Elite Traveler HRS 2022

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Beauty by Serina Tatham

THE TREATMENTS

CIEL SPA BEVERLY HILLS Algae Detox Treatment

For skin that stays smooth not just for hours but for days post-treatment, look no further than Ciel Spa in Beverly Hills. The Algae Detox and Seaweed Wrap Treatment uses the marine powerhouse to help eliminate the toxins and excess water that build up within your body. Combining seaweed with hot water, clay and essential oils, the detoxifying paste is spread over your body, then you are wrapped in a heated towel to let the treatment seep into your pores. Expect your body to feel more balanced and your skin smooth and firm. $350, cielspabeverlyhills.com Focusing on personalized treatments with in-depth analysis and education, Matthew Miller Skin in West Hollywood uses algae instead of plain water in all its facials. The algae used in this lifting and sculpting treatment is a type of red algae known as freeze-dried Gigartina seaweed. Loaded with polysaccharides, nutrients and minerals, it helps calm and hydrate the skin overall and will leave your skin looking and feeling wonderful. $295, matthewmillerskin.com MATTHEWMILLER SKIN The Lift

Chlorophyll is the latest trend in skin care, with good reason. It boasts a long list of benefits — it’s rich in vitamins, able to reduce inflammation, and has many anti-aging properties. It has been a wellness staple for some time (Reese Witherspoon adds drops to her water), but has now entered the skincare market. While applying it topically doesn’t have quite the same effect as ingesting does, it still packs a pretty punch. Despite being relatively new in the skincare world, chlorophyll is found in algae, which has been a key ingredient in skincare products for years. Chlorophyll is that rich, green pigment that gives plants and algae their rich color. High in vitamins A, C, E and K, chlorophyll can aid in making your skin appear radiant and rejuvenated. Visibly reducing the appearance of dark spots and fine lines, its antioxidant properties protect your skin from free radicals that cause these signs of premature aging. And since chlorophyll is anti-inflammatory, it can be suitable for those with sensitive skin. Its antibacterial properties are what make it so effective for acne-prone skin; it helps to regulate sebum levels. THE GREEN LIGHT

Elemis Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex 12 Serum, $335, lookfantastic.com

Perricone MD Chlorophyll Detox Mask, $69, perriconemd.com

LILFOX Chlorophyll + Tourmaline Brightening Mask, $75, lilfox.miami

111Skin Antioxidant Energising Essence, $100, 111skin.com