Skin care
10 Best Spa Treatments in the U.S. -- Recreate Them at HomeA summer vacay not in the cards? No worries, we've brought signature skin care spa treatments from the country's most indulgent havens straight to you |
There's something about getting a spa treatment that's transcendent. The entire ritual -- from the exhilarating moment you enter the sanctuary to the melancholy phase of checking out -- is indulgent and exhilarating. Especially when you're at a top-notch destination like the ones featured in this story. These award-winning spas are some of the best in the United States -- and for good reason. They're not only breathtaking to behold, but offer signature spa treatments steeped in either ancient methodologies, new wave thinkings or a combo of both -- all guaranteed to cure what ails you, and feel (mostly) heavenly in the process.
But, what if you can't make it to the Florida Keys or the Blue Ridge Mountains? What if a jaunt to Scottsdale for an Ayurvedic spa treatment simply isn't in the cards (or budget)? Relax. Thanks to overwhelming cooperation from the head honchos who run these swanky spas, we're able to bring you DIY information on their signature spa treatments. Sure, it's not exactly the same to experience, say, a salt glow in your tiny pink bathroom as it is in a luxurious suite with a Vichy shower, but with the step-by-step how-tos, and info on precisely which products to purchase to recreate the spa treatment as authentically as possible, you'll at least end up with similar results.
So, cozy up and flip through this gallery of spa treatment goodies and, as you read each tantalizing description, allow your mind's eye to be transported to the destination, luxuriating in the service. Then, when you come back down to earth, plan out how you're going to recreate that Shangri-La from the comfort of your own home. Your body -- and mind -- will be so happy you did.
SEE NEXT PAGE: The Centre for Well-Being at the Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ
But, what if you can't make it to the Florida Keys or the Blue Ridge Mountains? What if a jaunt to Scottsdale for an Ayurvedic spa treatment simply isn't in the cards (or budget)? Relax. Thanks to overwhelming cooperation from the head honchos who run these swanky spas, we're able to bring you DIY information on their signature spa treatments. Sure, it's not exactly the same to experience, say, a salt glow in your tiny pink bathroom as it is in a luxurious suite with a Vichy shower, but with the step-by-step how-tos, and info on precisely which products to purchase to recreate the spa treatment as authentically as possible, you'll at least end up with similar results.
So, cozy up and flip through this gallery of spa treatment goodies and, as you read each tantalizing description, allow your mind's eye to be transported to the destination, luxuriating in the service. Then, when you come back down to earth, plan out how you're going to recreate that Shangri-La from the comfort of your own home. Your body -- and mind -- will be so happy you did.
SEE NEXT PAGE: The Centre for Well-Being at the Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ
Older comments
awesome i loved the first vitamin c facial i want to try to recreate it at home with all my girlfriends.
by kfloyd01 Monday, February 25, 2013 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate
Very nice
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate
spa is like heaven
by aishak55 Friday, December 21, 2012 at 06:49PM Report as inappropriate
I love going to the spa. It's like a slice of heaven!
by robyne00 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 12:48PM Report as inappropriate
I want to visit the Hershey, PA chocolate spa so bad!! But I will be trying the diy to save and wait til I can go ;]
by Lamexicana1 Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 03:40PM Report as inappropriate
I love spa treatments but can't afford to go much. Will defiantly try some of these.
by rachelneed Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 07:04PM Report as inappropriate
I want to live in a Spa:)
by lilas Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 09:37PM Report as inappropriate
I would LOVE a trip to any one of these spas, but will have to settle on trying some of these DIY treatments this winter. Buffing away the Gray =)
by kimihavens Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 03:54PM Report as inappropriate
I LOVE that the spa directors were willing to give us DIY instructions! I'm off for a cocoa soak and some aroma therapy....
by alictasia Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 05:36PM Report as inappropriate
The whipped cocoa bath sounds amazing!
by TBjunkie Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 07:48PM Report as inappropriate