Beauty and the Beach

Whether it’s a full spa day at a luxury beachfront resort or a cuttingedge anti-aging treatment at a prestigious skin-care center, Miami offers the latest and most sumptuous options to pamper, restore and promote beauty and overall wellness.

BY VANESSA MOLINA SANTAMARIA

Indulge

Miami’s world-class spas offer tempting menus of relaxing and rejuvenating massages as well as beauty and skincare services. Picture yourself enjoying a hydrating and invigorating ritual during a half- or full-day spa retreat while taking in dramatic ocean views. You can relish in the indulgence alone or with your significant other in an in-room couple’s massage, or even share the bliss with a half-dozen friends at a rooftop group session. Even moms-to-be can indulge with trained and licensed therapists who specialize in prenatal massages.

While many treatments focus on stress relief, others zero in on healing with products like CBD, rare minerals, soothing oils or botanicals. Other options incorporate holistic therapies, volcanic stone rituals and detoxifying body wraps with sea salt, chocolate, coconut and other ingredients that leave skin supple and glowing. Athletes can benefit from sports-oriented treatments designed to relax and soothe sore muscles.

Glam It Up

Many spas offer full-service salons so you can get styled and ready for an exciting night out. Whether you’re looking for a total makeover or a quick updo, you will leave relaxed, renewed and all glammed up.

Skin Sense

Fun in the sun requires some extra protection. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen throughout the day, especially after a swim. 2. Always cleanse and moisturize your skin after a day outdoors. 3. Aloe is a time-tested aftersun natural remedy. Local spas also offer treatments for mild sunburns, and collagen facials can enhance your skin’s natural glow. 4. Stay hydrated; it’s important to drink lots of water throughout the day, especially in the summer.