I’m Officially Obsessed: Geisha Facial®

In my experience, if an item is good enough to go on your skin, like avocado or honey, it’s good enough to eat. But snacks for my tummy was not an option when I received the Geisha Facial® at Shizuka New York Day Spa, instead bird poo was smeared on my face. Gross? A tad. Thankfully, this isn’t crap from your typical pigeon: The nourishing and cleansing droppings are from nightingales, a historic symbol of beauty in Japanese culture. And don’t worry, the poop is UV-sterilized and turned into a relaxing facial treatment that left my complexion glowing and refreshed, not irritated or smelling of doo-doo. Since this luxury can’t be replicated with the bowel movements of regular birds, the price tag is steep ($180), but the experience wasn’t too crappy. (Sorry!)—Melissa Ward

Posted in Spas & Sport by Lisa Freedman on April 20th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

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Other Press Coverage Extreme Facials on CBS’s The Early Show Geisha Facial Videos WPIX Morning News – At Shizuka New York Day Spa bird poop is on the menu, but it’s not the common stuff you find off the street… BeautyNewsNYC.com – I’ve lusted after long, luscious eyelashes my whole life; and just why is it that all too often those gorgeous long thick ones somehow end up on undeserving adolescent boys? Review of Eyelash Extensions… New York Magazine Weddings – The premier bridal beauty listing in Manhattan includes Shizuka New York Day Spa. Complete 2009 Press Coverage