Hey Georgetown, Give This Local Oasis--Alchimie-- A Try

There are many positives about Georgetown, and one of those virtues is that the village is an outpost for some interesting and unique enterprises. One of those is Alchimie Forever, a Swiss oasis for people who care a lot about their skin. I grew up in a half-Romanian household, where my grandmother Theresa constantly reminded me: "skin first." To her the skin was a measure of overall well-being, inside and out. She would have loved Alchimie.

I snuck away to lower Wisconsin Avenue yesterday morning for my indulgence. Since I like to share these things with my neighbors, I asked owner Ada Polla if she had any seasonal specials that might entice the locals. She followed up with this email:

Starting today, we are doing a GWP of our Diode 1 + 2 age defying serums (http://www.alchimie-forever.com/lang-en/facial-skin-care/21-age-defying-serums.html) with any 2 products purchased in the showroom. This will last until June 30.

Also, we are doing complimentary facials again on July 21 (complimentary 60 minute facial with $150 product purchase) – perhaps you could also mention that? To book people can email me directly.

If you've never been, this is a great way to give Alchimie a try. It's a completely relaxing and indulgent hour, the products are practically aromatherapy (say YES to the Blueberry mask), and your face will show its appreciation for days. I don't do Botox, lasers, chemical peels or other skin extremes, but it seems to me a regular facial produces the same results (that and sleep and good health). While Alchimie is related to a cosmetic laser institute in Geneva, it's possible to visit Alchimie Forever in Georgetown and have a good result without anything landing on your face but creams and serums. 

Again, we're fortunate in Georgetown to have these little nooks for the indulgent getaway. Which is why I also recommend facials by Lance Etchison at Blue Mercury. I used to get facials at Erwin-Gomez Salon, also, but they are gone, gone, gone. Georgetown's loss.