Washington D C Style February 2006

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2. HEALTH & BEAUTY {SPA}
Chocolate isn't just for
dessert anymore. The
creamy aphrodisiac
detoxifies, firms and
revitalizes tired skin.
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hen a new year begins and Val- These sweet services aren't just a gimmick
Slather chocolate
here, there and W entine's Day makes its annual ap-
proach, the city fills with decadent
treats at every turn. First the grocery stores
to market the all-too-commercial holiday
to D.C. couples. Health experts have long
hailed chocolate for its antioxidant prop-
everywhere start stocking boxes of candy, then sweets erties, which makes this tasty concoction
turn up at the office lunch table and neigh- the perfect ingredient for many spa treat-
for a decadent borhood restaurants begin serving special ments-and you don't have the guilt that
spa treat. desserts for the occasion. This year, Washing- results from gorging on a box of Godiva. So,
ton spas are also catering to the romantic by check out our list of local chocolate spa ser-
adding chocolate treatments to their menus. vices and find the one that will tempt you
But before you roll your eyes, take note: this season.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY {SPA}
CHOCOLATE AND ROSES At Celadon Day Spa in Washington, To round out the decadent
the chocolate and roses decadence facial includes exfoliating and
hydrating masks followed by the chocolate and sweet red rose experience, you'll be treated to two
treatment, a concoction that smells just like chocolate pudding. { strawberries dipped -inchocolate.
"This treatment hydrates, refines and soothes your skin with nutri-
ent-loaded organic roses, herbs and chocolate," says aesthetician chocolate indulgence service, which includes all four different choco-
Amanda Agenes, who uses an organic skin care line from Hungary late treatments as well as a signature facial, balneotherapy, shampoo
called Eminence. Celadon's menu also includes a 30-minute coco- and style, makeup application and lunch. Chocolate pedicure, $65,
nut and chocolate sugar scrub for sensitive skin, which includes a and chocolate manicure, $30, Shapes Salon & Day Spa, 2435 Centrev-
nonabrasive massage using organic sugar, cocoa powder and coco- ille Rd; Herndon, Va., 703-713-0222 or 5622-K Ox Rd., Fairfax Station,
nut oil followed by an application of moisturizing Korres coriander Va., 703-250-0000, www.shapesdayspa.com.
body milk. Chocolate and roses decadence facial, $110, and coconut
and chocolate sugar scrub, $65, Celadon Day Spa, 1180 F St. NW., CHOCOLATE BY THE BAY If you'd like your spa treatment to feel
202-347-3333, www.celadonspa.com. like a true escape, then consider booking a chocolate indulgence
service during a weekend stay at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake
HEAD TO TOE Chocolate manicures and pedicures are just two of Bay's Stillwater Spa in Cambridge, Md. Spa director Patti Dail says
the decadent treatments on the menu at Shapes Salon & Day Spa's the luxe treatment begins with an exfoliating chocolate scrub and
Herndon and Fairfax locations. The pedicure begins with a soak fol- is followed by an application of chocolate-scented warming oil.
lowed by a chocolate mineral buff for your feet and calves and con- The service continues with a chocolate wrap and a massage that
tinues with a foot and leg massage using chocolate whipped cream. will leave your muscles relaxed and rejuvenated. To round out the
And the sweet treatment doesn't stop there: the service ends with a decadent experience, you'll be treated to two strawberries dipped
dip in heated chocolate paraffin. For hands, the manicure includes a in chocolate. Chocolate indulgence, $190, Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Re-
chocolate cream massage. If you're in the mood for a more intense gency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina, 100 Heron Blvd;
pampering session, then sign up for the spa's seven-and-a-half hour Cambridge, Md., 410-901-6390. •
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