Spa Africa Magazine (Draft)

Issue 1

November 2014

Well being is more than

skin deep Find the

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SPA TOURISM

By Amondi Buyu

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perfect getaway One of the best features anyone can flaunt is the kind of healthy, glowing, blemish-free skin that can only be acquired from enough rest, adequate exercise, healthy eating and, most importantly, a well deserved facial treatment.

One of the best features anyone can flaunt is the kind of healthy, glowing, blemish-free skin that can only be acquired from enough rest, adequate exercise, healthy eating and, most importantly, a well deserved facial treatment.

At the Kaya Spa, I have arranged my first-ever facial. I’m one of those people who keep trying the do-it-yourself option before finally admitting I need

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the professionals. After subjecting my face to the trauma of squeezed lemon and raw garlic toner, I tell Lucy, the beauty specialist, that my face needs help.

She explains that treating your skin to a regular facial will cleanse your face thoroughly and take away any toxins and dead skin cells.

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SPA TOURISM One of the best features anyone can flaunt is the kind of healthy, glowing, blemish-free skin that can only be acquired from enough rest, adequate exercise, healthy eating and, most importantly, a well deserved facial treatment.

At the Kaya Spa, I have arranged my first-ever facial. I’m one of those people who keep trying the do-it-yourself option before finally admitting I need the professionals. After subjecting my face to the trauma of squeezed lemon and raw garlic toner, I tell Lucy, the beauty specialist, that my face needs help.

double cleansing. This is to strip my face of any make-up or moisturiser that may be hiding the real condition of my skin. She then uses a magnifying lamp to carry out a ‘face mapping’ to determine my basic skin type and condition, and recommends the anti-ageing facial.

Relaxing One of the best features anyone can flaunt is the kind of healthy, glowing, blemish-free skin that can only be acquired from enough rest, adequate exercise, healthy eating and, most importantly, a well deserved facial treatment. At the Kaya Spa, I have arranged my first-ever facial.

Treating your skin to a regular facial will cleanse your face thoroughly and take away any toxins and dead skin cells She explains that treating your skin to a regular facial will cleanse your face thoroughly and take away any toxins and dead skin cells.

As Lucy walks me to my treatment room, I know my journey to luxury has begun. First, she performs a

I’m one of those people who keep trying the do-it-yourself option before finally admitting I need the professionals. After subjecting my face to the trauma of squeezed lemon and raw garlic toner, I tell Lucy, the beauty specialist, that my face needs help.

As Lucy walks me to my treatment room, I know my journey to luxury has begun. First, she performs a double cleansing. This is to strip my face of any make-up or moisturiser that may be hiding the real condition of my skin. She then uses a magnifying lamp to carry out a ‘face mapping’ to determine my basic skin type and condition, and recommends the anti-ageing facial.

She explains that treating your skin to a regular facial will cleanse your face thoroughly and take away any toxins and dead skin cells.

Relaxing Lucy uses a chemical exfoliation involving enzymes and acids to loosen the bond between skin cells.

Glowing and healthy-looking skin

Next, she directs a thin relaxing vapour of warm steam to my face. This helps soften any blackheads and whiteheads to be extracted. She removes them and applies a toner to close the pores.

After the toning, she eases into the facial massage and works the various pressure points. This improves the blood circulation and results in a glowing and healthy-looking skin.

Then a masque is applied for about 20 minutes.

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KAYA SPA

By Amondi Buyu

Well being is more than

skin deep

One of the best features anyone can flaunt is the kind of healthy, glowing, blemish-free skin that can only be acquired from enough rest, adequate exercise, healthy eating and, most importantly, a well deserved facial treatment.

At the Kaya Spa, I have arranged my first-ever facial. I’m one of those people who keep trying the do-it-yourself option before finally admitting I need the professionals. After subjecting my face to the trauma of squeezed lemon and raw garlic toner, I tell Lucy, the beauty specialist, that my face needs help.

She explains that treating your skin to a regular facial will cleanse your face thoroughly and take away any toxins and dead skin cells.

moves them and applies a toner to close the pores.

As Lucy walks me to my treatment room, I know my journey to luxury has begun. First, she performs a double cleansing. This is to strip my face of any make-up or moisturiser that may be hiding the real condition of my skin. She then uses a magnifying lamp to carry out a ‘face mapping’ to determine my basic skin type and condition, and recommends the anti-ageing facial.

After the toning, she eases into the facial massage and works the various pressure points. This improves the blood circulation and results in a glowing and healthy-looking skin.

Relaxing Lucy uses a chemical exfoliation involving enzymes and acids to loosen the bond between skin cells.

Next, she directs a thin relaxing vapour of warm steam to my face. This helps soften any blackheads and whiteheads to be extracted. She re-

Glowing and healthy-looking skin

Then a masque is applied for about 20 minutes. This has a luxurious cooling effect, going deep into the skin to remove impurities. It also helps to close pores and make the skin firm. Lucy gives me a soothing foot rub. She then splashes on a toner and applies a light moisturiser and sunscreen. I am revived and refreshed and my skin feels absolutely wonderful. www.kayaspa.com

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