Monique deGroot

Studies have found that self-love is the key to physical, emotional & mental well being. It is centered around taking care of yourself daily by eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep. Easier said than done, right? Wrong! There are so many benefits to prioritizing your health and well-being! Maybe it is time to look […]

According to The Global Wellness Summit, wellness retreats are on the rise, simply because people want to connect with nature. After all, connecting with nature can have positive health benefits. For example, the National Academy of Science found that a daily 1-hour walk in a natural setting lowered depression levels, anxiety and migraines. Yet we […]

What’s the difference? A resolution is defined as “the action of solving”. When you set a resolution, it means you are trying to fix something that is wrong with you. It implies that “we” are the problem that needs to be resolved. Then you go on to put quantifiers on your goal like lose 10 […]

Ready or not here it comes! The holidays are upon us and a gift guide seemed to be in order. Here are some of my favorite picks for gifts this year whether you are in the mood to save, spend or splurge. “Save” Gift Guide Babysit – send some friends or family members out for […]

Have you ever felt a little down and a friend made you laugh, and you said “I needed that, I feel better now!” It’s not a coincidence. Laughter is a powerful remedy to pain, conflict, and stress. Not only does it make you feel better but smiling alone can make you look better and appear […]

Wearing heavy black eye liner – dark, harsh eye makeup draws attention to fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area. So those generally unnoticeable fine lines are now what everyone is looking at. Opt for a softer shadow look and brown pencil liner lightly applied. Over accessorizing – when you have too many accessories […]

At Murrieta Day Spa, we get so many questions about treating fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles in the eye area. Caring for the skin around the eyes is a delicate process because the skin is thinner. It not only tends to be the first place to show signs of aging, but also is […]

Let’s face it, our plates are full. With our works schedules, children’s activities, and a plethora of other duties we assign ourselves it is no wonder that we always feel exhausted and burnt out. Some of us feel that there is no end to this vicious cycle, but what if there’s a life that is […]

In a nutshell, UVA rays are considered aging rays and UVB rays are burning rays. This means UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin damaging cells underneath the surface. If you ever wondered where hyper-pigmentation comes from, you can blame UVA’s. UVB rays damage cells near the surface so you can blame UVB’s for not […]

One of the best benefits of waxing is that it leaves the skin stubble free. Another great benefit is that it removes dry and dead skin cells along with the unwanted hair. Waxing also lasts longer than shaving because is removes the hair from the roots whereas shaving just removes hair at the surface. In […]