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Skin Deep, November 20, 2009

Skin Deep, November 20, 2009

November 20th, 2009


The latest health and beauty news and deals with Caroline Ritter.

Oh, Honey
If your body is suffering the harsh consequences of sleepless working nights, or even endless nights of intense intoxication, be sure to pamper yourself with the new, two-hour organic body treatment at Chuan Spa. Working with luxury organic New Zealand Company Living Nature, Chuan Spa has devised Organik Integrity, the ultimate mind and body re-energizing session. For those worried about pesky wrinkles and pimples, the treatment includes a clay peel, followed by a warm honey exfoliating mask and a refreshing hydrating massage topped with a flax serum finish. The treatment also cares for your entire body, with a top-to-toe body polish and a nourishing body wrap, followed by a hot-stone muscle relaxer and a calming scalp massage. You’ll be pampered with more than 72 minerals and nutrients, including manuka honey and Kumerahou, two New Zealand ingredients known to have a wide spectrum of health benefits. Under the care of expert hands, your damaged skin will be good as new, thanks to the reviving organic nutrients, which are free of synthetics and are all environmentally-friendly. $1,580 for two hours, 3552-3510, 41/F, Langham Place Hotel, 555 Shanghai St., Mong Kok, www.chuanspa.com.hk

What a Boob
Women have been trying to boost their busts all over the world for years—and if the “figure enhancing” ads displayed so prominently in the MTR is anything to go by, Hong Kong is no exception. But can a bigger cup size really be achieved? Yes, say the makers of UK-based Perfect C, a self-proclaimed “natural” breast enlargement and enhancement pill, which supposedly helps women grow by one to two cup sizes after three months, with no side effects and with healthy and permanent results—what a deal! But how is it supposed to work? By using the bust-boosting powers of 13 of natures most breast-enhancing herbs and plants. Celebrities apparently swear by it, but then, that’s really no surprise. Try it yourself and let us know how it goes.
Gaia Health and Beauty, 2205 Prudential Tower, The Gateway, 21 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2175-3228, www.perfectc.com.hk

Shimmy Shimmy
With winter slowly creeping up on us, dull, dry complexions are rife. So make the most of your inner glow with Korean brand Sulwhasoo’s latest line of products, which are so pretty that anyone should be proud to have them in their purse. Their Limited Edition Shineclassic Compact ($1,200) combines extracts of prunus petals to protect your skin from a harmful dry environment, all the while refreshing it with a delightful aroma. If you’re looking for a bit more color, you can try their Shineclassic Colorpact ($1,000), which allows your skin to stay fresh and bright.
Harvey Nichols, Landmark, Central, 3693-4189.