Angelica Spa’s skin care philosophy has always combined traditional European Facial with NON-INVASIVE procedures.
The combination of regular facials and quality care at home is an essential part of proper skin care. Professional traditional facial treatments help to correct small imbalances before they become big skin problems. The problem is that over the past decades, facials have grown into the medical and cosmeceutical fields so much that one may not feel they need traditional facials at all. Research suggests that our society seems to be feverish chasing the quick-fix method of skincare. Combined with our society’s obsession with looking 20-something this can be a slippery slope for anyone with the cash to fund it. Our skin can handle a lot of abuse but not without some sort of negative effect. Every time the skin experiences trauma—invasive procedures such as severe peeling, burning, cutting, injections—collagen and elastin become damaged or lost, dermal layers become thinned and weakened, precious antioxidant and energy supplies dwindle, and skin becomes more vulnerable to premature aging. But should we be trying to stay 20-something? You can go to extremes with invasive skin procedures and look YOUNG for a short amount of time. Are the results dramatic? YES of course. Do they last? Of course NOT.

SKIN NEEDS REGULAR DEEP PORE CLEANING.

Steam, exfoliating masks, extractions, compressing, massage, micro-current therapy, infrared therapy, and LED light therapy not only cleanse the pores, but also help the skin eliminate excess waste and toxins.

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Regular facial and scalp massage is important: our facial muscles are attached to our skin, allowing us to make facial expressions. The muscular structure beneath our skin needs to be strong in order to help us fight the breakdown of elastin and resist the constant pull of gravity. Regular face and scalp massage gently detoxifies the muscles, increases circulation (which brings nutrients to the muscles and skin) and strengthens the muscles. Scalp massage is possibly even more important, due to the fact that our scalp muscles are the main structures responsible for holding our skin in place and fighting gravity.

FACIALS FEED OUR SKIN. Our skin is starving. Antioxidants, fat, water, protein, vitamins and minerals are in high demand. More nutrients mean prettier, healthier, skin. Regular facials supply the skin with vitamins, antioxidants, water, fats, and more topically. These nutrients are all small enough to be absorbed through the pores of the skin. Treatments like masking, massage, LED Light Therapy, Ultrasound Therapy and other wonderful techniques help with absorption rates and proper usage of these nutrients.

FACIALS REDUCE STRESS.

Stress can negatively affect digestion, sleep, hormone balance and many other key functions. When these functions take a hit, our skin pays the price. Poorly-digested food leads to lack of nutrients and a build-up of toxins and waste. This can lead to skin breakouts, dark circles, puffiness and more. Hormones are a huge factor in skin aging and clarity, and lack of sleep can affect skin texture and tone.

TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN FACIALS COMBINED WITH MODERN NON-INVASIVE THERAPY ARE MEANT TO TREAT THE SKIN BUT THEY TREAT THE ENTIRE BODY AND MIND.

Quiet music, dim lights, gentle scalp and face massage, aromatic steam, warm compresses all come together to enhance relaxation and eliminate stress. Angelica’s facial treatments are designed to be preventive and restorative for a complete ageless look and NATURALLY glowing complexion.