August 22, 2005

Burn, Baby, Burn

Plantomer Punch Sunburn Facial

You consider yourself pretty levelheaded. You don’t stay out late on weeknights. You don’t drink scotch in summer. And, generally speaking, you don’t engage in behavior that’s likely to land you in handcuffs. (Cough. Usually.)

But then there’s this thing. You worship the sun. And that sun burns you bad.

Yet you keep crawling back.

You could use a swift kick. And a good punch. As in Plantomer Punch, an upper-body treatment that soothes, hydrates, and restores your Kentucky-fried face in just 75 minutes.

First, you’re cleansed, toned, and steamed before extractions. Next, an ampoule of lavender and propolis (a bee by-product rich in natural antibiotics and vitamin A) is massaged into the skin to heal wind- or sunburn.

Finally, a seaweed mask pumped with potassium, magnesium, and zinc is applied for healing, strengthening, and hydrating. While it sets, you get an upper-body rubdown with shea butter.

Get one treatment or, in case of a severe burn, a series of six. (And get in the shade already, fool.) Exit stage left with skin that’s refreshed, desensitized, and calm.

Just like you. (Cough. Usually.)

Restore Spa, 10 West 74th Street, suite 1d, at Central Park West (212-877-5500 or restorespa.com).