I needed a facial....! Badly…read more
Actually, I just needed some pampering in general...and a European facial seemed to fit the bill. I'd heard glamourous stories about the Europeans, and of course...they traditionally have lovely skin. After months with no Vitamin D, my skin was looking dry, sallow, gray and needed a bit of non-chemical, non-invasive lift. It is indeed time for a facial.
I found Beauty Grevenitz online through a search (as of course I am the first to review it, so hopefully others will go after me knowing more information!), and sent an email through the contact form. Margaret replied to me quickly and set me up with a convenient appointment on a Friday morning.
For 89 euro (plus tip) I received a microdermabrasion (removes 18 layers of dead and icky skin while reenergizing the cells!), mask, eyebrow cleanup (underneath only), extractions, massage and moisturizing treatment.
And, until you've had extractions here...I don't think you've really had extractions. Let's just say, no pore is safe. They'll cooperate or else. Exactly how I like it, I don't want a facial to just be relaxing (I can sleep on a bus, thankyouverymuch), I need it to be productive and fulfilling. I want my skin to gleam and glow, and blackheads and clogged pores don't lend to that feeling very well. This lady means business. Take an aspirin before perhaps. Or a glass of wine.
My one slight complaint is that the crystals used in the microderm (normal) remained present through the whole treatment, so the massage, mask, etc all felt faintly of sandpaper, which isn't entirely relaxing or soothing. It's not the end of the world by any means, but I had the crystals in my mouth...they were kind of everywhere, and I've not had that happen previously. Not enough to even be a bother, but worth mentioning.
They also offer:
Nail services & other body treatments
Location can be tricky: It is near the University (Universitat Ubahn), and you'll go through an alley of sorts, then turn a quick right and enter at the rear of the building address. Ring the buzzer, ascend one flight of stairs and you'll be in the cute, clean, well-prepped Beauty Grevenitz.
My skin has cleared up and feels 100x better than when I arrived. Margaret is a real pro and has been doing this for many years, and it shows. She didn't try to sell me anything...which I appreciated, I almost wish she had because I need some new moisturizer!
*Cash or German debit cards only.
