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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. 5
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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