I have a new man in my life. He's smart, funny, witty, knowledgeable and has hands that could give most people a run for their money. He's the first person who didn't make me run for the hills when he said these four little letters that frighten me to the core - P-E-E-L. His name is Lance and he's the spa director for bluemercury in Georgetown. I had the most divine facial on Saturday with him. bluemercury is a sublime beauty emporium created in DC by Marla Malcolm Beck in 1999 with locations all around the country. I remember ordering from them back in Houston when I couldn't find certain brands. I get my fix of products such as Ren, Jurlique, Tocca Perfumes & Candles, Darphin, Lafco Candles, Red Flower and many more. But, they also have a spa.
Lance saw the apprehension in my face when he suggested the Fusion Facial. The words glycolic and peel frighten the very core of my beauty persona. I think peel and I think inflamed, red, and irritated skin. He said it's very gentle and I still shook my head no. I have stayed away from peels because I've seen bad peels and sometimes the skin just doesn't recover. He said this peel is for sensitive skin and it works well for African-Americans. He was right. My skin had a glow and the formerly clogged pores were de-clogged. The peel worked wonders and the blast of oxygen was all the moisture I needed. I walked out with the biggest smile on my face. I knew my skin was magic as I stood in line for my red velvet cupcake fix at Georgetown Cupcake and two women asked me what I did for my skin. I whipped out pen and paper and gave them Lance's number. Beauty is meant to be shared.
Here's to a pretty Monday.