Next-Gen Wellness Treatments Worth the Splurge

The Sunset Wellness & Beauty Awards celebrate the rituals, retreats, and remedies that actually move the needle. These three companies are the 2026 winners of the Best Services category. Check out the complete list of winners here. For our definitive and searchable guide to wellness in the West, click here.

Delavie Sciences

Delavie Sciences

Do you know what an extremophile is? They’re organisms that thrive in extreme environments, and they’re the basis for Delavie Sciences’ skincare products, which are formulated to rejuvenate and protect the skin. The brand’s signature innovation is Bacillus Lysate, which is derived from a microorganism that can handle the extreme conditions of space and is microbiome-friendly. The patented ingredient can boost hyaluronic acid production, reduce hyperpigmentation, and protect against UVA-induced free radicals—and it’s featured in the brand’s signature product, the Aeonia Age-Defying Serum.

Alignmed

Alignmed

With Alignmed’s inventive apparel, you’ll never be told to stand up straighter ever again. The brand creates clothing (shirts, sports bras, shorts, and leggings) that promotes your posture, thanks to a patented Neuroband technology that uses resistance and support to strengthen your core and retrain your body to find its ideal alignment. In turn, better posture equals fewer aches and pains, which is a win for back and joint problems.

Balanced Rock

Fred Pompermayer

For the ultimate wellness travel experience in Yosemite, check out Balanced Rock. The organization offers retreats, hikes, treks, excursions, and wellness classes in and around the national park, so you can make the most of the healing power of the great outdoors. Sign up for one of the classes and workshops already on the calendar, or book a privately-guided adventure that’s tailored to your wellness goals and preferences.

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