Breathe New Life Into Your Skin With This Facial

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Oxygen For Skin
When we speak of pampering ourselves after a stressful week, we often think of getting a massage, a manicure or pedicure, plus maybe a foot scrub. But in case you didn’t notice, stress takes its toll—immensely—on your face, too. Think dark shadows under your eyes, bland complexion, dryness, breaking out. This calls for an extra dose of TLC for your face, apart from keeping your daily regimen.

Fight facial fatigue by getting a facial infused with, yes, oxygen. That very air we breathe (in its cleanest, purest form) can in fact help rejuvenate skin as it improves circulation, giving you that natural, healthy-looking glow. It’s necessary to boost oxygen into our system now since our body’s capacity to retain it diminishes with age, as this article suggests.

There are now several products in the market that have oxygen in them. One of them is Biodroga Systems, which has an Oxygen Formula line that supports oxygen exchange between skin cells and activates skin metabolism. You can also get their signature facial, Biodroga Ultimate Oxygenating Facial, at the Chi Spa in Edsa Shangri-La Manila, where Biodroga daily care products with oxygen are also available.

Fight Facial Fatigue
Chi Spa’s Biodroga Ultimate Oxygenating Facial, an hour and 45 minute-treatment, is meant for fatigued skin as it refreshes your face in an instant. It helps improve cell respiration and strengthen natural defenses, resulting in clear and even skin tone. This ultimate facial even includes the delicate eye contour area.

The facial involves cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and eye treatments. After the treatment, your skin instantly feels soft, smooth, and looks much younger and clearer—even old pimple scars and existing pimples will lessen and lighten. Your face has a rosy, healthy-looking glow.

However, you should still consult your dermatologist before getting this treatment, as it may cause sensitive skin to react. Also, be sure to tell the therapist that you have sensitive skin, so she can adjust the treatment accordingly.

Overall Luxurious Pampering
Yes, the facial gives you such wonderful benefits—and you feel it as the attendant carefully applies treatment after treatment on your face, as you keep your eyes closed and relax on the spa bed for over an hour.

And while you’re only getting a facial, you still feel like you are given total pampering, thanks to the luxurious the service and facilities provided by Chi Spa. They begin with a brief consultation to determine your element sign from among five (metal, water, wood, fire, and earth), which allows the therapist to customize the spa experience to your specific needs and preferences—from your tea to the aromatherapy she infuses the room with.

You will experience a sense of calm and bliss the moment you step into their plush treatment room. A gentle aroma fills the room, immediately putting you at ease and in the mood for relaxation. You are provided with everything you need—from a facial gown to slippers, ginger tea, water with lemon slices, soft, thick towels, and even disposable underwear. You can take a long, luxurious steam bath to prep you for your treatment—yes, even if it’s just a facial.

Tip: Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment so you can fully enjoy these facilities.

Treatment Price
Chi Spa’s Biodroga Ultimate Oxygenating Facial will set you back P3,600 (exclusive of VAT and subject to 10% service charge and applicable government tax). It may be more than your usual facial budget, so we suggest getting this only when you really, really need it (say, you’ve just finished a major presentation and would like to celebrate and undo the damage of several sleepless weeks). And Chi Spa’s amazing facilities make it truly worth it.

Where To Go
Visit Chi Spa at Edsa Shangri-La Manila, fourth and fifth floor, Garden Wing. They’re open from 10AM to 10PM daily. Call (02) 633-8888 or (02) 634-7303 to make a reservation, or book an appointment here.

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