Studies show that modulating one’s facial expression instantly builds camaraderie, whether by laughing at a joke, frowning at a sad story, or making empathetic fish lips at an unemployed merman. Prep your kisser for many roles with today’s Groupon: for $40, you get a spa package at Sylk Spa & Salon in Penfield (an $80 value). The package includes:

• The Ultimate facial
• A light upper-body massage</p>

Sylk Spa & Salon’s dark cabinets, copper-colored walls, and elegant décor build a tranquil setting where glam gurus spruce up expressions with the custom Ultimate facial, a skin-pampering treatment chock-full of all-natural Skin Fitness Therapy products. During the 60-minute facial, the patron’s choice of ultrasonic, oxygen, or peel therapy cleanses and exfoliates skinscapes with an approach tailored to individual skin type, hydrating countenances and whipping skin surfaces into textures as smooth as Morgan Freeman’s award-acceptance voice. Each session addresses clients’ individual needs, targeting fine lines, large pores, or parched skin and infusing mugs with a lit-from-within, not at all glow-worm-like glow. Visitors ease into a soothing upper-body massage that stretches its light, soothing pressure across 20 relaxing minutes and quiets smack-talking shoulder muscles with light strokes and a gentle but firm talking-to.