When entering the Anantara Hotel from the small road that traces the northern coastline of Koh Samui, you could immediately sense that this was going to be a special experience. The small bridge that serves as the hotel’s gate leads into a resort that has all the small details and amenities

Other than the waves, or on second thought, more than the waves, the one most distinctive sound heard while walking along Koh Samui’s beaches is the never-ending, high-tone, screeching “THAI MASSAGE” plea made by Thai women that run the endless number of massage booths that dot the coastline.

On a privately secluded quiet bay in Laem Nam Beach lies the Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa. "Quan Spa", the spa`s given name, is the place for those seeking to relax and experience the traditional Eastern Treatments. Quan means "Water". Water is associated with healing benefits in most

When it comes to dry skin most people think that it is just something annoying which happens every now and again, and often they never think about what may have caused it. We seem to accept that dry skin is a part of life and that it comes and goes as it pleases. However, dry skin can be prevented

In the scientific community, understanding the way that cells grow, survive, and reproduce in the human body is very important. EGF is an acronym for Epidermal Growth Factor, and is a naturally occurring protein in the human body. This protein has been shown to be a key player in the cell

Large pores are commonly believed to be caused by two things: genetics and age. As we age, we loose elasticity in the skin that keeps pores tighter, and some people are simply born with a skin-type that has tendency towards large pores. How you treat your skin can also contribute to larger pore

The secret to a luxurious spa inspired bath at home can be found in a bath preparation that has been used for centuries by men and women alike called the bath bag. A bath bag can be made up of a variety of different grains and dried herbs, and are a gentle way to gently clean the skin and relax all of the

If a youthful appearance was really sold in a bottle, do you suppose women would be the only ones flocking to the shelves to sell-out the product? It’s Doubtful. Although most men are still warming up to skin-care produced and marketed for them, the huge anti-aging industry may be the most easily

When it comes to enjoying a day at the spa, more men are foregoing the couch-version of R&R and joining women for a relaxing and rejuvenating day of pampering. In the recent past, spa services were geared towards the female population, but spas all over the country are now gearing up with male-minded

Whether it be a sun-kissed shine or a rich glow, the suntanned look isn’t a fad that is likely to disappear anytime, among both women and men. Whether it be the middle of January, or a hot, August day, a great tan continues to be a highly coveted look of youthfulness, even for men. The only problem is?

The world of skin-care has long been geared towards issues that commonly affect women. With an increasing number of men becoming aware of the need for daily upkeep of the body’s largest organ, and the fact that the needs of men’s skin are quite different from female’s, its time that skin-care

The term “exfoliation”, often elicits the same male reaction that a discussion of football strategies or catalytic converters typically elicits in women – a sigh, a roll of the eyes, and a change of subject. But for the ninety-percent of men that aren’t familiar with exfoliation, it’s high

Huh? Make-up for men, you ask? Yes, you read correctly. It began with the world of skin-care opening the door to male-centered products and services ranging from simple skin-care lines and shower products to extensive spa services and many more in-depth male grooming practices that have

Most men are afraid of losing their hair. A receding hairline or bald spot can cause anxiety and social embarrassment. Jokes about comb-overs, toupees and hair plugs are commonplace. Many people associate hair loss with aging and loss of virility. Baldness is often due to a genetic condition

Think women are the only ones obsessed with preserving their youthful looks? Think again. These days, men are just as likely as women to opt for a cosmetic surgery procedure. With people living longer, healthier lives, it’s no surprise that both genders want to look as young as they feel.

Body firming creams are widely advertised as an easy and inexpensive way to smooth out cellulite and tone skin. Many ads even suggest that body firming creams can take inches off your body. These toning treatments and body firming creams vary widely in price and in claims – there are fancy

Masks are both enjoyable and work as a delivery system with concentrated active ingredients. So if you are exfoliating, cleansing, or re-hydrating your skin, you get a more dramatic result quickly. Masks come in many formulations for all skin types and for different functions , so you need 

Our skin is an important part of our body since it protects us against injuries and prevents infections, yet for most of us our natural reaction to a minor skin injury is to throw a bandage on the affected area and consider it as no big deal. But that no big deal could very well end up becoming a serious

It`s a question that has baffled women for ages. What do men consider beautiful in women? Most of us believe men only see looks as beautiful simply because the media believes it is true. They show us busty females with perfect bodies plastered across our television screens , billboards, and 

Make-up is a big part of any woman’s life and as we get older, our make-up needs change. Whilst many women do not even realize this, our make-up habits should change as we get older, and what looked right in our teens does not tend to look right whilst we are in our twenties. So, just what styles

Most people think of acne as something that affects the face. After all, many advertisements for acne creams and products focus on visible facial acne. Despite this, though, body acne that affects the shoulders, back, neck, chest, and buttocks is very common. Although in theory clothes can

If you or someone you know has rosacea, what you probably know is that it is a chronic skin disorder that shows itself as large red blotches on the face that usually have small bumps that sometimes resemble pimples. What you may not know is that the reason for the redness is that groups of capillaries

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that shows itself through patches of red areas or silvery scales that appear on the legs, knees, arms, elbows, scalp, ears, and back. Toes and fingernails can also be affected by losing their shine and developing ridges and pits. This condition

When Neil Sedaka wrote the song, “Breaking up Is Hard to Do” he didn’t have his hairdresser in mind, but it could easily describe the dilemma some people face when they want to change beauticians. Knowing how to make the break may be a handy thing to keep in mind. It can be especially difficult

Oily skin is a problem that rears it ugly head on your face in many ways, often with acne and a shiny, greasy appearance. If you have not had results with over the counter treatments for oily skin, and feel many of them are too harsh