De-Stressing Body Treatments
By Emily Wyatt · Published November 9, 2022 · Updated February 10, 2025
The holidays can be stressful. We know it's no surprise, but stress is bad for your skin as well as your mental health. Existing conditions like psoriasis and eczema can worsen, and new problems like acne or dry flaky skin can crop up.
The holidays can be stressful. We know it's no surprise, but stress is bad for your skin as well as your mental health. Existing conditions like psoriasis and eczema can worsen, and new problems like acne or dry flaky skin can crop up. Stress management is so important to maintain healthy glowing skin, and your sanity.
Our go-to solution is to treat yourself to a day to unwind, relax, and glow with a body treatment day at Joanna Vargas.
Here are Joanna’s top de-stressing body treatments that can be found in our New York or Los Angeles spa locations:
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