The Hema facial
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Tested by Kathryn Hobbs, 52, from Kent
Is it for you? Based on acupressure and lymphatic drainage, it’s for you if you’d like to open eyes and firm up those contours!
The experience: “I’d really noticed before this facial that I was suddenly looking my age – and a little more! Everything was sagging and my eyes were looking lined and droopy. I was lucky enough to have Margaret Hema, the creator, working on me for what was the least fussy – but the most beneficial – facial I’ve ever had.
After skin cleansing, Margaret massaged my face with the organic oil she creates herself. As she works, Margaret picks up the tension in the muscles, and the rhythm of the underlying fluid, and works where skin needs it most. After a rest that included a hand massage, she finished with a slick of more organic oil. No steam, no toner, no scrubs or masks but my skin looked smooth and plumped, and my eyes were wide open again!”
Beauty bonus: “What’s good about this facial? Everything! My skin felt wonderfully smooth, my eyes were lifted, de-puffed and de-creased. No other facial has ever done so much for my confidence!”
It’s worth knowing: New Zealand therapist Margaret Hema treats at Glow Urban Spa in London. You can also have the facial by other therapists, and buy the organic skincare. Hema Facial, £95 for 75 mins, glowurbanspa.co.uk
