Swanky favourite the Corinthia Hotel in London has just partnered up with celeb aesthetic doctor Barbara Sturm.
Why? Age defying facials, of course.
A legend in Hollywood – Kim Kardashian and the Hadid sisters, to Irina Shayk, Victoria Beckham Rachel Zoe, Nicky Hilton, Huda Kattan and Hilary Duff are all loyal disciples – Sturm will be setting up shop in the hotel’s underground spa: the ESPA life at the Corinthia, and get this, her treatment list includes its very own men’s facial.
While a facial might not be on most lad’s daily itineraries, there’s no denying that London’s polluted smog can prove pretty harsh on a man’s skin.
Everything from the city’s traffic fumes to people puffing away on cigarettes at your local bus stop can all have detrimental effects to the epidermis, including premature skin ageing, discoloration, dryness, dullness, and unnecessary roughness.
The solution? A facial, obvs.
Sturm’s facial has been totally customized to the specific needs and challenges male skin can face, especially in a grotty city like London.
Designed to cleanse, tone, soothe and comfort irritated skin, particularly after shaving, the Men’s Facial removes rough or dry skin to help promote skin regeneration, while also fighting the common and very visible signs of ageing, under the eye discoloration and puffiness.
Known especially for her non-invasive approach to skincare, one of the magic ingredients in Sturm’s potion portfolio is a natural anti-ageing plant extract that goes by the name of Purslane.
A clear winner for fighting the visible effects of inflammation, Purslane is what Harvard University has dubbed the ‘fountain of youth’ enzyme, delivering antioxidation, nutrition, and calming effects to the skin. And yes, the stuff is going to be massaged on to all of your pores.
If you’re skeptical, don’t be. Several studies carried out over the last decade have all proven the amazing health benefits of 90 minutes on the slab.
Aside from all the aesthetic pros, facials are great for relieving skin tension and increasing blood flow to the face (farewell drained puffy eyes) and can even help eliminate pesky skin nuisances like whiteheads and other forms of acne. Because you have to look your best on Tinder, guys.
It’s not all about the blokes though. Ladies can expect everything from instant glow, super anti ageing, brightening and clarifying facials on the menu, and there’s also one that has been specially formulated for darker skin tones too.
If you’re brave enough, you can also add a micro needling session to your treatment. It’s good for collagen production (the stuff that basically keeps you looking younger for longer).
To keep your skin looking fly for as long as possible, all the serums used are available to nab in the ESPA life spa shop. They’re not cheap, but hey, your skin’s worth it.
Post spa, head for the pool. It’s total Instagram goals.
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