The mayfair Magazine | Beauty
Spa review Hushh, Pimlico Road W O R D S : kate rac o v o lis
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ushh’s name suggests a hidden gem on a silent street, however the Belgravia spa fits seamlessly into Pimlico Road – the busy hub of luxury interior design boutiques and café culture. At the entrance, immaculate manicure stations are at the ready for you to treat your hands to a polish with every colour imaginable. But a few steps down to the lower-ground floor are the treatment rooms: warm, peaceful enclaves made for pure relaxation. Whichever treatment you choose – the La Prairie Caviar Firming Facial, a customised Dermalogica one or Bioeffect body treatment – you can switch off your busy mind, take some deep breaths and escape to another, very quiet world for an hour or two. I decided to indulge in the Bioeffect Exceptional Body Treatment which began with an exfoliating scrub made from ground apricot stones and organic oats to remove dry skin. Once polished, you are ready for the full body massage with chamomile scented oil – which feels like melted butter gliding over your skin. To finish, Bioeffect’s Body Intensive serum – full of anti-aging and deeply nourishing hydrating properties – is applied to your newly rejuvenated skin, leaving your body feeling soft and nourished for days. After your hour of bliss, you’ll see how Hushh strikes a fine balance between an escapist spa retreat and a boutique atmosphere – all without ever venturing out of Belgravia. Bioeffect Exceptional Body Treatment, £95 for one hour. Hushh Spa, 44 Pimlico Road, SW1W (020 7730 9977; www.hushhspas.com)
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