The Experience Insider

This months Spa Tip is provided by Spa Manager Edyta Chylinski at WCI’s Westshore Bay Club in Tampa, FL.

Age Gracefully With Proper Skincare

Here are some healthful aging tips to help ward off the signs of aging:

Protect your skin by wearing sunscreen daily with an SPF of 15 or higher:

The most important thing you can do for your skin is to consistently use sunscreen. Whether you are planning on being on the beach all day, just walking to your car or even if it is cloudy outside-sunscreen should be a part of your daily routine.  Sun damage is the number one cause of premature aging.  Ladies may want to consider buying make-up with sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or higher to ensure constant protection. Remember to use a chemical free sunscreen as chemicals in most over-the-counter sunscreens can damage the skin and may pose a risk to your health.

Keep skin hydrated:

Some people do not give enough credence to moisturizer, but it is a critical piece of the skincare puzzle. It keeps the skin moist, healthy and keeps our natural moisture barrier intact. Try not to purchase the least expensive moisturizer products as they can be rich in chemicals and do not give you a targeted treatment. You also want to make sure you are using a proper cleanser and an alcohol-free toner to balance PH.  This will round out a balanced, simple and yet effective daily skincare plan.

Do not be harsh on your skin:

In an effort to keep skin squeaky clean, most people overdo various skincare regimens. You should exfoliate once a week with no harsh scrubbing, as this can cause microscopic tears in the skin which allow bacteria to infiltrate. Avoid harsh chemical skincare ingredients. The rule of thumb is if you can’t pronounce the ingredients, don’t use the product!  If you are kind to your skin, it will be kind back!

Make sure to visit a skin care professional regularly:

Talking to a skincare professional will help establish a good base of knowledge about how to care for your skin. Skincare professionals can also help spot changes in your skin and prescribe the right treatments! Receiving regular facials in combination with the right skincare products can be the answer to keeping your skin healthy and beautiful!

Wow - did we have a seafood extravaganza at The Bay Club! We recently introduced few new member events at the Club, with our Bubba Gump Shrimp Night kicking off the fun-filled calendar of events. Next up, we have our annual Member Tree Trimming Party. This year we are also having our Marina Members deck their boats with lights to share in the holiday spirit. It should be quite a spectacular spectacle out on the bay and in the Club. We are also looking forward to other themed dinner, fun activities including our themed New Year’s Eve Party.

What memorable event comes to mind that you are looking forward to attending this holiday season?

Throughout the week, we enjoy the company of many of our members dining at The Bay Club. I just introduced a brand-new menu for The Bistro and at our tiki bar. There are  new culinary concoctions, along with popular menu items from our older menus. I enjoy hearing the members’ feedback on their dining experiences. I strive to cater the menus to fit their favorite dishes and ideas. Our goal is to exceed our members’ expectations and offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

What is cookin’ in YOUR kitchen? Or maybe at your favorite restaurant? Let me know what is your favorite dinner dish.

I am very excited to see all of the boats in our marina. It creates a wonderful boating community on Tampa Bay. This holiday season, at Westshore Yacht Club Marina, we plan on decking the boats with lights with the holiday spirit in mind on December 18.  It should be a great way for our members to showcase their boats and be part of the holiday cheer throughout The Bay Club. In addition, it should be a great night to enjoy the company of neighbors and fabulous food.

Have any of you been involved in a boat parade before? If so, when, where and how did it go?

As we head into the Holiday season, we tend to let things pile up on us and become overwhelmed with daily stresses. This is not a good thing, so I always recommend to our members to press the “reset” button to clear your head. At Spa Nautique, we do our best to help avoid the holiday burnout feeling and offer fantastic relaxation services during this time of year, along with key techniques to bring out your personal best!

Do you have any special techniques to ease the stresses of the holidays?

We recently introduced a new pizza take-out menu option - Presto Pizza Pick-Up. We created a few pizza options, along with delicious calzones for a quick meal option for our members. It has been a great success and the members love it. We must have sold about 10 pizza pies after the first two days!

What has been a dish you have been craving lately? Or a story about a great dining experience you would like to share?

Here’s to the kitchen,

Chef Nick

We just recently held the Look, Feel and Be Fabulous Event at The Bay Club. We wanted to offer our members something different, so we collaborated with the Chef and Fitness Director to provide a wellness event focusing on healthy cooking and exercises you can do even when you can’t make it to the gym. We also had our Éminence skincare specialist offering complimentary mini-services for all. Our members really benefited from the skincare specialist being present, asking a variety of questions about skincare regimen and what products would best suit their skin.

What is on your mind about taking care of your skin?

We had a booth at the Tampa Boat Show, September 9 - 11 at the Tampa Convention Center. We set up our booth to look and feel as if you were on The Bay Club’s pool deck along with beautiful view shots looking out onto the marina. I enjoyed talking with many visitors and was pleased to hear how they are very excited about our new lease rates and opportunities at the Westshore Yacht Club Marina. It was great to hear and see so much interest about the marina with great questions about the memberships for the marina and Bay Club (which is included with your marina membership). I have to tell you, having both memberships is very convenient. You can treat yourself to a spa treatment, have an invigorating workout, enjoy a drink at the tiki bar or indulge in a delicious meal. It’s the most fun you will have on and off land in the Tampa Bay area!

What boat show you are headed to next? Or, which show you were just at that really had your sails catching wind? We would love to hear about your excursions.

Have fun out there!

The looks at Westshore Yacht Club are truly out of sight! Looks from your balcony, the looks of your Club and looks of your home create the ideal place to live in South Tampa. With fabulous pricing now from the $200s, there is no better time to find the home of your dreams at Westshore Yacht Club. The Bay Club provides an array of fun activities, mouthwatering menu selections in The Bistro, fabulous spa, 149-slip marina and the perfect venue to admire the Florida sunsets.

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