NORTHWELL HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION SPA EVENT

Recently, we had an amazing opportunity to work alongside Northwell Hospital in showing their gratitude to thousands of their staff. We activated pop-ups across their network with on-site spa booths where everyone could enjoy services like manicures, haircuts and chair massages. Over three weeks, we traveled to 26 hospitals in 26 cities to primp thousands of hospital staff, and had the absolute honor to see thousands of smiles. It was truly special to be a part Northwell’s spectacular efforts to do something extraordinary for their staff who have been through so much.

Primp Events specializes in mobile salon and spa services for private and corporate events. For over 10 years, we have proudly served the greater New York City area with a core mission to make people feel great and cared for. Our Primp team has worked with a wide range of fabulous companies and organizations to create wonderfully unique and memorable on-site salon and spa experiences of all sizes especially today with Covid-19 still very much a challenge in our lives. It is an honor to work with our clients to help them bring a little joy and wellness into their employees and guests lives.

DIY: HONEY SUGAR BODY SCRUB

Maintain your natural glow with our DIY body scrub.
A natural body scrub can aid in exfoliating your skin and get rid of dead particles. The best part is, it is all organic, fully customizable for your skin needs, and definitely affordable.

Here are more benefits of skin-exfoliating:

- healthier skin
- blood circulation improvement
- promotes skin hydration
- clears blemishes
- reduces stress
- decreases pore size
- releases natural oils


Honey-Sugar Body Scrub Recipe
- place a jar of honey in the microwave for 30 seconds or until the consistency is runny and warm to touch.
- in a small bowl, pour a quarter-cup of honey and mix in organic white sugar or brown sugar.
- add in the extra virgin oil.
- you can also add in aloe vera gel or any essential oils for scents and additional benefits.
- mix all the contents in the bowl and once blended, it can be used immediately. Any excess can be stored in a jar with a tight lid.

To apply:

- start with a spoonful of your homemade body scrub. place it on the palm of your hands and and gently massage the scrub over the desired areas. rinse the scrub with a washcloth once you are content with the application. we do suggest to use a warm washcloth to make it more invigorating.
And voila! You are all set to enjoy this marvelous beauty treat. Let us all glow up.

THE TRUTH ABOUT MANPERING

We all had our fair share of myths and tales and one of them, we are all very well familiar with: women are the only one who loves to get pampered.

Why don't we step back into reality and discuss various reasons why men will indulge in some pampering as well?

After the hard work and the overtime, men crave for some relaxation time just as much as us women do.

Some men prefer to sit back and watch a football game or maybe some hardcore time in the gym but there are some who considers "me-time" to be a knot-free day through intensive massage to banish some aches and pains.

Men will enjoy a relaxing treatment even if it is something swift.

Simple methods such as releasing pressure through foot massages can be such a big help and a mood booster for our men and a spa treatment can definitely help them de-stress and refresh for the upcoming work week. Another quick and well-known treatment that they love is the chair massage. Chair massage can help reduce stress and muscle tension as well as rejuvenate the mind and body in just under 15 minutes!

For those who desire more of a luxurious treatment such as a Swedish massage, this is believed to help reduce depression and anxiety, increase blood circulation, and relieve pain.  In addition, this type of activity can easily be turned into a QT (quality time) with their significant other!

CORPORATE LOVE

There are many ways for companies to show their employee appreciation: half days, meals, a bonus, a trip and a day off. another effective way is a spa event. For many years we have been providing spa services for company events and it is a definite crowd pleaser. It is amazing how much a brief service like a 10-minute chair massage, mini-facial or a manicure can make such a difference. It is always appreciated and a very affordable way to show a lot of love.

WINTER SKIN CARE: LOVE THY FACE

“Love your face” is what my sisters and I would say to each other when buying skincare products, especially in the cold, dry, winter months.  The cold-dry air takes away a thin layer of oil that traps moisture in the skin.  So, here are some simple tips we put together to keep your skin healthy and happy during the frosty  months.

1.  Moisturize, moisturize…. and then MOISTURIZE.  Up your daily routine for all over moisturizing.

2.  Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.  Without proper H20, skin turns dry, tight, and flakey, making it less resident and more prone to wrinkling.  It is recommended that you consume 8 glasses of water a day.  Remember, your skin is the largest organ of the human body.  

3.  Take lukewarm showers/baths and reduce your soaking time.  Hot showers and baths will strip your skin’s moisture.  

4.  Use gentle skin cleansers and avoid harsh scrubs.  Moisturizing post bath while  the skin is still damp will maximize absorption into your skin.

5.  Avoid harsh face peels, scrubs, masks, and astringents that are alcohol based.  Gentler skin products do less damage and won’t dry out your skin the way harsh products do.

6.  Remember your sun block!  During cold months, people are more prone to windburn.  Windburn is, ironically caused by the SUN.  Apply sun block daily; this should be part of your skin care routine year-round.

7.  Dress appropriately for the winter with thick scarves and hats.  Wear comfortable, loose fitting garments made of breathable cotton fabric.  Avoid harsh wools or polyesters directly on your skin that can cause chaffing of the skin.  

8.  Mind your hands.  The skin on your hands is thinner than other parts of the body and has less oil glands, making your hands more susceptible to winter drying.  So, not only should you wear gloves, but you should have hand lotion with you at all times.

9.  Remember to exercise. Exercise has a lot of benefits including reducing stress, which causes eczema flare-ups.  Exercise is not only good for stress relief, but is obviously good for the body. Working out comes in various forms including yoga, ice skating, or running.  Everyone’s routine is different; it is important to keep strong and have fun at the same time.

10. Get spa treatments.  Seriously—this may be a shameless plug but it is important to PRIMP!  Getting a manicure, massage, or facial keeps the body vibrant and promotes wellness all year round, especially when we are trying to fight the winter blues.

BLOG MEETS BRAND EVENT BY INSTYLE MAGAZINE

InStyle Magazine knows how to throw a great event!  At a recent blogger event in New York City, the magazine rolled out the red carpet for attendees with services that included chair massage by PrimpEvents. 

At this stylish event, bloggers were able to rub elbows with top brands like Jergens, Sears,, Bulova, and more. For our part, we were there along side Jergens to discuss a new hand cream and the benefits of the cream while treating the bloggers to hand and neck massages.

The elegant affair was a great event for the bloggers to experience new products and include them in their upcoming posts.  And they had a lot to write about.  From fashion to beauty, the brands had a lot to share.