The Spa at Four Seasons Hong Kong has launched a series of treatments and products from London's organic skincare brand The Organic Pharmacy. Developed by the husband-and-wife team Margo and Francesco Marrone, the brand uses products made from pharmaceutical grade plants.
The Organic Pharmacy signature facial is an ideal way to assess the repertoire of products. A lifting, firming and cell regenerating treatment, it cleanses, exfoliates, steams, extracts and replenishes your skin with nutrients using a combination of products with an acupressure massage.
After a brief consultation, I am ushered into the spa's Quartz room - an urbane haven with massive windows with a panoramic view of the harbour.
I begin by breathing in the calming aroma of jasmine bath oil.
A melting carrot butter cleanser envelops me with scents of carrot, rosemary, lavender and shea butter. Then a rose herbal toner washes off any impurities.
Next is exfoliation with a flower petal mask, with none of the usual sloughing or rigorous scrubbing. Instead, the mask - containing oats, milk, clay, rose, chamomile and lavender - is applied using a light circular motion and rhythmic pumping action to lift dead cells. Turning the facial steamer on, the therapist massages and kneads my tired feet and legs with rose hip oil.