When stepping out of bustling Covent Garden tube station, it
is hard to believe that nestled away is somewhere as peaceful as the OSKIA
Boutique Spa. Upon entering, you wouldn’t believe that lively Covent Garden is
literally just outside. I wanted to try for myself the range described by
Grazia as “taking the skincare world by storm”, and what better way than with
their signature treatment.
The space is intimate, with gorgeously decorated treatment
rooms and a calming aroma. After completing my brief consultation form, my
treatment- the OSKIA Signature Facial- could begin. Georgie Cleeve, OSKIA
Founder, says "Lots of clients come in for our Signature Facial to repair
stressed-out summer skin. We concentrate on deep exfoliation and using products
such as the Oskia Renaissance Mask to balance skin tone and reduce pigmentation
spots, while our facial massage and acupressure techniques are perfect for
prepping the skin in readiness for Autumn." Great for me as I had just
returned from holiday and my skin needed some urgent TLC.
The Facial didn’t disappoint. In fact, it exceeded
expectations. The brilliant Therapist took the time to explain problem areas
she would be addressing throughout the treatment, which gave a really bespoke feel
to the whole experience. In addition to the excellent facial massage, every
single product used felt divine on my skin, and smelled beautiful. One
favourite was the Oskia Micro Exfoliating Balm (£46). I adored the Peppermint
smell and the gentle yet refining texture of this product is incredible.
Another favourite was the Oskia Skin Smoothing Massage Candle (£34.50) I have never experienced anything like it. The Therapist lights
the wick and after a few minutes, the warm melted blend of oils and waxes are
applied directly onto the skin using a fan brush. The ingredients used have
been chosen for their skin healing properties and the Rose de Mai perfume is
something else- I am not a big fan of most Rose scents, but this I could
smother myself in; you can use the product as a Body Oil too. I left the
treatment room feeling utterly pampered and could not believe how amazingly
soft and glowing my skin was.
It is hardly surprising, then, that building on the success
of their own Boutique Spa, OSKIA is launching at the 5* Langham Hotel in London
and will be announcing further luxury Spa partnerships very soon. This brand is
a perfect match for places like the Langham; OSKIA simply screams luxury.
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