There are plenty of great facial treatments available on the island but this new introduction at Dessange Paris Bahrain promises a sensory awakening using only the pure goodness of nature. So, when I was asked to try out the one-hour Dessange Organic Awakening Facial, how could I possibly refuse?
After a brief consultation, Joie, the assistant spa manager, explained how the procedure uses only Bahrain’s home-grown organic ‘Green Bar’ products, which have potent native ingredients. Precious jujube, mulberry fruit, fig, pearls and myrrh are used in herbal infusions, elixirs and plant waters to nourish the complexion, leaving it looking and feeling rested.
This chemical-free treatment honours all your senses without the use of processed or synthetic elements. The bio-available nutrients in the products have a wide array of vitamins and nourishing botanical acids to brighten and smooth the skin.
Joie started by removing my make-up and used a herbal cream cleanser on my face. The aromas of hibiscus and rose wafted up and I was instantly transported to a summer garden. Rich in acids including ascorbic acid (vitamin C), both flowers detoxify and have cooling and hydrating properties. Dietary sulfur is included to help clean and increase the efficiency of the minerals in the infusion. Antibacterial coconut oil and jojoba soften and loosen the dirt, so it can all be lifted with a towel.
This was just the start but I was already feeling pampered. Next up was another glorious-smelling potion – a pure plant powder exfoliator with jujube, organic clay, henna and Damascan rose buds. Joie scrubbed my face thoroughly to detoxify and reminaralise the skin. She applied steam for a few minutes, whilst giving me a relaxing head massage, and proceeded to extract my impurities.
This was followed by a ‘hot-cold-hot-cold’ treatment (literally)! She placed an ice-cold towel (infused with mint scent) on my face, followed by a hot one, and then repeated the procedure. The initial shock of the cold flannel gave me goose bumps but it felt so refreshing that I warmly welcomed it the second time. She then used a natural plant toner – Milky Moon Tonic – a cooling blend of rose and palm water mixed with crushed pearl powder. High in amino acids and enzymes, it helps reduce redness and is wonderful for sensitive skin, like mine.
I was now ready for the face massage, for which Joie used the Face Brightening Elixir, a light and gentle skin serum, rich in ceramides (lipid molecules that hold skin cells together). High in nourishing fatty acids and antioxidants, it reverses sun damage and brightens the skin. It absorbs into the skin easily, resulting in a dewy, hydrated complexion. This was my favourite part of the facial – it was so relaxing that I almost dozed off to the rhythm of Joie’s expert hands massaging my face and upper shoulders.
She then applied a luxurious pearl powder mask, made of pure pulverised freshwater pearls, and left it on for 10 minutes, while massaging my hands. Pearls help reduce hyperpigmentation and leave the skin with a radiant luminescent glow.
The finishing touch was a moisturising fig cream, which helps your skin strengthen itself so it can resist sun spots and pigmentation. The abundant antioxidants in raw unrefined fig oil, spring island mulberry and cacao butter work together for the skin’s defence. Desert Jojoba wax, coconut acids and hazelnut vitamin E oils have antibacterial properties, are moisturising and increase cell turnover.
This was certainly the cherry (or should I say fig) on the cake – it was light, silky and smelled heavenly!
My skin was visibly aglow and felt rejuvenated and nourished. Suitable for all skin types and completely natural, this is one facial that you could easily add to your regular skincare regime and one that is bound to perk you up.
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