Labor Day | Spa Week Daily

Summer’s just about over, and while we thoroughly enjoyed our weekends in the sun… our face shows it.

Over the past few years, the FDA has cleared some very cool at-home anti-aging devices like LightStim that use the same red LED light therapy as dermatologists. The red light stimulates the production of collagen and elastin in the skin; These are the proteins that allow skin to stretch and move and return to its natural shape instead of sagging or wrinkling (we all produce less and less as we age).

What to expect with regular use: Improved skin texture, reduced pore size, and fewer signs of sun damage. Are you sold yet?

Well, two lucky Spa Week readers will win their own LightStim devices in honor of Labor Day. All you have to do is:

1. Follow @SpaWeek on Twitter.

2. Tweet @SpaWeek why you want to win, and include the hashtag #spaweekgiveaway

3. Cross your fingers!

We’ll notify the winners after Labor Day, so Tweet to @SPAWEEK
now and go enjoy the long weekend. Just remember to wear sunscreen.

View official rules here.

Healthier Labor Day Recipes

By Arielle Sidrane

We can’t believe that the last big weekend of summer is only a few days away! We’re ready to celebrate hard work, wear those white pants one last time, and barbecue with family and friends.

But we’ve worked hard all summer to keep our bodies in tip-top bikini shape, and Labor Day weekend is no excuse to let it all go! That’s why Spa Week rounded up a few great summer party recipes, lightened-up so you can celebrate guilt-free!

Healthier Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and peppers is a favorite summer barbecue staple, but unfortunately it can really add up in the calorie department. Why not lighten it up by using equally-as-delicious chicken sausage? Try this yummy recipe from The Food Network for sausage and pepper skewers, layered with healthy vegetables and a drizzling of olive-oil and spices, then grilled to perfection.

Gluten-Free Vegan Cornbread
How about vegan (and gluten free!) cornbread for a side dish? A tasty baked bread that includes vegetables and is only 100 calories a piece almost sounds too good to be true. Try this recipe from award-winning blogger Chocolate Covered Katie, using real corn, milk and cornmeal – you won’t be disappointed!

100-Calorie Cheesecake Cupcakes
And of course, no barbecue is complete without dessert. Get in the spirit of the red, white and blue by baking these cheesecake cupcakes from Skinnytaste. These healthy-yet-delicious cupcakes (less than 100 calories each!) use reduced fat vanilla wafers, Greek yogurt and festive fresh fruit – yum!