Beat the winter blues by visiting the area’s most soothing spas.
Sacred Nature Regenerative Elixir Glow at Richel D’Ambra
Sit back for 50 minutes and let your skin recover. The Sacred Nature bioregenerative treatment utilizes an exclusive scientific garden extract to replenish the cells that comprise the skin’s defense mechanisms, making your complexion more resilient to the effects of the winter environment. Before heading home, enjoy a glass of complimentary Champagne and take home Tranquility oil, courtesy of the spa. richeldambra.com
DermaSleek Facial at Body+Beauty Lab
This five-step treatment combines the detoxification, hydration and protection of a HydraFacial with the exfoliation of dermaplaning. A hydra-dermabrasion machine uses suction to clear your skin of impurities before inserting vitamins and hydrating serums into freshly cleaned pores. Afterward, an exfoliating blade is used to remove dead cells from your complexion. bodyandbeauty.com
The Red Carpet at Skin House Facial Bar
Put your best face forward this season with this glamorous, allinclusive experience. Start off by feeling the warmth of a glycolic facial peel, followed by the cooling sensations of a botanical mask. Dermaplaning follows, gently resurfacing and revitalizing the face. Finish it off with LED light therapy to reduce the appearance of fine lines and hyperpigmentation. skinhousefacialbar.com
Cure Soothe at CURE de Repos
Soothe ravaged skin and ease stress without ever taking off your face mask. This luxurious experience includes a scalp, neck and decolletage massage, as well as the revolutionary eye treatment Circcell. Light Stim red light panel therapy is incorporated to heal sun damage and improve your complexion. To sweeten the deal, a hand and arm massage is added on—a perfect treat after carrying around all those shopping bags. curederepos.com
Le Lift at Bryn Mawr Facial Aesthetics
Biologique Recherche products line the shelves at this suburban spa sanctuary—and while each treatment can be customized to your needs, a wintertime menu favorite is Le Lift: a treatment that combines hydrating products with modulating techniques and massage that redefine facial contours and firm skin. Plus, any booked facial ranging from $150 to $300 receives a special $50 discount for the holiday season. luxskinlasers.com
Sweet as a Cranberry Facial at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City’s Rock Spa
Who knew that cranberries were good for more than just the holiday dinner? Overflowing with antioxidants and vitamins, the small fruit leaves skin feeling moisturized and luminous. With whole fruits taking center stage on the ingredients list, this facial concoction will restore the health of your complexion. hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com/amenities/rockspa
Photography by: Alexander Novikov