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NEW Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial radiant, younger-looking skin NEW Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial instantly brings new life to dull, stressed skin.

Detoxifies, invigorates and energises with pure essential Oxygen and our patented PHA/Bionic Blend, instantly revealing a youthful radiance and fresh-looking complexion.

• Molecular Oxygen supports the natural production of cellular energy and optimisation of collagen levels • PHA/Bionic blend restores radiance, suppleness and a smooth silky finish • Recommended post-peel and whenever skin needs an immediate radiance boost

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xuviance is a luxurious, results-driven and dermatologistdeveloped skincare line from the makers of award-winning skincare brand NeoStrata. The clinically proven at-home and professional range uses innovative, clinically proven formulations to promote Skin Fitness™, whilst natural botanicals comfort the skin and please the senses.

Behind the Brand

Exuviance was created for use in spas and beauty clinics in 2002 by worldrenowned cosmetic dermatology experts Dr. Van Scott and Dr. Yu, founders of the NeoStrata Company Inc. Exuviance has a huge global following and is one of the leading skincare brands in Scandinavia, as well as being considered a cult brand by beauty editors in the UK. In 2015 the award winning NeoStrata brand became the only brand in the UK to have won Best Cosmeceutical Brand in both the Aesthetic Awards and, for the third year running, the MyFaceMyBody Awards. Exuviance products are based on the same technologies as NeoStrata products, with formulations developed for the needs of spas, beauty clinics and at home use by the client.

The Science Behind Exuviance:

The Exuviance skincare regime promotes Skin Fitness™ - skin that behaves how it should and looks youthful and energised.

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids remove dead skin cells while stimulating cell turnover for reduced appearance of pores and a

brighter, more luminous skin. The AHA Glycolic Acid exfoliates and normalises cell turnover to clarify pores, refine skin texture and break up pigmentation. It also increases collagen and builds the skin support structure. Find Glycolic Acid in the Exuviance Glycolic Expert Moisturiser • Polyhydroxy Acids offer powerful anti-ageing benefits without irritation and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier, reducing skin redness and making skin less vulnerable. The PHA Gluconolactone is so gentle it can be used on rosacea-prone skin, as well as being an antioxidant proven to preserve the skin’s youthful elasticity.

Find Gluconolactone in the Exuviance AntiRedness Calming Serum • Bionic Acids have clinically proven benefits such as smoother skin texture and tone, without redness, or flaking. Lactobionic Acid is a very potent antioxidant and gentle on the skin. It is often used post peels, laser and microdermabrasion for its strengthening and moisturising abilities.

Find Lactobionic Acid in the Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial • Vitamins A, C and E act as antioxidants protecting against free radical damage.

Find Vitamin C in the Exuviance Vitamin C + Anti-ageing Booster • Peptides work to replace lost collagen and plump the skin so that it appears firm, lifted and toned. Find Peptides in the Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour

• Antioxidants neutralise free radicals from exposure to environmental stressors such as UV light and pollution. Find Antioxidants in the Exuviance Vespera Bionic Serum • NeoGlucosamine® is a patented non-acid amino sugar technology that gently exfoliates to promote cell turnover, diminishing the appearance of dark spots, and pore size, improving overall clarity and radiance. It is also a building block of hyaluronic acid which is clinically proven to plump and firm the skin. Find NeoGlucosamine® in the Exuviance Super Retinol Concentrate

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Call AestheticSource on 01234 313130 or visit our website www. aestheticsource.com, where you’ll find information on Exuviance products, details of upcoming events, news and press coverage, as well as stock ordering, marketing and POS materials.

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The award winning AestheticSource is quickly becoming the number one distributor for effective skincare in the UK. As the distributors of NeoStrata, Exuviance, Xxtralash and Skin Tech, AestheticSource supply the science of great skin direct to your spa or salon, providing you with outstanding customer service and groundbreaking technologies, ingredients, products and treatments.

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INTRODUcTION

Welcome to the November issue of

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inter is coming… and whilst we LOVE long cold walks with the dogs, and sitting by the fire with a glass of wine, we certainly don’t love what it does to our skin! So on page 14 we’ve put together some face-saving products and treatments to keep dry skin at bay, and help protect exposed skin from everything the season can throw at it.

Beauty from within is a concept that is hard to argue with – good food and plenty of exercise really do lead to a glowing complexion. So on page 20 we take a look at some fitness equipment that can be installed in spas to encourage clients to take up an exercise regime, whether that’s hard-core cardio or yoga-based routines, and then,

keeping with the theme, on page 40 we add to this with some nutritional ideas – and some ‘I’m a celebrity’ inspired snack bars – weird but wonderful!

If you’re looking for some inspiration for your spa then let us take you to Foxhills Health Spa in Surrey (page 33), and Spa Naturel in Warwickshire (page 27), two gorgeous venues for some rest and relaxation!

In ‘My Life’ on page 46 Tanya Zahoor tells us how she manages to have a great career whilst keeping time for her family life too.

Why not share your life – work and leisure – with our readers? We’d love to hear about your business ideas, your inspiration, your products, your teams – get in touch!

What we’ve been up to this month…

Enjoying shiny talons with Vinylux™!

Skin brightening with Murad’s AHA/BHA Exfoliating cleanser

Making the room smell delicious with Elemis’ British Botanical Glow candle Juliet Davies Editor

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Spa Bulletin Industry updates and need-toknow news

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Nutritional Supplements Simple - and tasty - ways to boost vitamin and mineral intake

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Weather: beaten?

Some winter-proof ideas for soft skin

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Spa Boutique Stuff you want, stuff you need lovely products to keep and give

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Making fitness fun Adding exercise to a beauty regime pays off in every way

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My Life tanya Zahoor, co-founder of Aesthetic Lab, shares the secret to a great work/life balance

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Spa Guide A tour around the Spa Naturel, Warwickshire, and Foxhills Health Spa in Surrey

Publisher Julie Neill – julieneill@cimltd.co.uk 01795 509112 Publication Manager Beccy Wells – beccy@cimltd.co.uk 01795 509112 Studio Manager Paula Smith – paula@cimltd.co.uk Design and Production Grant Waters – grant@cimltd.co.uk James taylor – james@cimltd.co.uk 01795 509108 Credit Facilities Manager Natalie Murray – creditcontrol@cimltd.co.uk 01795 509103 Chief Executive John Denning – jdenning@cimltd.co.uk No part of this magazine may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form – electronic, mechanical or physical – without express prior permission and written consent of the publisher. contributions are invited and when not accepted will be returned only if accompanied by a fully stamped and addressed envelope. Manuscripts should be typewritten.

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bEAUTY & SPA NEWS

THE bULLETIN Industry updates and need-to-know news

Alexandra House Spa shortlisted for award

Aesthetics Lab win London Hair and Beauty award

Alexandra House Spa in Huddersfield has been shortlisted in the best Retreat/ Healing centre category as part of the 2016 Soul & Spirit Awards, organised by the magazine of the same name.

Dr Stead has recently invested £150,000 in the spa to create two new

underground thermal rooms inspired

by Roman bathhouses. both feature individually heated tiled loungers from Germany and a Himalayan salt brick wall, known for its health benefits. www.alexandrahouse.org.uk

For the second year, The London Hair and beauty Awards celebrated the amazing range of talent and style in the city, with stars from the hair and beauty world coming together at the London Marriot Hotel Grosvenor Square to honour the best in their industry.

The awards attracted thousands of nominations from the public who voted for their favourites to show them the appreciation they deserve, with the award for cosmetic clinic of the Year going to to Aesthetics Lab. www.aestheticslab.co.uk

Sweet Squared break new ground!

Sweet Squared co-founders Samuel and Samantha Sweet have officially broken ground and commenced work on their new Sweet Squared Head Office in Leeds. The project, which is set to take around 11 months, will

see the S2 warehouse known as the ‘Square-House’ finally come together with the S2 offices, ‘Sweet Shop’ store and Education Space to create a real hub for all things S2. www.sweetsquared.com

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Hydrotherapy offering extended Hotel café Royal’s Akasha Holistic Wellbeing centre is set to launch their own vichy Shower, adding another special element to the spa’s hydrotherapy offering. An urban retreat in the heart of London, Akasha Holistic Wellbeing centre is leading a new concept and holistic approach to wellbeing to harmoniously unite the four basic elements of nature; earth, water, fire and air. As a hydrotherapy treatment, the vichy Shower will tie into the water element of the spa, giving guests the valuable time to return the body’s essential balance, decreasing the effects of stress and allowing the body to return to optimum health. www.hotelcaferoyal.com

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Expert training by Salon System Refectocil brand manager Marina Sulzer has visited Training Solutions to present and train the educators in the entire range including its selection of sensitive tints and creative colour options. Refectocil are the specialist and world market leader for eyelash and eyebrow tinting, and known as the ‘Hairdressers of the Lash World’. Training Solutions are the exclusive appointed training agency for Salon System for within both wholesale and college environments. All of the Salon System Training Solution educators from around the country attended and were keen to share their experiences of the products. www.salonsystem.com

Harnessing the power of Vibrational Therapy

Hat-trick of award nominations for Stanley House Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Mellor, stands to scoop another round of accolades after being shortlisted for a trio of awards. The hotel is a finalist in the Tourism category of the regional Ribble valley business Awards 2016, while The Spa at Stanley House is a contender in the best Spa for Luxury category of the national Good Spa Guide Awards 2016. It was nominated in the latter by the Spa Spies™, who visit spas in

secret to assess against a stringent set of guidelines before chosen finalists are put to a public vote. completing the hat-trick of nominations, hotel sales and marketing manager Wendy Hope is shortlisted in the Downtown in business Lancashire Women in business Awards 2016 in the hospitality and service sector. www.stanleyhouse.co.uk

Pioneers of the hot poultice launch back in 2003, Ytsara has introduced Tok Sen, a brand new sacred Thai massage technique, to the UK. Tok Sen, meaning ‘take off energy lines’ in Thai, is an ancient form of therapy that uses a special wooden instrument to tap away negative energy in the body and ease muscular tension. Using mechanical and sound vibration, it works deeply to release and heal both body and mind.

This unique energetic healing modality, found only in the chiang Mai area of Northern Thailand (Lanna), is thought to date back over 5000 years. It developed at the same time as acupuncture developed in china and is still practiced in the rural areas of Thailand. www.satyalife.co.uk

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TreATmenT FocUS

brInG IT on!

Winter brings with it bad news for skin – it’s stuffy and overheated indoors, windy and cold outside… Try some of these ideas to keep soft and moisturised.

Get fruity Skin evolution Limited, sole UK distributor for the Docteur renaud professional skin care range from France, has added two new face care products to the Docteur renaud range. raspberry refreshing Sorbet Gel joins the Hydrating range, which helps moisturise, soften and smooth facial skin, and White mulberry exfoliating Scrub joins the brightening range to help add radiance and unify the complexion. www.skinevolution.co.uk

Calming oil After a long day out in the winter cold, uplift body and mind with Ushvani’ s coconut & Hibiscus oil, a delicately fragranced oil which conditions the skin. created from hibiscus flowers steeped in organic king coconut oil, this hydrating oil is rich in vitamin c. The perfect winter skin protector, sore cracked hands and feet will benefit from this restorative oil which can be used all over the body and even on the ends of hair to prevent split ends and damage from the most extreme conditions. The oil is quickly absorbed, replenishing lost moisture leaving soft, nourished skin with a heavenly scent. www.ushvani.com

Wake up! repêchage vita cura® renewal Serum delivers results by reducing the appearance of sagging skin, giving a more youthful appearance with each application. Just 10 drops on the face, neck and décolleté are all you need to transform the appearance of tired skin so that it looks and feels refreshed. www.repechage.com

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Illuminate those eyes conceal and brighten dry skin around the eyes while calming and treating the skin at the same time with new illuminating Dry eye concealer.

Dry eye concealer contains cardiospermum, a natural vine extract for calming down dry and irritated skin, and biolin®, a novel new skin prebiotic which floods dry damaged skin with healthy skin flora to help repair the skin barrier and seal in moisture. It not only conceals with a skin tone tint but also contains light reflecting particles to help brighten and illuminate the under-eye area. www.skinshop.co.uk

TreATmenT FocUS

Gillian mcgraffin, spa manager at The Grand brighton Spa, tells modern Spa about their winter-warming offers…

Protect and repair nimue Skin Technology has launched the new nimue-Src™ treatment and neutraliser Plus concept. The nimue-Src is available in three skin classifications that offers superficial resurfacing of the skin, stimulating epidermal growth through the removal of damaged layers of the stratum corneum while reducing down time, inflammation and offering faster skin barrier repair.

The new nimue-Src™ treatment system is scientifically formulated with a specific combination and concentration of acids to achieve desired results, followed by the new neutraliser Plus concept that slows down the skin’s pH normalisation, while replacing bio lipids to increase repair of the skin. www.nimueskin.com

Exfoliate, exfoliate!

“During the winter months, don’t forget to exfoliate,” advises Dr murad, board certified dermatologist and founder of murad skincare. “continuously moving from the warmth of central heating to the chilly outdoors can cause skin to go a bit haywire. exfoliate at least once a week to increase cell renewal and remove dead skin cells, leaving your complexion looking radiant and smooth.” murad’s AHA/bHA exfoliating cleanser is a trio of acids to dissolve dead skin cells while jojoba beads polish skin for a smother, brighter, younger-looking complexion.

Follow with Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate moisture – packed with hydrating oils and Hyaluronic Acid Technology to lock in hydration for 24 hours. www.murad.co.uk

We are all starting to feel the effects of the winter weather on our moods and appearance, but the symptoms of winter can be particularly harsh on sensitive skin. It is not just the icy winds and rain that can damage your skin, but also a lack of vitamin D, the harshness of central heating and taking more hot showers than normal, all of these things destroy the skins natural barrier causing dryness, breakouts, chapped lips, and leave you generally not feeling your normal, glowing self.

Firstly, to keep clients’ skin looking nourished and radiant, we’d begin with a ‘Scrub me Up’ treatment including a full body brush and scrub to exfoliate and revitalise the skin – our mulled wine scent enhances the winter experience. Following this our english rose Facial is a truly unique treatment, using heated rose Quartz crystals to massage the face, stimulating blood flow and encouraging cell renewal. The crystals also aid emotional healing, and restore balance, helping to simply wash away those winter blues.

After treatments clients can enjoy our luxurious relaxation lounge, over a hot cup of herbal tea and a good book, taking home one of our hydrating masks and illuminating moisturisers, packed with antioxidants and rice water which help to relieve and protect skin from everyday stresses. We also offer a handy Wanderbalm packed with raw coconut oil, which can be used for chapped lips, dry hair, and cuticles. www.grandbrighton.co.uk

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LAvA SHeLLS HAve THe X-FAcTor!

Ahead of the live shows, the celebrity-favoured Lava Shells massage was called to the X Factor House to relieve the singing hopefuls of their stress and anxieties.

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n an exclusive visit to the X Factor contestants’ House, the final 12, including Gifty Louise, Sam Lavery, Kieran Alleyne, and matt Terry, were recently treated to a luxurious Lava Shell massage at the hands of the expertly trained Lava Angels, working their magic to ease any muscle aches and pains ahead of a bumper ten weeks set for the X Factor stars.

The Lava Shell massage, a unique and innovative massage therapy developed by Shared beauty Secrets, offers a seamless massage of heat and touch to induce a feeling of utter relaxation and calmness. The heat from the Lava Shells eases away muscle tension, releases energy flow and restores the sense of balance to the entire body and mind.

Shared beauty Secrets look forward to seeing the contestants again as they have been invited to celebrate at the exclusive Shared beauty Secrets Lava Shells vIP 8th birthday Party on 19th January 2017, and, based on the celebrity following and #LavaLove, they will be in good company.

“It was a pleasure to meet the contestants for some quality r&r after

matt Terry with his Angels! a busy day filming – they were all lovely and very grateful for their treatments!” said clare Anderson, founder of Shared beauty Secrets and the Lava Shells massage. “our Lava Angels will be backstage at the mTv’s & The Global Fm events and I’m hoping we will have the opportunity to meet the X Factor contestants again at celebrity events in the future.”

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ANGELS WANTED! Shared beauty Secrets are recruiting 10 more talented Lava Angels to join the Star Angel team, due to the recent demand for the celebrity favoured Lava Shell massage at various backstage events including mTv, music festivals and concerts across the UK, with exclusive visits to the X Factor contestants house, and even visits to the homes of celebrity fans.

Shared beauty Secrets are looking for candidates who are Lava Shell trained, happy to travel and confidently treat vIPs. They will also need to be available on the 19th January to attend Shared beauty Secrets 8th birthday vIP Party. Please contact clare@ sharedbeautysecrets.com with your cv and photo.

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SPA GyMS

WORK IT OUT Physical fitness is an essential part of looking and feeling good; offering clients the opportunity to tone up and work out can be part of a holistic approach to wellbeing.

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eading wellness and fitness company Technogym (www. technogym.com) has introduced the newly updated EXcITE line, an enhanced range of fully-connected cardio equipment outfitted with the state-of-the-art UNITy 3.0 console and wireless connectivity through bluetooth technology.

The EXcITE Line connected equipment allows users to access, via bluetooth from their smart-phone or personal devices, a completely customised workout experience, which engages and motivates them through digital contents including personalised training programmes, data tracking and entertainment such as live Tv, music, internet, social media access and games.

When it comes to training programmes, UNITy 3.0 offers the RAcES feature, which represents one of the key elements of the new EXcITE, alongside a complete range of training options. RAcES allows people to design their own interactive competition, selecting from three exciting options: Marathons: users can choose amongst different famous marathon tracks and immerse themselves into wonderful virtual landscapes such as Rome and New york Versus: users can challenge friends or other gym members over a preferred distance or track cre-ating an exciting game involving up to 40 participants The Arena: people can join the Arena running track and socialise with the other members running in the facility Installing a Matrix connexus (www. matrixfitness.co.uk) has enabled champneys Henlow to utilise a previously redundant space and offer innovative HIIT classes to members and guests.

The luxury health spa in bedfordshire recently re-located the gym to a larger

Four Seasons Jimbaran bay utilise the bespoke Harrison AntiGravity® Hammock for their AntiGravity yoga classes Technogym Excite Vario Adaptive to the user’s favourite movement patterns, Excite vario is a unique product category that follows the user’s stride and movement trajectories in a dynamic and automatic way, thereby lowering the perceived exertion and ensuring a comfortable workout. Users can choose to per-form both a total body workout and a great lower body-only workout

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SPA GyMS more functional studio, leaving behind an empty gym space.

Not wanting to waste this, the fitness team chose to install a freestanding connexus unit – allowing them to introduce specific training classes to the gym without disturbing the existing timetable.

The unit has multiple adjustable attachment points and can accommodate up to six members working together in a class, or independently.

“When we relocated the gym we struggled to best utilise the space that was left,” explained Louise Day, Fitness and Wellbeing Director for champneys Group. “Matrix recommended connexus, which has given us the opportunity to introduce a completely new concept to the studio timetable.

“It’s so versatile with the different attachments that we can create many different exercises in a relatively small area. The space now enhances the choice of classes we can offer and our members are delighted with it!”

The connexus unit is expandable and repeatable with both wall-mounted and freestanding options available, as well as expansion kits.

Thanks to the versatility of connexus, champneys Henlow can now offer small group training sessions such as 30-minute HIIT classes, plus the

The Matrix connexus allows champneys Henlow to offer innovative HIIT classes to members and guests opportunity for personal training sessions in the connexus space. “champneys Henlow approached us looking for a solution to maximise the potential of the former gym space, to help them to alleviate pressure on the gym equipment during peak times,” caroline Richings, Key Account Manager for the Hospitality Sector at Matrix told us. “We are delighted that the members are enjoying this innovative piece of equipment. We aim to work with our customers to deliver fitness

solutions that meet the individual user’s needs, and therefore help them to achieve their specific training goals.”

And the trend for fitness equipment in spas has reached as far as bali!

The bespoke Harrison AntiGravity® Hammock (www.antigravityfitness. com) is used for AntiGravity yoga classes at both the riverside Four Seasons Sayan and the ocean-front Four Seasons Jimbaran bay (www. fourseasons.com).

This dynamic and groundbreaking ‘flying’ practice combines athletic strength with the motion of dance, and was created by a group of gymnasts led by world-class athlete and broadway dancer christopher Harrison.

The hammock has been designed to support bodies of all ages and abilities in suspended and inverted postures not possible in other forms of yoga – maximising the benefits even from a single session. It’s great fun and surprisingly easy to practice, offering an abundance of therapeutic benefits – from bringing relief from tension and stress to encouraging blood circulation, lengthening the spine, and improving flexibility and strength.

So there’s fitness equipped to fit in to all sizes of spa – get your clients looking great from the inside out!

Technogym Excite Recline Ideal for moderate cardio activity and additional comfort, Recline offers an alternative cycling experience. Finding the ideal sitting position is easy with the adjustable backrest. Moreover, thanks to the Fast Track controls users can adjust the intensity level of the exercise directly from the handles.

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The uniqueness of this treatment is based on the combination of a thermodraining cream with essential oils and an occlusive stretch film that improves the penetration of the active ingredients in the cream. Perfect for all clients seeking a luxurious and effective body shaping treatment. www.calladistribution.co.uk

charme D’Orient’s Hypoallergenic Sweet Almond Oil is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. Easily absorbed into the skin, it quickly hydrates and nourishes.

Its ten alcohol-free fragrances can be used for body or head massage, or manicure and pedicure aftercare. Retail size introductory offer is only £15.20, free samples upon request. www.chdo.co.uk

XXTralash™ is a powerful clinically proven nutrient-rich eyelash serum formulated with vitamins, botanical extracts and peptides that that utilises proprietary Pro-biozyme™ TRiPeptide™ Technology to enrich your eyelashes and enhance the appearance of beautiful lashes while keeping them healthy. www.aestheticsource.com

Outshine everyone with Jessica’s new Phenom Precious gift sets. It delivers fast drying, gel-like shine in three easy steps. Prime nails with two coats of Jessica base coat, then apply two coats of vivid colour and finish with two coats of Finale Shine, and shine like you’ve never shined before! www.gerrardinternational.com

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Deemed the ‘facial of the century’ by cosmopolitan UK, the Repêchage Four Layer Facial is their premier anti-ageing treatment. Layer upon layer of pure, fresh European seaweed rejuvenates, tones, and firms the skin. The cool, pure energy seaweed mask is followed by a mineral-rich thermal mask for total relaxation and immediate results. www.repechage.com

Leading workwear provider, Grahame Gardner Ltd, has unveiled a range of garments, bringing uniform design together with the latest in sportswear technology in a UK workwear first.

With six styles in a unique new fabric, ‘Aura’, garments provide the wearer with moisture control and durability. www.grahamegardner.co.uk

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pa Naturel is located in Walton Hall, Warwickshire - a 16th century country mansion at Walton, near Wellesbourne, which was once owned by Lord Field, and later by the entertainer Danny La Rue. Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa joined the Mercure brand in October 2015 following the signing of a management contract with Amaris Hospitality Limited. Along with the country mansion there are 11 apartments and a 149 bedroom hotel in the grounds. Guests are invited to take a stroll around the lake and enjoy the 65 acres of countryside; it is an ideal setting for the perfect getaway.

Tell me about your facilities?

Driving down the mile-long driveway, guests get the feeling of escapism as they approach the Hotel and country Hall and will receive a warm welcome from the spa team upon arrival. there is a contemporary fitness suite, should guests want to work-out, or they can take a dip in the large pool. Walton has a recently refurbished large Spa Lounge to unwind pre and post treatment, guests are invited to sit with friends whilst relaxing on the contemporary leather sofas with a refreshing drink. there are seven treatment rooms, each perfectly prepared for the ultimate treatment experience.

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Do you have a restaurant or cafe, and what’s on the menu? the Lemon tree bar is open all day for spa guests to use. the bar is situated in the main hotel and serves a range of light meals and snacks as well as a selection of drinks. Alternatively guests can book a table at the Orangery Restaurant for a sit down meal. Visitors can also enjoy hot and cold drinks in the Spa Lounge.

Do you have a signature treatment?

We have just spent several months developing a brand new treatment brochure based on what our customers love. this now includes a “therapists’ choice” on each page, which is

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Mercure’s signature treatment. At Spa Naturel Fitness, we are dedicated to putting our clients’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We’ve created a space where guests can escape the everyday and find a moment of relaxation, helping them to unwind, de-stress and feel totally refreshed. We do this by infusing quality through every aspect - our spas, our team members and our locations are all centred on helping guests feel their best. We treat each guest as an individual and we’re passionate about personalising our service at every point, from tailoring our consultations to ensuring every treatment is unique.

What are your most popular treatments? the number one treatment over the last year has been back and body massage followed by facial treatments.

Via a consultative process we assess the needs of our customers to ensure that, as a team, we deliver the correct treatment type for them.

What are your favourite brands?

AccorHotels have a global relationship with Decleor and as such all Spa Naturel Fitness clubs deliver Decleor treatments, we aim to work symbiotically to ensure customers get the best products and optimum treatment journey, ensuring a valuable experience. In some of our

‘city’ Spas we see also have been developing a relationship with [ comfort zone ], an Italian based product that have similar health and wellbeing values as Spa Naturel.

Tell me about your staff We look to recruit and retain some of the best therapists in the area. they are passionate about wellness and people – more than just delivering a treatment. this is a vital asset for staff and we keep front of mind that the treatment itself is only part of the service/experience.

Listening skills, the ability to empathise and communicate at all levels are all skills we recruit on; so when a customer walks away from the spa they feel

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wholesome and nurtured.

Describe your staff motivation and training programmes.

Not only do we pay some of the best rates in the industry, we also book all staff on a two week intensive training course with Decleor immediately to ensure that each and every therapist understands the treatment protocols and benefits before they start delivering body and facial treatments within the spa. At Spa Naturel we believe in our therapists and encourage continued learning with books and articles. We also host an annual therapist of the year competition which is a huge motivational tool and allows therapeutic

creativity and skills to be shown. We encourage a prescriptive process.

What’s your philosophy?

A body is not just a body; it’s a whole being and that is what we should treat; thus overall wellness. It’s not about one treatment and selling a product… We should never sell anything to anyone that they do not need!!

What special ‘spa breaks’ are you currently offering? What packages, or specific offers or marketing, have worked best for you?

We have a selection of Spa Breaks on offer across the UK; however the most popular is the ‘Spa Reviver’ package - a

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one night stay with dinner, bed and breakfast along with 25 minutes of treatment time which is available from £85pp (based on two adults sharing).

We also offer group spa packages based on minimum of four guests from £95pp (based on two adults sharing), similar to the spa reviver package but accommodation is based on two bedroom apartments.

What are your future plans?

We will continue to invest into the facilities and continue to work with our partners to keep growing the treatment experience and customer journey. www.accorhotels.com

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FOXHILLS HEALTH SPA, OTTERSHAW, SURREY

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oxhills Health Spa is part of Foxhills club & Resort, set within 400 acres of picturesque Surrey countryside near Ottershaw. the health spa opened in 2008 and was named UK Residential Spa of the Year at the Professional Beauty Awards 2015.

Tell me about your facilities? the health spa at Foxhills offers a wide range of facilities for its members and guests, from an indoor swimming pool with a hydrofoil and massage jets to a steam room and sauna and a thermal area with Rasul and Hammam. there’s a relaxation room with restful Le corbusier chaises longue, while outside a beautiful Spa Garden offers relaxation bays, hammocks and day beds plus

a natural plunge pool and outdoor hot tub. New technogym equipment, including Watt Bikes,has enhanced the state-of-the-art gym. In addition, day spa guests become country club members for the day which gives them access to our classes, tennis and squash courts, 9-hole golf course, jogging trail and indoor and outdoor pools.there is also a youth club with separate family-friendly facilities including an indoor pool, games room and junior gym, enabling spa goers to relax in the over-16s-only spa.

Do you have a restaurant or cafe, and what’s on the menu?

Spa guests are welcome to enjoy a meal in any of Foxhills’ excellent restaurants, from fine dining in the Manor

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Restaurant - holder of two AA Rosettes for culinary Excellence - to traditional afternoon tea in the historic Manor Lounge, a brasserie menu in Nineteen, or light bites in the Summerhouse.

Do you have a signature treatment?

Earlier this year Foxhills health spa introduced four new bespoke signature experiences. Guests’ individual needs can be addressed through a combination of face and body treatments, using one or a blend of La Sultane de Saba natural products to induce deep sleep or to invigorate, for wellness and balance or to de-stress.

What are your most popular treatments?

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treatment. It complements our bespoke wellbeing ideology and incorporates a variety of techniques from deep tissue to relaxing effleurage. We have a sporty clientele who appreciate a firm, thorough massage to focus on muscular tension, but who also like to combine their treatment ‘workout’ with a calming head or foot massage. Our therapists have been trained to create and adapt each massage to suit the individual client’s requests. to further customise their massage, guests can choose from a variety of fragranced aromatherapy oils, Shea butters or lotions.

What are your favourite brands?

Foxhills health spa uses Elemis products, alongside La Sultane de Saba for thermal treatments. Elemis use

the highest grade naturally sourced, active ingredients for clinically proven, results-driven facial treatments, while La Sultane de Saba offers a blend of natural and authentically fragranced products which when combined with ancient rituals create treatments to calm and inspire the senses. Jessica hand and feet nail treatments and Mii make up and tanning treatments complete the ‘finishing touches’ menu.

Tell me about your staff Our Spa team comprises 35 staff members, incorporating spa therapists, spa schedulers, fitness instructors and complementary therapists, including a physiotherapist, acupuncturist, sports therapist, reiki master and reflexologist.

Wellbeing is our priority so we always

encourage our clients towards a holistic combination of treatments, exercise and nutrition. All of our therapists are qualified to level 3 NVQ, and most have over six years’ spa experience. We usually have an apprentice therapist amongst our team, which enables us to train them up to our high standards.

Describe your staff motivation and training programmes We offer a complete training programme involving a combination of in-house training, product-house treatment and retail training, and external specialist treatment training. this provides a comprehensive approach for the team so they always have something new to aspire to and work towards. this provides individuals with a sense

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of achievement, motivation and progression.

What’s your philosophy? the health spa embodies Foxhills’ motto that when you leave you will feel better than when you arrived. From indulgent spa breaks and rejuvenating spa days, to the latest health and beauty treatments, the health spa offers a holistic approach to wellbeing.

What special ‘spa breaks’ are you currently offering? What packages, or specific offers or marketing, have worked best for you?

We have a range of day spa and residential spa packages. Our ‘Wish You

Were Here Spa Break’ is particularly popular. It’s offered Sunday to Friday and includes a 55 minute Elemis Face and Body Sensation treatment plus a three-course dinner in the Manor Restaurant and overnight accommodation with breakfast.

For those wanting an indulgent day spa experience we offer a ‘Moet and chandon champagne Spa Day for two’ which includes champagne afternoon tea, a luxury Rasul for two, and a choice of 55 minute Gold Facial or 55 minute Gold Massage and a bottle of Moet and chandon champagne.

What are your future plans?

Having just completed a £180,000

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gym refurbishment, and added three brand new clay tennis courts and two new children’s outdoor playgrounds, the future focus is on the spa facilities, giving the spa pool, our relaxation room, and thermal facilities a makeover.

We are also looking at revamping our reception/retail area and introducing a more welcoming spa journey and guest experience without check-in desks acting as a barrier, incorporating the use of tablets and interactive class check-in stations for our members and guests.

Our next product launch will be a nutritional food supplement range to complement our comprehensive treatment and exercise menu. www.foxhills.co.uk/spa

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These formulations are naturally sourced, and loaded with bioactive ingredients to help transform you into your most vibrant self. blending beauty and science, these formulas are like anti-ageing creams from the inside out.

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Magnesium is known as ‘nature’s tranquilliser’ and helps relax our muscles; it is also needed for conversion of tryptophan to serotonin and melatonin, which helps you sleep.

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My LIFE… tanya Zahoor is the co-founder of Aesthetics Lab in Primrose Hill, a five-star clinic “that bridges the gap between the precision and efficacy of a cosmetic clinic and the hospitality and pampering of a spa.”

What’s your background – have you always worked in health/beauty?

Prior to opening an aesthetic business I spent around 10 years focusing on entrepreneurial ventures across a range of industries, including hospitality, entertainment and commodities.

How do you start your day?

My day starts early as I have two young children and I always make time for a healthy breakfast with the kids before dropping them to school on my way to the clinic. Most days I will drop in to a reformer pilates or a barre class before I get to the clinic.

Do you stop for lunch or graze?

It will depend on how hectic the day is. I do always try to have a lunch even if it’s a quick salad eaten while responding to e-mails. but there will be days when I would have fruit or drink a coffee to keep hunger at bay while driving to a meeting.

How do you unwind?

Spending time with family is the way I unwind, even if it’s just cuddles on the sofa with my kids at the end of the day.

A regular dinner out with my husband is something I look forward to every week and of course Sunday spent with kids, walking in the park or having brunch at our regular spot.

What’s the secret to your success?

Early start to the day – even on a weekend – to make sure I get to do everything planned for the day and more. Healthy diet and exercise to ensure I am full of energy – an occasional cup of coffee helps too.

Doing what I love and am passionate about is also very important as you cannot run a successful business if you are not passionate about it!

What’s the best piece of advice you were ever given? And what advice would you pass on?

Love what you do, and be passionate about it.

Do you have a philosophy?

If you want to achieve something you have to work hard at it and you will get there. Do not be put off by obstacles or failures. Just try harder. Always treat people the way you want to be treated.

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What goes around does come around!

What’s your favourite skincare product?

My current favourite skincare product is Define by cosmedix, it is a blend of retinol and AHAs that work wonders on the skin to reduce imperfections and fine lines while evening the skin tone.

Do you take nutritional supplements?

I do. Omega 3 and 9, pro- and prebiotics, as well as a powdered blend of super foods mixed with water.

What do you think is the most exciting thing to happen recently in your sector of the spa industry?

I find the shift from invasive treatments towards non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments with minimal downtime and amazing results most exciting. the technological breakthrough within the aesthetic industry has been phenomenal which means we can cater to clients needs without having to send them for surgery. www.aestheticslab.co.uk

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