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photography Courtesy of the Mandarin oriental Boston bostoncommon-magazine.com 115 the guide Relax Bella Santé Dry skin from the change of seasons? No problem. Opt for the Signature Medical Grade Facial from Bella Santé. Start with a SkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Masque to restore the balance your skin may have lost to f luctuating temperatures. Using alpha hydroxy, bentonite, kaolin, and natural earth clay, the mask draws impurities from pores and leaves skin looking clear and luminous, even before dermaplane extraction and microcurrent therapy. 38 Newbury St., 617-424- 9930; bellasante.com Canyon Ranch Retreat to the Berkshires for the healing Parafango Body Treatment at Canyon Ranch. Combining the moisture of paraffin wax and the curative properties of fango, a mineral-rich mud, this 80 -minute warm body mask vitalizes circulation and detoxifies your skin. After the treatment, take a stroll through the resort's historic Bellefontaine Mansion. 165 Kemble St., Lenox, 413-637-4100; canyonranch.com Mandarin Oriental Awaken your body as Mother Nature rises from her winter slumber. Designed to restore full-body circulation, the 80 -minute Definite Detox Body Wrap uses Aromatherapy Associates gels and oils infused with citrus, juniper berry, and rosemary to purify your skin, while your lower body is enveloped in mud and oils to draw out toxins and other impurities. Continue the experience afterwards in the spa's relaxation area. 776 Boylston St., 617-535- 8820; mandarinoriental.com Ocean House Experience the healing powers of the sea with the Marine Mud Wrap at Ocean House. First your body is wrapped in purifying gray clay and laminaria digitata, a metabolism accelerator. The enzymes in this blend of Phytomer products envelop you in warmth, transporting you to a state of tranquility, followed by a soothing shower and aromatic lotion. 1 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill, RI, 401-584-7000; oceanhouseri.com Omni Mount Washington Resort Cure the fatigue from a day on the slopes with the Moor Mud Wrap. After a session of dry brushing to exfoliate your skin and restore lymphatic circulation, you'll be cocooned in warm, thera- peutic Hungarian mud and wrapped in heated blankets, then treated to a scalp massage. The detoxification is followed by a relaxing Mud Season Detox from winter anD ease into spring with a therapeutic spa treatment. by talia nutting Spa Sk illS The Mandarin Oriental's new director of spa, Virginia Lara, gives us the dirt on mud treatments. How do mud treatments detoxify the skin? our wraps begin with dry body brush- ing, one of the best-kept beauty secrets there is. routine practice transforms dry skin by removing dead cells, promoting blood circulation, cultivating cell regeneration, and removing accumulated toxins. What are your favorite scents to include in a treatment? if i need to relax, i enjoy patchouli with a touch of ylang-ylang, or a combination of vetivert, geranium, and chamomile. this will help me have a restful night after a long day. being new to the Mandarin Oriental, what do you hope to bring to the spa? a fresh pair of eyes is always good for innovation to develop new ideas, treatments, prod- ucts, and projects that will enhance what the team has already accomplished. Unwind with the healing Parafango Body Treatment at Canyon Ranch. shower, topped off with an application of shea butter. 310 Mt. Washington Road, Bretton Woods, NH, 603-278-1000; omnihotels.com The Spa at Equinox The Spa at Equinox's Detoxifying Mud Wrap will transport your mind to the Dead Sea while the com- bined healing powers of a mud wrap and a mask extract the toxins from beneath the surface of your skin. This 80 -minute treatment also gives your health a boost by clearing your lymphatic system and providing just the right dose of relaxation. 3567 Main St., Rte. 7A, Manchester Village, VT, 800-362-4747; equinoxresort.com SpaTerre at Hotel Viking Your skin and mind will reach optimum clarity with SpaTerre's 80 -minute Volcanic Earth Clay Ritual. The treatment starts with a detoxifying full-body clay mask and a Balinese foot massage. After a soothing shower, the Balinese massage is extended to your whole body, incorporating aroma- therapy oils and several massaging techniques. 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, 401-848-4848; hotelviking.com Topnotch Resort Revive, rejuvenate, and reinvigorate with the Clay Body Mask. After a dry brush exfoliation, you'll be painted with warm Dead Sea mud, followed by a thermal linen wrap and a head and neck massage. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed dinner in the resort's cozy restaurant, Flannel. 4000 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT, 800-451-8686; topnotchresort.com BC