Wellbeing
Originally published on Wednesday, 10th September 2008
The 5 Best Facials in London
Facials in London are ten-a-penny these days. But the great ones? Well, those are as precious as gold dust, deserving special status in your little black book. These are the cream of the crop. Enjoy, but mum's the word. We don’t want everyone knowing, now do we?
Sarah Chapman
Sarah Chapman’s signature skincare regime, Skinesis, is the facial of choice among beauty editors. And the glowing complexions of Naomi Watts, Jemma Kidd and Queen Rania of Jordan are just a few testaments to her handiwork. High doses of super antioxidant Vitamins A and C are applied to the skin with all-over facial massage for maximum rejuvenation. You will leave her studio looking visibly more radiant, no joke.
Skinesis, 106 Draycott Avenue, Chelsea, SW3 3AE • 020 7589 9585,
DDF RMX Platinum Facial
SJP’s favourite, the RMX formula is DDF’s WMD in the crusade against ageing. The pinnacle of the treatment is the RMX ‘elixir’, a complex of proteins and peptides that helps rebuild vital collagen and elastin. Complimenting all skin types, the silky smooth RMX glides on like a dream. Watch as your skin greedily drinks it in.
DDF RMX Platinum Facial, Berkeley Hotel Spa, 1 Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RL • 020 7235 6000
Vaishaly
One look at the reassuringly beautiful, Zambia-born Vaishaly and her perfect complexion and you know you’re in good hands. Her signature hour-long facial combines extraction, microdermabrasion, lymphatic stimulation and traditional massage (the lesser-known secret to a great complexion), using her highly coveted capsule skincare collection. Sophie Dahl, Elle Macpherson and Nigella Lawson are regulars at her Marylebone sanctuary. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, my friend.
Vaishaly, 51 Paddington Street, London, W1U 4HR • 020 7224 6088
Incredible You Deluxe Acupuncture Facial
For those holding off on the Botox, Linda Carter’s two-hour deluxe facial is a far more gentle approach to age control. Massage and acupuncture combat tension, which impedes blood flow to the face, while medical electro stimulation exercises, firms and tightens the muscles for intense revitalisation. Angelina Jolie and Julianne Moore have both experienced the Incredible magic.
Incredible You, 40 Moreton Street, Pimlico, SW1V 2PB • 020 7821 1020
Vanda Serrador’s Urban Renaissance Lymphatic Facial
Vanda Serrador’s facial is a treat for your whole body. Nestled behind Bond Street in her Urban Skin clinic, she uses cult French brand Yon-ka to hydrate and rebalance your skin (so a good pick for urbanites). The facial uses CACI lymphatic drainage to boost the skin’s metabolism and eradication of toxins stored in the facial muscles, leaving you feeling lighter than air.
Urban Skin, Natureworks, 16 Balderton Street, Mayfair, W1K 6TN, UK • 020 7493 8521
