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YEARS TEENAG ER S
Adolescence is a time of great change and challenges. This includes the process of beginning puberty, when hormones go into overdrive and can trigger turbulent mood swings. Hormones are also to blame for problematic teen skin as they stimulate the sebaceous glands, producing oily skin that’s prone to breakouts. Spas are traditionally adult-only zones but some do have treatments for teenagers and their specific needs. Take Brown’s Hotel in London, which has an entire treatment menu dedicated to younger guests. All of the treatments last 30 minutes and use products that are suitable for delicate skin. Teens who want to learn how to care properly for their skin during this time should opt for the Soſtening Facial. It begins with a gentle cleansing, followed by a rhythmic facial massage and is finished up with a soothing moisturiser. All teens must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. HOW TO DO IT: Soſtening Facial at Brown’s Hotel, £80 for 30 minutes.
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YOUNG ADULT S
Your twenties is the decade to have fun; most likely you’re indulging in a fair amount of drinking, socialising and partying. While your skin still might look bright and bouncy, your lifestyle could be causing damage that will show later in life. When you don’t get enough sleep your cortisol (known as the stress hormone) levels increase and trigger inflammation, which breaks down the proteins that keep your skin smooth and glowing. Pollutants are also a factor to consider. Pollution manifests itself as debris and dust, which can collect on your face and cause blocked pores, breakouts and premature ageing. To keep pollutants at bay during this decade, it’s a good idea to get regular deep-cleaning facials like Skinwork’s City Cleanse Facial. The London- based spa uses a cocktail of microdermabrasion, antibacterial pore extraction and a mandelic and lactic acid peel to reset congested skin. HOW TO DO IT: City Cleanse Facial at Skinwork, £175 for 55 minutes.
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FOR T I E S ONWARDS
Women in their forties have one main health question on their minds: when am I going to start experiencing the menopause? This is the time when periods stop because of hormonal changes. Dips in oestrogen levels cause well-recognised symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping and brain fog. Although these side effects can be unpleasant, there are ways to help you cope. The Landings Resort and Spa in St Lucia, for example, has launched a new spa programme wholly focused on enhancing female wellbeing. The hero treatment is a carefully curated Swedish massage designed to relieve menopausal symptoms. The massage uses clary sage, thyme and sandalwood essential oils, which have all been shown to aid the body during this transition. Guests also receive a ginseng tea aſter the treatment, said to help with hot flushes. HOW TO DO IT: Women’s Health Massage, The Landings Resort and Spa, $150 (£125) for 60 minutes.
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