So, I just moved to Quincy, Illinois, and began my job as Spa & Marketing Coordinator for Tranquility Med Spa. Let me just say, I have never had a first day of work quite like this one. What kind of job treats you to a facial your first day? This one!
The first part of my day was spent learning the ropes of the Spa. You know, familiarizing me with what each room was used for, what services were offered, introducing me to the talented team of Massage Therapists, Estheticians, etc., and their computer system. Around noon I headed out to lunch; and after being told that I would be receiving a facial upon my return I didn’t take the full hour.
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The Facial:
The last time I had a facial was in 2007. My sister and I decided it would be a nice treat for our mom who was visiting from Michigan. And it was, at the time. Until yesterday I don’t think I had an idea of how a facial was supposed to feel.
Holly Harris was my aesthetician (and my boss). Obviously I have met her before getting my facial, but you can tell that she is the type of person that just makes clients feel at ease. She walked me to the room and gave me my privacy to get ready for the facial. I laid on the warm, comfortable table excited for what was to come.
Most of the facial is a blur. I remember talking to Holly, but I was feeling so good that I’m pretty sure I was drifting in and out of consciousness.
Holly checked out my skin under those lights that show every flaw in your skin to determine what treatment I may need and what kind of facial to give me. Tranquility Med Spa offers over 7 different types, but for me, the Refreshing Facial.
She used the Clarisonic on me – it felt a little abrasive, but in that good way, like I felt it was really working and cleaning my skin. I will have to ask what types of product she put on me and what she used to remove the very few (ha ha ha) blemished I had lurking under my skin. I even got a bit of a relaxing massage as part of the facial (this felt soooo good).
After my facial was complete Holly talked with me about a skin regimen to keep my skin smooth and healthy looking.
She applied products from the ColoreScience line (which all have that super valuable SPF in it, I think they are all SPF 20 or higher) starting first with ColoreScience Primer in Line Tamer. This is possibly the smoothest primer I have EVER experienced. The most popular color is the Chocolate Mousse, but I’m pretty pale and even though they blend wonderfully it was still a little too dark for me.
After the primer Holly used Science Sunforgettable in All Clear Shimmer on me. It goes on with what I call a blush brush. Real simple to apply and it too has SPF in it!
My skin looked and felt beautiful! Thank you Holly!
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So obviously I had to return to work after my facial, but I felt rejuvenated – like the day had just begun. I’m looking forward to spending time at the spa and experiencing the amazing products and services first hand.
