Beauty pick: Superstart serum set from Elizabeth Arden
What? Superstart Booster and Prevage anti-ageing intensive daily serum set. Priced at £190.
What? Superstart Booster and Prevage anti-ageing intensive daily serum set. Priced at £190.
What? Barepro core coverage brush. Priced at £24. Where? Available online from BareMinerals
Who? Ananda in the Himalayas What? Award-winning destination spa, Ananda in the Himalayas, has recently launched new beauty experiences based on traditional Tibetan teachings. There are three new treatments: Tibetan Ku Nye Massage, Tibetan Ku Nye Facial and The Tibetan Ritual. The new treatments will be using organic products from UK-based skin care company ILA to harmonise the body’s five cosmic elements: earth, water, fire, air and space. When? Available now Where? The Palace Estate, Narendra Nagar Tehri – Garhwal, Uttaranchal – 249175, India How? For more information, visit www.anandaspa.com
Who? Dermaviduals and Face It What? Face It is one of the few beauty salons in London to offer Dermaviduals, a selection of products focused on one principle – they’re free of emulsifiers. Salon owner Donna Glazer was the first to bring the products into the UK from Germany having discovered that emulsifiers disturbs the skin’s natural pH. Face It offers bespoke treatments using only Dermaviduals products with a personal consultation for every client. When? Dermaviduals treatments are available now, by appointment Where? Face It, 17 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JT How? Visit www.faceit.uk.com for more information Ten tips on skin care by Donna Glazer
Who? Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives What? The Talise Spa at Jumeirah Vittaveli has just launched two new signature treatments that celebrate elements of local Maldivian culture. The “Island of Life” is inspired by the gentle movement of the ocean and uses island ingredients while the “Boli Malaafath Neshun” derives its traditional name from a local dance and involves simultaneous massage by two therapists. Prices from $150. When? Available now Where? Bolifushi Island, South Male Atoll, Republic of Maldives www.jumeirah.com How? To book, call +960 664 2020 or email JVMreservations@jumeirah.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Blythswood Square What? For the party season this year, the award-winning Blythswood Square has created two spa packages. The “Little Black Dress” package includes a seaweed wrap and is designed to help you look your party best while the ‘Post Party Pick Up’ package includes a facial and foot treatment to help you recover. Prices from £99. When? Available now until 7th January 2013 Where? 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4AD www.townhousecompany.com/blythswoodsquare/ How? To book, call 0141 240 1622 or email spa@blythswoodsquare.com
DO NOT USE FACIAL WIPES – Their high content of preservatives and perfumes will harm your skin. DO NOT ASSUME THE SKIN GETS DIRTY – Dirt particles are too large to absorb into the skin and just sit on the surface. A harsh cleanser isn’t necessary, just a gentle cleanser to remove the top layer of grime should suffice. KEEP EXFOLIATION SESSIONS TO ONCE A WEEK – Scrubbing should be avoided as harsh scrubs remove the skin’s natural oils and can harm the skin in the long run. AVOID PICKING SPOTS – A spot takes on average 7 days to heal whereas a wound takes up to 28 days. LESS…
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