Your Pre-Vacation Glow-Up?
By Cesar Vargas · Published July 18, 2025 · Updated August 13, 2026
The flights are booked. The bikinis are packed. Your out-of-office is officially on. Before you jet off to your next destination, there’s one non-negotiable step you are missing, the pre-vacation skin prep that makes everything look better.

The flights are booked. The bikinis are packed. Your out-of-office is officially on. Before you jet off to your next destination, there’s one non-negotiable step you are missing, the pre-vacation skin prep that makes everything look better. We’re not talking just about the glow. We’re talking smooth, even, touchably soft skin that’s ready for a tan, a camera, and whatever you have planned poolside.
At Joanna Vargas, we’ve curated the ultimate lineup to get you vacation-ready from head to toe. These two powerhouse treatments are designed to exfoliate, hydrate, smooth and tone so you arrive looking like the vacation already happened.
Double Happiness Body Treatment: Your Oxygen-Cocktail Glow
Think of this as your body facial with benefits. The Double Happiness Body Treatment begins with diamond microdermabrasion to exfoliate, detox, and smooth every inch of your skin. Then comes the main event: a head-to-toe application of pure oxygen infused with Joanna’s vitamin-packed Oxygen Serum, designed to drench the skin in nutrients and hydration.
It is the ultimate pre-tan prep. You’re not only removing buildup, you’re infusing your skin with what it actually craves before a getaway: oxygen, antioxidants, and deep, lasting moisture. The result? Luminous, baby-soft skin that is perfectly prepped to take on a bronzy glow.
Twilight Facial: Tighten, Tone, and Radiate
While your body gets the polish and plump, your face deserves its own moment and the Twilight Facial is it. This 90-minute powerhouse treatment combines radio frequency skin tightening with Morpheus8 microneedling, targeting the deeper layers where collagen lives.
This facial doesn’t just exfoliate. It firms. It lifts. It reduces pore size. It softens fine lines and fades scarring. It gives you that next-level “I just got back from somewhere fabulous” look, before you go. Because it builds collagen and strengthens skin over time, your vacation selfies won’t be the only thing glowing. Your skin will keep getting better long after you return.

Why You Really Need This Before You Go
Besides the obvious reasons, you want to look incredible and here’s the real magic: when your skin is smooth and even, everything works better. Your skincare sinks in deeper. Your SPF applies more evenly. Your makeup looks like skin. Your tan whether it's real or faux goes on streak-free and fades beautifully. Most importantly, your confidence travels with you.
So book the flight, pack the sandals, and let us take care of the glow.
Because nothing says “I’m on vacation” like skin that radiates it!
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