The Blurb:
Sadly for me with crazy beautiful heat comes blackheads and blocked pores. Due to my general paranoia I then religiously shower three times a day if possible making the rest of my body incredibly dry. Luckily I was booked in to try out K West Spa’s new treatment suitably named ‘K Power’ which is a head-to-toe body massage.
The Process:
The Russie Blanche products used harness the natural properties of the ingredients in them, such as antioxidant cranberries (we all know how helpful they can be) and rose water, that even Persians in the 10th century knew about, for its anti-aging values.
When reading a spa menu one often comes across the phrase ‘tip to toe’ – something this treatment also boasted which always makes me sceptical, however this time it was far from a fabrication as this was to be the most thorough massage I have ever experienced.
We began with a foot massage (with the Russie Blanche Hydra Rose essential oil) which I always find difficult as I am chronically ticklish. My therapist Lucia picked up on my squirming and at my request, moved onto the full body massage which was a perfect combination of firm pressure and hypnotic massage, followed by a lifting facial which was delicate and refreshing.
I then grabbed my green tea and was showed to the hot coal sauna, which was exclusive to this treatment room. After an incredibly hot 10 minutes I was enveloped in an anti-oxidant cranberry mask which smelt as delectable as a muffin. My face was slicked with a hydrating rose oil followed by a cranberry mask which encourages the oil to be absorbed by the skin, as it fools it into thinking it is dehydrated, which makes it soak up the oil in panic.
Now for my favourite part; Lucia helped me onto the dry floatation tank which at first glance appears to be a normal bed but do not be deceived – as you lie down the tank magically rises, filling with warm water beneath you, completely suspending your body. Even though it was incredibly relaxing and cozy, I had a whale of a time swinging my weightless body around in what felt like a baby marsupials abode.
After I unwillingly clambered out of the tank, I showered in the private shower cubicle to rinse off the cranberry mask and the treatment was finished off with an all-over helping of Firming Cream rich with caffeine.
Finally Lucia took me to the relaxation room where I finished the treatment in my own time with a natural caffeine booster drink.
The Result:
I left K West Spa feeling resurrected and my skin was full of oomph.
