By Laura Millar
Cliveden House Announces UK's First Spa Residency With Trailblazing Skin Expert Teresa Tarmey
By The Luxury Spa EditLuxury country house hotel and spa, Cliveden House will unveil a new spa residency with renowned skin expert and facialist, Teresa Tarmey, becoming the only spa in the UK to offer Teresa’s pioneering treatments outside of her London clinic.
Clinique La Prairie Launches a Revitalisation and Beauty Stem Cell Programme
By The Luxury Spa EditSwiss longevity clinic, Clinique La Prairie, is now offering a Revitalisation & Beauty Stem Cell Programme, an exclusive experience which combines two unique elements – the iconic longevity-focused Revitalisation offering, complimented by the cosmetic beauty protocol which uses stem cells to rejuvenate the face.
Review - We Check in to Clinique La Prairie, Switzerland
By Lisa BrownFounded back in 1931 by Professor Niehans, a pioneer in the development of cell therapy, this legendary hideaway retreat on the shores of Lake Leman, Montreux has been a popular choice for elite wellness fans and A-list stars for decades.
Review - The Oxygen Facial at Four Seasons Park Lane, London
By Annabel KermanThe Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane has long been acknowledged as one of London’s big hitters, perched on a statement corner by the grand entrance to Hyde Park. So the invitation to review a signature treatment at its eponymous spa is no small deal.
Review - Perfect Eyes - We Check in With Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai
By Lisa BrownDark circles, eye-bags and puffiness are a bugbear for many of us as we age. Loss of volume in our skin, particularly around the eye area, often results in a tired, sunken appearance. Lack of sleep, stress, dehydration and too much screen time also have a significant effect on the appearance of our eyes.
Review - Better Ageing - Wide Eyes & Smooth Lines With Dr Prager
By Lisa BrownWith fans ranging from Hollywood a-listers to beauty editors and oligarchs - Dr Prager is one of the most sought-after aesthetic doctors in Europe. We check in to find if he lives up to his title as 'The King of Botox'.
Review - ULTRAcel Therapy at the Dr Rita Rakus Clinic, London
By Lisa BrownWhere better to experience ULTRAcel therapy - the non-invasive ‘lunchtime facelift’ that beauty influencers and A-listers have been raving about - than a renowned London clinic that has had celebrities flocking at its doors for decades. Lisa Brown checks in to the Dr Rita Rakus Clinic in Knightsbridge to find out if the age-defying treatment lives up to the hype.
By Jo Foley
Homegrown Healing - Luxury Spas Across Asia Source Local Ingredients for Holistic Treatments
Any property worth its locally-sourced bath salt will know that many guests crave a sense of place when they are travelling. It’s a maxim that can be applied to various elements ranging from architecture to F&B offerings. Another area that many hotels are striving to keep hyper-local is their spas.
Review - The Age-Defying Treatment that Naturally Stimulates Collagen - At BEA Skin Clinic
By Annabel KermanBianca Estelle Aesthetic’s (BEA) unassuming clinic, tucked away down a leafy west London side street, is easy to miss. Inside the decor is equally restrained; the only sign that this is something other than an ordinary health clinic is that my fellow patients look anything but under the weather.
Review - Jo Foley Checks in to Smuk London - Belgravia’s Hot New Beauty Spot
I’m not sure how I might react if somebody told me I was looking SMUK…however if that person were Danish, I would be thrilled. For SMUK is the Danish word for beautiful…and now it is the name of a new salon, devoted to all things beauty and beautiful in Belgravia. How the locals will react to the name, remains to be seen…but in the short few months since it opened it is attracting both custom and great interest.
Chiva-Som's Dr Dr Jason Culp Gives the Low-Down on Hair Health
The pressure for both men and women to flaunt a healthy mane has spawned a plethora of over-the-counter hair-care products and supplements promising quick-fix results. But although aesthetics may be front of mind for many, the state of our hair is a reflection of internal health and wellbeing. So how to restore, enhance and maintain healthy hair?
Chiva-Som's Naturopathic Physician, Dr Jason Culp, offers some insights into maintaining optimum hair health and dealing with hair loss and thinning...
The New Bridal Hammam Ritual at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
Specialist Hammam treatments have long been part of the traditional and nourishing preparations ahead of a bride’s big day. Brides can now enjoy the experience with friends at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, with the new Bridal Hammam Ritual by marocMaroc.
Non-Invasive Anti-Ageing, Juliet Kinsman on Dr Dray's Mesotherapy
By Juliet KinsmanMesotherapy presses pause on the ageing process in a non-invasive way— even turning back the clock, essentially — care of a hand-held ‘gun’ which injects calcium, vitamins and hyaluronic acid into your face to nourish skin and stimulate collagen production. If beautifying facials work on the surface, this ‘youthifier’ goes deeper to give radiant, more elastic skin.
The YUVA Facial Massage - An Uplifting Experience for the Face & Mind
The YUVA facial massage is designed by Lucinda Wallop, who after a full and varied working life was looking for a new challenge that didn’t involve a computer. After treating herself to an Ayurveda-face massage, she was inspired to train at Champissage International in London and founded Yuva.
La Réserve Geneva Opens Its Doors to an Exclusive Rossano Ferretti Hair Spa
By Lisa BrownGuests of La Réserve Geneva will now have access to one of the world’s most exclusive hair salons during their stay with Rossano Ferretti unveiling his first salon in the region. The world-renowned celebrity hairdresser has a long list of a-list clients - Kate Middleton, Dakota Johnson and Reece Witherspoon have all been spotted at his salons - so it's no surprise that an appointment with the man himself can set you back a four figure sum.
Review - The Skin Lab at Santi London - Up Close and Personal
By Juliet KinsmanOpposite South Ken Tube, Santi's Skin Lab is my sanctuary for skin excellence, and I'll always be grateful to founder, Tariq Karim for introducing me to seriously intelligent approach to his team's aesthetic expertise. Book in for a session of their considered skin analysis and it will result in you knowing what the right facial treatments are for you.
Review - Nichola Joss's Inner Facial
By Jody ThompsonWhat do Meghan Markle, Margot Robbie and now lucky ol’ me have in common? Well, along with the likes of Kate Moss, Gisele Bundchen, Gwyneth Paltrow and more, we’ve all had the fabled Inner Facial.
Review - Better Ageing - Embracing Grey Hair at Jo Hansford Salon, London
By Lisa BrownFor most of us, grey hair is inevitable. Mine started weaving its way through my locks in my early thirties. To begin with, it wasn’t too much of a problem - just a few strands here and there. Fast forward to my early forties and a monthly visit to the hairdressers wasn’t even cutting it.