September 4, 2007

Bean There, Done That

Espresso Yourself Natural Tanning Facial

There’s a reason your morning alarm rings with the Folgers jingle. While some people (bakers, triathletes, Cinderella) are just naturally chipper before, oh, noon, you need a little chemical assistance.

Even if it existed, you’d never go so far as a caffeine injection (thanks, Requiem for a Dream), but what about rubbing it all over your face? RikRak Salon’s two steps ahead of you with its Espresso Yourself Natural Tanning Facial.

A jolt for your complexion, the treatment includes a homemade espresso bean and brown sugar scrub, facial massage, and natural espresso and sugar cane mask, which leaves a subtle sun-kissed glow. A complimentary coffee follows at the Beauty Bar.

A word of caution: This facial is for lovers of the bean only, as you’ll smell fresh brewed all day. But at least you don’t have to be awake at the butt crack of dawn to enjoy it.

After all, is there really a “best” part of waking up?

RikRak Salon, 1428 Brickell Avenue (305-371-5577 or rikrak.com).