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Radiance Boost Angela Beitz visits ESPA at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal for a signature treatment worth talking about!
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aking care of our mind and bodies is very important and we love nothing better than relaxing with a spa treatment and some time in a wellness hub. Located at The RitzCarlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, ESPA offers super soothing and relaxing treatments and carries its own ESPA range of products. I am trying the Radiance Restorer which is a deeply rejuvenating 150-minute treatment. This top-to-toe treatment combination revives skin and energy levels restoring vitality and radiance. A salt and oil body scrub smoothes skin and prepares it for the graceful, sweeping movements of the Balinese inspired massage with warm essential oils, before the radiance facial and relaxing scalp massage complete the experience. The spa offers a serene setting and is large and luxurious. The décor consists of muted sand and beige tones, high ceilings and traditional Arabic archways that give off a relaxing ambiance. This treatment came at the perfect time as my body was sore and tired and my skin was a little bit dehydrated. I’m shown to the changing rooms and slip into a plush robe and comfy slippers. I sit in the steam room and sauna for half an hour, as the therapist says this will help me to unwind before the massage and also to sweat out some of the toxins in the body. I am then shown to the serene treatment room and we start with a foot scrub while chatting about my needs for today’s treatment. The treatment starts with a full body sea salt scrub to boost circulation and to get rid of any dead skin cells. I hop into the shower to rinse it off and am left with super smooth and soft skin. The therapist then starts the Balinese Massage and I choose a
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clove and lavender oil which is great for muscle pain and to detoxify sore muscles. The massage is wonderfully calming and leaves me floating on air. I’m then treated to the Radiance Facial which uses ESPA’s own brand of products. This facial works to target uneven pigmentation and skin-tone and to really breathe life back into dull skin. It also helps to refresh tired skin and to leave your complexion bright and glowing. My skin is a little on the dry side and a little bit sensitive so the therapist incorporates some soothing products into the treatment. After a calming double cleanse, the therapist goes over my skin with a special light to determine and skin issues and to idntify areas of dryness or oiliness. The skin is then steamed to open up the pores to get ready for exfoliation. Once this is done, I’m treated to an intense facial massage using hydrating oil to boost the complexion and to really get the skin prepped before the face mask. With the face mask applied, my hair is then coated in a beautiful treatment, again using ESPA’s own products and the scalp is massaged. Once both masks have done their job, serum, moisturiser and spf are then applied to the face, and the hair mask is better left on for a few hours for best results. My complexion is boosted and bright and I feel completely refreshed and both the massage and facial has worked wonders on my skin. Be sure to try the amenities which are wonderful, with a private beach and a plunge pool, both ideal for pre or post treatment relaxation. ✤
GO: VISIT ESPA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL. CALL (0)2 818 8051 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION.