Sensational Spring Scrubs

Whisk away dull, dry skin with a body scrub treatment.

May 11, 2008

by Carolyn Anger

Ditch your dry, drab winter skin by scrubbing your way into spring! These ultra exfoliating and moisturizing full body rub-downs banish dullness and leave you feeling refreshed inside and out. We dug up a wide variety of rubs, scrubs, and slathers to keep you gorgeous and glowing all season long.

Splurge

Red Flower Nature Full-Body Treatment Massage at VH Spa for Vitality + Health at the Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale: An all-organic treatment inspired by Finnish wellness traditions, this six-step ritual pairs Finnish-grown certified organic berries and milk with rare ingredients like white peat to exfoliate, nourish and quench the entire body (90 minutes, $185).

Aromasoul Ritual Body Scrub at Agua Spa at the Mondrian, Scottsdale: Inspired by the well being rituals of ancient cultures, each treatment begins with skin smoothing exfoliation of your choosing. Freshly renewed skin is then treated to a botanical moisture wrap which boosts hydration and keeps skin protected (90 minutes, $180).

Seasonal Salt Scrub at The Golden Door Spa at the Boulders, Carefree: Get a breath of fresh air with this spring-scented salt exfoliation packed with essential oils and vitamins. Much-needed moisture and inner vitality are also restored with an energizing body cream application (50 minutes, $155).

Pomegranate Martini Getaway at Spa Botanica at The Renaissance Glendale, Glendale: Buff away the winter blues with an uplifting scrub soak, and massage all infused with Pomegranate and packed with antioxidants to renew and refresh drab skin (80 minutes, $140).

The "Pearfect" Body Treatment at Glow Skin & Body Studio, Phoenix: Get silky smooth skin with a sweet pear sugar scrub followed by a pear & apple wrap. This treatment is polished off with a hydrating pear & green apple massage cream that keeps you feeling yummy all day (approx. 60 minutes, $135).

$100 and Under

Chapparal Mint Vichy Wet Scrub at The Spa at Gainey Village, Scottsdale: Chapparal sage oil gives this scrub a light aroma while mint refreshes skin with a cooling sensation. The scrub is then splashed off with six Vichy shower heads for full body cleansing and invigoration (60 minutes, $100).

Wild Honey Salt Glow at XS Salon & Spa, Gilbert: A mixture of honey and shea salts heal, nourish, and exfoliate skin white promoting cell renewal and growth. This treatment is complete with a rich, almond butter cream rub (90 minutes, $65).

Beach Body at Gadabout SalonSpas, Tucson: Skin is scrubbed clean and coated with a self tanning solution leaving a silky smooth, long lasting faux-glow (50 minutes, $75).

Lavender-Rose Make ME Glow at The Massage & Esthetics Studio, Scottsdale: Skin-refining lavender sugar scrub combined with rose petals tightens, tones, and renews. Moisturizing post-shower body cream leaves skin feeling soft and supple (45 minutes, $60).

$50 and Under

Aromatherapy Body Glo at LaBella Salon and Day Spa, Chandler: A relaxing salt rub infused with lavender and blended botanicals gently polishes and revives parched skin (30 minutes, $50).

Sea Salt Scrub at Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics, Tempe: Skin is dry brushed from head to toe then rubbed with lavender infused sea salt to detoxify, increase circulation and leave skin looking and feeling completely renewed (60 minutes, $30).

Photo: Inside the cool digs of Agua Spa at the Mondrian, Scottsdale.