Green Peel Facial in Manhattan

Green Peel, The Herbal Alternative to Chemical Peels

Think that a dramatic skin transformation can’t happen for you? Do you have problems with acne scarring, hyper pigmentation or fine lines? The Green Peel facial is for you. As you know, facial peels are all about resurfacing the skin and exposing the new, younger looking skin beneath.

What makes the Green Peel facial different? The Green Peel is a natural herbal peel, and unlike many chemical peels, there are no synthetic acids. It contains only natural ingredients derived from plants and offers a great alternative to the harsh chemical peel.

How the Green Peel works:
A mask of the Green Peel is applied to the face where it begins to increase the blood flow to the skin and exfoliate the skin. The active herbal ingredients begin to penetrate the skin and begin to peel off the outer layer of the epidermis. After the treatment you will feel like you have had a mild sunburn, and your face will be reddish.

Now you need to wait 4 days for the outer skin layer to completely fall off and have the new young skin exposed. So be sure to stay completely out of the sun!! Your skin is very exposed during these 4 days.

On the 5th day, you come back into the spa for a follow-up treatment and cleansing & nourishing facial. And guess what? You have a whole new bright healthy looking face.

Just 5 days for a non-chemical, herbal peel transformation. Just 5 days for a whole new you!

Only $500 at Elemur Day Spa 56.

A dermatologist would charge upwards of $1500 for a chemical peel. And at Elemur Day Spa 56 you get the peel, product and follow-up facial. We want you looking and feeling your best. That is why we offer the Green Peel facial as an affordable alternative to the harsh chemical peels.

Ultrasonic Oxygen Facial & Good Skin

There are many contributing factors that age our skin like poor nutrition, sun exposure and a slowing of the metabolism in our cells. Did you know that ultrasonic sound waves can help improve the skin cell’s metabolism? No harsh scrubs or chemicals need be used, just safe and soothing sound waves.

Here’s what happens: Ultrasonic waves create micro-vibrations deep inside your skin cells. This helps to stimulate the skin's very own repair mechanisms and increase its metabolism
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Ultrasound really works on three levels; thermal, mechanical and chemical.

The ultrasonic device raises the skin temperature and increases blood flow. Not only does this help bring moisture to the deepest skin layers from the inside out, but it also helps your skin absorb the moisturizing cream. This also encourages collagen production.

Mechanically, the unit’s ultrasonic blade exfoliates and cleans the outer skin layers, revealing younger healthy looking skin.

Chemical, ultrasound can encourage the synthesis of protein inside skin cells. This helps speed up the cells metabolism and regeneration of damaged connective tissues.

Ready to see the results?

Come into Elemur and try out our Ultrasonic Oxygen Facial with collagen infusion. Your skin will look younger and feel healthier. You will see the results for weeks. Now only $109 (reg. $119), when you mention our blog.

Chocolate Dream for Couples

Ahhh, February… visions of heart shaped candies, romantic red roses and boxes of chocolates! Valentines Day in Manhattan!! A day of true indulgence. Why not indulge in chocolate?? I mean, literally!

At Elemur Day Spa you can! This year for Valentines Day they've put together an exceptional couples spa package. It’s called the Chocolate Fix and it’s exactly what a chocolate fix should be for a couple. It starts with the typical tasting of chocolate and a glass of wine in the private infrared sauna. The sauna starts to heat things up and get your blood flowing while the scent of chocolate starts to add excitement to your evening. More blood flow means more romance, simple science; When you are with your love, your faced gets flushed, your pulse races, you heat up.

From there, both you and your loved one receive a mini rise and shine facial followed by a side by side hot stone couples massage in the couples room where chocolate scented oils will melt away tension and make your mouth water! Scent is a powerful seduction tool. Our olfactory system triggers memories. After tonight the scent of chocolate will bring back the romance of this couples massage.

To top it all off, Elemur is treating you and your Valentine to a chocolate cocktail before you leave. At only $129/person, this is one Valentines Day Special you shouldn’t miss out on! Book your couples treatment early New York City!


Chocolate Fix
Indulge your cravings with chocolate & wine in your private infrared sauna. 
Rise and Shine Mini Facial
Hot Stone Massage w/chocolate scented oils
1hr 30min - Now only $129/person prepaid or credit card secured.

Moisture & Your Skin

Elemur's Winter Tip:

In these winter months we all notice how dry everything is, don’t we?? Your skin, one of the most important organs in your body, notices it even more! Especially the skin on our faces, which is constantly exposed to the elements - the wind, the sun and the cold winter temps! What to do?

Well, of course treating yourself to a facial is always a good idea, but what about every day? Elemur recommends a moisturizer like Aquarestylane, which they just happens to make themselves!

Why Restylane? Restylane is actually a brand name for hyaluronic acid, a substance which your body naturally produces. Hyaluronic acid binds to water and retains it, which keeps your skin fuller, moisturized and more protected from the elements. However as we get older and our skin is exposed to more UV rays, our skin produces less hyaluronic acid on its own, which leads to wrinkles and dryness.

That’s where a face treatment like aquarestylane comes in! It’s made with water and hyaluronic acid, so they bind together with your skin on a cellular level, reducing wrinkles and creating a layer of protection from that wind and cold. More importantly, it is truly moisturizing your skin from the inside out!

Stop on by Elemur to try their aquarestylane moisturizer and if you really want to help your skin, try the Skin Beautifier Treatment which includes the use of the aquarestylane and will leave you moisturized, warm and relaxed! A ‘whole body treat’ on a cold winters day! Don’t forget to moisturize!

The Science of Cellulite Reduction and the GX-99

Is your New Year’s resolution to get rid of cellulite?

It is January in New York City. You can almost hear the millions of people resolving to diet and exercise this year to lose weight and get rid of cellulite once and for all. But we all know how hard it is keeping our resolutions. But Elemur Day Spa 56 in midtown Manhattan has good news for you and your fight to get rid of cellulite!

The secret to getting rid of cellulite is not just about dieting. To look your best you need to understand the science behind the cellulite, which is where Elemur Day Spa comes in.

Cellulite can be found in almost 90% of women of varying ages. They aren’t all overweight or out of shape. So what causes cellulite? Lots of things can contribute:

Hormonal changes effect how much fat our bodies store or eliminate.Poor blood circulation caused by stress and dehydration.Your genetic predisposition.
Toxins from alcohol, sugar, caffeine.The woman’s body simply stores fat more easily than a man’s.

The good news is that there is an easy way to deal with cellulite. It is called the GX-99 Vibratory Endermatic System. Sounds complicated doesn’t it? Well it is actually very simple.

The GX-99 cellulite reduction system deals with many of the issues we just talked about. The vibration system doesn’t pinch, stretch or roll your skin. What the GX-99 does do is:

Increase blood circulation.Reduces muscle tension and relieve stress.
Breaks up fat capsules in subcutaneous tissue so fat can be absorbed by the body.
Reduces dimpling.
Stimulates the lymph system and helps detoxify.

So getting rid of cellulite isn’t magic, just science.

So swing by Elemur Day Spa 56 in Midtown Manhattan and keep your New Year’s resolution and finally get rid of cellulite!

The Radiant Heat Sauna can keep New York City healthy!

The hectic holiday shopping season is here, and so is cold and flu season. The secret to staying healthy and beating the season is hot, literally. It is the Radiant Heat Sauna at Elemur Day Spa 56 in midtown Manhattan near Bloomingdales.

We already know that raising the heart rate keeps us healthy. That is why we workout. A cardiovascular workout increases our circulation, energy, metabolism and helps bring nutrients to our skin where circulation can get sluggish.

Did you know that sweating keeps us healthy too? Sweat releases toxins and helps clean our body. If we don’t sweat, those toxins remain trapped in our tissues. That is why a fever occurs when we are sick. The body wants to eliminate the toxins making us ill. Nature knows that raising our body temperature helps fight off sickness and infection. And now we know too.

Another hot tip to keep us healthy is that inhaling excessive dry heat is beneficial. We inhale germs all through flu season. Those germs want us weak so they can multiply. To avoid getting sick we need to stay healthy, energized and strong.

So know we know what we need to do to stay healthy:
Raise our heart rate.
Sweat out toxins.
Inhaling heat up to 170 degrees to incapacitate or kill bacteria so it can no longer multiply and no longer make you sick.

The easiest way to do that is by visiting the Radiant Heat Sauna at Elemur Day Spa 56.

A Radiant Heat Sauna (also known as Infrared Sauna) differs from traditional saunas is that it uses direct infrared energy to penetrate the body's tissues and is able to heat our body’s core. The temperature can be maintained at 170 degrees and avoids uncomfortable burning that occurs when traditional saunas only superficially heat the skin.

The Radiant Heat Sauna raises our core temperature and provides us with a “passive” cardiovascular workout. Of course this makes us sweat, helping us detox, eliminating toxins such as heavy metals (mercury, cadmium, lead), dioxins & pesticides. And as we sit relaxing and de-toxing we are inhaling heated air killing the bacteria that is trying to multiply and make us sick.

So the secret to staying healthy this winter is visiting the Radiant Heat Sauna at Elemur Day Spa 56, 940 Third Avenue at 56th Street on the 5th Floor.

The Science of Spa

We all have heard the old addage, "You are what you eat." Well, it is true! Especially true for your skin. Whatever we put into our bodies affects our bodies, skin, and appearance. It is not just about gaining weight.

The goal of this blog to explain the science behind spa treatments and how pampering ourselves can really keep us healthier and happier. We need to take care of our bodies, it is the only one you get!