A selection of soothing shea butter treatments to make your clients say “Ahh!”
Location: Raindance Spa at The Lodge at Sonoma, Sonoma, CA
Time & Cost: 100 minutes, $195
This brand-new treatment begins with a dry brush exfoliation, followed by a lavender-shea butter application. The client then is wrapped in warm blankets and receives a light scalp massage. A full-body massage completes the service.
Location: Sundara Inn & Spa, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Time & Cost: 90 minutes, $210
This new treatment begins with an application of the spa’s signature essential oil blend—a soothing combination of sandalwood and jasmine—followed by a sprinkling of bath salts for an exfoliating massage. Next, an application of Sundara’s signature shea butter product is applied, and the client is wrapped. During this time, she receives a facial and a scalp massage. Once unwrapped, the remaining shea butter is worked into the skin during a full-body massage.
Location: Sego Lily Mind Body Spa, Midvale, UT
Time & Cost: 50 or 80 minutes, $60 or $80
First, the client lies on a heated blanket and receives a full-body massage using a local product called Body Butter Key West, followed by a 15-minute heated wrap. She simultaneously is given a scalp, neck and shoulder massage. Spa director Dana Carlson says, “This is my favorite treatment. Not only do you get a good massage, but you get a little pampering, too. I just love the product—it smells good and keeps your skin soft for days.”
Location: Ajune Medical Day Spa, New York
Time & Cost: 60 minutes, $150
This Sothys body treatment is one of the spa’s most popular menu items. The three-step service begins with an oatmeal body exfoliation, after which the client showers off. An application of a hydrating gel that is massaged into the body follows, ending with a pure shea butter massage.
Location: The Spa at Sedona Rouge, Sedona, AZ
Time & Cost: 60 or 90 minutes, $100 or $150
First, the client is exfoliated using the spa’s signature White Sugar Scrub, followed by an application of Shea Butter Blend to counter the effects of sun exposure and dryness. Then, the client is wrapped in a warm blanket, and the therapist performs a relaxing face and neck massage with the facility’s signature Desert Facial massage oil.
Location: Aji Spa at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, Chandler, AZ
Time & Cost: 25 or 50 minutes, $65 or $115
This indulgent menu item begins with the application of the spa’s melted Sun Blend Shea Butter and Sun Blend Body Oil. The body then is enveloped in an aromatic steam capsule in which steam therapy enables the body to absorb antioxidants and vitamins A, D and E. According to spa director Justin Sturgis, the entire experience helps to improve circulation and neutralize free radicals, and has an overall therapeutic effect on the body.
Location: Spa Terre at The Viking, Newport, RI
Time & Cost: 10 minutes, add-on to any service, $40
Beneficial for the health of the hair, due to the nourishing power of shea butter, this treatment enhances any service. It is best used prior to shampooing and is left in the hair for three hours or longer.
Location: As “U” Wish Nail Spa, Hoboken, NJ
Time & Cost: 60 minutes, $45
First, the feet are immersed in an ocean blue relaxing lavender foot bath infused with peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. Next, a peppermint, shea butter and sugar cream scrub is applied, followed by an expert nail shaping, smoothing and buffing. An application of lacquer concludes the pedicure.
Location: Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment, Sedona, AZ
Time & Cost: 60 minutes, $130
This treatment offers deep all-over natural conditioning, and provides the skin with moisture and protection against the effects of stress, pollution and aging. The session begins with a gentle sea salt exfoliation to prepare the skin to receive the rich butter cream containing jojoba and shea butter, which is massaged gently into the skin. The client then is wrapped in warm blankets to allow deep product penetration. During this time, she receives a neck and face massage.
“Shea butter is beneficial for healing small wounds, as well as skin cracks and crevices, making it a great foot moisturizer that complements our spa pedicures.”