Le Plaisir Des Sens

Pampered People's innovative Hot Rock Lymphatic Facial incorporates elements of color gemstone therapy, hot stone massage and aromatherapy into one incredibly indulgent treatment - a true pleasure of the senses.

To begin, our aesthetician Stacy (also the owner of Pampered People) had us choose the essential oil we liked best. We then lay face down for a rejuvenating lava rock back massage. Our treatment went on to include one sensory delight after another - a blissful sequence of intoxicatingly scented Yon-Ka cleansers, exfoliants, moisturizers and masques, each applied with Stacy's gentle massaging strokes. Between each application, she would wipe down our face, neck and chest with warm cloths scented with essential oils.

The Hot Rock Lymphatic Facial is focused entirely on relaxing the client and leaving his/her skin glowing. It doesn't include any extractions because, as Stacy puts it, "that would be a total buzz kill and would ruin the Zen mood." We couldn't agree more - we were more than happy to simply close our eyes, sink down into the soft feather mattress, and zone out completely while she went about her pampering.

As our final nourishing masque soaked into the skin, Stacy treated us to a foot and lower leg massage. The entire treatment felt delightfully ritualistic, as if were some sort of royalty being subjected to the ultimate in coddling. If you need to be spoiled for an hour, trust us: This is the treatment for you.

Review originally published 10/13/2005.