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HAIR&BEAUTY
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June14
Unless you’re an expectant mum with a
lot of help, having anybody spend time
massaging your tense shoulders and
inflated feet is a real bonus.
First, slip into a snug bathrobe and
slippers and then you’ll decide which
You’ve heard it before: leave off the heavy makeup and lotions every once in a while,
and let your poor skin breathe. This facial takes this concept to the next level by
shooting a stream of pure oxygen straight into your pores.
First, the skin is cleansed with luxurious Babor products from Germany before
light phototherapy is used to brighten the complexion, tackle sun damage and help
keep acne at bay. (Note: this therapy is not recommended for pregnant women).
Next, a pressurised wand delivers a mixture of hyperbaric oxygen and rejuvenating
serum on to your face and lips and under your chin. It’s like a high-powered carwash
for the pores, as the serum deeply penetrates the skin. Plus, your entire body gets
a boost from breathing the surrounding air (apparently it’s the same type of air that
Michael Jackson used in his infamous sleeping chamber). The result is skin so soft
and supple that it feels “juicy” when you leave.
Another bonus: the techniques used here are extremely gentle – brushes are
used to apply masks, and makeup is removed with meticulous care.
Aromatherapy Associates’ massage
oil to use – we recommend the Renew
Rose Massage and Body Oil.
Once you’re settled on your side
on a heated bed, with plump pillows
supporting your tum, the treatment
The Baby and You Pregnancy
massage costs $190 for 50 minutes. 5
Raffles Avenue, Marina Square.
6338 0066 | mandarinoriental.com
The 90-minute White Cellular Brightening Facial costs $370. Remède Spa, The
St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road.
6506 6896 | remedespasingapore.com
begins. Long, smooth strokes on your
back are followed by perfect pressure
on your shoulders, and then you’re
plopped over on to the other side for a
repeat performance.
Next, you’re rolled onto your back while
the nifty high-tech bed realigns your body
so that you’re not lying completely flat.
Then for the best bit – which is optional:
a soothing, circular tummy-rub.
Finally, you’ll be treated toa refreshment
and dried fruit in the tea lounge while you
flick through a magazine or two.
KEY BENEFITS:
• Eases tension in the upper back
and shoulders, and pampers
swollen legs and puffed-up feet
• Provides an opportunity for you to
bond with your bump
KEY BENEFITS:
• Diminishes facial pigmentation
and removes dead skin
• Gives your face – and lungs – a
jolt of pure O2
• Can be undertaken on the same
day as a big event
Mandarin Oriental
Baby andYou Pregnancy Massage
Remède Spa
White Cellular Brightening Facial