Body treatment in which skin is rubbed with coarse salt or other semi-abrasive substance, sometimes in combination with fragrant oils, to exfoliate and stimulate circulation. Scrubs can use fruit, salt, sugar or other abrasives and can be herb-infused. The idea of the scrub is to exfoliate skin, helping the body’s natural shedding process. Read more about scrubs and exfoliation.
With so many gifts out there for him or for her, we thought we’d take this year’s holiday of love to celebrate just that with “gifts for us” – products that any couple can enjoy together. Awaken your senses together and give yourselves an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect on Valentine’s Day and beyond!
While some may be trying to slough off extra pounds gained around the holidays, we’re likely all in need of sloughing off a layer of dry, dead skin that is unavoidable no matter how diligent our moisturizing regimen. Spa Merge’s “Winter Warm Up” treatment, consisting of a relaxing body scrub and wrap, complemented by a
Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa at The Plaza specializes in vinotherapy, utilizing products containing ingredients from grapes and grape seed extracts, known for their restorative polyphenols. On the menu? A fine blend of Merlot wraps and scrubs, fresh grape massage, and red vine and grape marc barrel baths. I opt for the sumptuous-sounding Cabernet scrub, one of Caudalie’s signature staples.
From the renowned house of Borghese comes the brand-new Cura-C Anhydrous Vitamin C Body Scrub, a luxurious body scrub that works at a deep level as it eliminates dull surface cells. Water-free to deliver the purest form of Vitamin C, it leaves skin revitalized and moisturized. It’s formulated with Vitamin C, A, and E, plus CoQ10 and Beta-Carotene for antioxidant and nourishing benefits. Its shea butter, squalane, sunflower oil, and carrot oil soften and smooth the skin.