By D’Arcy M. Juni
There’s treating yourself, then there’s spoiling yourself rotten. But although all of these slightly off-the-radar spa treatments might seem priceless — if only for the humour involved in telling your friends you’ve just had a “caviar facial” — many of them are under $100.
So which of these 4 images will you not find at your favourite spa? Our red herring is the monkey, though if you look like this when you wake up, you just might want to consider booking yourself an appointment.
WACKY TREATMENT #1: The 24 Karat Gold Facial
Historians say Cleopatra slept in gold masks to achieve the same anti-aging effects you'd get from this luxurious treatment. Personally, Neutrogena, sliced cucumbers, and a couple friends for company can satiate my tastes as far as facials go. Still, if you’re feeling a little down, an exotic and slightly aristocratic skin care routine might be just what the esthetician ordered. The only things missing are some Calvin Klein models to fan you with palm leaves.
Get the 24 K facial in Toronto at Vimi Medi Spa
WACKY TREATMENT(s) #2: Chocolate Body Treatments
Yes, real chocolate. The cocoa and almond butter hydrate skin, while natural sugars leave you exfoliated and smelling delicious. Some popular chocolate treatments are body wraps, body toning treatments, and rub ‘n' wraps. I’m not a fan of chocolate in general, but when and if they ever come up with a body-beneficial bubble tea soak, I’ll be game.
Get a chocolate body wrap in Toronto at Aliviar Spa Organic & Vegan
Or at L'Exquisite Day Spa in Oakville
WACKY TREATMENT #3: Butt “Facials”
In the place of your ordinary facial, your other cheeks are detoxified, cleansed, and then treated with microcurrent therapy (to reduce cellulite). I live in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto where flawless and barely-clad bottoms frolic shamelessly. Perhaps I’ve discovered their beauty secret? A beach bum veteran I know claims it’s not as uncomfortable and exposing as it sounds, and that they’ll even wax your rear if necessary.
If you live out west, get a “fanny facial” at Poets Cove Resort & Spa
WACKY TREATMENT #4: Caviar Facial
It may be fishy, but it’s also incredibly soft and soothing. This expensive treatment does wonders when absorbed into the skin because the cell structure of caviar is remarkably similar to that of human collagen. My take? It’s an expensive way to play with your food. I remember the first time I sought fresh caviar as a housewarming present. I lost interest in that idea quickly and ended up settling for a gift basket. Lesson learned: anything "caviar" calls for credit cards.
Get fishy at Caprice Salon and Spa
Also available in Ajax, Ont. at A Touch of Paradise Esthetics
D'Arcy M. Juni can be reached at dmustafajuni@womenspost.ca.
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