The Great Pomegranate

Nov 29, 2006

Move over pumpkin, pomegranate is the new wonder fruit of the botanical skincare world. According to research out of the University of Cal Davis, the deep red fruit is packed with more antioxidants than green tea and red wine. So why not slather it from head to toe? To dip into it yourself, try the new Pomegranate Facial at Novellino, Scottsdale (60 min., specially priced at $65 through Dec. 31, 2006); Pomegranate Body Polish at the Centre for Well-Being at the Phoenician (50 min., $140); Pomegranate Cran-Apple Sugar Scrub at Body & Soul Spa in Scottsdale (60 min., specially priced at $75 through Dec. 31, 2006) or Pomegranate-Paraffin Body Treatment at The Spa at DC Ranch Village ($100 starting Jan. 1, 2007). For do-it-yourselfers, try our Flippin' Sweet Pom Scrub recipe for soft, flirty skin. And for easy instructions on how to free the arils from their pulpy innards, check out Pomegranates.org.

Photo: Photo courtesy of California Pomegranates