Hello from Uva Spa & Wine Boutique!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to our blog! My name is Traci and I am the Lead Esthetician and Store Manager at Uva Spa & Wine Boutique. Iris is the owner and COC (Chief Oenophile in Charge), and she also happens to be my Mom! And we also have the fabulous Esthetician Candace who rounds out our little team.

We are excited to start this blog, something none of us has ever attempted... so be patient :) !

A little about Uva Spa & Wine Boutique:

Well, there are two sides to our shop that are joined together by one big component...
the GRAPE!

We are a retail wine shop, carrying select and unique wine from all over the world. We are also a spa, focusing on grape-based skincare. Yes! We use skincare products made with grapes and the by-products of grapes that are used to make that delicious wine we all love to drink!

We hear it all the time, red wine is good for you... in moderation, of course ;). It can lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses. It's high in antioxidants, which can repair cell damage caused by harmful oxygen by-products in the body.

In regards to skincare, grapes contain high concentrations of grapeseed polyphenols, known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). It is proven that OPC’s are 50 times the strength of Vitamin E and 20 times the strength of Vitamin C with regards to their levels of anti-oxidants. What wonderful benefits for our skin!

We offer several types of facials for all kinds of skin conditions that can be customized to your unique specifications.

But it's not just a facial... it's an experience! The Uva Experience! All of our services begin and end with a taste of wine in a comfortable and relaxed setting.

We also have complimentary wine tastings every Saturday from 3-4 pm.

So, to sum it all up, skincare products utilizing all the benefits of the grapes... delicious and unique wine from all over the world... that's how we tie a retail wine shop and spa together! Grape Therapy for your body and soul!

Visit us at:
5102 N. Harlem Ave.
Harwood Heights, IL 60706.

Call us at:
(708) 699-7169

Check us out at:
www.uvastore.com
www.facebook.com/uvaspa (join our mailing list from our Facebook page!)


What's ahead for us as far as this blog?

We're going to keep everyone updated on any specials, wine tastings, parties, etc. that we think you might be interested in.

We are also going to feature wine that we love, food and wine pairings, skin care tips and suggestions, information about our newest products, etc.

We'll also be taking any questions that you have about wine and skincare and featuring those questions on our newsletter. Not sure yet, but I think we might be able to link that newsletter to our blog.

I hope that I've peaked your interest in our Spa & Wine Boutique. I hope that you'll look to us as wine enthusiasts and skin care experts to learn about how Grape Therapy can benefit you.

And if you're in the Chicago area, come by, enjoy a taste of wine and experience Uva first hand!

~ Traci

Life is too short to drink bad wine! ;)