Cheers to Vinotherapy ~ 29 Spa at the Mansion at Peachtree
Recently I felt that my skin was looking about as dull as I was feeling. The winter weather was hitting hard, snow everywhere, and my skin – and spirits – had become rather sallow! I needed a true pick-me-up, but I wanted something that would be healthy for my skin, luxurious for my senses and naturally illuminating. I popped into THE MANSION and its 29 SPA, ready to immerse myself in a quintessential facial experience.
What’s unique to me is that this whole spa at the very upscale Mansion Hotel, a Rosewood property, is that it is founded by Lydia Mondavi, owner of the Mondavi Wine Collection, and based on the principal of vinotherapy. Being savvy and so knowledgeable about the anti-oxidant benefits of grapes and their components and how that translates to the body for overall health, Mondavi decided to create her own signature line and designed this beautiful, luxurious spa on her concept and idea that true natural beauty is not effortless, but comes through dedication and understanding; in protecting and nourishing the skin.
Every product offered on the spa menu is exclusive. 29's Grape Seed Age Protecting treatments are anti-oxidant rich in polyphenols, which help to destroy free radicals and protect the skin's collagen to promote healthy elasticity and suppleness, and combat the signs of aging. By destroying free radicals, grape seed anti-oxidants help detoxify and protect the skin and body. Grape seed extract has been fully researched and its benefits have been supported by numerous clinical studies for more than 25 years. Scientists have discovered that the procyanidins found in grape seed extract are 20 times more efficient than Vitamin C and 50 times more efficient than Vitamin E as free radical scavengers. Who knew?
The facials were the perfect way to uplift my winter doldrums – as well as my skin! I indulged in the the ‘cream of the crop, which uses all of their custom, exclusive products.’ In fact, all of their facials use their harvested, custom-crushed grape seeds from the world-renowned vineyards. This exfoliating, moisturizing and replenishing facial packed not only an anti-oxidant punch, but made me feel warmed and cared for. Perfect for a dreary, chilly winter day!
29 Spa at the Mansion at Peachtree
~ Mary Blackmon, Editor-at-Large, Spas of America
