Squeaky Clean

Get silky-smooth skin with this pampering treatment that’s bookended by two massages.

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Get silky-smooth skin with this pampering treatment that’s bookended by two massages.

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The importance of twice-daily cleansing, including the thorough removal of makeup, cannot be stressed enough. Sometimes, we need a little help, and this is where Privé Aesthetics’ Aqua Shine Facetherapy ($299.60 for 75min) comes in.

A relaxing face massage kicks off the treatment, after which your face is thoroughly cleansed. Next up is a hydropeel, whereby a special crystal-free, diamond-tipped device simultaneously exfoliates skin and sucks the loose dead skin cells away for a smoother, brighter look. A gentle, meticulous manual extraction follows, unclogging pores and working to keep breakouts at bay. Once the skin is completely clean, it’s better able to absorb skincare, and this is when Privé Skinworks’ Triple Growth Factor is applied. This growth factor serum is enriched with proteins said to stimulate cell growth and reduce the look of signs of ageing, and its absorption is aided by a mild electric current applied to the skin, in a process known as electrophoresis.

A mask is then applied; enjoy a head-and-shoulder massage while it works its magic. Once the mask is washed off, a toner, moisturiser and sunblock are applied. Bonus: your eyebrows get a complimentary trim, adding the final touch to your glowing look.

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