8 9 MUD MIRACLES
8 9 MUD MIRACLES Plankton naturally present in the water of Terme di Saturnia make the new line of mud masks – among other body treatments – from Italy’s famous thermal spa particularly effective on troubled skins. termedisaturnia.it IT’S HOT IN HERE Detox and de-stress with personal saunas, both indoor and out. The ingenious new retractable Klafs S1 infrared sauna (pictured above; klafs.com) expands from 60 centimetres to 1.6 metres at the touch of a button to deliver a detoxifying dose of health-enhancing dry heat without taking up too much space inside the home. For those with a garden, Myrtha (pictured below; myrthawellness.com) can custombuild your personal paradise, including Finnish, herbal and infrared models, all with natural wood exteriors to suit any space.
ALL IMAGES COURTESY THE COMPANIES 11 10 ESSENTIAL FIND The ornately beautiful aromatherapy diffuser from Diptyque burns essential oils that emanate soothing, energising or uplifting fragrances. Seen at net-a-porter.com Lights On PHOTOTHERAPY AT HOME THE MOST POWERFUL HOME-USE SKINCARE GADGET around, the Dermalux Flex MD is a medically cleared answer to psoriasis, acne, redness, dark spots and much more. Previously available only in clinics, the robust but flexible panel has 360 LEDs that are specially tuned to deliver immediate results in just 30 minutes with no risk, as there are no harmful wavelengths or UV rays. Seen at currentbody.com 12 Well Schooled SCIENTIFIC WELLNESS IN LONDON “We call it a wellness concierge,” says Nick Jacobs, head of operations at The Body Lab, London’s newest – and most ambitious – gym. “We look over everything holistically for you and incorporate that into your lifestyle, whether you come in every day or travel for months at a time.” Set on Kensington High Street just west of Kensington Gardens, The Body Lab’s offering is nothing less than everything to do with wellness under one roof: personal trainers, nutritionists, physiotherapists, biomarker and DNA analysis, masseuses, a sensory deprivation tank, a full-body cryotherapy chamber, a hyperbaric hydroxy airpod – the list goes on. “It’s where science meets wellness,” continues Jacobs, explaining that he sees clubs like his as the “future of premium gyms” – a “one-stop shop where you can centralise workouts, recovery, body tracking and nutrition”. All five senses are catered to, from circadian lighting to scent, music and even protein shakes with bespoke supplements, but for Jacobs the most far-reaching of the innovations is the focus on making sure each member is his or her optimal self, backed by science and a personal touch. Which is something we can all get behind. thebodylablondon.com Compiled by Adriaane Pielou, Brian Noone and Delia Demma WELLBEING 39 DEPARTURES
