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Saving Facewhen temperatures plummet, local spas slather on the skincare salves. by kristin detterline

The winter months were made for spa days: There is no better way to ease

holiday stress and escape the cold weather than a day of pampering that also

serves the dual purpose of treating skin’s seasonal ailments. According to

Sophia Brodsky, owner of the new Le Rêve Rittenhouse Medical Spa

(255 S. 17th St., 215-563-8888; lereverittenhousespa.com), the most common

complaint among her clients is dryness.

“Winter [weather] can take a toll on skin, so it’s important to keep your

skin hydrated and moisturized,” says Brodsky, who cites indoor heating

and plummeting temperatures outside as the main reasons for cracked,

red, irritated skin. Although all of Le Rêve’s facials are customized, a

skincare approach that Brodsky honed while growing up in Russia, she

says that moisturizer is the one treatment that is a must for most skin

types. “You should apply moisturizer twice a day, at minimum,” she

explains, adding that glycerin, jojoba oil, shea butter, and grapefruit seed

extract offer the most hydrating benefits.

Many of these Brodsky-approved ingredients make up the formulas

behind Aveda’s skincare line. Rizzieri Salon and Spa at Moorestown,

which recently moved into an expansive new home in South Jersey (400

Rte. 38, Ste. 1440, Moorestown, NJ, 856-985-1225; rizzieri.com) complete

with a barbershop, no-appointment-necessary blow-dry bar, and medi-

cal spa, has carried Aveda products for years and designed its spa menu

around the benefits of their natural, plant-based ingredients.

“Exfoliants and moisturizers are helpful in removing cells that build

up on the skin’s surface, allowing moisture to penetrate and then seal

water into the skin,” says owner Frank Rizzieri, who recommends

Aveda’s Lip Balm and the Tourmaline Charged range, which includes

products like an exfoliating masque and a hydrating crème. Many of

these lotions and potions are used in the Tourmaline Botanical Skin

Resurfacing Facial, a signature service that mimics microdermabra-

sion—minus the irritation and redness.

Whether it’s winter or not, Brodsky urges clients to take their skincare

cues from European spagoers. “Many women go to the spa once a week

all year long. It’s not a special occasion—it’s a part of their routine.” PS

Le Rêve Rittenhouse Medical Spa is known for its salt therapy body treatment.

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