we mean: TREAT YOURSELF. Our Holiday Treat Yourself Retreat includes a 60-minute Signature Massage with a foot and back scrub, 90-minute Lux Facial, and a Lux Manicure + Pedicure. Go ahead, you deserve it.
Have any questions about a treatment, specials, or holiday hours? Call us at 512.236.1115.
That’s right. Not only can you find us here, here, here, here, and here, but now, we’re officially on the shelves at the Whole Foods Market North Lamar flagship and at The Domain. It’s incredible to see our milk + honey products available in both stores and, of course, it feels great to partner with another Austin-bred brand.
To celebrate the latest, we’ll be holding two Whole Foods Market demos over the weekend, one at North Lamar on Saturday, March 21 from 11am to 2pm, and one at The Domain on Sunday, March 22 from 11:30am to 4pm. Come by, say “hi,” meet Alissa, sample our products, and get to know your new favorite bath and body products!
Did we mention you might just see our founder, Alissa Bayer, “hanging” around? She’s featured on the Local Maker posters that greet you as you walk into the store. If you see her, be sure to tweet (or Instagram) us a selfie with her with the hashtag, #hangingwithAlissa.
Thank you for all of your support!
Single, taken, in the mood for love, or just feel like a bit of indulgence? Good. Let Valentine’s Day be your excuse. We like to think we show the ones we love how much we appreciate them year-round, but there’s nothing wrong with a little extra TLC come February 14. If you’re with us on that point, then stick around — we’re making it easy to get it right next week.
1. Give an Experiential Gift
It’s not just a gift certificate to milk + honey, oh no. It’s your (or someone special’s) ticket to a luxurious massage, facial, mani-pedi, blowout, etc. Basically, this is a guarantee “in writing” that an awesome treatment is just an appointment away.
2. Pucker Up
“O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair.”
— Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
This organic, plant-based lip butter is packed with moisturizing virgin coconut oil and shea fruit butter, and fragrant with a warm, spicy mix of cardamom and vanilla. In short, those lips don’t stand a chance. In the best way possible.
3. Set the Mood
Nothing like a little ambiance — preferably one that smells of sandalwood, vetiver, and cardamom — to set the mood. Love is in the air, with a little help from our delicious milk + honey Home Fragrance No. 46 of course.
4. Make plans
This year, Valentine’s Day lands on a Saturday. Translation? Reservations are a must. Start with a couples massage at our 2nd Street District or Hill Country Galleria location (book now!), then head to one of our favorite new restaurants in East Austin, Gardner. If Valentine’s Day is actually more of a “Gal-entine’s” celebration, that’s still a valid reason to treat yourself. Head to Gardner with friends, or go for pizza at Bufalina and top it off with delicious cocktails at Weather Up.
5. Have fun
No reason to fret over this day. If nothing else, it’s a Saturday. Enjoy it!
{milk + honey cream deodorant no. 20}
It may not be the most glamorous or sexiest of topics, but it sure is an important one.
Fact #1: We all sweat.
Fact #2: Many of us are guilty of using deodorants and anti-perspirants that are chock-full of nasty petrochemicals, synthetic ingredients including hormone-disrupting fragrances, parabens, and aluminum compounds. Whether you’re familiar with the adverse effects attributed to the aforementioned elements or not, the bottom line is: they’re no good.
Fact #3: For most, smelling nice/feeling fresh is a personal hygiene preference and priority. (Right?)
Enter: milk + honey Cream Deodorant
{available in two blends: No. 20 and No. 52}
We’ve created our own plant-based, organic cream deodorant in two blends — a sweet vanilla coconut mix and a warmer bay, clove, and blood orange combo. Yes, these deodorants are effective and smell amazing all day long. More importantly, though, the ingredients found within are simple, straightforward, and good-for-you. Isn’t it nice when you can read the label and actually know what you’re putting on your skin?
Exhibit A
No. 20: Organic Virgin Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil, Organic Shea (Butyrospermum parkii) Fruit Butter, Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate), Organic Arrowroot (Maranta arudinacea) Root Powder, Organic Beeswax, Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) Oil.
Exhibit B
No. 52: Organic Virgin Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil, Organic Shea (Butyrospermum parkii) Fruit Butter, Sodium Bicarbonate, Organic Arrowroot (Maranta arudinacea) Root Powder, Organic Beeswax, Wildcrafted Bay (Pimenta racemosa) Leaf Oil, Blood Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel Oil, Organic Clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) Flower Oil.
Both blends are available for purchase online and in all of our milk + honey spa locations. In addition, the No. 20 blend can be found in Whole Foods Market stores throughout the North Atlantic region.
Give What You Love.
This is your one-stop holiday shop.
Good things come in small packages — especially when it comes to these stocking stuffers. Take your pick from our new all-natural, on-the-go milk + honey hand purifiers, mini Kevin Murphy shampoos and conditioners, travel-sized Aveda sets, and more. {available at all four milk + honey locations}
No need to break the bank with these treats. Give a milk + honey gift certificate for am + h manicure ($35) or a sleek blowout ($50). Stock up on gorgeously-scented Kobo candles ($33), our brand new milk + honey coconut hair masque($38), and this skincare must-have, CosMedix’s Rescue Balm & Mask ($46).
Treat someone special to a luxurious spa treatment — you can get creative. Whether it be a Lux mani + pedi combo ($105), a Signature Facial($100), or a 60-minute Lux Massage ($100), you’ll still have a little wiggle room to add on a few enhancements, like an extra 15 minutes of massage for $20.Scope out all your options here.
You can mix-and-match gift certificates for luxe spa treatments with beauty must-haves, such as the new Clarisonic Smart PROfile ($265). Also ringing in under $300? Our exclusive Holiday Sweet Retreat and Holiday Signature Retreat packages ($259 each), which include everything from anUltimate Massage to an Ultimate Pedicure.
If money’s no object, and ultimate relaxation is key, look no further than ourHoliday Ultimate Retreat ($499), which includes the Ultimate Massage, Ultimate Facial, Ultimate Pedicure, Lux Manicure, and lunch. Or set the lucky recipient up for the next year with an annual milk + honey membership! Pre-pay for the year and you’ll save at least 15 percent.
For the woman who deserves it all — and at the very least, deserves some R&R the milk + honey way, treat her to one of our most relaxing packages: the Holiday Signature Plus Retreat ($325) or m + h Lux Retreat ($429). Plus, she’ll love the moisturizing milk + honey makeup remover ($30) and body cream ($32) combo as an extra treat.
For the guy in your life (dad, husband, boyfriend, BFF) – we promise he’ll love a milk + honey treat. Gift him the Manly Retreat($259), which includes a Sports Massage, Deep Clean Facial, andManly Manicure. Or opt for the Kevin Murphy “Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush” set ($50), which includes a wash, rinse, Night Rider hair paste, and of course, a travel toothbrush and toothpaste. {available at all four locations}
When shopping for that special person on your list, the sky’s the limit, right? Start with something sweet and thoughtful (here, $12), then take your pick of any of theselimited-time holiday packages. You don’t have to worry about these gift certificates expiring — they don’t. Ever. For the cherry on top, pair these gifts with an exclusive holiday set from Kevin Murphy, Aveda, and Kobo Candles. {available at all four locations}
Feeling like your 9-to-5 comrades deserve a little extra something this year? There’s nothing like a beautifully packaged bath & body product (ahem, go here!) to make their day. Or, check out the Holiday Mini Retreat ($189), which includes a 60-minute Lux Massage and Signature Facial. Want to encourage a little de-stressing this season? A Spoonk ($60) will do just the trick!
Want a holiday shortcut? Go straight here for specials, packages, and instant gift certificates.
Have a question about gift certificates, specials, or holiday hours? Call us at 512.236.1115.
Cheers,
the milk + honey team
This month we’re celebrating . . .
What does ‘Christmas in July’ mean?
We have three new summer-exclusive packages. Call 512.236.1115 to snag yours. All summer packages are valid to redeem through September 30, 2014. After September 30, you have the $ amount of the package to use, which never expires.
Beach Ready Retreat, $129
60-minute Lux Massage – OR – 60-minute Signature Facial
m + h Manicure
Holiday in the Sun Retreat, $179
60-minute Lux Massage
60-minute Signature Facial
Ultimate Summer Retreat, $249
Ultimate Massage
Ultimate Pedicure
But that’s not all. Starting Monday, July 7, we’re kicking off our ’12 Days of milk + honey Christmas.’ How does it work?
Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in July, any client who has received a service/treatment on that particular day will be automatically entered to win an awesome prize. Gifts include the Clarisonic Mia 2, RevitaLash, milk + honey bath and body products, Cosmedix, and more. So, make sure to pre-book your appointments for Monday through Wednesdays in July — you might just win something great!
… Look for us in the Tribeza Talk section (p. 47) of this month’s Love Issue. We’re excited to be one of the “things” to be excited about this month. Thank you, Tribeza!
