By Christine Philip
This traditional multi-hour body treatment originally stems from Indonesia and uses a variety of traditional Javanese cleansing rituals including warming spices, yoghurt and flowers. Starting from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head, an anti-oxidant massage, scrub, and wrap offers the ultimate in relaxation while rebalancing and evening skin tones. It’s said to heal the mind and body, while soothing the soul and spirit.
Available at select West Coast and Indonesia Spas.
Four Hand Massage
Imagine not one but two therapists attending to your body. A four hand massage is performed by two therapists in harmony and is truly an amazing awakening experience. The two massage therapists massage the patient’s body at the same time creating the ultimate massage experience that brings relaxation and synchronization to the entire body. Select Spas in Middle East and Asia, The Chedi Resorts
Caviar Facial and Body Treatment
This anti-ageing treatment softens the appearance of wrinkles because of the abundant amino acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in caviar. Caviar is also known to repair and strengthen cells to restore healthy skin. There’s nothing wrong with having a few ounces of sevruga applied to the face and body for a truly rejuvenating experience.
Available at Select Four Seasons Hotel Spas Worldwide.
Gold Facial and Gold Body Mask
Did you know that Cleopatra reportedly used to sleep in a gold mask every night to maintain youthful skin? 22 to 24 Karat gold powder and leaf mask treatments are applied and massaged in skin for various reasons. It helps circulation, stimulates collagen production, extracts impurities, reduces the appearance of fine lines and sun damage, and leaves you with a Midas glow.
Available in Beverly Hills select spas, Select Kempinski Hotels including The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
Exfoliating Body Polish
First, An exfoliation massage of the whole body with a choice of crushed pearl, Mediterranean olive pit, oriental rice, or crushed coconut. Then, a warm, indulgent Vichy Shower {8 shower heads} awakens your senses and relaxes your body – all while lying down. Following, is a warm, anti-oxidant moisturizer massage, it’s like getting two for one.
Available at Remede Spas, St. Regis Hotels
Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment & Scalp massage
Coconut, Almond, or olive oil infused with enriching nutrients and anti-oxidants are massaged into the hair to balance and restore the hair’s vitality and shine followed by a protein conditioner to leave hair silky and healthy. Scalp massage also helps circulation and renews a dehydrated scalp.
Available at select Rosewood Hotel Spas and all Lakmé Beauty Salons
Diamond Facial
Microdermabrasion cream containing micro-crystals of diamond, fresh water pearls and quartz crystal polishes your skin and neutralizes signs of ageing. Among Hollywood favorites, It also increases firmness and elasticity to the skin.
Available at select Ritz Carlton Resorts & Spas
Derriere Treatment
This often-neglected area is first treated with an exfoliation and then a mask to address specific skin needs. Perfect before heading to the beach or pool.
Available at select tropical resorts and Ritz Carlton spas.
Mineral Cocoon
Dead Sea Salts and warm sea mud are painted and smoothed over the entire body, enhancing cellular regeneration and creating a soft exfoliation. A thermal blanket cocoon promotes deeper penetration of active ingredients to enhance the therapeutic effects of this treatment. Skin will feel tighter and smoother.
Available at Select Ritz Carlton Spas
Oxygen Skin Treatment
Can come in a variety of different settings and treatments. Oxygen assists in oxidizing toxins, viruses, and bacteria, and can reduce stress on the internal organs. Purifies and relaxes the body through warm, moist 100% oxygen.
Available at various Health spas Worldwide.
Floral Hand and Foot Facial
Hands and feet are massaged with jasmine and rose extracts that goes deep into the skin to nourish, followed by mask for dry skin that moisturizes and hydrates the skin. Paired with a compress of hot and cold fresh flower poultice nourishes the skin with essential oil extracts from flowers, leaving your hands and feet soft and smooth.
Available at Lakmé Beauty Salons, India
Cupping
Remember when we started seeing Gwyneth Paltrow’s back with these circular welts all over the tabloids? Well, she actually came back from an ancient Asian treatment called, ‘cupping’. Glass cups are places against the skin, then lit with a flame, creating a powerful suction said to help boost circulation, promote healing, and relax the body and mind.
Available at select Oriental spas worldwide.
-CP
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