The Ayurvedic Facial

Cleansing, reviving and often life-changing!

IS IT FOR YOU? Absolutely, if you want a modern facial that works in with classic Ayurvedic principles. It promises skin firming and radiance, with diet and lifestyle advice.
THE EXPERIENCE: "This is definitely more than a facial. It begins with a pulse diagnosis from the therapist to define your dosha or constitutional 'type'. After a refreshing cleanse, the therapist focuses on massaging the neck and shoulders, including the stimulation of marma points (vital energy points) to enhance the rejuvenating experience. Next. hot compressors are applied to remove any toxins on the skin, followed by a gentle herbal exfoliation to remove dead skin cells from the surface. A toner is gently swept on, then an Ayurvedically formulated, nutritive mask is applied, defined by your specific skin type and problem. During this period, I had a relaxing hand and foot ritual — bliss! The whole ritual was finished by hydrating the skin and applying a protective base. leaving my face with a radiant, youthful glow."
BEAUTY & THE BONUS: "I loved the seemingly endless massage, the music and the ambience. My skin felt really moist and firm plus my circulation was greatly improved and felt less sluggish, especially around my eye area, and I felt relaxed. I know that by following the Ayurvedic principles of favouring foods that have 75% alkilinity and leading a balanced lifestyle with lots of soothing yoga, I would reap lots of health benefits — she's started me thinking."
ITS WORTH KNOWING: At other spas, your dosha may be defined by a doctor, and the unique Sivanna skincare can be bought for home treatments.