Seven beauty treatments to get your body summer ready
A chocolate and tamarind body scrub, a bee sting facial, laser and light therapy, a fix for frizzy hair – you name it, we tried it
A chocolate and tamarind body scrub, a bee sting facial, laser and light therapy, a fix for frizzy hair – you name it, we tried it
Looking gorgeous in the sweltering heat of summer can be a challenge. Here are seven beauty and wellness treatments to get you ready for the season – we’ve got you covered from head to toe.
ALMOND SILHOUETTE RESHAPE
This treatment (60 minutes/HK$$900) from Spa L’Occitane is useful for those who need to get in shape before hitting the beach or if your legs feel bloated from long hours sitting or standing at work. While it is a full-body massage, its focus is on areas prone to cellulite and fat gain, such as the legs, waist and rear.
The masseur uses a combination of different techniques – hacking, pinching and wringing – and slowly increases the pressure. Some massage movements can be quite painful and I feel a slight burning sensation. But no pain, no gain. Don’t expect your muffin top to miraculously disappear. But the areas mentioned before do feel tightened and my skin gives off a refreshing scent from the almond oil.
I am advised not to eat soon after the massage, as it stimulates blood flow and the body absorbs nutrients better afterwards. To eat during this period would simply defeat the purpose of a slimming treatment. Rachel Cheung
Spa L’Occitane, various locations. Inquiries: 2143 6288