Loews' Spa: Face the Fantasy

by Emelie Williams

Oh, yes, you could go for the massages, body wraps or body scrubs after (or before) your round of golf at Lake Las Vegas, but go for the facial at Loews’ Spa Moulay.

Really, the facial? Yes. Why?

No. 1: Golfers and non-golfers alike take that sun exposure face first. Even with a hat and sunscreen, facial and neck skin get an over abundance of those UV rays. An expert aesthetician will be able to examine your skin, get through the top layers and give you a rebirth of sorts. The renewed circulation to the sensitive facial membranes gives a real rush of endorphins going. The trained staff can even alert you to problem growths that you may be ignoring.

No. 2: A relaxing massage of the face, head and neck can do wonders for both your inner and outer self. Can you say stress reduction? That can only help the golf game — as well as other aspects of your life.

Honestly, the massage aspect here should not be glossed over. Shannon Hudson, just one of the trained aestheticians at Spa Moulay at the Loews Lake Las Vegas, says that the facial acupressure is effective as a health-maintenance system to reduce stress, increase circulation and tune up your energy.

The technique’s purpose is to stimulate the body’s own recuperative powers. Various points on the face and head are pressed to stimulate the body’s electromagnetic energy. This removes blockages by diffusing lactic acid and carbon monoxide that accumulates in muscle tissue. Blood and lymph flow more freely and tension in the face is relieved. Sinus problems and TMJ conditions also respond well to acupressure.

Aromatherapy awakens and strengthens our vital energies and self-healing capabilities. Essential oils have the ability to directly affect the brain and the many processes of mind and body. Since they permeate to the deep levels of the skin, they nourish, tighten, cleanse, detoxify, increase blood circulation, calm and support the skin’s functions.

No. 3: It can slow down the premature effects of aging by custom targeting your skin care. And if you’re saying, “What skin care?” you should run, not walk to the Spa Moulay. In the relaxing Moroccan-inspired surroundings, you’ll experience a holistic cleansing products that hydrate with masks that exfoliate and tone the skin, followed by steaming, extraction and ending with a facial, neck and shoulder massage so good that a combination of invigoration and bliss will result.

Spa Moulay features nine treatment rooms, a full-service salon and complete fitness center. But get facial for the health  benefits. The techniques working in tandem produce the healthy glow we all want.

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