Wealden Times | WT202 | December 2018 | Health & Beauty supplement inside

Sponsored by
Champneys Radiance Renewal Facial at
Champneys Health Spa, Eastwell Manor
Jo Arnell
At the start of the session, my therapist Rebekah carefully
talks me through my skin regime, my lifestyle and how
the treatment will work. I admit to a rather haphazard beauty
routine involving wet wipes for makeup removal and to
spending a lot of time outside in the garden.
We decide that the areas of focus for the treatment
should be eyes, cheeks and upper chest, and an additional
complimentary hand and arm massage.
Champneys use Elemis products and Rebekah is specifically
using a selection from their Pro-Collagen range. These
contain special anti-ageing ingredients and marine oils to
hydrate and nourish the skin. The small amounts of pressure
that Rebekah applies to my skin are to stimulate the cells
and capillaries, help them get rid of toxins and take up skinplumping
water.
As Rebekah cleanses, exfoliates and applies a treatment,
I am free to drift into a zone all of my own. The room
lights are suitably dim, the decor pleasantly neutral and the
soothing sound of ocean waves (awash with marine oils, let’s
hope) accompany the pan-pipes. Drifting off, I am pleased to
report, is apparently a vital part of the therapy and will bring
me matching inner radiance.
Afterwards, feeling a little sleepy, my warmly tingling
(rather red) face and I are encouraged to sit in a relaxation
area and come gently back to reality. Rebekah gives me a
prescription and some skincare recommendations (no more
wet wipes, drink more water). I am also handed a useful little
brochure from Elemis, which explains their range and the
action I need to take to prevent the season’s weather, stress
and late nights showing up in my skin.
It has been a calming, nourishing and satisfying experience
and my skin is definitely feeling fresher and softer now. This
was a great facial and I would recommend it.
Eastwell Manor Champneys Hotel and Spa, Eastwell Park,
Boughton Lees, Ashford, Kent TN25 4HT
01233 227138
treatments@champneys.com
eastwellmanor.co.uk
Champneys
Radiance Renewal
Facial at Eastwell
Manor £75
for 50 minutes
Tulasara Facial at the Rye Retreat
Jane Howard
Beloved of Kate Moss and Mariah Carey, Aveda’s
plant-based treatments are fabulously famous, so I
was really looking forward to my visit to The Rye Retreat
to experience the signature Tulasara facial first hand.
First delight was to find a car park so close, you just
nip over the road and voila, you’re bang outside the
stylish hair salon and spa. Downstairs to the spa, and it
feels like you’ve entered an exotic Arabian parlour, lots of
rich red textiles, twinkly brass lamps and rattan couches
overlooking a cute little paved garden.
I was then asked to fill in Aveda’s Elemental Nature
Dosha Questionnaire. Nine questions about physical
things like hair, skin and digestion and emotional issues
like moods, sleep and mental activity. Rebecca, my
therapist was then able to design a customised treatment
using the best combination of products, aromas and
techniques to “move my skin towards balance and reveal
its natural beauty”. Good luck.
We then moved to the treatment room where, even
before I’d got on to the couch, I was given a wonderfully
soothing foot wash, perfect for getting in the mood.
From the deft application of the first cleanser it
was clear I was in good hands. What followed was a
combination of masks, massages and peels and as an
added bonus, I’d been asked at the start of the session
whether I’d like a foot or hand massage as an inclusive
part of the treatment. Having opted for the feet this
tipped me over from zoned out bliss into near oblivion.
Getting up and dressed at the end was hard.
But all good things must come to an end, so I did
manage to gather thoughts and belongings and make
it back to the lounge area where there was chilled water
and fragrant lemon sorbet awaiting. And Rebecca with
some great recommendations.
Having purchased the beautifying oil – brilliant for
use on hair, skin, nails or the bath I left feeling utterly
indulged and decidedly glowing. I shall certainly be back.
The Rye Retreat, 36-38 Cinque Ports Street,
Rye, East Sussex TN31 7AN 01797 222211
info@theryeretreat.co.uk theryeretreat.co.uk
The Tulasara
Facial at the Rye
Retreat £65
for 60 minutes
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