You wouldn't believe it from the grey skies outside but summer is fast approaching - and with it, the need for beautiful, glowing skin. We pick ten treatments that will help you achieve the ultimate beauty goal of pure radiance. Read on for more details and to get booking that next facial...
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This helps to reduce pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, creating an immediate boost. The enzyme peel is made from natural fruit acids and works to remove dead skin cells and boost cell regeneration. This is followed by a deep facial massage and a lifting and soothing mask to give skin a luminous glow.
£110 – 90 minutes
Jurlique have a number of facials available exclusively at the agua spa at Sanderson London that will leave you radiating luminosity and freshness. Particular favourites include the herbal revitalize facial, which is a botanical-infused treatment using 15 plant extracts. This hour-long treatment can be tailored for both the early and advanced stages of anti-ageing. The Jurlique Japanese mint cocoon ritual is also divine - it nourishes your skin with an intense wrap therapy, comprising a hot oil body ritual that leaves skin healthy and renewed.
Herbal Revitalize Facial- £75 - 60 minutes
Jurlique Japanese Mint Cocoon Ritual - 90 minutes
This collection of deliciously thorough facials will leave you with healthy, glowing skin. There are numerous stages to each treatment, including the application of a warm rose gel as a current is run across the face to stimulate circulation. This is followed by an intensive treatment using a micro current to lift and tone muscles in the face. A skin booster, hydration gels and instant skin firming serum are also applied throughout the facial to give you a radiant complexion.
£90 - 90 minutes
This luxury treatment uses crystals and minerals to restore skin’s youthfulness. A soothing papaya extract is massaged onto the face to remove dead skin cells. A mousse mask containing diamond particles, zinc and iron is then applied to regenerate the skin. The treatment encorporates a specialised massage technique from Japan known as "Kobido" to lift and firm.
90 minutes (15 minutes consultation) - £105
To book call 020 8008 6600 or visit www.k-west.co.uk
K West Hotel & Spa, Richmond Way, London, W14 0AX
This rejuvenating facial is available at Liberty and uses an innovative two-phase copper peel. First the copper paste purifies the skin and then lactic acid is used for a deep cleanse - smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. Budapest-based senior therapists perform this treatment, which includes a unique Hungarian facial massage leaving skin lifted and rejuvenated.
£85 – 60 minutes.
To book call Bozena on 020 7573 9402
This facial combines anti-ageing and glow-inducing techniques to leave your skin feeling rejuvenated. The treatment takes place on a warm water mattress and lasts an hour and a half. The facial consists of a face and eye contour massage, acupressure techniques and lymph drainage. It includes a passion fruit enzyme and Swiss cress liposomes mask to accelerate cellular renewal, a warm rose oil mask to moisturise and revitalizing serums. The perfect treatment for brighter, rejuvenated skin.
£95 - 75 minutes
This facial has a celebrity following and in typical A-List style, it has a three month waiting list. It's the massage technique of superfacialist Vaishaly (pictured) that makes her signature facial so luxurious. It improves elasticity, boosts circulation and eliminates fine lines and wrinkles. It is also catered to each client’s skin type and can treat every skin concern; including eczema, acne, psoriasis, extremely dry or sensitive skin. A indulgent step to a youthful complexion.
Vaishaly Signature Facial with Vaishaly £250 for 55 minutes
Vaishaly Signature Facial with Assistants £100 for 55 minutes
Carol Joy London has salons in London, Monaco and Switzerland and in November launched a bespoke treatment room and two exclusive treatments in Harrods. She uses precious ingredients, including diamond dust, to help boost circulation and reflect natural light.
"Retreat with Carol Joy" at Urban Retreat Harrods focuses on wrinkles and fine lines, using a cold laser to improve skin's elasticity. A pure collagen mask is applied to give a youthful glow. This is a luxurious treatment to refresh dull skin.
The "Carol Joy Booster Facial" also leaves skin luminous and moisturised, using a cold laser and a hydrating mask.
Retreat with Carol Joy – 120 minutes- £250
Carol Joy Booster Facial- 60 minutes - £150
020 7893 8333 – urbanretreat.co.uk
Urban Retreat, 5th Floor, Harrods, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL
Not technically a facial, this juice cleanse will nevertheless leave you with a radiant complexion. The juices in the three or five day programme are filled with anti-inflammatories to maintain collagen levels. Dermatologist Sarah Walsh points out that some of the most common skin disorders, such as acne, eczema and rosacea, are caused by skin inflammation. Ingredients in the juices will all improve complexion - for example Brazil nut milk will improve skin's elasticity, while coconut oil helps repair and hydrate skin.
The cleanse includes additional advise, including lifestyle practices such as dry skin brushes.
Prices start from £245.00 for a three day cleanse and £395.00 for a five day cleanse.
Book online at radiancecleanse.com
This is a holistic method in keeping with the Eve Lom philosophy that energy needs to be structured through massage to achieve youthful skin. It begins with the iconic Eve Lom cleanser and then includes a paraffin hot-wax mask and a gentle extraction to open pores and soften skin. Other steps include a half hour lymphatic drainage. This treatment will decongest the skin and leave you with a refreshed complexion.
90 minutes- £115
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