Ezine Articles - Are Botox and Greenness Compatible?

Are Botox and greenness compatible? They can be and should be when your Botox is administered in a MedSpa that promotes greenness! But first, what is “greenness,” eco-conscious,” eco-friendly”? They are words all conveying a similar meaning, that of trying to minimize one’s disruption to the environment. In today’s crowded world, it is imperative that we all try and do our part, however small or large it may be.. That means minimizing the amount of garbage we generate, the energy we use, and the other resources we consume. So let’s talk about what a small business that administers Botox, Juvederm and other medical services such as ReFirme Skin Tightening and acne treatments could do to promote greenness.

Several energy-saving choices should be made before a Spa even opens its’ doors. For example, the use of LED lighting, as well as sensor lights that turn on only as needed will definitely reduce the Spa’s energy footprint. And what about flooring? Hardwood flooring may look beautiful, but it takes many, many years for a hardwood tree to grow to maturity. One alternative is bamboo flooring. Bamboo, being a softwood, grows very quickly, making your impact on the environment minimal.

Have you ever been to a MedSpa or Day Spa where you are offered a small plastic bottle or glass of water when you check in? Neither of these offerings promotes greenness, although the second option is much better. Do we really need to drink water from a plastic bottle that will immediately be recycled or end up in our landfills? No, there are other options for a Spa, such as offering spring water in biodegradable cups made from corn husks; easily doable by any Spa.

Many Spa restrooms have personalized paper towels or actual small cloth towels for the client to dry their hands on. The first option generates a lot of garbage. The second requires resources for washing all the hand towels. An alternative could be the use of hand dryers such as you see in schools and airports; but they require a lot of electricity to run. Well, with a minimum amount of homework, a Spa could find a better alternative: a hand-dryer that is made from about 60 % recycled plastic and that uses about 75 % less electricity than traditional hand-dryers, such as a Veltia.

In summary, there are many small changes any business can implement to help promote greenness, and by supporting these businesses that do promote greenness, you, the client, help support greenness. At Vitalia MedSpa all of the eco-friendly choices mentioned have been implemented, and Vitalia will continue to do all it can to minimize its environmental footprint. So while you are having your facial, Botox, Restylane, or minimizing your wrinkles, make sure the MedSpa you are supporting is doing all it can to be eco-friendly!

Vitalia MedSpa recently underwent a voluntary environmental audit by graduate students from George Mason University. The report concluded that “Vitalia MedSpa is one of the most eco-conscious Spas in the East Coast.”