The start of the winter season is always an exciting time, especially when it comes to fashion. Who doesn’t love a fresh new wardrobe and trying out the latest trends? However, when it comes to your skin, it can be a little problematic.
The drop in temperatures combined with office air con often results in breakouts and dry skin. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. All your skin needs is a little bit of TLC to look as glowing as it did on your last summer holiday. Luckily for you, Mayfair is home to some of the best spas in the UK, offering a range of treatments from soothing massages to out-of-this-world facials. So do yourself – and your skin – a favour, and book yourself into one of the below treatments ASAP. Then, relax and let the experts work their magic. You won’t regret it.
Best for dry skin: Dr. Barbara Sturm Signature SturmGlow, £225 for 60 minutes
Dr. Barbara is world-renowned for her advanced-scientific, results-driven skincare products, and counts many celebrities amongst her fans. Her signature facial, the SturmGlow, is a great all-rounder for tired skin. It combines cleansing, exfoliation and extractions to leave the skin super clean and refreshed, as well as her Signature Anti-Aging Massage, which helps increase blood and oxygen flow to the skin, giving you an instantly more youthful complexion.
Dr. Barbara Sturm, 125 Mount Street, London W1K 3NS
Best for a quick fix: The Spa at The Beaumont Quick Fix, £70 for 30 minutes
If you’re time poor and want to give your skin a quick makeover in between appointments, then the Quick Fix facial at The Spa at The Beaumont is a great option – though if you have the time, do make the most of the facilities there, they’re a veritable oasis in the middle of busy London. If you have sensitive skin, you’ll be pleased to hear that all facials use OSKIA products, which are 98% natural and free from a lot of nasties including artificial chemicals, parabens and preservatives. During the facial, your skin will be cleansed, exfoliated, and given a much-need boost thanks to radiance-inducing products and some first hand strokes.
The Beaumont, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF
Best for ageing skin: Bellefontaine “New Skin” Renewing Treatment, £180 for 1h30
Spa Iluminata is one of London’s best-kept secrets. It combines ancient techniques, the healing and restorative powers of nature and the most advanced techniques of modern science, to offer unique holistic treatments for body and soul. The spa’s Bellefontaine “New Skin” Renewing Treatment is a great treatment if you’re concerns with wrinkles, though to be honest all the facials are excellent. Skin starts losing its elasticity after the age of 25, but your therapist will help combat the signs of ageing by using formulas rich in Collagen and Edelweiss stem. Collected at the heart of plants, these give a huge boost to your skin’s stem cells, leaving your face feeling plumper than when you first came through the door.
Spa Iluminata, 63 South Audley Street, London W1K 2QS
Best for acne-prone skin: Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Facial, £250 for 60 minutes
Sadly, acne is all-too common in adults, and the best way to target it is through specialised treatment. Dr. Sturm’s Clarifying Facial was formulated for blemish-prone and ageing skin. The active ingredient complex in the Clarifying range used in the facial helps reduce discomfort and alleviate skin sensitivity and irritation. Your skin will instantly feel calmer, and you should notice a clearer complexion in the days following the treatment.
Dr. Barbara Sturm, 125 Mount Street, London W1K 3NS
Best for at-home facials: Anything from SPACE NK
If you want to carry on seeing the results of your facial at home, then there’s no better place than SPACE NK to stock up on your favourite skincare products. The shop, located on South Molton Street, offers a selection of carefully curated brands from around the world, including Dr. Jart+, Aesop, Drunk Elephant, The Ordinary and many, many more.
Space NK, 63 South Molton Street, London W1K 5SU
