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Why it works … Exotic Coconut Ritual Wrap
Treatments are always a nice way to relax … particularly when they combine lots of different elements … Hotel Rafayel’s Spa Manager Andreea Marcu talks about the multi-faceted treatment that leaves you rubbed, scrubbed and seriously moisturised!
Interview in The Hot Tub … Elizabeth Somapala
The founder of ES Skincare, Elizabeth Somapala has gone from nurse to natural healer, with a results-driven brand using plant extracts and essential oils, which she uses as a therapist in spa, at home and which have also proven to be a royal favourite!
Why it works … Elemis Pro-Collagen Quartz Lifting Facial
Proving that Mother Nature knows an awful lot more than we do, the key to Elemis’ anti-ageing facials comes from a ship-wreck at the bottom of the deep blue sea - as Ragdale Hall’s Senior Beauty Therapist Sarah-Louise Waters explains …
Why it works … Decléor Slim Effects Treatment
No matter how healthy you are, water retention and bloating can always prove a problem, making Decléor’s Slim Effects Treatment particularly appealing, as Sir Christopher Wren Hotel’s Head Therapist, Holly Miller explains …
Interview in The Hot Tub … Raymond Cloosterman
Looking to ancient traditions for inspiration and combining them with a bit of creative modern magic, the Rituals brand is built on the foundation of turning life’s every day tasks into sensuous, enjoyable experiences - from your morning shower to washing the dishes, as founder Raymond Cloosterman explains … What did you do before setting […]
Why it works … Pea in a Pod
Pregnancy can be a delicate time, when mums-to-be are in need of a little understanding and head-to-toe pampering, which is exactly why Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa created their very own line of pre-natal organic products and exclusive treatment just for them, as Therapy Manager Kirsty Amato explains! What does the Pea in a Pod […]
Why it works: Elemis Herbal Steam Temple spa treatment
Some spa experiences are made to be shared, and the Elemis Herbal Steam Temple at Celtic Manor is one on them. A unique take on a mud rasul, it comes complete with its own 'constellations' on the ceiling and a luxurious self-applied set of products that nourish the skin. Perfect for couples and friends spending therapeutic time together, here they explain what it is and why it's such a gorgeous spa treatment.
Why it works … Relaxing Foot Ritual
Your feet must be the most hard working part of your body, but how often do you give them the attention they really need to make up for squeezing them into that perfect pair of stilettos, or running around on them all day? While Spabreaks.com’s Vicky Benning tests the merchandise, The Cheltenham Chase Hotel’s Senior Therapist Sam […]
Why it works … Sundari Express Neem Facial
Created in conjunction with supermodel Christy Turlington, the Sundari product range uses plant extracts and Ayurvedic principals to create prescriptive treatments that can be tailored to the individual … Bowood Hotel and Spa’s Deputy Spa Manager, Hailey Cervi explains … What exactly is the Sundari Express Facial? It’s a 25 minute facial including a cleanse, […]
Why it works … Acupuncture
The meditative calm of the Caribbean seems like a pretty good place to start when it comes to a holistic approach to health, and The BodyHoliday’s Taoist Practitioner,Toby Maguire is an expert on the matter. Qualified in Korean and Auricular Acupuncture as well as Thai Massage, Chi Nei Tsang, Reiki, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, […]