You know that moment when you go to take a picture and your camera is turned to selfie and you catch a glimpse of yourself and gasp? For those of us who live a no-filters life, maintaining a respectable countenance is important. Part of the problem is that I am more aware of my feet than my face because I spend a lot more time in forward fold in yoga instead of in front of a mirror. While there are many make up tricks including the smoky eyes for over 40, which I have not yet mastered, healthy glowing skin is the best foot, or, in this case, face forward. The Hamptons have a number of spas and individuals who specialize in fantastic facials. And men, hello! This is for you too.
Skin By Veronica – Southampton
Hamptons Laser Technician/Master Esthetician Veronica Taylor, BA, PME of Skin By Veronica has been treating skin in the Hamptons since 2000 with highly customized individual treatments. She has many options for clients including the exclusive Biopelle snail treatment, Sparkling C Carboxy Therapy, D-Cell RNA/DNA application, RevLight LED treatment, post laser care and Transepidermal stem cell therapy. One of her specialties is the Korean V-Line Meridian Massage Facial. The v-line refers to facial resculpting on the superficial fascia by stimulating skin along acupuncture pressure points. Veronica is also known for researching the best cutting-edge products for use in her facials and for sale to her clients.
Add on: Veronica is a whiz at eyebrows.
WAVE Wellness – Sag Harbor
New in Sag Harbor on Bay Street above Geek Hampton this hidden gem spa with multiple treatments is a private oasis to leave the cares of the world behind. Their secret weapon is Kathy Wallace who does an extensive intake to assess client’s skin needs and direct them in what they may need during treatments and after. She even dedicates facials for both acne prone and sensitive skin. With over 20 years of experience her professional favorite services include microneedling, CryoFacials, and Dermaplaning.
Add on: An infrared sauna before treatment.
ONDA Beauty – Sag Harbor & Canoe Place Inn, Hampton Bays
ONDA features numerous lines of clean beauty products and includes treatments at their locations. They have eight different facials including exfoliation, extractions, a customized mask, facial massage, and LED light treatment. Their signature ONDA Facial in July features BL from Iceland. The Blue Lagoon line of products has an exclusive BL + COMPLEX which harnesses the healing and regenerative powers of geothermal seawater and its bioactive components, a unique entity they call the Blue Lagoon bioactive water.
Add on: Buccal Facial, a special massage inside and outside the mouth to relieve stress, TMJ and sculpt the jaw line.
Naturopathica – East Hampton
In a newly renovated and expanded space in the Red Horse Square, this Hamptons fan favorite spa brings a natural and wholistic approach to its products and services. They combine ancient herbs with modern technology. Facial options include the Defy Facial which combats fine lines and stimulates collagen production through a holistic alternative to invasive anti-aging procedures featuring maximum strength ingredients such as Vitamin C, retinol, and alpha hydroxy acids, paired with HydraFacial technology. Their product line features skin healing herbs such as calendula, lavender, and carrot seed.
Add on: Lip Enhancement to revitalize your lip area with patented HydraFacial Perk technology.
A Studio Spa – East Hampton
A green oasis awaits you, offering a combination of custom facials, which can address a variety of needs ranging from premature aging to environmental damage to acne flare-ups to a dull and patchy complexion. They use the Eminence Organic Skincare line, which works with farmers that harvest sustainably produced plants that then are carefully extracted in a lab to create plant/berry enzymes which not only show great results but smell and feel amazing. They are also on top of technology with the Non-Invasive LightPod Neo™ Laser Technology as well as micro-needling. A specialty is The Royal One Facial, a combination of a Biodynamic facial, microdermabrasion, triple peel and laser photo-rejuvenation. Valerie Yugova has a personal energy, which is very soothing and calming and has earned her a loyal clientele both in the Hamptons and in Palm Beach.
Add on: Face Lymphatic Drainage
