Submitted by morourke@cloud9... on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 09:58
The Spa: Fountains of youth, friends.
As this scorcher of a summer draws to a close, we’re all looking a little burnt around the edges—chipped nails, cracks in the soles of our feet, a little peeling on the shoulders (Yes, Mother, there was sunscreen involved). With an eye toward self-maintenance and self-indulgence, girlfriends and I are looking to The Spa for relief. Think cascading water fountains and cool cucumber slices, invigorating salt scrubs and body rubs. Think polished nails the color of crisp candied apples and skin so smooth and dewy it’s like the beach never happened. These spa packages from Cloud 9 Living are just a bite of all we have to offer, from L.A. to New York. Stay cool, or moist, or whatever it is you’ve been lacking in the heat. And as my mother advises, book well in advance—there’s nothing like anticipation to heighten the pleasure.
Facials: Minkyti Facial: With a twist on the traditional facial, this therapeutic treatment utilizes pressure-point massage, deep cleansing and a silken algae mask to restore your skin’s healthy balance. The True Facial: Sounds posh and, well, a little intimidating, doesn’t it? With the aid of a “coveted” mushroom enzyme mask and a seasoned professional’s deft hands, this spa promises to unearth a brighter, fresher you from beneath the summer slough.
The Seaweed Body Wrap: tingly, replenishing, oddly indulgent.
Mani-Pedis: Packages like this Washington D.C. mani-pedi are available across the U.S. I’ve said it before and I’ll keep on saying it—there’s nothing like getting your toes rubbed, scrubbed and painted to make you feel polished, head to toe. I don’t know what it is, and I don’t need to. I’m just going to spend fifteen minutes picking a color. Body Wraps and Treatments: A truly cool way to recover from the summer: a facial for your body. For the uninitiated, Seaweed Body Wraps (like this Philly package) might seem a little exotic. After all, it involves body-brushing (for exfoliation), and most likely something that looks like tin-foil, but softer (for moisture retention), and a tingly green paste applied via brush to the entirety of one’s body, neck to ankles. But your skin has never felt so soft. And the tingly stuff beats the heat. And you never knew how delightful body-brushing was, until now.