We love this sleek, supremely restful spa so much that we even sell goop skin care here. The facials are superb; the Organic Detox is an invigorating seventy-five minutes of lymphatic-drainage massage, balance-restoring herb and flower masks, and layer upon layer of the most nourishing serums and oils. And we’re equally obsessed with Bright Eyes, a powerful collagen-supporting therapy for the undereye area that soothes and tightens. The lounge has a cozy fireplace, as well as organic teas and delightful chocolates to nosh on while relaxing. The outside deck, with its lounge chairs and incredible view of the bay, is a blissful way to ease back into reality post-treatment.
07 / 2018 - More
As I entered the Pac Heights beauty and yoga haven, I felt a tingle of excitement. I hadn't had a facial in ages, and I didn't care that Lee had admitted the experience might not be super relaxing—somewhere between a spa treatment and a medical procedure, she had warned. But I was warmly greeted, and ushered into a dressing room where I changed into the coziest robe and sandals to prepare myself for whatever was to come in the name of the radiant results I'd been promised—increased circulation and collagen, lymphatic drainage, sculpting, lifting, and so on. Bring it.
06 / 2018 - More
A straightforward strategy of luxurious transformation makes the magnificently minimalist new outpost of International Orange the ultimate treat for spa-goers in San Francisco and beyond.
09 / 2016 - More
In 2002 when Melissa Ferst opened International Orange on Fillmore Street, the idea of combining a spa with a yoga studio, lounge and retail space in a minimalist setting was revolutionary.
09 / 2016 - More
Natural beauty blogger Mercedes of L'amour et la Musique gives us her rundown of her eco beauty + lifestyle favorites, including her divine experience at International Orange and her IO In Fiore Facial.
08 / 2016 - More
It can be hard to justify dropping $100-plus dollars on a bottle of wrinkle-defying serum or a tube of collagen-building cream. Sometimes you want to know which of the super-luxe are worth it, and to treat yourself to the best of the best. Skin-care pros share their all-time favorite luxury natural moisturizers.
06 / 2016 - More
International Orange, the renowned San Francisco holistic wellness spa named for the paint color of the Golden Gate Bridge, has journeyed across it to open a second outpost at the Marin Country Mart.
06 / 2016
InStyle lists International Orange as the tranquil spot with a zen-like feel that locals are obsessing over.
05 / 2016
As a much bigger little sister to its 3,000-square-foot Fillmore Street flagship, the second floor spa boasts 11 treatment rooms and a large loft-like retail boutique featuring non-toxic brands like May Lindstrom, Josh Rosebrook and a dedicated In Fiore shop-in-shop.
05 / 2016 - More
The Culture Trip tells us how to discover - and decompress - in San Francisco. "Some days you just need to treat yourself. International Orange is one of the top-rated spas in the city. It offers deep tissue and hot stone massages, acupuncture, and enzyme facials."
03 / 2016 - More
The beloved San Francisco institution is expanding with a 6,000 square-foot location at the Marin Country Mart. We recommend a steam shower and a hot tea on the private deck overlooking the Ferry Terminal with stunning views of Mount Tamalpais before an IO signature massage.
03 / 2016
Whatever your intentions are for 2016, make sure to schedule a treatment or three at a local palace of pampering. Here's a guide to nine of our favorite luxury spas in the city. Bliss out.
12 / 2015 - More
Allure Magazine names the IO Signature Massage the Best of 2015, calling it a "stress-crushing experience."
10 / 2015
International Orange makes the list as one of five hautest spas in San Francisco and it’s surrounding areas.
09 / 2015 - More
Described as the midsummer’s night dream equivalent of facials, IO's In Fiore Facial tops the list as one of the best skin treatments in San Francisco.
09 / 2015 - More
If you struggle daily in the pursuit of porelessness, this treatment’s a winner…A vigorous facial massage soothed our muscled and toned our jaw, and the end results were downright red carpet-worthy.
04 / 2015 - More
International Orange, located in central San Francisco, is a spa that puts yoga first. They say that practicing yoga before your spa treatment increases the benefit and experience of the treatment.
04 / 2015
We love this freshly renovated Pac Heights spa for its Essential Oil Massage, which uses a myriad of calming aromalicious body balm from local company In Fiore. A finishing heat towel for the shoulders mets away any remaining tension.
03 / 2015 - More
Tucked away in the Fillmore, International Orange is a yoga studio plus full-service spa. We recommend yoga first, then choose from an assortment of essential oils to bliss out further with a massage.
02 / 2015 - More
The spa recently relaunched its yoga program — all classes are now one-on-one lessons with expert yogis — and expanded its apothecary to encompass a shop-within-a-shop for the Bay Area natural beauty line In Fiore.
02 / 2015 - More
In Pacific Heights, above the shopping bustle of Fillmore, International Orange offers a tranquil escape from the crowds… The retail area stocks a good range of cult beauty products by brands such as May Lindstrom and SkinCeuticals, as well as the Hollywood favourite Arcona.
01 / 2015
In keeping with its customized body and beauty treatments, Pac Heights spa International Orange—a favorite haunt of such celebrities as Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow—has recently transitioned its group yoga program into a more private affair.
12 / 2014 - More
Organic spa and local zen hot spot International Orange has been collaborating with skin care line In Fiore for some time now. But, it’s only now that the luxe duo is really joining forces, with a shop-in-shop sitch. There’s no end date, but stop by and stock up on all kinds of holiday goodies for the product junkie in your life.
12 / 2014 - More
Beauty buffs will find two of their favorite local pamperers under one roof. Organic skin care brand In Fiore is moving its beloved Post Street apothecary inside International Orange. ‘IO shares our same meditative ethos of honesty and simplicity,’ In Fiore founder and creator Julie Elliot said in an announcement. IO’s aestheticians will be on hand to help with skin care consultations and product recommendations.
12 / 2014 - More
Owner and co-founder of acclaimed day spa and yoga studio International Orange, Melissa Ferst is also a practicing yoga instructor and stocks her favorite, hard-to-find activewear lines in the IO shop.
09 / 2014 - More
60 Minute Custom Enzyme Facial: Made of a concoction of papaya, pineapple, and pumpkin enzymes, this luxurious facial delivers dense nutrients to J.Lo-ify the skin — leaving you with a natural sun-kissed shine from the inside out.
07 / 2014 - More
International Orange is, first and foremost, an incredibly popular natural-leaning spa. (Bonus points if you get the reference in the studio’s name.) But the Japanese-design-inspired space hosts Vinyasa and restorative yoga classes in minimalist studios with soaring ceilings filled and lots of soft sunlight. We’d pay the class fee just to go and sit there.
03 / 2014 - More
The word: Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts are fans of this spa and yoga studio. The feel: Zen in attitude and decor, with a “please practice silence” sign at the entrance. Bottom line: Inner peace and a voucher for a free yoga class were nice perks, but our gorgeous skin was the real payoff.
02 / 2014 - More
Tucked away in the Fillmore, International Orange is a yoga studio plus full-service spa. We recommend yoga first, then choose from an assortment of essential oils to bliss out further with a massage.
01 / 2014 - More
Acupuncturist and aromatherapist Rachael Webb is a holistic superhero when it comes to treating stress, tension, and anxiety
12 / 2013 - More
The renowned spa, yoga studio, and retail space means you could probably move in and happily live out the rest of your days as a pampered, well-outfitted yogi princess at International Orange. The space itself is a beautiful, airy second-floor loft on Fillmore, with a studio on one side and treatment rooms on the other
11 / 2013 - More
I had the pleasure of getting treated to the Organic Detox Facial at International Orange a few weeks back. It was heavenly and everything I had hoped it would be…I’ve been on a quest to find an amazing spa and found IO just down the street!
09 / 2013
International Orange not only has a variety of body and facial treatments, such as the 60 minutes Essential Oil Massage, it also provides different levels and types of yoga classes.
08 / 2013
It had been years since I’d had a facial of my own, and my memories of it included painful extractions and a longing for the service to end. I recently paid a visit to the International Orange Spa in San Francisco, CA to expel my negative thoughts. What I learned? Not all facials are created equal!
08 / 2013 - More
Being a tourist is hard work – come to this oasis of relaxation for a yoga class, a customized facial with all-organic products, or a restorative massage.
07 / 2013 - More
Named after the paint color of the Golden Gate Bridge, International Orange spa and yoga studio has become something of a landmark itself among the city’s holistic set.
07 / 2013 - More
If you think skincare rituals are an extension of wellness (we do!), hit up International Orange next time you’re in Pac Heights… In 2006, the yoga studio and spa launched a seven-product body care system, featuring organic, wild-crafted, and biodynamically farmed ingredients and aroma therapeutic essential oils. And when IO set their minds on something, they do it right.
07 / 2013 - More
Lower Pacific Heights’ seven-block strip “The Moe” offers an assortment of tony boutiques (Curve and Cielo, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Joie), long-standing favorites (Juicy Newstand, Jane Café, Browser Books), beauty havens (International Orange Spa, NARS, Dry Bar) and foodie haunts (Out the Door, Woodhouse Fish Co.), just to name a few!”
07 / 2013
International Orange has long been loved (and showered with accolades) for its non-invasive, restorative methods that encourage the body’s natural healing process. If you’re feeling worn down or noticing one too many wrinkles, IO’s brand new anti-aging facial (All About Face) is a rejuvenating choice to get glowing in no time.
06 / 2013 - More
From the accommodating staff to the beyond tranquil setting, International Orange is the whole package. Book. This. Now.
05 / 2013 - More
If you’re looking for even more alone time, try the Indulgence Package, which for $399 includes an essential oil massage, deep-cleanse facial and five yoga sessions… Say it with us, “Ahhh…
05 / 2013 - More
You don’t need a rhyme or reason to pamper her. Get down to the pore of the matter with International Orange’s new IO Focus Facial. Honing in on her primary complexion concern (dry, dull, clogged), the treatment gets down to business with an exfoliating peel, tailored mask, and facial massage.
05 / 2013 - More
The clean green notes of Vetiver infused through the Jasmine makes the strongly scented come to life…A new way to heighten your delight for Jasmine.
03 / 2013 - More
Don’t miss: The Acupuncture Restorative Facial. This anti-aging facial uses the traditional Chinese medicinal technique to address issues like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne, rosacea, and scarring in a non-invasive fashion (the spa refers to it as the No-[bo]tox facial!)
03 / 2013 - More
International Orange Spa offers an acupuncture restorative facial that could be the most blissed-out 75 minutes you’ve had in awhile.
01 / 2013
All of the services at International Orange Spa Yoga Lounge are wonderful but the facials are something special. Their products are natural but really effective and my skin has never felt better. I’m a true believer!
01 / 2013
IO BATHE Bath Soak: What bather could resist sea salt (for drawing out toxins) combined with soothing orange blossom?
12 / 2012
In addition to the spa’s soothing crisp white walls, natural stones and wood floors, some of the city’s best massage therapists and aestheticians are employed here.
11 / 2012
If you’re looking to get an all-encompassing facial that gets deep down while still offering up an ultra-zen experience, don’t go anywhere other than International Orange. Try the Deep Cleanse Facial and add the Resurfacing Mask on top and you can literally feel your facial toxins getting released.
11 / 2012
Save face with a mask designed to do more caring than scaring. We asked Eleanor Bagley, aesthetician at International Orange, to create an at-home recipe specifically targeting imbalanced complexions.
10 / 2012
The best and the brightest. One Massage, four techniques.”
10 / 2012
This serene, minimalist Pac Heights spa is home to some of the better massages and facials around. It also has a stunning yoga studio with classes for all levels.
05 / 2012
Dark spots and uneven skin tone are the latest skin care concerns as products that promise to brighten turn white hot: iS CLINICAL White Lightening Complex, available at International Orange.
03 / 2012
Insiders call this the “no-tox” alternative to elevate and brighten the skin…10 to 20 slim needles are inserted into targeted points on the face and body to correct internal imbalances that can lead to external wrinkles, blotches, and dullness.
03 / 2012
In addition to the fabulous massages, we love the rustic-cool waiting area that comes stocked with a sleek fireplace, yummy treats and a great selection of magazines. On warm days, the patio out back is not to miss.
02 / 2012
…the treatment rooms lining the back of the building remain private sanctums of tranquility. Jennifer is the go-to magician for skin smoothing facials.
01 / 2012
The massages here are absolutely killer. I also love the atmosphere of the lounge area, which attaches to a little outdoor patio. It’s truly an oasis in the middle of the city.
12 / 2011
It relaxes tense muscles and encourages circulation, maximizing your pre-wedding beauty sleep.
12 / 2011
…reset your skin with this Pacific Heights haven’s Organic Detox Facelift. A facial massage releases builtup toxins, while potent, wildcrafted concoctions of Indian jasmine, Tunisian neroli, and Bulgarian rose purify and hydrate for skin that goes bloom.
11 / 2011
The Organic Detox Facelift is a powerful solution that combines cleansing, enzymatic exfoliation and intense hydration.
09 / 2011
There are good San Francisco spas and there are better ones. International Orange has always kept a low profile as one of the better ones.
09 / 2011
OM of NM, the small, privately run family farm handcrafts its products exclusively for BA-favorite International Orange spa in San Francisco. [The scrub] leaves your skin so lightly moisturized that you can use it in the morning, towel dry, put on your work clothes, and you’re out the door.
08 / 2011
International Orange still has the same allure as it did when it first opened…sometimes the oldies but goodies are the best discoveries.
07 / 2011
This [International Orange] is always my go-to place. All of the aestheticians and body workers are very experienced and regarded as some of the most talented in the Bay area.
07 / 2011
An extra bonus for you pregnant ladies, they have special mom-to-be massages and packages, too
06 / 2011
…known for its serene, centering atmosphere and beloved by celebrities who possess both flawless skin and bodies (Christy Turlington, Gwyneth Paltrow)…what I left with was well worth the effort: radiant skin that’s still plump and blemish-free weeks later, and perhaps more toned arms and legs as an added bonus.
06 / 2011 - More
One shot of International Orange’s Preserve Skincare products, and your beauty routine will forever be altered. The face-cleansing pads are the perfect all-in-one solution for anyone on the go.
06 / 2011
The seasoned pros have come up with a solution: a pre-soaked facial cleansing pads that wipe away impurities and rebalance the skin’s pH with high-tech botanicals so you never have to bother with tedious soap again.
04 / 2011
…a customized skin cocktail of smoothing fruit enzymes that’s surprisingly effective – think pineapple, papaya, and grapefruit gently working through your tired skin. Added bonus: Nearly all of the facials involve deft neck and shoulders massages, letting you take care of dull skin and pre-wedding jitters all at once.
03 / 2011
What? A bargain on unlimited classes for 30 days at San Francisco’s chicest studio. Why? It’s time to come out of hibernation.
03 / 2011
Packed with purifying herbs and essential oils, these pads from San Francisco spa and yoga studio International Orange smell as good as they make your skin feel.
03 / 2011
Estheticians Jennifer Gallegos and Jennie Hearn, both skin care experts at International Orange, have created these cleansing pads to help make skin as dewy and fresh as a garden abloom.
02 / 2011
New kid on the block, Preserve Skincare, ticks all the boxes with its duo of face cleansing pads. Conceived by Jennie Hearn and Jennifer Gallegos, both seasoned aestheticians at San Franciscan spa favourite International Orange…
02 / 2011
Sea salts soaked in grapefruit, tangerine, and lavender oils give skin a spa-worthy pampering at home.
12 / 2010
From fruit scrubs to organic serums, here are 22 reasons why Golden State potions are the cream of the crop.
11 / 2010
…by using lymphatic drainage massages and fruit enzyme exfoliating masks, the aestheticians at this relaxing spot are able to clear clogs with minimal irritation.
10 / 2010
International Orange (IO) named after the paint color of the Golden Gate Bridge, is an open space of Zen in the middle of the city.
07 / 2010
Visit International Orange for a sublime massage to a complexion-restoring facial.
05 / 2010
Claim to fame: Handcrafted spa brand with products created from organic, wild or biodynamic ingredients.
03 / 2010
It’s designed to rescue skin from drying winter weather and get it dewy and revitalized for spring.
02 / 2010
No froufrou frills in the compact white treatment rooms – just experienced massage therapists and all-organic blends of body oils: golden jojoba, safflower, geranium, and honey-scented beeswax. The warm and attentive staff leaves personalized notes for clients after each treatment.
02 / 2010
This month, International Orange creative director Matt Dick’s yoga mat tote is sure to inspire the stylish to start practicing savasana as they ring in the new year.
01 / 2010
International Orange’s Enrich Body Lotion is an ultra-hydrating, paraben-free body cream made with wild-crafted ingredients. The aromatherapeutic trio of white lotus, bergamot peel and tuberose petal essential oil leaves skin with an uplifting and refreshed scent.
10 / 2009
International Orange ENRICH… is a deep hydrating lotion with shea butter and vitamins A and E that leaves skin silky but never greasy. The scent is fresh, with hints of tuberose and jasmine.
09 / 2009
Indulge in a 90-minute hot stone massage at this modern oasis known for heavenly body treatments, the best yoga classes in the city and a sundeck spread with farmers-market nibbles.
08 / 2009
This is the best soak I’ve ever tried. The sea salts, Epsom salts and baking soda really helps to relieve muscle tension.”
07 / 2009
Ten thousand votes later (all cast on our website), your decisions have been handed down… Best Pamper Spot: International Orange
07 / 2009
International Orange: Custom Organic Enzyme Boost Facial – Take away the ocean and California is a desert – and don’t think our skin doesn’t feel it. Rehydrate with these replenishing facials from a handful of the state’s premier aestheticians.
07 / 2009
The online arm of luxe Pac Heights spa International Orange offers a great selection of natural beauty items
05 / 2009
…Darland and her co-founders Melissa Ferst and Kary Chendo have gained a cult following for their top-notch yoga classes and all-natural spa services.
04 / 2009
If two hands are better than one, then it stands to reason four hands are divine. International Orange puts the theory to the test with the launch of their nurturing Four-Handed massage this month. The treatment utilizes two massage practitioners working to bring you to a state of total relaxation and — we can put our hands together to applaud that.
02 / 2009
One-part technical genius, one-part retreat and all parts organic, the Organic Rejuvenation Facial is skincare (and gift-giving) perfection!
12 / 2008
I had my first facial at IO this year. It was the best facial I’ve ever had, which is no small feat, because I’ve had many over the years.
12 / 2008
International Orange’s Enrich Body lotion will not only heal dry skin, but leave it smelling like a bouquet of fresh flowers.
11 / 2008
After a long day in the kitchen, I re-energize at my neighborhood yoga studio and spa. Andrea’s power yoga class is a great way to break a sweat, and Nathan’s massages work wonders on my tired muscles.
08 / 2008
On my day off, I go to International Orange. I get a massage and read the paper on the deck. It’s the perfect day.
08 / 2008
Indulging in these scrumptious spa products will make your skin softer, your hair shinier, and your overall disposition a whole lot sunnier.
04 / 2008
You’ll get why many skip lunch for a spot at International Orange Spa’s noon yoga class in Pacific Heights. Its sensual massage oils and cleansers were anointed ‘Best Locally Made Body Care.
04 / 2008
One good referral is worth dozens of unqualified prospects… The relationship with Yelp began about two years ago, when Yelp staffers noticed International Orange had both the highest ratings and the most reviews of any local spa.
03 / 2008