Wynn Magazine - Las Vegas
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photography by barbara kraft (hallway, jacuzzi); phil date (massage) 96 Wynn beauty "Botanical and natural ingredients are more active and bring full-power healing."—amy rockwell Golden Veil body Wrap kicks into high gear with a scrub that blends papaya (a natural exfoliator) and orange peel, whose high level of vitamin C firms and protects the skin. that's followed by a body wrap infused with golden algae, which blocks harsh rays and leaves skin with a lumi- nous sheen. "Not necessarily shimmer," Valles says, "but a nice golden glow." the Golden Veil's counterpart, the exotic Mediterranean body Wrap, targets lightly sun- burned skin, beginning with a gentle scrub infused with moisturizing olive and argan oils, then pro- gressing to a wrap that harnesses the cooling properties of fresh aloe and mint. Says Valles of the experience, "It really quenches the skin." botanical and herbal elements play a key role in a variety of treatments at both spas. Wynn's signature Red Carpet treatment, which revives skin with exfoliation, a mask, and a thorough application of moisturizing body cream, uses products made by Red Flower, a company that sources its ingredients from the arctic Circle. the treatment integrates the line's exfoliating blend of nutrient-rich white peat from Finland, plus an omega-rich berry oil packed with anti- oxidants from six berries, all believed to boost cellular regeneration when used on the skin. "We've positioned the treatment on the menu so that a guest can have it with a mas- sage or a facial," says Rockwell. "Our Organic Facial uses the product line Éminence, known for its fruit enzyme and acid infusions." Less harsh than chemical exfoliants, ingredients such as pumpkin enzymes and sugar cane are extremely effective in removing dead skin cells and brightening complexions. Likewise, the asian-inspired Good Luck Ritual, offered by both spas, incorporates a trio of products from another natural and organic skincare line, Naturopathica: lemongrass and ginger essential oils for the body, a toning scrub made from verbena and lemon, and sweet- smelling lime blossom oil for the scalp. "botanical and natural ingredients are more active, potent, and stimulating," Rockwell notes, "and they really bring full-power healing." even the lavender mist that therapists spritz on guests throughout the ritual has psychosomatic effects—lavender both detoxifies the skin and calms the central nervous system—explaining its popularity at encore, where the ingredient is a cornerstone of treatments like the bodhi Massage and Visualization process, designed to balance guests' seven chakras through mas- sage, guided energy work, and light therapy. "there's a real consciousness for organic, natural products," Rockwell says. "Probably because, in my experience at least, more-natural products have better results and better aromas, everything about them is easier to use, and the physical benefits are evident right away." n from top: The Spa at Encore's serene hallway, lined with custom-designed vases and ending at a sparkling new peacock statue; the jacuzzi room; the spa ofers new nature-inspired treatments.