Four Benefit-Driven Ways To Bring The Spa Home To You

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Can’t squeeze a spa trip into your busy life? No problem! Read on for four benefit-driven ways to bring the spa home to you.

Beauty Benefit: Firmer skin

Step 1

After cleansing, put three pumps of Clarins double serum, a plant extract–packed formula that boosts hydration and collagen production as it protects against premature aging, into your hand. Rub palms together to warm. Apply to face and neck, leaving a thin layer on hands.

Clarins double serum

Step 2

Massage your face using manual lymphatic drainage, which employs extremely light, soothing movements to stimulate the flow of fluids through the lymphatic system-the skin’s natural way of detoxifying. To do the technique, place your elbows on your knees, then rest your forehead in your hands. This position creates the perfect amount of intensity for the massage. Next, press the pads of your palms along your brow bone for five seconds, starting between your brows and moving out toward your ears. Repeat this motion across your cheekbones, then finish along your jawline. The massage depuffs as the serum tightens, leaving your complexion noticeably more taut. And, says spa director Simon Marxer, “when done twice a week, skin texture will become smoother over time.”

Massage your face using manual lymphatic drainage, which employs extremely light

Beauty Benefit: Younger-Looking Neck & Chest

Step 1

Cleanse neck and chest, then pat dry.

Step 2

Employ a fan brush with long upward strokes to evenly distribute the environ derma-Lac Lotion, which contains lactic acid, a gentle chemical exfoliate that increases cell turnover and lightens dark spots. Allow it to absorb for 30 seconds.

Employ a fan brush with long upward strokes to evenly distribute the environ derma-Lac Lotion

Step 3

Smooth on a product with vitamin A or a combo of vitamins C and E, all of which improve tone, texture, and elasticity. “After using lactic acid, your skin is better able to absorb the ingredients you apply next,” says spa director Samantha Cooper.

Step 4

Once the vitamin lotion is absorbed, drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive or coconut oil onto your chest and use your hands to massage it upward toward your neck. Let the oil sink in for about 10 minutes. “Immediately after this treatment, your skin will look smoother and brighter, but if you continue to use the lactic acid lotion daily, you’ll see significant improvement in skin tone,” says Cooper.

Once the vitamin lotion is absorbed, drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive or coconut oil onto your chest and use your hands to massage it upward toward your neck.

Beauty Benefit: Lusher Locks

Step 1

Brush hair with a boar-bristle brush from temple to temple, then from back to front, and finally from front to back. “Long, flowing strokes mimic a relaxing massage,” says Ashlee Thelen, the spa’s assistant beauty director. As you’re brushing, try to maintain contact with your scalp-this is key to reduce stress and boost blood flow that encourages hair growth.

Brush hair with a boar-bristle brush from temple to temple, then from back to front, and finally from front to back.

Step 2

After parting hair into four sections, pour a half dollar–size amount of the PhytoSubtil Elixir Intense Nutrition Shine Oil onto your palm. This lightweight product contains protein- packed egg yolk extract and a trio of oils to hydrate and repair damaged hair. Coat strands by twisting the ends of each section around your fingers; squeeze until the oil is fully absorbed.

Step 3

Apply PhytoPhytopolléine Botanical Scalp Treatment all over the scalp. It contains a blend of essential oils, including rosemary, sage, and lemon, that increases circulation. Wrap your head in a towel and allow the oils to penetrate for 15 minutes.