The Fireside Glow Facial

November gets loud. Holiday plans, school events, the shopping list that keeps getting longer. The Fireside Glow Facial is the opposite of all that, and it is only here for this month.

It pairs SkinScript's limited edition Smoked Bourbon Enzyme with a warm hot stone massage. Here is what is in it, what happens in the room, and who I think will love it.

Why I love this one

Most facials are about your face. This one is about your whole upper body letting go.

The enzyme gives your skin a fresh, smooth start. The stones give you permission to stop thinking for a while. Put together, it is the treatment I would book for myself right before the holidays.

What is in the enzyme

The Smoked Bourbon Enzyme is enriched with French oak, and yes, it really does contain bourbon. Here is what each part brings:

• Papaya enzyme. This is the exfoliating part. It gently loosens dull surface buildup so it lifts away, with no scrubbing and no grit. Your skin looks smoother and brighter afterward.

• French oak extract and vitamin C. Both are antioxidants that help defend your skin from everyday stressors like sun and pollution.

• Oat extract and bisabolol. These are the soothers. They keep skin comfortable while the enzyme works.

• Real bourbon. Bourbon picks up antioxidants from the oak barrels it ages in, which is why it shows up in skincare.

If you have ever had a scrub leave your skin red and tight, this is a very different feeling. Enzymes do the work for you.

The hot stone massage

This is the part people will remember.

Smooth stones are warmed and then worked over your chest, neck and arms. Those are the places where stress quietly settles this time of year: tight shoulders, a stiff neck, arms that have carried too many shopping bags.

The warmth sinks in slowly, and the massage moves at a calm, steady pace. It is a full-body kind of relaxed, not just a face treatment with a little massage added on at the end.

What happens in the room

Every appointment starts with a quick conversation about your skin and how it has been feeling. Then:

• Cleanse. We start with clean skin so the enzyme can do its job.

• Smoked Bourbon Enzyme. Applied to the face and left to work.

• Hot stone massage. While the enzyme works, the warm stones go to work on your chest, neck and arms.

• Remove and finish. The enzyme comes off, and I finish with hydration and SPF suited to your skin.

Plan on about 75 minutes from start to finish.

Who will love it

• Anyone whose skin looks dull or tired as the weather turns

• The person who never slows down and needs a reason to

• Anyone with photos, parties or family visits coming up

• Anyone who loves a facial and wants to try something new before it is gone

If you are pregnant, using prescription skincare, or your skin has been reactive lately, just mention it when you book. I will make sure this is the right fit for you, or suggest something that is.

After your facial

Your skin will feel soft and clean. As with any exfoliating treatment, wear SPF every day for the next few days, and give your skin a day or two before using strong actives like retinol or exfoliating acids. If you are not sure about your routine, ask me before you leave.

The details

• The Fireside Glow Facial, $195 (about 75 minutes)

• Available all of November, and only in November

• Special November pricing. Cannot be combined with member discounts or other offers.

I would love to see you this month. Tap the button below and an email opens, already written for you. Just add two or three times that work and hit send.

Prefer to talk?

Call us at 210-510-0777.

Keep Glowing!

Paulina