September 11, 2007

A Fire Calling

Fire and Ice Facial

You imagine heaven as a cloud-covered wonderland where everyone is as nice as Mandy Moore in A Walk to Remember. Hell, on the other hand, is darkness, sweat, and dirt, like Christina Aguilera’s “Dirrty” video.

When faced with that crossroads in the afterlife, it won’t be an easy choice. You thrive on extremes.

So here’s one for the present: the Fire and Ice facial.

The skin-soothing treatment plays hot and cold with pharmaceutical-grade masks using Is Clinical products (beloved by the National Cancer Institute for their ability to speed up skin regeneration).

First comes a gentle resurfacing peel laced with cinnamon spice. It gets surprisingly toasty, and you get to bliss out while it works with arm, leg, and neck massages. Cool peppermint and licorice extracts make for a chilly round two that perks you up as it smooths skin and diminishes fine lines.

You’ll walk out looking and feeling invigorated.

In other words, divine.

Available at Spa Blix, 213 Yale Avenue North (206-274-5681 or spablix.com).