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SPF Tells You How Strong It Is — Not How Long It Lasts
Most people think SPF tells them how long their sunscreen lasts. It doesn’t. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor . It measures how strong a sunscreen is at protecting your skin from UVB rays — the rays responsible for sunburn, inflammation, and long-term skin damage. What SPF does not tell you is how long that protection remains on your skin after you apply it. This misunderstanding is one of the biggest reasons people continue to struggle with dark spots, melasma, uneven

Ma Chona Timola Manuel
Jan 122 min read


🎄 December Raffle Winners Announced at Chona Spa ✨
Our December raffle winners are here! Congratulations to this month’s lucky guests, and thank you to everyone who joined our holiday raffle. Wishing you a joyful season filled with rest, glow, and self-care at Chona Spa.

Ma Chona Timola Manuel
Dec 26, 20251 min read


November Raffle Winners Announced at Chona Spa
Our November raffle winners have been announced! 🎉 Congratulations to this month’s recipients of a complimentary 60-minute custom facial, express facial, and free skincare product. Thank you to everyone who participated — your continued support keeps the Chona Spa community glowing. Book your next facial and enter for your chance to be our next winner!

Ma Chona Timola Manuel
Dec 1, 20251 min read


October Raffle Winners Announced at Chona Spa
Our October raffle winners are here! Congratulations to this month’s recipients of a complimentary custom facial, express facial, and free skincare product. Thank you to everyone who participated — your continued support means so much to us at Chona Spa. Stay tuned for more chances to win!

Ma Chona Timola Manuel
Oct 31, 20251 min read


🎉 September Raffle Winners + Monthly Raffles Are Here! 🎉
Hello beautiful! 💖
Thank you to everyone who joined our September Free Facial & Product Raffle! We’re excited to announce our winners and share that the fun continues with monthly raffles through December — featuring free facials, exclusive skincare prizes, and more. Book a facial, earn extra entries, and you could be our next winner!

Ma Chona Timola Manuel
Sep 30, 20252 min read


🌸 Oncology-Safe Skincare at Chona Spa
Gentle, comforting, and thoughtfully designed for sensitive skin. At Chona Spa, we provide oncology-safe skincare performed by a Certified Oncology Esthetics Specialist, supporting clients during and after cancer treatments with safe, non-irritating care. Now accepting appointments through our newly updated website.

Ma Chona Timola Manuel
May 30, 20251 min read


The Science of Glow: How Endorphins & Serotonin Support Your Skin and Mood
Discover how boosting serotonin and endorphins can naturally improve your skin, mood, and glow — from the inside out. If you’ve ever left Chona Spa feeling light, calm, and glowing after a facial or massage, there’s real science behind that feeling. That post-treatment bliss? It’s thanks to two powerful brain chemicals: endorphins and serotonin . As a licensed esthetician , I believe glowing skin truly starts from within. Let’s explore how these feel-good chemicals work — a

Ma Chona Timola Manuel
Apr 11, 20252 min read
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