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These high-tech, luxurious skin treatments offer the fountain of youth

Carolyn Patten Health & Wellness

A woman relishes in the feel of a luxurious skin treatment.
Photo Courtesy of Greater Palm Springs CVB

 

Remedy: Anti-Aging Fruit Enzyme Facial

What it does: Renews the skin without the harsh side effects of a chemical peel, using chemical-free, small-batch Arcona products with fruit and vegetable enzymes, such as papaya and pumpkin.
Where to get it: Agua Serena Spa at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Details: 44600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-674-4100; www.indianwells.hyatt.com

 

Remedy: Natural Wrinkle Relaxer

What it does: Inhibits facial contractions and softens and fills existing deep wrinkles and expression lines using products from the all-natural Éminence Organic Skin Care line.
Where to get it: The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Details: 68900 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-321-8282; www.ritzcarlton.com

 

Remedy: The Un-Wrinkle Facial

What it does: Promotes cell regeneration and boosts collagen production with high-tech skin care products from Babor that include anti-aging peptides, vitamins, moisturizers, and hyaluronic acid.  
Where to get it: Spa Las Palmas at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Details: 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-568-2727; www.rancholaspalmas.com

 

Remedy: Natural Facelift + BT Micro 

What it does: Exfoliates and cleanses naturally with a Naturopathica white tea antioxidant mask, herbal enzymes, and a plant stem cell serum.  
Where to get it: Spa La Quinta at La Quinta Resort & Club
Details: 49499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta. 760-777-4800; www.laquintaresort.com

 

Remedy: The Royal Facial

What it does: Nourishes and benefits the skin by employing Germaine de Capuccini’s cosmeceutical products packed with royal jelly (extracted from worker bees) and a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals.
Where to get it: SpaTerre at the Riviera Palm Springs
Details: 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-8311; www.psriviera.com

 

Remedy: Epicuren Enzyme Facial

What it does: Refines pores and tightens and strengthens the skin to leave it glowing using Epicuren’s customized enzyme exfoliant.
Where to get it: The Spring Resort and Day Spa
Details: 12699 Reposo Way, Desert Hot Springs. 760-251-6700; www.the-spring.com

 

Remedy: The Lift

What it does: Rejuvenates and firms with Skin Authority products that include performance-based, medical-grade ingredients. Vitamin C–infused microdermabrasion crystals, bentonite, kaolin clay, and peptides add the finishing touches.
Where to get it: The Spa at Mission Hills at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
Details: 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-770-2180; www.westinmissionhills.com