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Pomegranate Facial
This luxurious facial is designed to cleanse, exfoliate and re-hydrate the skin while providing stress relief and relaxation. Natural ingredients, including fresh pomegranate, oatmeal, buttermilk and pure honey, make this treatment ideal for all skin types. The acid of the fruit helps to stimulate new skin cells. This all-natural combination leaves the skin glowing without irritation.
by Staff
July 11, 20112 min to read
Service:
Pomegranate Facial
Where it's at: Naz Kupelian Salon & Spa in
Lexington, MA (nazkupeliansalon.com)
Description of service: This luxurious
facial is designed to cleanse, exfoliate and
re-hydrate the skin while providing stress
relief and relaxation. Natural ingredients,
including fresh pomegranate, oatmeal,
buttermilk and pure honey, make this
treatment ideal for all skin types. The acid
of the fruit helps to stimulate new skin cells.
This all-natural combination leaves the skin
glowing without irritation.
Background information: The
pomegranate fruit has been cultivated in
the Caucasus regions such as Armenia and
Georgia since ancient times. Known as one
of the most antioxidant and nutrient-rich
fruits, its health benefits are regenerating
and rejuvenating. The fruit is in season from
September to February.
How much it costs: $125/90 minutes
Who performs it: Esthetician
Products used: Hydra 4 Cleanser, Sea Spa
Glow Natural Exfoliator, Pomegranate Cran-
Apple All-Over Body Scrub, Pomegranate
mask (made with fresh pomegranate seeds,
oatmeal, buttermilk and pure honey), Hydra
Medic Mattifying Moisturizer and Opti-Firm
Eye Cream, all by Repêchage.
Steps in the service:
STEP 1: Esthetician analyzes the skin and
performs a consultation.
STEP 2: Skin is cleansed.
STEP 3: Skin is exfoliated with Dead Sea
Salts.
STEP 4: Skin is steamed to increase
circulation and prepare for extractions, if
needed.
STEP 5: Perform massage and apply
Repêchage Pomegranate Cran-Apple All-
Over Body Scrub to arms and shoulders.
STEP 6: Apply pomegranate mask for 15-20
minutes.
STEP 7: Skin is rinsed; then toner is applied
followed by moisturizer and firming eye cream.
Services sold per month: six
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