Beauty Finds - Golden Goodness

The planning for the new you in 2008 can tire even the most energetic of us. Between the parties, the shopping, the traveling and the stress, the season often leaves us a bit haggard. The antidote? The Holiday Golden Glow at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin.

The recent renovation has elevated the spa into a world-class experience. Everything about the facility exudes tranquility, from the well-appointed changing room with sauna to the waiting area. The new lounge kicks off the relaxation with cushy chairs overlooking Ladybird Lake. Refreshments such as dried fruit and tea are available both prior to and following your treatment.

The Holiday Golden Glow begins with a gentle exfoliation to rid the body of its dull, dead skin and preps it for the application of a super-moisturizing golden gel. Minerals in the gel help to detoxify the skin while adding nutrients. Next, layers of warm towels cover the body and are topped with a thermal blanket. During this cozy portion of the treatment the golden gel goes to work inside the warm cocoon while a therapeutic scalp massage eliminates any remaining stress. After being carefully unwrapped, a warm shower rinses away any product on the skin and reveals fantastically soft skin. Back on the table a gold-flecked body oil and milk massage locks in the moisture. Finally, a light dusting of luminous, iridescent golden powder gives the body a radiant glow.

With no messy oils to shower off, you walk out of the treatment a golden goddess. Confident in your new skin, you'll once again be ready to take on the world...or at least face the New Year.

Holiday Golden Glow, 50 minutes, $135, for a limited time at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., 512.478.4500

(editorial by Elaina Martin)

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posted - beth / 11:59 AM / 01.11.08