Naturally Radiant Facials

Set overlooking a private beach in Dana Point, CA, the recently revamped Monarch Beach Resort is now home to a Miraval Life in Balance Spa—the second Miraval location after the iconic original in Tucson, AZ.

The menu now includes the Sea Oxygen Facial, which uses mineral-rich products from OSEA to impart a brightening glow. Available in 50- and 80-minute versions, the facial is customized to each client’s needs, but might include purifying with the Ocean Cleansing Mudd, made with refreshing ingredients like tea tree and peppermint oils; and massage with Vitamin Sea Serum, packed with seven organic seaweeds, turmeric, walnut seed and green tea extract. While the algae face mask works its magic, therapists massage silky Anti-Aging Body Balm, with coconut and baobab oils, into the arms and shoulders.
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When it opened in 2015, The Reverie made headlines for bringing gilded luxury and over-the-top design to the center of Saigon, Vietnam. But while its two-story spa (the largest in town) is decidedly high-end (it uses natural lines like ila and Voya, and has perks like a thermal experience area), the heart of its success lies in a dedicated staff that makes every guest feel like a VIP.

You can enjoy their attention to detail and sincere warmth in services, such as the one-hour Blissful Facial, which starts with a foot cleansing ritual, then draws upon ingredients like sandalwood oil and Damascena rose otto to soothe inflammation and balance the skin. At the same time, targeted massage techniques help open the energy channels, increase blood flow (and boost radiance), and leave you with a head-to-toe sense of peace.
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Located across from the historic Brandenberg Gate, in the heart of vibrant Berlin, the Adlon Kempinski has long been one of the city’s most notable and respected hotels. It’s also one of the largest, stretching a block long and wide, so there are plenty of quiet corners to be found within—including in the dimly-lit underground spa. Popular with locals and guests, the spa offers an array of services both cosmeceutical and natural; the latter includes traditional lomi lomi massage and facials done with the Elemental Herbology line.

The Restorer facial heals skin affected by pollution, dehydration and stress using gentle massage and products made with apple enzymes, Manuka honey, argan and pomegranate oils, and more. If skin is oily or congested, choose The Purifier facial, which decongests using lymphatic drainage massage on the face, neck and décolleté. kempinski.com

Known for its flagship wellness retreat in Bali, and resort and urban outposts in spots from Bangkok to Bhutan, the COMO brand last year launched its first Australian hotel in the west coast city of Perth. Set in a series of interconnected historic buildings, including what was once the region’s treasury, the hotel boasts a serene, understated design throughout—so the only thing that differentiates the spa is the fragrance of herbal products enveloping the reception lounge.

In the generous treatment rooms (many with oversized windows), facials start with a foot bath and scrub as a nod to the brand’s Asian origins, then go local with products by organic Aussie line, Sodashi. Billed as a “Natural Face Lift,” the 90-minute Sodashi Thermal Infusing Facial helps potent ingredients like white clay, geranium, gotu kola and wild grown horse tail penetrate deeper into the skin via a warming, pore-opening mask. Skin is left toned and restored, while shoulder, arm and foot massages-and some of the plushest spa linens around—leave the rest of you reinvigorated, too. comohotels.com/thetreasury

The owner of this Texas-based spa brand—which currently has five locations in and around Dallas—was so committed to using only the greenest, cleanest products in her services that she created the plant-based Clovertree Apothecary skincare line, which continues to evolve as she meticulously researches and tests effective new ingredients. (The newest launch, the Flower Power Plant Stem Cell Night Cream, is made from four sustainably harvested plant stem cells, plus beet sugar extract, for super anti-aging and hydrating effects.)

All pampering facials now incorporate one of her plant stem cell serums: The Signature Organic service, for example, tops off an enzyme exfoliation and warm stone massage with an edelweiss stem cell-and-cold stone treatment around the eyes, to help reduce puffiness and tackle fine lines. spahabitat.com