Prescriptive Facial
A customised treatment designed to address individual needs. The treatment begins with deep cleansing, followed by exfoliation, as appropriate, to brighten and smooth. A detailed skin analysis is carried out. Gentle steam is applied, this relaxes the pores so that impurities and blockages can be lifted from the skin more easily.
A wonderfully relaxing massage is then performed comprising of a combination of sweeping lymphatic drainage and soothing pressure point movements. Hot towels are then applied to complete your relaxation. A rebalancing and hydrating mask is applied. Nourishing serums and moisturisers complete this excellent value treatment.
75 mins of deep relaxation.
The Neal’s Yard Signature Facial
This treatment uses 100% organic products from the award-winning Neal’s Yard range. A bespoke treatment to relax and pamper, but also involves selecting products to target specific concerns.
The skin is deeply cleansed and exfoliated. A detailed skin analysis is performed. There then follows a sublimely relaxing massage comprising of circulation enhancing and lymphatic drainage movements to enhance skin health and improve detoxification. The application of hot towels increases the efficacy of the aromatic oils used. An antioxidant rich mask is applied, and while it works its magic, a soothing scalp massage is performed. Nourishing serums and moisturisers complete this treatment which will leave you feeling calm and energised.
90 mins of bliss.
Revitalising Facial
An express treatment which can be fitted in to a busy schedule, but still extremely effective. The skin is deeply cleansed and exfoliated. Gentle steam is applied to improve circulation and aid the removal of blockages. An antioxidant rich mask is applied to hydrate and balance. A nourishing moisturiser, to protect, completes the treatment.
60 minutes of respite.
Skin Peeling Treatments
This treatment uses the Dermaceutic range of professional chemical peels to accelerate the skin’s natural exfoliation in a controlled way, so that new skin can grow in its place.
It’s a non-invasive and progressive technique using glycolic acid, which is entirely natural and very efficient.
Chemical peels can be done on the face, neck, decollete and back of hands.
Glycolic Peel Treatments
- The Epidermis: this is the outer layer that we see
- The Dermis: the inner layer made up of connective tissue such as collagen and elastin, and provides structural support
- The subcutaneous tissue: the lower layer containing fat cells, that make the skin look plump and full
- The epidermis to thin and cells lose their ability to retain moisture
- The dermis thins and produces less collagen and the elastin fibres responsible for elasticity begin to wear out
- The subcutaneous fat cells shrink and no longer provide good support for the other two layers
- Excess free radicals
- Environment such as chemicals and sun exposure
- Lifestyle, including stress, diet, alcohol and smoking
- Insufficient hydration both in and out!
- Hormonal fluctuations and imbalances
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Why have a Glycolic Peel?
Glycolic acid is a type of Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane. Due to its smaller molecular size, glycolic acid is more effective than other AHAs and when used correctly can improve the look and feel of the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots and is suitable for all skin types.
Glycolic acid works primarily through its exfoliation properties, it penetrates the upper layers of the epidermis, dissolving dead skin cells to reveal the fresher underlying skin. It is particularly effective for skin rejuvenation because of the following unique properties:
- Exfoliates by thoroughly removing the uneven, rough layer of dead skin cells. The outer epidermis is smoother, fresher and more compact as a result.
- Penetrates through the upper layer of skin to encourage exfoliation from the bottom up, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Increases moisture retention by binding with water and pulling it through the epidermis, improving skin hydration and overall skin health.
- Loosening dead skin cells, it aids the removal of blackheads and other skin impurities and helps stimulate collagen production within the dermis.
- Skin rejuvenation treatments aid the remodelling of the epidermal and supporting dermal structures to gain improved skin texture, firmness and hydration.