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[Susu]

Hi,
This thread was suggested in the one I started about the metabolism testing on the Magic. I thought it was a good idea.

What is your experience with Elemis Spa products? What do you like? What was a disappointment?

I am going on my first cruise in November and have booked the metabolism test and an Elemis manicure and pedicure, so I am sure I will be offered some products, and wanted to know what is really worth the money!

Susu

[jd99]

We found the products to be fine overall as they are used in the spa. Bought one or two over the years but the prices are insane compared to spas back on land. I'd politely decline the whole speech on products. In fact that's what I've done the last couple of times.

[nurse_mom]

I tried the products from A carnival cruise. Exact same thing. Yes it worked, but then I got pregnant with our 3rd child. I agree buy online. Much cheaper!! My piggy bank has not allowed me to buy more right now

[JEB13]

A quick answer: do your Metabolism test with Daniel if you can. He doesn't hard sell. Peter tends to push harder. Both are great guys and will do the seminars.
If you are not willing to entertain the "Internal Detox" discussion, I wouldn't bother with the Metabolism test. Daniel will provide you pages of interesting literature.
More from me in a later post.

[JEB13]

I am a 48 yr old single Dad, cruised with my two teen daughters on Magic 1-8 August.

Before cruise 192.5, sizable muffin tops both below and above my size 36 pants. Too much coffee, diet sodas, poor diet. I wanted a turnaround - committed to it.

Embark day, while the girls were in the Stack, I toured the Spa. Started learning, signing up. Day 1, Daniel conducted a 10am "Secrets to a Flatter Stomach" seminar. Top-level: weight loss is contributed to 15% exercise (standard aerobic & anaerobic), 35% nutrition (organic foods, smaller portions, more frequent), and 50% Detox.

The Detox: "toxins" cause water to be trapped around your fat cells. Poor/processed food slows the lymph system, circulatory system, and clogs the liver (the filter). Clean thm out and your body is more efficient. The Detox is NOT a Colon Cleanse (yuck) - no talk of that at all.

Took the Body Composition Test ($33). I have fat and water to lose (no surprize) (9 lb fat, 9lbs water +/-). Received two info packages from Daniel "Herbal Detoxification Supplements" and "Body Cleansing Strategy with Elemis Micro Algae". Told him I'd get back to him later in the week.

Signed up for the "Course of 3" Ionithermie Algae Super-Detox ($388 for 3, $155 for 1). My reasoning: a) who does only one trip to the gym, b) what boy doesn't like green mud, c) this was my St Thomas "watch". I lost 6 inches (four spots) in the 3 treatments - sounds good right? Who cares about the numbers. My tight pants were now more loose and my 15 year old daughter noticed and commented that I looked trimmer ("less fat" were her words).

I enjoyed every dinner including a glass of wine and dessert - on Lobster night I couldn't choose between the lobster and vennisen medallions, so I had both. Took small portions at Topsider buffett - take a little, eat a little, leave a little.

Purchased the Internal (herbal) detox plan (9 months) and External (24 applications) program. Yes, very expensive. You can find all the products for the exact same price at TimeToSpa.com. Positive: you don't have to make a huge investment upfront. Drawback: no info on-line on how to use or effectiveness, so learn that onboard!

When I came home: 187.0 (5.5 lbs less). Several inches trimmer.

More on home program in future post.
PM me for personal questions.
Jeb

[JEB13]

Some comments on the Internal and External Detox home program:

The Internal Detox home program - Month 1: Deep Drainage and Cal-Metab, Month 2: Silhouette, Month 3: Vitality. (Total 3 month program $308. Same price on-line. Repeat as necessary to clean the body's filter - liver)

I have only completed Month 1, so I will comment only on the Deep Drainage, Cal-Metab. Overall- they do just as they are advertise. Fat layer is much smaller/thinner. Muffin tops are minimized. Pants, although the same size 36, are loose-very. I have even purchased "flat-front" pants (versus "pleated") for the first time in years.

Deep-Drainage: cleanse fat "toxins" and release water retained. It does just that. No urgent urination. No diareha (remember this is not a colon-cleanse).

Cal-Metab: increase the metabolism, control hunger. Yes, it does. Although only a few days into month 2, I notice not taking these anymore.

External Detox (like Ionitherme w/o the electricity):
I purchased the 24 application program. I have used it about once every 3 or 4 days. Overall: it too works just as advertised. The day after evening application, I am noticably trimmer, skin firmer, cellulite smoother.

The principle: the algae is absorbed in the skin (like lotion) and helps trouble area cells directly release retained water. The results: just like principle.

Cost $372 with a free brush. Same as web (w/o the brush), but I would have had no idea how to use the products together without sessions in the spa.

So, I am working on the Detox (50%), better diet / not starving (35%), and now increasing exercise (15%).

Current weight: 183.5 - down 9 lbs. More importantly, inches lost, trimmer body, healthier lifestyle.

I'm worth it!

[JEB13]

With herniated disks in my neck, not a day went by without taking a couple of advil and/or tylenol to ease the pain or irritation. Even on cruise!

Until I did the full body hot stone massage ($190) with Carina. What an incredible massage! All tension melted away. All pain vanished.

I asked about the products she used, and she showed them, explained them and offered them for sale. The ones I was not interested in were immediately put away - no hard or even soft sell.

I did purchase the Aching muscles super soak ($55) - I use it like a bodywash as needed. Very helpful. I also purchased the Instant refreshing gel ($52) which has a unique oxygenating feeling to warm skin and especial effective on the shoulders and neck.

Both do exacting what they are advertised to do - very effective. They can also be found at TimeToSpa.com for exactly the same price as on-board and some times there are on-line promotions, coupons, free-shipping etc.

So I would recommend indulging in the spa services - enjoy! Ask/learn about the products if you like them in use. Buy on-board if you desire with the full knowledge you can buy the exact same products on-line when you get home for the same price (or better) - so no pressure!

The Spa on Magic is to the body as the restaraunts are to the stomach!

OBTW - not one advil or tylenol since 6 August. Thank you Carina!

[joyful1nh]

I love the Elemis products. I purchase them between cruises at timetospa - but I always pick up something on each cruise too! I use the products sparingly, so they last me a long time.

My favorites - Rose Petal Cleanser, Eye Serum, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt (great on dry feet in winter). I've been happy with everything I've purchased onboard.....

[JEB13]

Originally Posted by JEB13

Some comments on the Internal Detox home program:

The Internal Detox home program - Month 1: Deep Drainage and Cal-Metab, Month 2: Silhouette, Month 3: Vitality. (Total 3 month program $308. Same price on-line. Repeat as necessary to clean the body's filter - liver)

I have only completed Month 1, so I will comment only on the Deep Drainage, Cal-Metab. Overall- they do just as they are advertise. Fat layer is much smaller/thinner. Muffin tops are minimized. Pants, although the same size 36, are loose-very. I have even purchased "flat-front" pants (versus "pleated") for the first time in years.

Deep-Drainage: cleanse fat "toxins" and release water retained. It does just that. No urgent urination. No diareha (remember this is not a colon-cleanse).
Cal-Metab: increase the metabolism, control hunger. Yes, it does. Although only a few days into month 2, I notice not taking these anymore.

Current weight: 183.5 - down 9 lbs.

Having finished Month 2 "Silhouette", I wanted to provide an update. Visible changes: hunger not as controlled, not as trim as end of Month 1. I know I haven't eaten as well as month 1 and at times my portions were too big. But as I said, I notice not taking months 1 supplements anymore.

The big question: is it working as advertised. Not sure. Silhouette is supposed to work on the internals, cleansing the blood stream, helping the thyroid, and helping clean out the liver more (the filter). As I have no way to measure those things, it could be doing just as advertised. The effects of eternal skin improvement is evident - my 48 yr old skin looks better.

Weight: 186.0 up a couple

Moving into Month 3: "Vitality" - "Helps to increase energy levels, combat tireness and increase the body's stamina." I will update again in a month.

Remember, most of the recommended programs for "Internal Detox" on the ship come after the Body Composition Test, and are recommended for 6, 9, or 12 months. They never claim to make you drop weight instantly, and they are not a Colon-Cleanse (yuck).

Also, remember you can purchase all spa products at TimeToSpa.com for the exact same price as on-board, so there should never be any pressure on you.

[JEB13]

Originally Posted by JEB13

Moving into Month 3: "Vitality" - "Helps to increase energy levels, combat tireness and increase the body's stamina." I will update again in a month.

Completed Month 3 "Vitality" Did not feel any increase in energy or less fatigue. Must also state that work stress has increased and H1N1 went through the house. Additionally, my 15 year old had an emergency appendectomy. So life has been a bit more stressfull. Maybe it produced more energy and I just used it up.

Weight: 187.0 up 1.0

My program repeated for a second 3 month plan. I look forward to repeating the effects of month 1. I'll tell you next month.

Miss the relaxing cruise now over 3 months ago....