At the end of a long week of work, this is perhaps well-earned
Every day of the week comes with a feeling of its own; we feel blue on Mondays, struggle with mid-week boredom on Wednesdays and thank God when it’s almost Friday. Weekends, however, call for doing whatever it takes to repose and relax. While catching up on lost sleep is one way of renewing yourself, the rejuvenation one feels after a beauty treatment is unmatched. From a head massage to an enriching facial treatment, in-office or in-salon beauty therapies are a means of self-love. Here’s a round-up of some of the best beauty treatment indulgences across the country.
V-Face at Isya Aesthetics, New Delhi
If you’re looking for a hard-working facial that ticks a slew of boxes with minimal downtime, the V-Face at celebrity dermatologist Dr Kiran Sethi’s clinic Isya Aesthetics deserves your attention. The device used to conduct the treatment combines two technologies, namely Fractional Plasma (for minimally invasive microsurgery) and RF Diatermo Contraction (to reach your skin’s deeper dermal layers and muscles). Free of needles or injectables, this treatment acts like a workout for your face, stimulating the muscles and boosting collagen to firm and tone the skin. Additionally, through the precise delivery system of active ingredients, the treatment includes resurfacing and exfoliation of the skin’s layers for a brighter, deep-cleansed and rejuvenated feel. Sethi says that V-Face can give you a needle-free, botox-free uplift while being safe.
Address: Isya Aesthetics, E-86 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057
Price: ₹22,000 per session
Biologique Recherche Red Carpet Facial at The White Door, Mumbai
Loved by celebrities across the world, the Red Carpet Facial, as the name suggests, prepares you to look red carpet-ready. At The White Door, this facial treatment is offered with Biologique Recherche’s products to combine relaxation and efficacy. The facial includes ten steps from cleansing to uplifting massaging techniques to facial masking for smoother, softer and more supple skin that is free of blemishes, dark spots and congestion. Since the treatment employs mild exfoliation and blood circulation-boosting massages, the skin also ends up looking radiant.
Address: The White Door, 8, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai, 400050 and Atria, The Millenium Mall, 1st floor, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018
Price: ₹14,000 + taxes
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Dr Kiran Sethi with beauty editor Sanjana Salunkhe after experiencing the V Facial at Isya Aesthetics
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Sofitel Spa at BKC offers multi-step body spa infused with Ayurvedic rituals
11-step Spa Ritual at Sofitel, BKC, Mumbai
This 11-step treatment lasts for over an hour, giving you enough time to bask in the relief and relaxation from your choice of classic Ayurvedic therapies. You can choose from traditional techniques such as the Potli massage and Shirodhara to aromatherapy and deep-tissue massage. The best part about this ritual is that you get to experience classic Ayurvedic oils with French cosmetology.
Address: Sofitel Spa, C 57, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, , Mumbai 400051
Price: ₹12,080 all-inclusive
Inde Wild Champi at The White Door, Mumbai
The Champi Oil from influencer Diipa Khosla’s brand has already piqued the interest of beauty enthusiasts across the globe, owing to the rich blend of botanical ingredients that goes into the formulation—coconut oil, castor oil, and argan oil, along with extracts of hibiscus, Bhringraj, amla, neem and fenugreek. Trained by Diipa’s mother Sangitha Khosla, the therapists at The White Door perform the same massage that Sangitha would give Diipa during her growing years. While the age-old massaging techniques relieve stress and leave you feeling lighter and fresher, the pleasant floral fragrance and lightweight texture of the oil make the experience convenient.
Address: 8, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050 and Atria, The Millenium Mall, 1st floor, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018
Price: ₹1,600 + taxes
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The Skeyndor peels at Jean Claude Biguine are available in five variants that target excess oil and poor pore health, signs of ageing, dullness and fatigue, dryness, dehydration and hyperpigmentation.Image: Instagram.com/skeyndor
he non-invasive treatment intends to revitalise the skin; with zero downtime, you can gain a boost of instant glow that will last for up to three weeks, says Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta
Skeyndor Facial Peels at Jean Claude Biguine Salons
Facial peels refer to in-salon/in-clinic non-invasive treatments that employ chemical active ingredients such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and lactic acid to renew and repair the skin. If you’re looking to give chemical peels a shot, the ones offered by Spanish skincare brand Skeyndor at Jean Claude Biguine Salons are worth trying. You can choose from five variants that target excess oil and poor pore health, signs of ageing, dullness and fatigue, dryness, dehydration and hyperpigmentation. In the course of this treatment, you also get a quick 10-minute massage that enhances its final results. Additionally, to help you keep away the potential irritations or reactions from potent chemical actives, you receive an at-home skincare kit to care for your skin soon after the treatment.
Address: Jean Claude Biguine Salons across India
Price: ₹10,030 + taxes per session
Ice Facial at ISAAC Luxe Clinics
We’ve already spoken about the benefits of cryotherapy to recover and refresh your skin’s muscles. Besides giving your skin a much-needed burst of cool and calm during scorching summers, ice facials, thriving on the concept of cryotherapy, initiate a gush of blood (circulation) and oxygen by subjecting the facial skin through ice vapours (-160°C or 320°F). The cool vapours lead to a reduction in the appearance of early signs of ageing, inflammation, redness, and irritation, by boosting collagen production, shrinking the size of pores, and refreshing the skin. The non-invasive treatment intends to revitalise the skin; with zero downtime, you can gain a boost of instant glow that will last for up to three weeks, says Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, founder of ISAAC Luxe. The Ice Facial is also particularly suitable for people on the go as it can be wrapped within 30 minutes.
Address: ISAAC Luxe clinics across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru
Price: ₹7,500 + taxes per session
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Through the ZO Stimulator Facial, a combination of citric, glycolic, and lactic acid is worked into the skin to mildly exfoliate it, improving its texture and promoting an even skin tone. Image: Instagram.com/zoskinhealth
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Trained by Diipa’s mother Sangitha Khosla, the therapists at The White Door perform the same massage that Sangitha would give Diipa during her growing years
ZO Stimulator Facial at The Glow Clinic, Hyderabad & Chennai
Best suited for the Indian skin that is usually susceptible to hyperpigmentation, compromised pore health, fine lines, and wrinkles, the ZO Stimulator Facial comprises potent and high-performing skincare products from ZO Skin Health by Dr Zein Obagi. From the Exfoliating Polish to the Complexion Renewal Pads, the facial employs some of the bestsellers from skincare brand to brighten and revive the skin. Through the facial, a combination of citric, glycolic, and lactic acid is worked into the skin to mildly exfoliate it, improving its texture and promoting an even skin tone.
Address: Glow Clinic, 1st & 2nd Floor, Plot No. 73 Vemireddy Enclave, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad and 3rd Floor, Door No. 3 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Chennai
Price: ₹7,000 + taxes per session
Ultimate Firming Superfacial at Kosa Wellbeing, Pune
For those struggling with fatigued and lacklustre skin, this facial focuses on infusing collagen, which is key to restoring the skin barrier’s health. The facial delivers potent serums into the skin through vacuum micro-channeling with crystal-free microdermabrasion to ensure skin turnover, thereby encouraging elasticity and firmness.
Address: Kosa Wellbeing, 7B, Mangaldas Rd, Sangamvadi, Pune 411001
Price: Starts at ₹9,900
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