Who else participated in Chicago Spa Week 2019 this year?! I had not heard of the event until this year, and I’m sooo thankful it came across my radar. The event, hosted by Spa Week, featured four city of Chicago spas with three, $50 treatment deals. While all had great services, the three choices from Elizabeth Adam Salon and Day Spa stole my attention!
Treatments I Chose
I chose to do two out of the three treatment options offered at Elizabeth Adam Salon and Day Spa: the Himalayan Salt Detox Body Wrap and the CBD Skin Perfecting Facial. BOTH WERE AMAZING. Especially having them done back to back, Two hours total at the spa being pampered and trying something new was just what the doctor ordered.
The Himalayan Salt Detox Body Wrap
Let me start off by saying that if you want to do this treatment, you must be comfortable being NAKED in front of the technician. And I mean fully naked. Don’t worry, it’s not weird, but it is something to know before having it done. Once past the nakedness, the treatment was amazing.
Treatment Overview
The Himalayan Salt Detox is done in a lay-down Vichy shower – which basically looks like a tanning bed meets spaceship. It actually looked really cool. I’m not going to lie, I got really excited when I first saw it! After stripping to your birthday suit (you can wear disposable panties if you’d like) and doing a quick shower rinse, I laid down in my personal capsule and had the top closed over me, with my head still sticking out.
Inside it had sauna steam and infrared red light run for 10 minutes. From the start it was super relaxing because the machine showed and made ocean sounds. Next came a firm scrub down of Himalayan salt all over my body to exfoliate, followed by a warm towel over and the top closed. The sauna feature was turned off, leaving just the infrared red light. Infrared red light helps the skin absorb the Himalayan salt and detox the body! After 10 minutes like this, the salt was then rinsed off and the capsule was closed to invite the soothing Vichy shower features. First, mild pressure water spurts from toe to chest in rhythmic cycles. After, a cool rain-forest waterfall covering the entire body. It. Was. Awesome. The treatment was a total of 50 minutes and is usually $150. That’s a $100 discount doing it through Spa Week!
Treatment Grade
I walked in to the treatment thinking I was going to be thrown a body wrap, lathered in Himalayan salt, and left in a cocooned body wrap to sweat (which would still be super relaxing), but the fact that the treatment included something unique like the Vichy shower made it 10x better. All in all, I give this treatment a 9.5/10! The .5 deduction is only because of the having to be completely naked.
The CBD Skin Perfecting Facial
Unlike the Himalayan Salt Detox Body Wrap, you wear a towel wrap for the facial! With this treatment I saw the CBD oil trend in skincare and spa treatments continuing to thrive. CBD Oil is great in a facial because it helps to moisturize, plump, and tighten the skin.The products used in this treatment all had 100% hemp derived CBD in them. You could even smell it a little!
Treatment Overview
The treatment began with the technician removing my foundation I had on for the day – my rookie mistake. She then applied serum by massaging my face, ears, neck, and shoulders. I was able to smell the CBD oil right away! Following the serum, a masque was then applied all over my face and left for a few minutes before cool clothes were set over it. Another few minutes passed before a hot – then cold – cloth took its place. Cool cloths were also applied my eyes, which I’m sure needed some moisturized de-puffing. The treatment ended with more serum and a final spritz of toner. The whole treatment took about 50 minutes and is usually $125.
Treatment Grade
I really liked the tiny switch between hot and cold cloths on my face. It was very soothing! The best part of the treatment, however, was the after effects. My skin was so smooth and hydrated immediately after. Even the day after it still was silky! Overall, I give this treatment a 9/10! The only reason it is not a 10 is because of the CBD smell and wanting more to be done during the time opposed to a lot of downtime in between steps. The after effects make up for this though!
Would I Go Back?
I love love LOVED the Elizabeth Adam Salon and Day Spa. Everyone was so professional and really wanted you to have the best relaxation. Everything was extremely calming and made me feel like a spa princess! They have so many services to choose from. Which one are you interested in trying?? I’m eyeing the Fire & Ice Slimming Body Treatment, Cleopatra Body Bath, and the Champagne & Caviar Deluxe Facial!
