Canyon Ranch: Bring the Luxury Spa’s Facials Home

By Alix Turoff

A girls’ weekend in beautiful Lenox, Massachusetts or Tucson, Arizona, filled with yoga, meals of fresh fruit and salmon and indulging in the finest spa services, is the perfect antidote to work stress, a broken heart or family troubles. Unfortunately, we can’t all pack up and leave for a weekend at Canyon Ranch (although, let us just say, we would really like to!). That doesn’t, however, mean you can’t enjoy Canyon Ranch’s stellar skincare at home.

When we can’t make it to the spa, we’re all about bringing the spa to us. And, this time of year, in our efforts to cut back on makeup in order to prevent summer’s makeup meltdowns (and, of course, to participate in Makeup Free Mondays,) we’re all about facials that let us go makeup free with ease.  Sure, a trip to Sophia for a SilkPeel treatment or a trip to a destination spa is best (both for our skin and for our sanity), but for those of us who struggle to find the time (or money), DIY just got a whole lot more glam thanks to Canyon Ranch. So, move over fridge facials (although we do love those!) and light a candle or two –it’s time to transform your home into a spa with Canyon Ranch’s Your Transformation Age Transforming Hydramist ($50).

Learn more about Makeup Free Mondays here!

With its potent blend of botanical extracts (including blueberry, lemon, wild cactus and pea extract), hyaluronic acid and the world’s strongest antioxidants, to enhance the skin’s moisture retention and ward off signs of aging, as well as ProNAD, a Vitamin B3 known to effectively renew skin cells, the Hydramist refreshingly cools the skin while the Age Transforming concentrate serum extends the skin’s youthfulness. Suitable for all skin types, dermatologist approved and free of parabens, mineral oil, petroleum, alcohol and added colors, it’s safe for even the most sensitive skin.

Don’t think your quite old enough for anti-aging? Think again! (Rumor has it that a certain editor’s mom sent her off to college – at the ripe ole’ age of 18 – with wrinkle cream in tow.) Rather, good skin care is important at any age and the Hydramist proves to be a great preventative measure to ward off wrinkles and fine lines.

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Whether you make a whole stay-cation spa day out of it, complete with a terry robe and slippers, or just need a midday pick-me-up (without another Venti Latte), close your eyes and spray on Canyon Ranch’s Your Transformation Age Transforming Hydramist (no need to even remove your makeup!). Your skin will thank you.

Four 15 ml vials come in the package so, if you’re feeling generous, share them with your girlfriends to let them in on the anti-oxidant benefits of Canyon Ranch’s Hydramist. Although, after you experience the refreshing mist and witness the powerful anti-aging capabilities of this antioxidant blend, we’re pretty sure you’ll be keeping them all for yourself.

While you’re at it, pamper with this DIY nail art manicure!