Spa Toccare features a pool and gardens that recall an island paradise.

Minty FreshRING IN THE HOLIDAYS BY REJUVENATING YOUR BODY AND MIND WITH THESE PEPPERMINT-INFUSED TREATMENTS. BY ALEXANDRA LESHNER

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Adolf Biecker Spa/SalonThis cult favorite recently relocated

to a new luxurious spot on Sansom

Street. Stop in on a chilly day for the

energizing Peppermint Oil Massage,

which uses this essential oil to

increase circulation and stimulate

the skin. The treatment is extremely

beneficial for those who suffer from

allergies and sinus congestion.

1605 Sansom St., 215-735-6404;

adolfbiecker.com

BluemercuryProtect yourself from dry winter

skin with the Nourishing Aloe

and Mint Indulgence treatment

at Bluemercury at the Tropicana.

It begins with a vanilla mint

soak, followed by a moisturizing

mask of dilo, aloe vera, pepper-

mint, and vitamin E, and a

massage using dilo nut butter

completes the experience.

Resort Spa at the Tropicana, 2801

Pacific Ave., Atlantic City,

609-347-7778; bluemercury.com

Calista Grand Salon & SpaGet into the festive spirit by taking

advantage of the special holiday

massage and facial package at this

West Chester salon and day spa. The

sweet, refreshing scent of candy cane

accompanies the treatments,

guaranteeing that you’ll leave feeling

rejuvenated and ready to celebrate.

1211 Wilmington Pike,

West Chester, 610-399-6677;

calistagrand.com

Hotel MonacoThere’s no need to set foot outside

your hotel suite to indulge in a

minty treatment this winter. On

the menu of in-room spa services

here is the Calm Mind Massage,

a soothing 50- or 80-minute

antidote to stress and tension,

with a powerful blend of pepper-

mint and lavender oils.

433 Chestnut St., 877-452-4772;

monaco-philadelphia.com

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa Breathe, a peppermint-eucalyptus

blend, is a popular infusion of

aromatherapy for Red Door’s

nourishing massages. “Oil is

released through a diffuser attached

to the table’s headrest so that the

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scent passes by the client’s nose,” says

General Manager Jackie Moyers.

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s

Blvd., Atlantic City, 609-441-

5333; reddoorspas.com

Lotus SalonA combination of peppermint and

tea leaf extracts is the star of the

Candy Cane Rejuvenating Facial at

this New Jersey spa. Come for an

afternoon and bask in the cooling

sensations while your face is

resurfaced and refreshed, revealing

a brighter, smoother complexion.

36 W. Route 70, Ste. 212,

Marlton, NJ, 856-574-4377;

lotussalonnj.com

Oggi Salon & Spa “Our peppermint body

treatment helps increase circula-

tion naturally while detoxifying

and nourishing the skin,” says

aesthetician Edith Godek. “The

combination of peppermint oil

and fresh seaweed makes it a

perfect remedy for cellulite.”

1700 Locust St., 215-735-0707;

oggisalonandspa.com

Spa ToccareAfter a long day of holiday shop-

ping, treat your tired feet to the

Sole Revival massage. Peppermint

glycolic balm is used to enhance

a variety of massage techniques,

while paraffin wax helps to

hydrate and soften the skin.

Ending with a neck and shoulder

massage results in pure relaxation.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1

Borgata Way, Atlantic City,

609-317-7555; theborgata.com

Verde “The Peppermint Pick-Me-Up

HairSpa treatment utilizes

Pureology’s exclusive

AntiFade-Complex, leaving your

color vibrant and hair smooth, silky,

and delicious,” says Verde owner

Kevin Gatto. The hair is washed and

conditioned with Pureology’s

Hydrate system, which includes

Hydrate Hydra Whip, a mixture of

avocado, shea, jojoba, and mango

butters blended with peppermint oils.

4 Powell Lane, Collingswood,

NJ, 856-858-0911;

verdesalon.com PS

TWINKLE TOESThe Spa at the Four Seasons’ lead massage therapist and aesthetician, Desiree McGrath, talks up a favorite peppermint-infused service.

“The Blue Mint Foot Repair will have you kicking up your heels just in time for holiday parties. You’ll receive a foot soak in peppermint bath salt, followed by a peppermint sea salt scrub to soften the skin. Then we massage the calves and feet with peppermint and tea tree foot balm before an application of cooling oil to restore circulation and energy flow.”

1 Logan Sq., 215-963-1500; fourseasons.com/philadelphia

The Spa at the Four Seasons offers a tranquil retreat from holiday stress.

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