Organic Spa Magazine's 2017 Experience Wellness & Travel Media Event

Organic Spa Magazine's 2017 Experience Wellness & Travel Media Event took place on April 17th, 2017 at the Conrad Hotel in NYC. Guests enjoyed a media luncheon, symposium of beauty, wellness and travel, and latest products from top brands. 

Checkout the highlights from this year's event, including KPS Essentials, Aura Cacia, Fire Cider, NeoCell, Meadowood Napa Valley, Columbia Skincare, MyChelle Dermaceuticals, Nubian Heritage, Pura Botanica, J.R. Watkins, and Boiron. 

This was the first time I was introduced to KPS Essentials, and I was blown away by their skincare line. My skin was beyond glowing after my facial, which products included the Brightening Cream Cleanser, Probiotic Toner, Renū Face Cream, Renū C + Serum, Antioxidant Repair Serum and Vitamin C Lip Treatment. KPS Essentials products are formulated with food-grade, gluten free, 100% organic ingredients.

Aura Cacia is my go-to for creating DIY bodycare, and has now launched Home Care Essential Oil Blends for creating home cleaning products. The four blends include Down to Earth, Keep It Fresh, Main Squeeze, and Petal Power.

I definitely need to get myself one of Aura Cacia's USB Essential Oil Diffusers

Fire Cider Apple Cider Vinegar & Honey Tonic

NeoCell presented media guests with Collagen Sriracha Deviled Eggs, Almond Strawberry Collagen Cupcakes, and Mango Coconut Chia Pudding.

NeoCell's products include Biotin Bursts and new Ceramides Skin Hydrator

Meadowood Napa Valley showcased luxurious products from the Meadowood Collection, also used for spa treatments at the Meadowood Spa.

Columbia Skincare showcased their Probiotic Milk Cleanser, Probiotic Concentrate and Probiotic Complex.

MyChelle Dermaceuticals introduced their new launches, including the Quick Clean Micellar Water cleanser, Sun Shield Liquid Tint SPF 50, and Perfect C™ Pro Serum

Nubian Heritage African Black Soap Collection

Pura Botanica

J.R. Watkins

Jet Lag Relief pellets and Coldcalm tablets are new from Boiron

- Kim Weling

Organic Spa Magazine's 2016 Experience Wellness & Travel Media Event

On April 25th at the Mandarin Oriental, the 4th annual Organic Spa Magazine's Wellness & Travel Media Event had an amazing lineup of skin care and spa sponsors. Sponsors included Riviera Maya, Aura Cacia, NeoCell, The BodyHoliday, ilā, Columbia Skincare, Rosewood Mayakoba, Fire Cider, Violets Are Blue, Menla Mountain Retreat Center, Pyore, Boiron, Canyon Ranch, Deer Lake Lodge & Spa, MyChelle Dermaceuticals, New Life Hiking Spa, Healing Hotels of the World, prAna, Plume Hair & Lash Science, AEOS, Reserveage, Pevonia Skincare, Skinveda, Kaelen Harwell, everclēn, Kosmatology and Parissa. 

Check out the highlights from the event below. 

Pyore (pronounced "pure") use the purest plant-based oils like Moringa, Jojoba and Argan for their rich nutrients. Pyore also uses natural ingredients such as green tea and coconut water in their fruit-based products, for cleansing, moisturizing and exfoliating your skin. 

ilā has a variety of products, from shampoos and conditioners to day creams and face serums and candles. 

NeoCell Biotin Bursts is one of my go to products. The high potency chews have 10,000 MCG Biotin in every bite. The Brazilian Acai Berry flavor makes it taste just like candy, so I always look forward to eating one. It promotes hair, skin and nail health, and are low in sugar, free of gluten soy and artificial flavors. 

During the media event, I was introduced to NeoCell's Derma Matrix Collagen Skin Complex and Keratin Matrix Advanced Hair Repair. 

Aura Cacia essential oils is another one of my go to products, for using when I make DIY products like exfoliating scrubs and bug spray. Aura Cacia provides many DIY skincare recipes, including one they had given out for a hair protecting mist. Aura Cacia also introduced their Essential Oil Aromatherapy Mist Diffuser, Skin Care Oils (Soft & Smooth, Renew & Recover, and Shield & Hydrate), and Essential Oil Discovery Kits. 

Aromatherapy Associates Miniature Bath & Shower Oil Collection - this set is perfect to bring with you for travel 

Menla Mountain Retreat Center, in the Catskills, offers various hiking, meditation and yoga retreats, as well as spa services at Mahasukha Spa

Violets Are Blue - their signature line includes soaps, scrubs, facial serums, body cream, deodorant and more. 

Fire Cider can be taken as a daily tonic, either taken as a spoonful or diluted in water or tea. Apple cider vinegar has many benefits, including weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, heart health and improved symptoms of diabetes.

MyChelle introduced new sun protection products including an Sun Shield Clear Spray with SPF 30, Cucumber Cooler Soothing Spray and Sun Shield Clear Stick with SPF 50.  

Oscillococcinum homeopathic medicine is great to have around the winter season, to combat those flu-like symptoms. Calendula Cream is perfect for healing cuts, scrapes and sunburn. Arnicare Gel, is useful for mosquito and bug bites. 

Deer Lake Lodge Health Resort & Spa in Montgomery, Texas

Canyon Ranch Health & Wellness Resorts

Columbia Skincare

- Kim Weling