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When a new year begins and Val-entine's Day makes its annual ap-proach, the city fillswith decadent

treats at every turn. First the grocery storesstart stocking boxes of candy, then sweetsturn up at the office lunch table and neigh-borhood restaurants begin serving specialdesserts for the occasion. This year, Washing-ton spas are also catering to the romantic byadding chocolate treatments to their menus.

But before you roll your eyes, take note:

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Chocolate isn't just fordessert anymore. Thecreamy aphrodisiacdetoxifies, firms andrevitalizes tired skin.

BY STEPHANIE JONES

These sweet services aren't just a gimmickto market the all-too-commercial holidayto D.C. couples. Health experts have longhailed chocolate for its antioxidant prop-erties, which makes this tasty concoctionthe perfect ingredient for many spa treat-ments-and you don't have the guilt thatresults from gorging on a box of Godiva. So,check out our list of local chocolate spa ser-vices and find the one that will tempt youthis season.

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CHOCOLATE AND ROSES At Celadon Day Spa in Washington,the chocolate and roses decadence facial includes exfoliating andhydrating masks followed by the chocolate and sweet red rosetreatment, a concoction that smells just like chocolate pudding."This treatment hydrates, refines and soothes your skin with nutri-ent-loaded organic roses, herbs and chocolate," says aestheticianAmanda Agenes, who uses an organic skin care line from Hungarycalled Eminence. Celadon's menu also includes a 30-minute coco-nut and chocolate sugar scrub for sensitive skin, which includes anonabrasive massage using organic sugar, cocoa powder and coco-nut oil followed by an application of moisturizing Korres corianderbody milk. Chocolate and roses decadence facial, $110, and coconut

and chocolate sugar scrub, $65, Celadon Day Spa, 1180 F St. NW.,

202-347-3333, www.celadonspa.com.

HEAD TO TOE Chocolate manicures and pedicures are just two ofthe decadent treatments on the menu at Shapes Salon & Day Spa'sHerndon and Fairfax locations. The pedicure begins with a soak fol-lowed by a chocolate mineral buff for your feet and calves and con-tinues with a foot and leg massage using chocolate whipped cream.And the sweet treatment doesn't stop there: the service ends with adip in heated chocolate paraffin. For hands, the manicure includes achocolate cream massage. If you're in the mood for a more intensepampering session, then sign up for the spa's seven-and-a-half hour

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To round out the decadentexperience, you'll be treated to twostrawberries dipped -inchocolate.

chocolate indulgence service, which includes all four different choco-late treatments as well as a signature facial, balneotherapy, shampooand style, makeup application and lunch. Chocolate pedicure, $65,

and chocolate manicure, $30, Shapes Salon & Day Spa, 2435 Centrev-

ille Rd; Herndon, Va., 703-713-0222 or 5622-K Ox Rd., Fairfax Station,

Va., 703-250-0000, www.shapesdayspa.com.

CHOCOLATE BY THE BAY If you'd like your spa treatment to feellike a true escape, then consider booking a chocolate indulgenceservice during a weekend stay at the Hyatt Regency ChesapeakeBay's Stillwater Spa in Cambridge, Md. Spa director Patti Dail saysthe luxe treatment begins with an exfoliating chocolate scrub andis followed by an application of chocolate-scented warming oil.The service continues with a chocolate wrap and a massage thatwill leave your muscles relaxed and rejuvenated. To round out thedecadent experience, you'll be treated to two strawberries dippedin chocolate. Chocolate indulgence, $190, Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Re-

gency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina, 100 Heron Blvd;Cambridge, Md., 410-901-6390. •

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