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Spa Mishaps: The World’s Worst Facial

Okay, maybe I am exaggerating just a little bit. I don’t really know if the facial I had was the world’s worst facial because it is the only one I’ve ever had. I was in Las Vegas a few years ago, around the time of my birthday (March 21st if anyone wants to start shopping). My friend bought me a spa package — massage, facial, and a full body exfoliating scrub. The massage? Pretty good. The scrub? Totally awesome. The facial? Emotionally scarring. I should have known I was headed for disaster when I got to the changing room to … Continue reading →

What Is A Facial?

If you have ever thought about visiting a day spa, you have probably heard about facials. Okay, it has something to do with your face, right? That’s about all I knew before I went for my first facial. A facial is a treatment that deeply cleanses the skin of your face. Dry, dead skin cells will be scrubbed away. Blackheads and other impurities will be extracted. The goal of a facial is to help you maintain smooth, clear, hydrated, healthy skin. You may not be surprised to hear that a facial is the second most popular spa service — right … Continue reading →