This has been one of the coldest winters on record. Even here in Atlanta, GA, we have had temps in the teens!! That may not seem to cold to those of you in the Midwest or in Canada, but believe me, that's COLD for us!
As a result, my skin has been especially dry. I've had to resort to utilizing hydrating treatments more often than I normally would. Shea butter and olive oil have always been staples in my winter regimens but I find myself using them now more than ever. My personal winter regimen consists of a nourishing oil cleansing, followed by gentle exfoliation via my Clarisonic, and believe it or not, the best winter moisturizer I have used in a long time, Cetaphil (an old favorite).
However, if your skin is beyond parched and you need some extra TLC, check out on of these spas as recommended by Dermascope. Each has a special treatment to treat your winterized, weather-beaten skin. And tell me all about it when you return. I plan to check out Spa Om in Atlanta. I have two one-hour massage gift certificates from them, so I may as well throw in a facial during one of those visits!
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From Dermascope Magazine - http://www.dermascope.com/skin/great-treatments
Milk Moisture
$130 for 60 minutes
This facial treatment soothes even the most delicate of skins. It
maximizes the skins hydration levels and combats signs of aging. While
the focus is the face, the client will also experience a foot or hand
massage during this treatment. The skin will be left with a natural
healthy glow and the mind with a sense of calm.
Milk Day Spa
Paddington, Australia
02 9331 7933
www.milkdayspa.com
Hot Fudge Antioxidant Facial
$95 for 60 minutes
This is the most exclusive delicious facial in town. Experience the
pleasures of rich chocolate with the subtle scent of blood orange. Give
the skin a sweet antioxidant treat with this powerfully hydrating
facial, which can be customized for all skin types. This unique
anti-aging facial will leave the skin revitalized, radiant, and
refreshed.
St. Pierre Center for Massage, Inc.
Napa, CA
707-255-1640
www.stpierrecenterformassage.com
Renight Nourishing Facial
$110 for 50 minutes
The perfect sunset facial designed to super hydrate the skin using
“renight” products from the land of the midnight sun. Aromatic arctic
berry and black current seed oil nourishes and hydrates damaged,
dehydrated, or sunburned skin. This treatment is deeply relaxing and is
sleep inducing.
Red Mountain Spa
Ivins, UT
435-652-5736
www.redmountainspa.com
Skin Soothing Treatment
$95 for 25 minutes
The soothing treatment is ideal for all skin types including sensitive.
This treatment starts with a deep but gentle cleanse, followed with an
ultra hydrating serum, giving it the “drink of water” it needs. The
photo protective benefits of C and E complete the service leaving the
client rejuvenated with less reactive skin.
Topnotch Resort and Spa
Stowe, VT
800-451-8686
www.topnotchresort.com
Om Magie Facial
$85 for 60 minutes
You will see immediate results in the fight
against time. This nourishing facial will leave your skin feeling pure
and refreshed. Specialized massage techniques are combined with facial
cleansing, extractions and suitable mask, and deep hydration.
Om Magie the Holistic Spa
Atlanta, GA
404-814-2444
www.ommagie.com
Maple Body Butter Wrap
$150 for 75 minutes
This is perfect compliment for ultra dry skin, especially after the
Maple Bath… the body is coated in maple body butter after a brushing or
polish and wrapped to saturate the skin, then gently massaged in for
the rest of the day.
Emerson Resort & Spa
Mt. Tremper, NY
877-688-2828
www.emersonresort.com
Supplifying/Hydrating Omega 3 Facial Ritual
$90 for 60 minutes
Breathe new life into dry, mature, or stressed skin with this deeply
nourishing, intensely hydrating facial. Omega 3+ complex uses naturally
active ingredients to restore skin’s lost lipids. This facial ritual
includes a firming facial massage.
Blu water day spa nails boutique
Kensington, MD
301-984-6245
www.bluwaterdayspa.com
French Signature Facial
$125 for 90 minutes
Let tension melt away as you experience layer upon layer of pure bliss.
Using the exquisite Sothys facial care line, this relaxing treatment
incorpor-ates several different masks that will soften the skin, reduce
wrinkles, and increase facial cell renewal. This is truly unique
experience.
Vickmay Skin and Body Spa
Austin, TX
512-478-1915
www.vickmayskinspa.com
This is somethign I desperately need! My hair is hating me for the cold winter months in the northeast. Thanks for the post. -Claire M.
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Posted by: Oily Skin | June 23, 2011 at 05:51 AM