10 of the best - new spa treatments

spa,treatments Woman in a white robe resting outside in the sunshine By Team Beauty

Summer is fast disappearing and there have been a serious lack of sunny BBQ filled days and to be honest we are feeling slightly let down. So what better way for an instant pick-me-up than a spa-licious treat! These 10 new treatments will do everything from pampering massages, to natural facials, problem skin decongesting, treats for feet and even a spray tan to die for. Go on treat yourself...

Agua Enrich Body Treatment

spa,treatments The spa at the Sanderson hotel
Specifically created for the summer season, this über-relaxing facial for the body utilises a sweet melange of coffee, shea butter, coconut and vanilla, making this the ideal treatment for dehydrated, post-summer bods.

A thorough, full body exfoliation is followed by a pressure point massage with warm frankincense serum and a rich body butter with essential oils. Finally, hands and tootsies are treated to an indulgent mud wrap whilst you kick back and enjoy a relaxing neck and scalp massage. Talk about bliss - looks like they\'ve thought of everything!

£110 for 90 minutes. Agua at The Sanderson hotel London
020 7300 1414, sandersonlondon.com

Elemis Cooling Hot Stone Body-Facial

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Cooling Hot Stone Body-Facial? Several contradictions at play here but trust us, this is one oxymoron that works! This latest luxury from Brit beauty giants Elemis lets ladies experience a whole new sensation of ‘cool\' whilst giving the face and body a well-deserved beauty boost. With an Ice-Cool Thermal Massage, followed by a Hot Stone treatment and ending with an intensive anti-ageing signature facial of your choice, you\'ll leave refreshed, revitalised, and glowing.

From £65, 01278 727830 nationwide

The Jo Malone Body Treatment

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This is a truly divine luxurious treatment that leaves your skin silky smooth and your mind relaxed. Starting with a consultation and then a full body scrub using the Vitamin E body exfoliators you are whisked away from the tensions of daily life. Shower off the body scrub and then lay down for a full body massage using the super moisturising Vitamin E body oil. The warm oil is drizzled over the skin and you are then treated to a lovely full body massage, leaving you nourished and your mind balanced. It\'s a pure pampering treat at its best with great conditioning results for your skin.

£125.00, 1 hour 30 minutes stores nationwide, 0207 720 0202. See therapist Sara Carr at their Brook Street salon in London.

Champneys Chill & Tone Firming Treatment

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As the name suggests this cooling mask and wrap can make for chilly experience that leaves skin feeling firmer. This is a results treatment so don\'t expect a purely relaxing massage. Firstly your legs, bum and stomach are sprizted with a treatment spray and then wrapped in super cold mask whilst the rest of you is then wrapped up in a warm blanket and fleece. This wrap contains marine based products designed to stimulate the skin and the mirco-cirulation to help illuminate toxins. Whilst you relax for 30 minutes the therapists treats you to a relaxing arm neck and shoulder massage. Then the mask is peeled off and your skin is coated in the Champneys Cooling Balm before you leave with slightly tingly firmer feeling thighs.

This is perfect for a body boost before a holiday or big event when you want to feel more toned and trimmed.

From £50 Town & City spas nationwide log into Champneys.com to find your nearest salon

Summer Strawberry Facial

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Get a refreshing fruity fix with a beauty-boost thrown in. What more could a gal ask for to remember summer by? The new Strawberry facial at the beautiful Mayfair Hotel is not only 100% natural, it leaves your complexion brighter, more radiant and buzzing with health and vitality.

This fruity beauty treatment begins with a cooling cucumber and strawberry cleanse, followed by an mmm-inducing facial massage and an antioxidant mask of strawberry and papaya. The salicylic acid found in strawberries helps improve the skin\'s texture, as well as tightening and toning, whilst the antioxidant qualities of strawberry and papaya help protect the cells from any skin-nasties that can cause a lacklustre complexion and premature ageing. Papaya also contains enzymes that gently exfoliate to banish any dead skin cells, and the cucumber extracts help reduce puffiness and any unwelcome redness. You can just simply lie back, relax and enjoy while this skin-smoothie goes to town on your skin. What\'s more, the oh-so sweet treats made up from these super-fruits smell seriously divine. Mmmm...

£99 for one hour - For bookings and further details on the May Fair Spa and Health Club, please contact 020 7915 2826 or log on to mayfairspa.com

Dermalogica MediBac Clearing Skin Treatment

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Most of us probably fell under the anx-ridden and moody teenager tag and probably most of us suffered from problem skin. However even into our 20s, 30s and beyond women still stuff from adult acne and horrible breakouts and it\'s a confidence killer to the best of us. Thankfully skincare gurus Dermalogica have a new facial out that is customised according to the individual\'s skin condition and uses their fantastic MediBac products to treat adult acne and problem skin. Hurrah!

Before the treatment begins, you fill out a detailed form on your skin and diet habits and have an in-depth consultation with a therapist (including face mapping) - no two treatments are the same at Dermalogica, each one is tailored to your skin, your problem areas and what you want to achieve. The treatment begins with a gentle massage and a hot steam. Then therapist gets to work on blocked pores on your face and neck. This is the clearing part of the treatment and can be a little painful but well worth the results. Finally the face mask and hydrating products are applied leaving skin feeling radiant and relaxed. This tailored treatment for problem skin can really leaving you glowing for days.

From £50, 0800 591818

The Sanctuary Perfectly Polished Pedicure

spa,treatments The Sanctuary pedicure
Whether its summer or not feet always need a little extra TLC when it comes to looking their best - after all, your cute new shoes or skyscraper heels deserve pretty tootsies, so treat feet to the ultimate in pampering with The Sanctuary\'s Perfectly Polished Pedicure. Kiss hard skin and cracked heels goodbye with this super treatment that includes a glycolic wrap, an intensive file, soothing balm then a beautifying pedicure and polish of your choice. Be sure to wear flip flops, ‘cause you\'ll step out of the spa wanting to display those tootsies with pride.

£48 for 55 minutes, 0870 7703350

BeauBronz Spray Tan

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This is a spray tan with a difference as you don\'t even have to leave your own home to become a bronzed goddess! Yes the therapist comes to your house, sets up in your bathroom and then gives you a full body spray tan right in the comfort of your own home. BeauBronz is a spray tan that gives you a lovely natural all over tan. It\'s a great 95% natural formula containing organic ingredients and the colour can be customised to suit your skin tone so you don\'t have to go new any shade of orange!

Enjoy, relax and then get an instant boost of confidence with this lovely natural tan.

BeauBronz spray tan from Return to Glory, £40. Visit returntoglory.co.uk to book a therapist near you

Crystal Clear Oxygen Therapy

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This is a cooling revitalising facial that gives the skin an instantly refreshed rejuvenated feel, it\'s known as a breath of fresh air for skin. The treatment is tailored to each persons needs and you can decide with your therapist what you want to achieve, be it brighter skin or perhaps decongesting problem areas. Start with a relaxing facial cleanse and a facial exfoliation using the Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion. Then the oxygen Serum is applied to the skin with the pressure of the oxygen pushing the serum deep into the skins layers. Once the serum is absorbed you are treated to a facial massage using brightening serums and a fresh spritz of revitalizing tonic to lock moisture in. Skin is left clear, cool, fine lines are lighter and skin calm. It is perfect when you\'re in need of a skincare refresher or a serious cool down.

From £65, 08705 934 934

Urban Retreat\'s Body Detox & Anti-Cellulite Body Blizt

spa,treatments Urban Retreat U R beautiful spa in Kingston
Kick start your new body firming regime with this educational and thigh soothing treatment. We all know what cellulite has no quick fix but when you treat your skin with the right products and massage movements you are in with a chance to seriously reduce the appearance of orange peel skin. Yippee! This is very much a lifestyle treatment where your therapist (like Claire Swatton at U.R Beautiful in Kingston) talks you through ideas of diet, exercise and how to treat your problem areas. After a great consultation you get to experience their Anti-Cellulite Seaweed Mud that is placed on areas you think needs targeting. It contains minerals and vitamins and is designed to nourish the skin as well as break down fatty deposits under the skins surface. You are then wrapped in a foil and a blanket as this tingly mud gets to work.

Now you get to talk with your therapist about ways to control cellulite at home and learn some great tips and tricks. Enjoy a soothing foot massage too. Wash off the mud and get essential moisturiser massaged into the skin leaving your thighs feeling firmer and smooth. Plus they give you the 10 Day Anti-Cellulite Product, used in the treatment, to take home which is a perfect way to continue your new regime after your treatment is over...


Urban Retreat\'s Body Detox Anti-Cellulite Body Blitz Treatment 1hr 15minutes, £80. Treatments at Urban Retreat Harrods, T1 Heathrow, Harvey Nichols Manchester and U.R Beautiful, Kingston ur-beautiful.com


10 Day Anti-Cellulite Plan available at larger Boots stores nationwide

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