This month we tried: Good enough to eat, a raw all-natural facial brings back skin vibrancy at Kure Beauty & Spa
Raw Facial at Kure Beauty & Spa
The lowdown: The concept behind the spa is that it uses only organic or natural products and its Raw Facial adheres to this idea wholeheartedly, with raw vegetables and fruit enzymes providing the foundation for the products used in the treatment. While the facial can be customised to meet the needs of the individual, it is also designed to refresh and revive the skin.
PB says: My treatment begins with a consultation with my therapist, we discuss my skin and any concerns I have and she also takes a closer look to identify any other underlying issues there might be. She explains to me that there are five key areas to address – an oily t-zone, dehydration in other areas, black and whiteheads, minor pigmentation and fine lines around the lips and eyes. I’m slightly alarmed, though not entirely surprised by the list she reels off, but she reassures me by saying my skin has great elasticity and that only five concerns is actually good! She then explains that she will use papaya as the core ingredient in many of the stages of the treatment. A papaya and yoghurt mix will help to cleanse and hydrate my skin, while a papaya and sugar combination will provide exfoliation. Utilising products from the John Masters Organics range, she then goes through a process of removing my make-up and cleansing my skin using a Rose Foaming Wash, followed by the papaya and yoghurt mix. The next stage involves the papaya and sugar exfoliation, and also a Jojoba Ginseng Exfoliating Face Cleanser, which contains small Jojoba beads that slough away any dead skin. A steamer is later placed over my face to fully open my pores before the therapist uses an extractor to remove any lingering blackheads. A cucumber mask is applied on my face and neck to help with the hydration process and to infuse goodness back into my skin, before a series of serums, eye gels, reconstructors and sunscreens are applied. The papaya is easily identifiable from its aroma, while the cucumber mask feels and smells very much like blended cucumber. With the facial complete, my skin looks fresh, bright and noticeably clearer, and it maintains this vibrancy for days to come.
Tested by: Zoe Moleshead
Raw Facial at Kure Beauty & Spa
The lowdown: The concept behind the spa is that it uses only organic or natural products and its Raw Facial adheres to this idea wholeheartedly, with raw vegetables and fruit enzymes providing the foundation for the products used in the treatment. While the facial can be customised to meet the needs of the individual, it is also designed to refresh and revive the skin.
PB says: My treatment begins with a consultation with my therapist, we discuss my skin and any concerns I have and she also takes a closer look to identify any other underlying issues there might be. She explains to me that there are five key areas to address – an oily t-zone, dehydration in other areas, black and whiteheads, minor pigmentation and fine lines around the lips and eyes. I’m slightly alarmed, though not entirely surprised by the list she reels off, but she reassures me by saying my skin has great elasticity and that only five concerns is actually good! She then explains that she will use papaya as the core ingredient in many of the stages of the treatment. A papaya and yoghurt mix will help to cleanse and hydrate my skin, while a papaya and sugar combination will provide exfoliation. Utilising products from the John Masters Organics range, she then goes through a process of removing my make-up and cleansing my skin using a Rose Foaming Wash, followed by the papaya and yoghurt mix. The next stage involves the papaya and sugar exfoliation, and also a Jojoba Ginseng Exfoliating Face Cleanser, which contains small Jojoba beads that slough away any dead skin. A steamer is later placed over my face to fully open my pores before the therapist uses an extractor to remove any lingering blackheads. A cucumber mask is applied on my face and neck to help with the hydration process and to infuse goodness back into my skin, before a series of serums, eye gels, reconstructors and sunscreens are applied. The papaya is easily identifiable from its aroma, while the cucumber mask feels and smells very much like blended cucumber. With the facial complete, my skin looks fresh, bright and noticeably clearer, and it maintains this vibrancy for days to come.
Tested by: Zoe Moleshead
