Taking care of one’s skin leads to a steady stream of compliments, just like hanging out with Grandma’s knitting group. Garner praise with today's Groupon: for $29, you get a microdermabrasion treatment and chemical peel at Merle Norman of Lubbock (a $60 value).

A flourishing national franchise, Merle Norman tackles aesthetic woes on a grand scale, lavishing pelts with high-quality cosmetics and luxurious facials. Prepare your visage for a night on the town or help it recover from a morning under a shoe with an exfoliating microdermabrasion treatment, performed by one of Merle Norman's professional face DJs. Each skin resurfacing session heroically battles unwanted skin villains, such as blackheads, fine lines, and enlarged pores, leaving countenances revitalized and rejuvenated. Afterward, expert aestheticians employ a chemical peel to transmogrify rough skin cells into an epidermal layer that's smoother than a laminated mouse.