By Beth Landman
LE LIFT BY KARINA FREEDMAN AT SALON XAVIER
One of the most sought-after aestheticians in New York, Karina Freedman is bringing her famous facials to Salon Xavier in Sag Harbor this summer. A combination of microcurrent, lymphatic drainage, manual muscle stimulation and exfoliation, the treatment gives a youthful appearance and glow that lasts for weeks. Freedman uses cult favorite Biologique Recherche products, explaining, “They are the purest, most concentrated products and are paraben- and fragrance-free.’’ For a finale, she amps up the plumping with a collagen sheet mask, used in Swiss hospital burn units. $295. 1A Bay St., Sag Harbor; salonxavier.com, karinanyc.com
AAPE AT SKIN BY VERONICA
Advanced adipose-derived stem cells, which come from lyophilized healthy human tissue, are at the heart of Veronica Taylor’s cutting-edge anti-aging treatment, which also uses Biopelle stem cells and growth factor from snails. “No snails are killed for this serum; they feast on organic veggies and have sex all day,’’ assures Taylor. Microneedling and ultrasound allow the serums to penetrate the skin. “I specialize in the best ingredients money can buy,” she says. $550 and up. 67 Hampton Road, Southampton; facebook.com/skinbyveronica.taylor
BIO-ENERGY LIFT FACIAL AT NATUROPATHICA
Walk into this East Hampton spa and you will instantly de-stress just by breathing in the fragrant candles and the scent of calming essential oils wafting through the air. The signature facial cleans, exfoliates and hydrates with a machine that vacuums up impurities and infuses skin with a fine-line-erasing combo of copper, amino acid complex and sea fern. Lavender oil is massaged into the upper body to enhance relaxation. $205 and up. 74 Montauk Highway, East Hampton; naturopathica.com
LUZERN OXYGEN FIRMING FACIAL AT 27 HAMPTON SALON
“It feels like your face is revitalized,’’ says owner Bianka Lefferts of the treatment, which begins with a cleansing using jojoba beads and includes a massage with hydrating oils. Products used are bio-organic and customized, such as a wrinkle eraser with Swiss apple stem cells, peptides, hyaluronic acid and a B12 antiaging serum. The appointment ends with an oxygen vapor infusion for extra glow. $250. 27 Hampton Road, Southampton; 27hamptonsalon.com
INSTANT-LIFT ULTIMATE WORKOUT AT FACEXERCISE
This 25 to 80-minute treatment, which alternates lymphatic drainage to detoxify and get rid of excess fluid with deep massage and cupping to tone muscles, has attracted an A-list following, including Cindy Crawford, Jimmy Fallon, Uma Thurman, Jennifer Aniston and Katy Perry. “It’s like a workout for your face,’’ says FaceXercise founder Thuyen Nguyen, who uses his own line of vitamin-rich organic serums and elixirs. Since the earthy procedure involves no machines or lights, it’s a perfect time to recharge and sneak in a nap. $380 and up. 382 Montauk Highway, Wainscott; facexercisestudios.com