No matter how healthy you are, water retention and bloating can always prove a problem, making Decléor’s Slim Effects Treatment particularly appealing, as Sir Christopher Wren Hotel’s Head Therapist, Holly Miller explains …

Looking to ancient traditions for inspiration and combining them with a bit of creative modern magic, the Rituals brand is built on the foundation of turning life’s every day tasks into sensuous, enjoyable experiences - from your morning shower to washing the dishes, as founder Raymond Cloosterman explains … What did you do before setting […]

Pregnancy can be a delicate time, when mums-to-be are in need of a little understanding and head-to-toe pampering, which is exactly why Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa created their very own line of pre-natal organic products and exclusive treatment just for them, as Therapy Manager Kirsty Amato explains! What does the Pea in a Pod […]

Some spa experiences are made to be shared, and the Elemis Herbal Steam Temple at Celtic Manor is one on them. A unique take on a mud rasul, it comes complete with its own 'constellations' on the ceiling and a luxurious self-applied set of products that nourish the skin. Perfect for couples and friends spending therapeutic time together, here they explain what it is and why it's such a gorgeous spa treatment.

Your feet must be the most hard working part of your body, but how often do you give them the attention they really need to make up for squeezing them into that perfect pair of stilettos, or running around on them all day?  While Spabreaks.com’s Vicky Benning tests the merchandise, The Cheltenham Chase Hotel’s Senior Therapist Sam […]

Created in conjunction with supermodel Christy Turlington, the Sundari product range uses plant extracts and Ayurvedic principals to create prescriptive treatments that can be tailored to the individual … Bowood Hotel and Spa’s Deputy Spa Manager, Hailey Cervi explains …  What exactly is the Sundari Express Facial? It’s a 25 minute facial including a cleanse, […]

The meditative calm of the Caribbean seems like a pretty good place to start when it comes to a holistic approach to health, and The BodyHoliday’s Taoist Practitioner,Toby Maguire is an expert on the matter.  Qualified in Korean and Auricular Acupuncture as well as Thai Massage, Chi Nei Tsang, Reiki, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, […]

You may have heard of hot stone massages, but what about lava shells?  All the way from the Philippines to Dragon’s Den they arrived at The Hampshire Court Hotel in Basingstoke -  Spa Therapist Chelsea Smith explains… What exactly is a lava shell massage? The treatment uses polished Tiger Clam shells in a natural and eco-friendly […]

Extolling the virtues of seaweed, VOYA products claim to have powerful effects on the body, not to mention being at the forefront of an ever growing trend for organic products ranging from tea to massage oil.  Waterside Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour have been putting the products to the test in the form of our […]

The use of herbs and oils to help heal the body has a history dating all the way back to the Neolithic period, with plenty of people attesting to their feel-good-factor and even their aphrodisiac qualities.