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The Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will host a virtual beauty event streamed live from the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference on Tuesday 2 November. As leaders from around the world gather in Glasgow to tackle climate change, the coalition’s Planet Positive event will be hosted from 4.00pm – 5.00pm Shutterstock/Minerva Studio

GMT, focusing on how consumers can make greener choices. Formed by the British Beauty Council, the SBC aims to accelerate sustainability efforts in the beauty and spa industries and work with government representatives to support the Race to Net Zero campaign. ■■ The SBC wants to help consumers feel more confident making sustainable choices

The Planet Positive event will see journalist, author and British Vogue

To drive progress, the SBC also recently

contributing beauty editor, Kathleen Baird-

the British Beauty Council, “I’m so proud

Murray hosting a panel to explore ways in

produced the Planet Positive Beauty

to have witnessed the coming together

which we can all be more planet positive.

Guide to help consumers navigate the

of some of the industry’s leading experts

current minefield of confusing ingredient

who created this easy-to-follow guide,

jargon, claims and greenwashing.

enabling us to make conscious decisions

She'll be joined by SBC representatives, including Jayn Sterland, Jo-Anne

“Collaboration is critical to tackling climate

Chidley, Oriele Frank, Helen Cox,

Ryan reveals all in exclusive Spa Business interview

GROWTH

Bulgari to open signature spa in Los Angeles in 2025 The opening will mark the brand's second US location

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Kenneth Ryan: Marriott plans to revamp two spa concepts

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Jessi Baker, and Michelle Feeney.

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Marriott innovating to relaunch two of its major hotel spa concepts, reveals Kenneth Ryan

arriott International's

Republic, Dubai and China –

global head of spa

will have the new spa concept,

Kenneth Ryan has

while all existing spas in the

revealed the company is

collection will be gradually

preparing two new major spa

transitioned over time.

concepts for its St. Regis

The second standout concept to be rolled out this

brands, during an exclusive

year is a re-imagining of the

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and W Hotels hospitality interview with Spa Business. The new concept for St. Regis – called simply, St. Regis Spa – will be rolled out to all St Regis hotels (44 destinations), with ■■ Ryan shares development plans exclusively with Spa Business

the first unveiled recently at the St. Regis Bermuda

Away Spa at W Hotels. The concept will move away from a tranquil concept towards a livelier ‘social spa’ experience; “Increasingly our guests want to ‘social-spa’ with family and friends – and this desire will become even

Increasingly our guests want to ‘social-spa’ with family and friends – those who they know, like and trust

Resort in June 2021. “The new concept layers the rich patina of St. Regis traditions

stronger as we come out of COVID-19,” said Ryan Dallas, Texas, will be the

with a sheen of contemporary

next site to showcase the The narrative of the

glamour to meet the needs

entertaining and residential.”

concept, followed by a new-

of modern customers,”

new spa, he says, will be

All upcoming openings –

build project in Philadelphia.

Ryan told Spa Business.

“comfortable, familiar,

including the Dominican

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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey backs mindfulness app Open in US$9m funding round

ental health and mindfulness app Open has completed a

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Series A funding round worth Khawaja and is marketed as

and CEO Jack Dorsey among

a social space for meditation,

their approach “grounds the

the high-profile investors.

movement, and practice.

experience in the senses,

The round was led by

It offers on-demand and

using music, sound, breath,

existing investors A.Capital

live classes that combine

and movement to interrupt

Ventures and Founders Fund,

breathwork, meditation, yoga,

the chatter in our minds and

alongside Susa Ventures

Pilates and elements of HIIT

anchor in the here and now

and Aglaé Ventures. Tony

to support “transformation

■■ Twitter co-founder

Xu, the co-founder of online

and personal development”.

and CEO Jack Dorsey

food ordering platform California-based Open was launched in 2020 by Raed

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According to Khawaja,

US$9m, with Twitter co-founder

DoorDash, also took part.

Meditation is more than a form of stress relief – it can be a tool for personal growth

Classes have been designed to engage the senses and

“We believe meditation is more than a form of stress relief – it can be a tool for personal growth, deeper understanding

“regulate the nervous system

and vibrancy,” he said.

to reach a meditative state”.

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spa business insider Contents issue 383

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People

Development news

Awards

Programming

Spa Business insights

Supplier innovations

■■ The cut was announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak

This will make the business rates system fairer and timelier with more frequent revaluations every three years

Rishi Sunak: Business rates cut for English beauty sector

pa, beauty and salon

more frequent revaluations

businesses in the

every three years”.

personal care sector in

Victoria Brownlie, chief

England will all receive a 50 per

policy officer of non-profit

cent cut in property business

beauty industry representative

rates over the next year.

body, The British Beauty

The cut was announced

“We welcome the news that

Autumn Budget statement

from 2023, every single

given by chancellor Rishi

business will be able to

Sunak and is part of the

make improvements to its

government's plans to provide

premises without facing

a boost for the economy as

higher business rates for 12

it looks to recover from the

months after they’re made. “These measures

Speaking at the House

announced by the

of Commons, Sunak said

Chancellor will help our

the move will “make the

businesses recover and

business rates system

look towards the future.”

fairer and more timely, with

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Six Senses, Raffles, Fairmont, St. Regis and Jumeirah ink deal to operate resorts at 92-island mega-project in Saudi Arabia

Winners of the 2021 World Spa and Wellness awards announced

Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong unveils new spa treatment focused on promoting female wellbeing

Urban spa sanctuary inspired by herbal healing and renowned apothecary to open in former monastery in Antwerp and Fairmont Century Plaza has opened a 14,000sq ft spa to underpin its wider mission to become a sanctuary for the health-conscious

The latest in products and innovation from CryoAction, Werner Dosiertechnik, Zenoti, Klafs and Esthetica

Council (BBC), commented:

on 28 October in the UK

effects of the pandemic.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey backs mindfulness app Open in US$9m funding round

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spa business news DEALS

The Red Sea Development

Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Company (TRSDC), the

■ Jumeirah Hotels &

developer behind the

Resorts, a global luxury

regenerative tourism

hospitality company.

project The Red Sea Project

The collection of brands

(TRSP) in Saudi Arabia,

will operate nine of the 16

has signed nine hotel

properties under development.

management agreements with international brands. The following will operate

The majority of the brands provide dedicated spa and wellbeing facilities as part of

resorts in the first phase

their offering, however, details

of TRSP’s development:

about the wellness offering

■ Intercontinental Hotels &

at the individual resorts

Resorts and Six Senses, part

are yet to be released.

of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

photos: The Red Sea Development Company

Major operators sign up to Saudi mega-project

■■ A rendering of the project's planned St.Regis resort

“We’re working with

■ Fairmont Hotel &

leading operators who share

Resorts, Raffles Hotels &

our vision to protect the

Resorts and SLS Hotels &

natural environment, benefit

Residences, part of Accor.

our local community and

■ Edition Hotels and St.

deliver extraordinary guest

Regis Hotels & Resorts, part

experiences,” says John

of Marriott International.

Pagano, CEO at TRSDC.

We’re working with leading hotel operators to deliver extraordinary guest experiences

■ Grand Hyatt, part of

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John Pagano

photo: SIX SENSES

awards

2021 World Spa and Wellness Award winners announced The winners of the World

■ Worldwide Health &

Spa and Wellness (WSW)

Wellness Destination of the

Awards have been crowned

Year Lefay Resort & Spa Lago

as part of the official

di Garda, Gargnano, Italy.

2021 WSW Conference.

■ Team of the Year

Launched in 2012,

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, ■■ Six Senses' Ninh Van Bay won Team of the Year

the accolades recognise

Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.

destinations that set

■ Spa Leader of the Year

the standards in client

Kay Pennington, Aqua Sana,

Asia & Australasia

Middle East & Africa

service and care, business

Nottinghamshire, England, UK.

TIA Wellness, Da Nang

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental

management, business

■ Spa of the Year by region

City, Vietnam.

Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.

models and leadership.

Eastern Europe

Western Europe &

North & South America

The winners are as follows:

Six Senses Spa at Porto

Scandinavia

Cartesiano Urban Wellness

•Sustainable Spa of the Year

Elounda Golf & Spa Resort,

Spa at Resort Ragaz,

Center, Puebla, Mexico.

Lapinha, Lapa, Brazil.

Aghios Nikolaos, Greece.

Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.

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pROGRAMMING

MEET the team

ESPA creates treatment series for One&Only One&Only location, we can

One&Only Resorts and

deliver an unforgettable

international spa brand ESPA

moment in some of the

have partnered to bring new spa programming to

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Luxury resort operator

For email use: fullname@leisuremedia.com

Editorial director

world’s most exceptional

Liz Terry

locations,” said Daniel Golby,

select One&Only resorts.

+44 (0)1462 431385

ESPA general manager.

Named Nature’s Resonance

Three new rituals are

by ESPA, the concept

available: a 30-minute sound

is crafted to re-connect

experience, a 60-minute

guests’ minds, bodies and

body experience and a

senses through binaural

Spa Business editor

Katie Barnes +44 (0)1462 471925

90-minute face and body

beats, soundscapes, nature and massage patterns. “We’re committed to delivering expertly-crafted

We’re committed to delivering expertly crafted treatment experiences

treatments and by harnessing

Daniel Golby

the essence of each

experience. Each is guided

Publisher

by the property's natural

Astrid Ros

surroundings and incorporates

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moments of listening, absorbing and transforming. More: http://lei.sr/u3H2m_B

Head of news

Tom Walker +44 (0)1462 431385

DESIGN Assistant editor

Blu Spas creates spa concept for Las Vegas mega-resort

Megan Whitby photo: Resorts World Las Vegas

Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las 26,000sq ft wellness facility The spa is anchored by

called Awana Spa & Wellness.

a deep social philosophy

Developed by Genting Berhad, Resorts World

and is inspired by European

features 3,506 rooms and

and Eastern healing rituals.

is partnered with Hilton.

A distinctive Fountain of Youth hydrotherapy and

The property encompasses three of Hilton’s luxury

thermal experience sits at

hotel brands and cost more

the very heart of the spa. “The quest with for our

than US$4.3bn (€3.7bn,

project team was to craft a

£3.2bn) to create.

communal bathing signature

The resort’s new been realised by spa and

The quest was to craft a communal bathing hub

wellness concept, design and consultancy team Blu Spas. sBinsider Issue 383

Head of digital

Tim Nash +44 (0)1462 471917

■■ The resort cost US$4.3bn (€3.7bn, £3.2bn)

Vegas recently launched its

19-treatment-room spa has

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Cary Collier

hub with sizzle and a fun gathering vibe,” said Cary Collier, Blu Spas' co-founder. More: http://lei.sr/V2r3W_B

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spa business news GROWING FOOTPRINT

Bulgari to open signature spa in LA Premium hotel brand Bulgari

happy and proud to announce

Hotels & Resorts has signed

the signing of definitive

plans to launch a new

agreements to develop the

luxury resort in Los Angeles,

new Bulgari Resort in Los

scheduled for 2025.

Angeles, the capital of cinema and art which has always been

Nestled amid the Santa

a major Bulgari inspiration.”

Monica Mountains, the

Plans call for 58 rooms

property will be surrounded by 33 acres of a lush

and suites and eight

hillside park, natural wildlife

private residences.

and striking views.

a signature 10,000sq ft

Los Angeles has always been a major Bulgari inspiration

(929sq m) Bulgari spa and gym.

Jean-Christophe Babin

Wellness will take centrestage with plans including

Having grown from three locations in Milan, London and Bali, The Bulgari Resort Los Angeles will become the twelfth property in Bulgari Hotels & Resorts' portfolio.

Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe

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Babin says: “We’re extremely

PROGRAMMING

New Ritz-Carlton spa ritual focuses on female wellbeing A new spa ritual designed to promote feminine wellness, ease menstrual discomfort

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Parker Spa™ Trolley

■■The treatment focuses on womb and breast health

and improve blood circulation has launched at The Ritz-

Therapists then turn guests

Carlton Hong Kong.

to remove toxins, encourage

onto their front to conduct a

drainage and provide lifting

Wellness Therapy treatment

40-minute massage focusing

and firming effects.

begins with the application

on the upper back, lower

of a Womb Wellness

back and pelvis to stimulate

with a 20-minute visceral

mask on the guest’s lower

lymphatic drainage and

abdominal massage to

abdomen, topped with a

relieve any tension caused by

relieve lingering tension.

soothing heat patch.

wearing bras, desk-working

The 90-minute Ladies

The treatment is claimed to improve blood circulation

and standing up for too long. Following this, guests turn

The ritual is completed

The spa team explained

Daylight Lamps® full-spectrum mag lamp tempered glass work surface soft close drawers

treatment is rooted in the

surge-protected power strip

to face upwards, have the

experiences of a specialist in

relax muscles to ease

womb mask removed and

female health, concentrating

cramps and encourage

receive a 30-minute breast

on womb and breast

lymphatic drainage in

meridian massage inspired by

wellness techniques.

the entire pelvic area.

Traditional Chinese Medicine,

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spa business news RESEARCH

Study: Exercise stops cancer growth as a crucial weapon in

Professor Robert Newton, research supervisor, said

cancer patients’ battle

the results help explain why

against the disease.

cancer progresses more slowly

Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth,

in patients who exercise. “The patients’ levels

Western Australia, has found

of anti-cancer myokines

that myokines – proteins

increased in the three months

that are secreted into the

of the study,” he said.

blood during exercise – can

“When we took their

suppress the growth of cancer

pre-exercise blood and

cells and trigger mechanisms

their post-exercise blood

that destroy them.

and placed it over living

A clinical trial saw obese

prostate cancer cells, we

prostate cancer patients

saw significant suppression

undergo regular exercise

of the growth of those cells

training for 12 weeks, giving

from the post-training blood.

blood samples before and after the exercise programme. Researchers then took

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Exercise has been highlighted

■■ The research was conducted in Perth, Western Australia

“That’s a substantial finding, indicating that regular exercise creates

the samples and applied

a cancer suppressive

them directly onto living

environment in the body.”

prostate cancer cells.

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Regular exercise creates a cancer suppressive environment in the body Robert Newton

EVENTS

Healing Summit hosts Visionaries’ Table event Anne Biging and Dr Elisabeth Ixmeier, founders of Healing Hotels of the World and the Healing Summit, gathered activists, scientists and inspired leaders to host a virtual Healing

■■ Dr Vandana Shiva gave a keynote at the event

Summit event on 23 October. Called the Visionaries’ Table, the

We explored the connection between healing and responsibility Elisabeth Ixmeier

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Highlights included a keynote from

event explored the connection between

Alternative Nobel Prize laureate scholar,

healing and responsibility on an

environmental scientist and activist

individual, social and planetary level.

Dr Vandana Shiva, who stressed the

Ixmeier said: “We want to explore

interconnectedness of human and the

the connection between healing and

earth. Shiva shared her insights on

responsibility for the benefit of all and

how our individual choices contribute to

are truly happy with the support of our

positive change for sustaining the earth.

mission from our extraordinary speakers.”

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Spa Business insights

Antwerp is being designed as a soothing inner-city escape

Botanical beauty Urban spa sanctuary inspired by herbal healing and renowned apothecary to open in former monastery in Antwerp

15th-century monastery and

1,000sq m Botanic Health spa, which

established a medicinal herb garden next

chapel in Belgium’s capital

has been designed to reflect a cloistral

door – considered the precursor of the

city of Antwerp are being

devotion to healing plants and herbs.

city’s modern-day Botanical Garden.

transformed into a brand new

The spa will tap into naturopathy,

Developer IReT Development is

five-star hotel and botanical

phytotherapy and alternative medicine

working to retain the location’s identity

spa called the Botanic

to support holistic health.

and create an urban retreat. As part of

sanctuary Antwerp.

Located next to the city’s botanic

The focus on herbal healing stems from the monastery’s past, when the

the restoration, the monastery’s former pharmacy is also being restored. Herbal apothecary brand saint

garden, the hotel and spa is due to open

original convent's brothers and sisters

on 9 December 2021 and will be home to

would grow vegetables and herbs for

Charles Apothecary will open its flagship

108 rooms including spa suites.

food and remedies.

store within the pharmacy for holistic

The hotel’s setting adjacent to the Botanical Gardens will be integral to the

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Furthermore, in the 16th century, renowned apothecary Pieter Coudeberg

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■■ Botanic Sanctuary

■■ Spread across three floors, the 1,000sq m Botanic Health Spa will have ten treatment rooms

Additional facilities will include

The spa will feature ten treatment rooms with simple yet contemporary

a historically-inspired steamroom,

interiors, featuring wood, stone and

panoramic Finnish sauna, textile sauna

floor-to-ceiling windows. The overall aesthetic is being designed to reflect an 'elegant and harmonious' atmosphere for a city escape focused on community, sanctuary and healing. The spa will be spread across three floors and feature a swimming pool, relaxation spaces, infrared loungers, waterbeds, whirlpool baths, vitamin and herbal bars and the spa Bistro. sBinsider Issue 362Issue ©Cybertrek 383 Ltd ©Cybertrek 2021 Ltd 2021

The vision is to create and operate Belgium’s leading destination spa where botanical wellbeing is central

and a thermal zone with a Kneipp walk, ice fountain, salt and mineral sauna. spa and wellness consultancy services are being provided by schletterer Consult as well as Claudia Reichenberger of Marketing Deluxe. Reichenberger explained that the vision is “to create and operate Belgium’s leading destination spa where botanical wellbeing is central”.● www.spabusiness.com

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Fairmont Spa Century Plaza is one of the most exciting wellness developments for Accor globally and a blueprint for our spas across the group emlyn Brown, Accor’s global vice president of wellbeing

Sanctuary of wellbeing Fairmont Century Plaza has opened a 14,000sq ft spa opens to underpin its wider mission to become sanctuary for the health-conscious

airmont spa Century Plaza is now open at the new Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, in Los Angeles, formerly home to the iconic crescent-shaped former Century Plaza Hotel.

since opening in 1966, the

property has hosted generations of celebrities, foreign dignitaries and multiple us presidents. Fairmont's five-year us$2.5bn (€2.1bn, £1.8bn) refresh has seen

PHOTO: FAIRMONT CENTURY PLAZA

■■ The spa encompasses a collective of wellness specialists, including

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the hotel updated with 400 guest rooms, 63 residences, four dining concepts, 24,000sq ft of event space and a 14,000sq ft spa. The wellness facility has been realised to deliver experiences beyond those currently available in the luxury market and to reinvent traditional spa culture.

Dr Rita Rakus, London-based rejuvenation and anti-ageing aesthetic treatment

pioneer and Dr Oz Garcia, a biohacker and authority on healthy ageing

Yabu Pushelberg, Fairmont spa Century

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been conceived as a minimalist sanctuary

The spa is an intrinsic service platform within the hotel’s narrative, a sanctuary for the health-conscious Plaza has been conceived as a minimalist

the management team has thrown down

sanctuary of quiet and serenity.

the gauntlet of what a hotel spa can be. “As a result, the spa and our

coloured tiles, high ceilings, warm

broader wellness activities become

woods, sleek black accents and

an intrinsic service platform within

natural polished grey stone.

the hotel’s narrative, a sanctuary

Through its doors lie experiential rain showers, sanariums, aromatherapy

for the health-conscious.” Nikolov told Spa Business the

steamrooms, a Himalayan salt

treatment menu takes inspiration

room and a hammam.

from nature, with oﬀerings including

The spa is complete with nine

a signature sunset treatment to

PHOTO: FAIRMONT CENTURY PLAZA

soft lighting illuminates slate-

treatment rooms including two suites

transport guests to the 'moment

and two couples’ rooms, outfitted

of pause' experienced while

■■ The hotel is also home to a 24/7

with custom Lemi treatment tables.

watching a glorious sunset.

gym featuring Technogym equipment

“Fairmont spa Century Plaza is

The menu also oﬀers an array of

one of the most exciting wellness

facials, body treatments and relief and

developments for Accor globally and

recovery massages. All are performed

a blueprint for our spas across the

on smart-linen provided by Nollapelli.

group,” said emlyn Brown, Accor’s global vice president of wellbeing. “under the leadership of the spa’s general manager Magdaleena Nikolov, sBinsider Issue 362Issue ©Cybertrek 383 Ltd ©Cybertrek 2021 Ltd 2021

Rituals are supplied by Dr Levy switzerland, ultraceuticals, LILFOX and Natura Bissé – including its brand new line of Diamond Well-Living rituals.● www.spabusiness.com

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■■ The spa has

PROMOTION Promotion

With an increasing number of people reporting hyper-sensitive skin, Biologique Recherche has created Toleskin, its first range targeting extreme inflammation. Laure Bouscharain, head of R&D, explains why these products are needed now more than ever

In the world of Biologique Recherche, these overreactions are known as Intolerant Skin Instants – these clients have skin that needs to be PHOTO: BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE

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Laure Bouscharain, Biologique Recherche

The Toleskin range includes supplements, topical products and rituals

The power of Skin Instants

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If you have a client with hyper-sensitive skin, we have a Toleskin treatment you can use to help them

soothed and rebuilt, often because they’re coping with things such as cancer treatment, atopic dermatitis or medical-aesthetic treatment. Biologique Recherche’s new Toleskin range has been created specifically for Intolerant Skin Instants, and includes supplements, topical products and rituals, so it addresses problems from the inside out. “We’ve noticed increasing numbers of people reporting that they suffer from sensitive skin – many are even having reactions to products that are specifically designed for sensitive skin,” says Laure Bouscharain, head of R&D for Biologique Recherche. “One reason for this is that our world is becoming more and more sterilised. The human immune system needs to express itself, or it will break out against otherwise harmless substances that it comes

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nown for its unique methodology and resultsdriven personalised approach, French skincare brand Biologique Recherche has something of a cult following among its discerning clientele, who love the highly customised solutions that cater to individual needs. The company has spent the past 45 years developing its rigorous methodology, investing in R&D to bring the most cutting-edge products to market. Now, Biologique Recherche has drawn on its decades of skin biology expertise to create its first collection designed specifically for those with intolerant skin – skin that goes beyond just being sensitive and overreacts with an inflammatory response.

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Beyond Sensitive

into contact with. In addition, many surfactants found in soap products can also damage the skin barrier, making it more permeable and susceptible to irritants. “We’ve identified the factors that lead to intolerant skin,” says Bouscharain. “There’s often a hereditary link – more than half of children with atopic dermatitis have a first-degree relative who also suffers from it – and the physical structure of this skin type makes it particularly sensitive to external stress factors such as UV radiation or pollution. This skin type is healthy but fragile, and will react strongly when it’s overwhelmed. “We’ve designed products that relieve intolerance and tackle its causes in depth, restoring the skin barrier, rebalancing the skin microbiota, and reducing redness, roughness and inflammation.” ©Cybertrek Ltd 2021

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The skincare brand has strong ties to the medical world and focuses firmly on product performance

About Toleskin The new Biologique Recherche Toleskin range includes four innovative products Toleskin [DS] - A dietary supplement based on lactic ferments to strengthen the immune system and reduce the inflammatory response Toleskin [B] - Desensitising booster powder and sterile serum designed to improve skin tolerance and make it less reactive to aggressors Toleskin [M] - A pre-impregnated mask which immediately calms discomfort caused by skin flare-ups Toleskin [C] - A reconditioning sterile cream that reduces the skin’s sensitivity and contributes to restoring the skin barrier

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Detailed evaluation The personalised Biologique Recherche programme begins with a ‘Skin Instant’ measurement session in which highly trained skin professionals assess the state of the skin with the help of the Skin Instant Lab – a medical device that can measure moisture content, transepidermal water loss, skin elasticity, melanin and sebum content – and then diagnose and prescribe products and treatments. The evaluation is backed by a visual analysis, photographs and a dermo-cosmetic questionnaire, as well as a cosmetological evaluation of the skin by expert therapists from Biologique Recherche. Toleskin spa treatments incorporate manual techniques that are adapted to hyper-sensitive skin, including drainage to reduce inflammatory fluid retention, use of acupressure points,

no rubbing of the skin, and relaxation to bring down overall stress levels. As with all Biologique Recherche product lines, recommendations and treatment protocols are personalised for each client, and the therapist will determine whether to use the full range, or only certain products, depending on how the skin will tolerate them. “Biologique Recherche is a brand that’s primarily focused on performance,” explains Bouscharain. “We listen closely to our customers’ feedback, and we have strong ties to the medical world. With increasing numbers of people reporting intolerant skin, we knew it was time to create products and treatments targeting ultra-sensitive skin types. Now, if you have a client with hypersensitive skin, we have a treatment range that you can use to help them.” More: www.biologique-recherche.com www.spabusiness.com spabusiness.com issue 3 2021 6517

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SUPPLIER NEWS Suppliers tell Spa Business insider about their latest

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product, design and technology launches

■■ The technology can be used for a range of different sized chambers – up to an eight-person model – and still reach extremely low temperatures

CryoAction launches electronically-cooled whole body cryotherapy chambers

ryoAction has unveiled

allows both temperatures and

a wider audience across the

cryotherapy chambers

durations to be tweaked to

wellness, fitness, leisure and

offer personalised session.

sports sectors like never before.

Ian Saunders, CryoAction

“We’re well aware that cooling

as low as -140°C. The new electric models

CEO, said: “Unlike other

via electrical refrigeration and

are chilled solely from inside

electrically-cooled cryo

nitrogen offer similar results at

the chamber, meaning they

chambers on the market, ours

different price points and clients

cool more quickly and don’t

don’t rely on forced convection

need to be able to make an

have the same temperature

with the intensive use of

informed choice for themselves

losses between treatments as

fans to direct cooled air onto

based on their business needs

other electrical chambers.

the user. We've no need to

and personal preferences.

According to CryoAction, the

simulate session temperatures

“Our ability to offer our

units are super-efficient and

in our units because the

clients the choice between

have extremely low running

temperatures are real, as is

nitrogen or electric chambers

costs. They can run for up to 10

the efficacy of the session.

is very important to us.”

hours per day with automatic

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can be more accessible to

a new range of electric

with temperatures going

■■ Ian Saunders, CryoAction CEO

The cryo chamber also

“The introduction of our

scheduling of cooldown

electric chambers breaks down

and regeneration cycles.

barriers, meaning cryotherapy

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SUPPLIER NEWS WDT enhances its experience showers with nature visuals

erman wet area specialist Werner Dosiertechnik (WDT) has unveiled a new ■■ The model is designed for the luxury hotel and spa segment

experience shower accessory consisting of a 75” HD screen and immersive nature visuals. Called ShowerVision, the technology complements tradi-

■■ Rainer Rieger, managing director of WDT

tional sensory shower elements

Rain sequence begins with big,

experience in an experience

– chromotherapy, aromather-

smooth water drops, comple-

shower into the next dimension”.

apy, audio content and water

mented by a fruity, lively aroma

jets – which correspond to three

and the light in the shower

WDT Experience Shower, the

different settings; Tropical Rain,

changes from white to red. Next,

ShowerVision is designed as a

Waterfall and Fog Shower.

the screen will project a sooth-

unique attraction for the luxury

ing video of a tropical beach

hotel and spa segment, as well

of these programmes, corre-

setting to totally relax the user.

as exclusive private homes.

sponding nature visuals start

Managing director of WDT

With the activation of one

simultaneously on the screen. For example, the Tropical

Rainer Rieger said that the ShowerVision “lifts the sensual

In combination with a

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Book4Time launches integrated payment solution

ook4Time – supplier of spa and wellness business management solutions

for the hospitality market, has unveiled Book4Time Pay – the company’s new all-in-one payment processing platform. Book4Time Pay provides its customers with the ability to take guarantees at the time of

■■ Ali Mroueh, Book4Time's

booking, accept EMV credit/ of sale, sell gift cards online and manage recurring membership billings, as well as providing self-service mobile checkouts. The system also comes

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debit card payments at the point

hyper-focused on empowering our spas to manage every aspect of their business within a single, highly intuitive platform. It represents an

■■ The model is designed for the luxury hotel and spa segment

with flat-fee pricing and no

avenue for us to help our

hidden or set-up fees, enabling

Ali Mroueh, director of

IT staff and having to juggle

clients further elevate the guest

spas to realise significant

payments, Book4Time.

various technologies, now they

experience and drive more

have one less vendor to work

efficiencies and cost savings.”

savings to the bottom-line.

“The idea is to provide

“The release of Book4Time Pay was driven by the need

our clients with a complete

for simplification. Our clients

end-to-end solution,” says

often struggle with limited

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with for sales and support.” CEO Roger Sholanki told Spa Business: “Book4Time is

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SUPPLIER NEWS Klafs announces acquisition of luxury pool supplier Guncast

lafs, a leader in the design and installation of sauna and spa facilities, has

announced its acquisition of UK-based swimming pool supplier Guncast. The two companies' partnership began in 2016 when Guncast was selected by Klafs to supply its products to the UK market. Both

■■ Stefan Schöllhammer,

organisations deliver wellness

CEO of Klafs

facilities across luxury hotels, private residences, commercial spas and high-end residential developments.

Stefan Schöllhammer, CEO

The relationship has since

“With them under the

Klafs was acquired by

of Klafs, commented: "We’re

Klafs umbrella, we’ll be able

independent pan-European

evolved to a marriage of the

delighted to be welcoming

to successfully provide this

investment company

two wellness companies

Guncast into the family.

comprehensive package

Egeria in January 2021.

which now offer UK clients

"Since we first partnered with

in-house, streamlining the

a comprehensive spa

Guncast in 2016, we’ve enjoyed

process for clients and ensuring

package under one roof.

tremendous growth in the UK.

an exceptional final design.”

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Introducing Esthetica's multifunction treatment table

sthetica has unveiled Mudra – a multi-function treatment table to cater to a host of

different spa clients' needs. The table is complete with professional features, including: electronic height adjustment via two lifting columns; electronic backrest adjustment; electronic leg and foot section adjustment;

■■ Mudra is a multi-function spa treatment table made in India

■■ Lalit Sharma,

pneumatic, lowerable

MD at Esthetica

armrests; large storage

Beech, as well as multiple

compartment; face cradle with

upholstery choices, including a

with style, Esthetica strives to

removable plug and; optional

fire-retardant grade leatherette.

be the leading spa furniture

integrated heating system.

manufacturer in India. "We

your requirements and can

deliver diverse products using

in India, Mudra is available

customise the size and finish

modern technology to achieve

in a variety of wood finishes,

of your treatment table to

quick lead times,” adds Sharma.

such as exotic Teak Wood,

make it perfect for you,”

American White Oak, White

says Lalit Sharma, managing

Ash, English Maple or Steam

director at Esthetica.

Crafted at Esthetica’s factory

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“As specialists we understand

Combining design innovation

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