Beauty
Brighten Up
Chemical peels bring many things to mind, none of them particularly pleasant. Leave it to Bliss to turn a scary-sounding service into a luxurious experience. With the spa about to open, I decided to check out the “Bright Stuff Facial,” which targets hyperpigmentation and helps to diminish dark spots. The tingly treatment begins with a five-minute peel containing Vitamin C powder, salicylic and glycolic acids, and a sanitizing booster. Next, a refreshingly cool collagen mask is applied to repair and rejuvenate the skin. An optional light therapy (at no extra cost or discomfort) kills lurking bacteria waiting to surface. As everything works its magic, a hand, neck and foot massage makes you forget you were there for a facial in the first place. After my hour was up, I had a smooth glow that improved as the week went on.
The Bright Stuff Facial, $175 at Bliss | W Boston, 100 Stuart St., Boston | 877-862-5477 | blissworld.com
