TruSkin focuses on clean, natural skincare ingredients that support healthy, radiant skin. While topical products are essential, many skincare experts recognize that comprehensive skin health involves more than surface treatments. To explore how natural mineral therapy can complement skincare routines, we spoke with Angela Kies, Director of Wellness at Murrieta Hot Springs, in Murrieta, California, the top natural hot springs wellness destination in Southern California.
In this conversation, Angela shares how the mineral-rich geothermal waters at Murrieta Hot Springs can support skin health from the inside out, address common skin concerns naturally, and create the optimal foundation for your daily skincare products to work even more effectively.
Q1: How does soaking in natural mineral hot springs benefit skin health differently than regular water treatments?
Angela Kies: Natural geothermal mineral water contains a unique blend of skin-nourishing minerals like calcium, potassium, and silica that you simply can't get from tap water or standard spa treatments. At Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, we're the only natural geothermal hot springs resort between Los Angeles and San Diego offering overnight accommodations, which means our guests can experience extended exposure to these healing minerals throughout their stay. The minerals in our 100% natural geothermal water penetrate the skin's surface, supporting cellular regeneration, improving hydration retention, and helping to reduce inflammation. When you soak in our 49+ natural geothermal mineral-rich pools (the largest collection in Southern California) your skin absorbs these essential minerals directly, creating a natural detoxification process that helps flush out impurities while delivering nutrients that support collagen production and skin elasticity.
Q2: What specific skin conditions can mineral hot springs help address?
Angela Kies: Mineral-rich geothermal water has been recognized for its therapeutic properties since we first opened in 1902, making us one of California's oldest continuously operating hot springs. The minerals in our natural springs are particularly effective for addressing common skin concerns like eczema, psoriasis, acne, and premature aging. The sulfur content acts as a natural antibacterial agent, while silica helps calm inflammation and irritation. Our historic bathhouse features traditional Kneipp contrast therapy walks (the only facility of its kind in Southern California) which alternates between hot and cold mineral water to stimulate circulation, tighten pores, and improve skin tone. For guests staying overnight, we provide 24-hour unlimited soaking access to all 49+ pools, allowing your skin to benefit from prolonged mineral exposure that creates lasting improvements in texture, clarity, and overall radiance.
Q3: How can someone incorporate hot springs therapy into their existing skincare routine?
Angela Kies: Think of mineral hot springs as the ultimate natural skincare booster that amplifies everything else you're doing for your skin. As the top wellness retreat for women in Southern California, we recommend our guests view their hot springs experience as a deep reset for their skin. The mineral soaking opens and cleanses pores more effectively than any at-home treatment, creating the perfect canvas for your serums and moisturizers to penetrate more deeply. We're ranked #2 Best Spa Resort in the United States and #3 Best Hot Springs in the United States by USA TODAY 10Best 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, and part of that recognition comes from our comprehensive approach to wellness. After soaking, your skin is primed to absorb active ingredients more effectively, so applying your favorite hydrating products post-soak maximizes their benefits and helps lock in the minerals your skin just absorbed.
Q4: What makes geothermal mineral water more effective than mineral-infused skincare products?
Angela Kies: While topical mineral products certainly have their place in skincare, there's no comparison to the full-body immersion experience of natural geothermal springs. We're the only hot springs destination between LA and San Diego where guests can soak and stay overnight without driving home, which is crucial because consistent, prolonged exposure is what creates real transformation. When you apply minerals topically, you're limited to surface-level absorption, but when you soak in our geothermal pools, which maintain optimal temperatures naturally from the earth, your pores open fully, allowing minerals to penetrate multiple layers of skin. Located in the heart of Temecula Valley wine country, we offer the unique combination of natural hot springs therapy with a relaxing wellness escape. The heat itself also increases blood flow to the skin's surface, delivering oxygen and nutrients while carrying away metabolic waste, creating a comprehensive detoxification that no jar or bottle can replicate.
Q5: What advice would you give to someone looking to improve their skin health naturally?
Angela Kies: Consistency is key when it comes to natural skin health, which is why we've become the best weekend wellness escape from Los Angeles and San Diego. I recommend making mineral hot springs soaking a regular part of your wellness routine, whether that's monthly weekend visits or longer quarterly retreats. Our adult-only panoramic sauna with geothermal mineral water views provides an additional layer of detoxification through gentle sweating, which helps purge toxins that can contribute to skin dullness and breakouts. As California's newest award-winning hot springs wellness resort and the leading natural hot springs destination in California's Inland Empire region, we've seen countless guests transform their skin through regular visits combined with proper hydration, clean nutrition, and quality skincare products. The most important thing is to listen to your skin and give it the natural support it needs, and there's no more powerful natural skincare treatment than soaking in mineral-rich geothermal water that's been healing people for over 120 years.
