Beauty Treatments
Escape to a faraway place this Christmas
Wrap a bow around your very own slice of ‘paradisa’ this Christmas and treat yourself or a loved one to a sensational pampering experience with two totally indulgent gift sets from Spa Paradisa.
Free massages for mums to be
Feeling stressed out? Tight shoulders from carrying a toddler around or being hunched over a computer? Then get down to the Baby Show, Earls Court, London 17 – 19 October 2008 for a free mini massage from MamaBabyBliss. The MamaBabyBliss team will be giving free 15 minute neck and shoulder massages at their on-site sanctuary, designed to calm and revive mums.
Not too posh for bed socks?
We’ve copied (or tried to) her hairstyles, her pout and her fashion so will the latest revelation that Posh wears moisturising gloves and socks to bed have us dressing up for an arctic expedition before we hit the sheets? Thankfully, you needn’t dig out your woolly mittens or thick ski socks to benefit from the skin smoothing results that Victoria refers to.
Keep your bump beautiful
oh baby! belly butter is a rich, luxurious blend of nature's most nourishing and healing botanicals. Awarded Outstanding Product 2008 in Disney’s iParenting Media Awards, it softens the appearance of old stretch marks and prevents new ones. See it restore elasticity and hydrate your bump, while soothing dry, itchy skin. A hint of pure lavender and red mandarin refreshes and rejuvenates your senses. After childbirth, continue use to aid in the rebound of the belly.
Brits use frightening whitening to stay in the black
Britain’s teeth have become the latest victims of the credit crunch, with more people resorting to discount treatments, DIY disasters and dubious dental advice. More broke Brits are using their own methods and materials, and putting their health at risk by getting amateur advice from YouTube rather than a qualified dentist.
Pear-shaped? I’m an aubergine man
Forget apples and pears, ‘the aubergine’ is now the most common male body shape. Potato, carrot and string bean are also being used as a new way to categorise men’s figures, according to new research from the UK’s leading weight management supplement LIPObind.
Smelling of roses
Ta´if, a town rising 5000 ft above the shores of The Red Sea and overlooking the Arabian desert, is renowned for its plantations of Ta'if rose. A new fragrance - Ta´if by Ormonde Jayne – utilises this exquisite rose to create an intoxicating and audacious new rose scent. This is a perfume that dislikes daylight preferring dusk, the night, parties, promises and assignations.
Gastric Balloon – Golden hope for weight loss patients?
SurgiCare, one of the leading UK cosmetic and weight loss surgery providers, has announced that the gastric balloon will be the next procedure to be added to its weight loss treatments.
Sunshine pampering at Champneys Marbella
If you have the travel bug or are a pamper-aholic then you don't want to be without a pocket-sized Champneys Spa Travel Essentials product selection. It is the perfect accompaniment when travelling overseas and keen spa-goers will be able to visit the Champneys Marbella Spa Resort in the future for the year round sunshine spa experience just a short flight away in Spain.
Something borrowed, something blue – and a brand new smile
Gone are the days of simply bringing in a make-up artist and hairstylist – brides-to-be are checking into their orthodontist months in advance of the big day to make sure they have a perfect smile in their photos. According to The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic (londonlingualbraces.com), they have seen a 30% increase in women booking in to get their teeth fixed for their wedding day.
Celebrity weight loss surgery
Following on from the news that Fern Britton and Alison Hammond underwent secret weight loss surgery, SurgiCare, one of the leading cosmetic and weight loss surgery providers in the UK, has released figures showing a massive 460% increase in patients undergoing weight loss surgery since 2007.
Brits still fear the dentist’s chair
A shocking 93 per cent of people in the UK are scared of going to the dentist, with men worse worriers than women. That’s according to a new survey of more than 1,500 dental patients carried out by the Cosmetic Dentistry Guide – the leading website that offers guidance and advice for anyone considering dental treatment.
Anne Semonin launches new spa in North Wales
French ‘Haute Couture’ niche spa and beauty brand Anne Sémonin is delighted to announce a new addition to its portfolio, Bodysgallen Hall Hotel and Spa, an elegant 17th Century country house hotel in Llandudno, North Wales.
Decadence at Amara spa
Located in idyllic surroundings on the banks of the Dubai Creek and world-famous Dubai Creek Golf Course, Amara is a true sanctuary of luxury and tranquillity. A magnificent tribute to the ancient Moorish palaces, the white exterior and royal blue domes offer a welcoming entrance into this private and secluded spa, where exotic rituals have been created to stimulate the senses, soothe and rejuvenate.
The new spa superpower
The Good Spa Guide, the independent guide to UK spas and treatments, has partnered with leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com to take the online spa bookings market by storm.