The first month or two of the year always feels like the longest! We firmly have the start of the year behind us and it is starting to feel less dull and grey, however, our skin suffers from the lack of sunshine so I’ve found the perfect ways to brighten your day and your skin.
Facial at a Clinic
Nestled in the heart of Notting Hill, Rindie Ras has the most beautiful clinic behind a glossy black door, transporting you from the hustle and bustle of London, into a haven of marble, white linens and gold accents.
Firstly, a facial with Rindie is over two hours of bliss, this lady does everything properly; there’s no rush and you walk out feeling totally transformed. In a world of technology and lasers, Rindie takes her hands-on approach seriously, I was with her for her signature Notting Hill facial, and it was incredible.
“I completed a 3-year diploma in Beauty Therapy at Pretoria University of Technology in 1998 and shortly after the CIDESCO international diploma. I moved to London in 2002 and after working in some of London’s most exclusive spas and wellness centres, I fell in love with a Day Spa, The Organic Pharmacy, where I was one of the founding therapists and contributed to developing their signature facial massage technique. I became their in-house educator for London therapists, and affiliate spas in Ireland, Italy, Cyprus, Austria and Hong Kong.
Five years later I decided it was time to go on my own, setting up my own beauty and later dedicated Facial Studio. I’ve been self-employed since the beginning of 2009 and although I am committed to keeping it simple, I wanted to fulfil a lifelong ambition of building my own brand and putting a unique stamp on a piece of the market”.
Rindie developed a two-and-a-half-hour facial, The Notting Hill Facial™ which is a sculpting lifting facial, where she works on the facial muscles, lymph, fascia, tendons, reflexology pressure points, and not just the skin.
This is a bespoke treatment, using a combination of unique techniques including, the Vodder lymphatic drainage, Reiki, deep tissue massage, Myoplastic lifting and sculpting, intra-oral (Buccal), Split massage and sound therapy, including tuning fork acupressure to work on the deeper facial muscles. These all help to relax the facial muscles, fascia and tendons to enhance that ultimate glow and natural beauty.
This sculpting lifting process works both on a deep and superficial level, including remodelling the face contour, releasing tension around areas like the jaw, and cheeks, and rejuvenating the skin. The results are noticeable from the first session and lasting effect through regular treatment. To book see online.
Facial in a Hotel Room
As you may have seen, I swapped Southwest London for Wales a few years ago, but London for me will always be where I started my career properly. This also involves staying in hotels, lots of hotels….
Enter ZoBu, with 22 years of dedicated service in top-tier medispas and renowned beauty establishments, she’s not only garnered a wealth of knowledge in the art of advanced beauty she is literally Harley Street to your hotel room!
I was staying in Windsor on my way home and Zoe visited, bringing the most incredible technology with her. All the machines Zoe uses are the latest technology from Korea, creating an advanced combination of treatments.
“My journey in the aesthetic industry has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, staying attuned to the latest trends, and cutting-edge technology to deliver unparalleled results to my clients”.
Each facial is bespoke, she begins with cleansing and extracting, followed by a peel and cryo, to deliver nutrients to the skin in a far superior way, leaving the skin super smooth and feeling incredible.
Her investment in the machines she has chosen for your face does not end there, there are also options for the body too; with the latest technology in toning and fighting cellulite, you can literally be treated from head to toe in the privacy of your hotel room. You can book Zoe here.
Facial at Home
Working from home means I get the chance to try some of the most amazing products. I’m already a fan of Beauty Pro, but their latest product, the LED wand is a firm favourite, imagine; it’s like a sculpting tool but way better!
Developed to target multiple visible signs of ageing, the BeautyPro LED Wand Device utilises three light technologies to reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark under eyes and fine lines.
Red Light Technology is a low-wavelength red light that helps to improve the skin’s surface appearance. The LED light works to boost the skin’s visible firmness and smoothness while minimising the look of puffiness, assisting your lymphatic routine. Enhanced with EMS Microcurrent technology, the device utilises the low voltage current, like that produced by the body, to address the loss of skin’s elasticity, encouraging a firmer appearance. High-Frequency Sonic Vibration applies sound waves to exfoliate and detox the look of skin to promote a visibly refined finish. You can purchase here.
