Antiaging Service Review: Summerhill Spa
Had I forgotten how lovely having a facial is and the antiaging benefits that come with it? How long had it been since my last facial, I can’t exactly remember. However, for anti-aging skin pampering and supreme relaxation, I don’t know why I had waited so long.
I booked an appointment for an Aroma Purity Essential Facial with Neck and Shoulder massage at the Summerhill Spa located in the heart of Yorkville, upstairs at 154 Cumberland Street, Toronto. They specialize in all natural and organic spa treatments and this was the drawing card for me. The Spa offers the full spectrum of treatments and beauty packages.
The décor at the Summerhill Spa consists of soft muted colors, low lights, gentle ambient music. The salon is clean and quietly elegant. Working on my face was Lisa, the esthetician, who I found to be quite skilled at her task of cleansing, applying solutions, explaining ingredients and massaging the skin.
Lisa began our session by placing six hot basalt stones underneath my back. The soothing hot stones help to relax tense muscles and melt away stress. Using a botanical extract cleaning cream and warm water, Lisa then cleaned away the surface dirt and the makeup from my face. Included in the treatment is a skin analysis and product recommendation. She told me that my skin was oily (surprise!) and sensitive and asked me what products I used, however, she did not recommend any products to me. Perhaps she didn’t recommend products to me (which didn’t matter) because of the business I am in – running PureAgeless.com which involves reviewing organic skin care products and services among other things.
A gentle exfoliating substance made of rice and fruit enzymes was then massaged into my face while a hydrating steam machine puffed away at my face. The purpose of the exfoliation is to slough away the dead skin cells. An aromatherapy and rejuvenating cream followed as Lisa worked her massage magic on my face, the back of my neck, shoulders, upper arms and chest. I was feeling marvelous. The excess massage oils were then removed with a refreshing lemon cleanser. My essential facial ended with a rejuvenating eye cream and botanical moisturizer application.
I left the salon feeling superbly serene and relaxed, in other words: amazing. My skin looked and felt better. When I arrived home, my partner said my skin looked “fresh” and he gently kissed me three times. I don’t know why I waited for so long to have a facial. For organic spa treatments, I would recommend the Summerhill Spa and intend to book another appointment to sample more of what they have to offer. A regular facial is one of the best antiaging habits you should acquire and have on a regular basis.
Summerhill Spa
154 Cumberland Street
Toronto
Tel. 416.924.0531
