It’s Mother’s Day on May 8; time to pamper yourself. Young Parents reviews three treatments to splurge on.
It’s Mother’s Day on May 8; time to pamper yourself. Young Parents reviews three treatments to splurge on.
IF YOU’RE AN
ACTIVE MUM
Why settle for a spa package when you can get fit at the same time? That’s the premise behind the MIHA Bodytec and Ayurveda Experience package at St Gregory Spa at Parkroyal on Beach Road. Developed in Germany, MIHA Bodytec uses electric muscle stimulation to make your body work harder during exercises – work out for 30 minutes and it’s as if you did a 90-minute one (I had the sore muscles to prove it). After sweating, it’s time for your choice of an ayurvedic treatment – I highly recommend the relaxing Abhyangam (a herbal oil massage for 60 minutes). End your session with a dip in the pool and a healthy bento-style meal, which was delicious. The package costs $250 nett (U.P. $310 nett) and is valid until May 30. Call 6505-5755 or e-mail stgregory.prsin@parkroyalhotels.com.
IF YOU WANT TO
RENEW YOUR SKIN
It’s high-time that you purged your pores after the hormonal rollercoaster of pregnancy. Bella Skin Care’s treatment could be just what you need. Besides a good therapist, the other star here is the Aquadew Pro machine. Its spiral-shape probe helps exfoliate, while helping serum penetrate your skin. After my 90-minute session, there was slight redness where the therapist had earlier extracted whiteheads. But that faded the next day and I saw a remarkable difference in my complexion. My skin felt smooth and supple – and lasted that way for more than two weeks. The fi rst Aquadew Pro facial costs $168, and $300 subsequently. Visit www.bellaskin.com.sg
IF YOU WANT
A DEWY COMPLEXION LIKE A K-STAR
You’ll find instant gratification at Clarins Skin Spa, which has a series of facials that fight ageing – including the Radiance Smoother, which I tried. No machines were used during the nine-step treatment; only the adept touch of my therapist’s hands and a gentle fan-shaped brush applicator. My skin was cleansed, massaged and pampered thoroughly with professional-grade botanicalbased products while I drifted in and out of sleep. Post-treatment, my face looked fresh and less puffy – who could tell that my little one had kept me up all night? The 75-minute session costs $250. Clarins Skin Spa is at #05-05 Wheelock Place. Call 6838-5060.
