I have always been a huge fan of REN products. From the clean ingredients to the natural philosophy. So, I was excited to try the new REN rejuvenate facial at their flagship Away Spa, at The W Hotel, London. It is a revolutionary signature facial, created by REN ‘Head Of Therapy’ Marielle Alix. With a title like that I expected good things, and I was not disappointed. My therapist Jodine started by gently working with warm Jade stones, moving from the heart chakra to the occiput an effect which relaxes the mind and increases blood flow to every part of the skin. REN normally use their trademark anti-ageing Japanese Ko Bi Do facial techniques, which promote energy and blood flow to the surface of the skin for deeper muscle stimulation and enhance the penetration of their active products into the skin. Marielle has cleverly fused this Ko Bi Do with the stone massage therapy to help to detoxify the facial tissues. Next my skin was (happily) subjected to a cleansing detox, a Glycolactic Radiance Mask and a Flash Rinse 1 minute facial (a constant feature in my beauty cabinet) Next, a wonderful feeling of smoothing and restructuring with the use of firming serum and firming oil. The combination of specifically chosen serums combined with the lifting and firming vibration and pressure point techniques boost hydration, lift and firm the contours of the face to achieve firm, smooth and radiant skin. Somewhere in there, I felt the Good Vibration, afterwards told it was due to the Pi stones energy flow, Pi stones vibration and lifting with pressure points. The facial was rounded off with a lymphatic drainage, ‘Instant brightening beauty shot eye lift’, ‘Instant Firming Beauty Shot’ and the cherry on the top – some ‘Youth Vitality Day Cream’. Given my post facial glowing younger appearance, you would be forgiven for assuming that I had gone under the knife. Quite rightly so, yet this facial is a complete pamper, and you will most likely, like me, drift off into never never land, the land of eternal youth.
Book in with Jodine at The Away Spa, who has mastered each technique beautifully. Ensuring a makeover without the heavy-handed approach. A sheer delight
More information about REN products here: http://www.renskincare.com/
