Relaxing Retreats: Industry Insiders Share Favorite Spas & Treatments
LifeStyleMirror.com By Sarah Wu (@makeupmorsels) We like to think of Friday as spa preplanning day, a time to sit down and quietly ponder which beauty treatments to try each weekend. And if theres one thing weve realized along the way, its that theres no such thing as too much relaxation. To get the scoop on the latest in pampering, I recently caught up with celebrity esthetician Joanna Vargas to chat about some of her favorite facials. I designed this treatment myself, so its only available in my salon, she says, But My Triple Crown Facial is something I recommend once a month. I use a mild electric current to drain puffiness, tone muscle and tighten skin. Theres no downtime, people love the instant effect, and effects are cumulative. My celebrity clients love it before a shoot. 
For those in search of something slightly more relaxing, try the Power Peel, the facial Vargas does on Emma Stone to give her that coveted red carpet glow. Its a blueberry peel plus LED and oxygen, she explains, It resurfaces skin and cleans out the tissue. The oxygen and light make you glow for weeks after! Naturally, I had to ask her where she likes to go for a weekend spa session. And she didnt just reveal her favorite spot (conveniently located in Manhattan), she also shared the best treatment to get there: one detox treatment youll want to try immediately. My favorite spa in NYC is the Mandarin Oriental. I love their Clearing Factor (from $675), developed by my dear friend Wafa Cunningham. Since it wouldnt do to add only one spa to your list, I also caught up with jewelry designer Venessa Arizaga and dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi to get their favorite treatmentsthe latter told me about the invigorating aprèssummer scrub that combines citrusinfused beads with an application of hydrating cream. Check out their picks in the slideshow above, and let us know which treatment youll be trying soon in the comments below. To see the insiders pick please click on the link above.]>>
For those in search of something slightly more relaxing, try the Power Peel, the facial Vargas does on Emma Stone to give her that coveted red carpet glow. Its a blueberry peel plus LED and oxygen, she explains, It resurfaces skin and cleans out the tissue. The oxygen and light make you glow for weeks after! Naturally, I had to ask her where she likes to go for a weekend spa session. And she didnt just reveal her favorite spot (conveniently located in Manhattan), she also shared the best treatment to get there: one detox treatment youll want to try immediately. My favorite spa in NYC is the Mandarin Oriental. I love their Clearing Factor (from $675), developed by my dear friend Wafa Cunningham. Since it wouldnt do to add only one spa to your list, I also caught up with jewelry designer Venessa Arizaga and dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi to get their favorite treatmentsthe latter told me about the invigorating aprèssummer scrub that combines citrusinfused beads with an application of hydrating cream. Check out their picks in the slideshow above, and let us know which treatment youll be trying soon in the comments below. To see the insiders pick please click on the link above.]>>
