It’s not so easy top keep your face looking as smooth as a baby’s bum. Even keeping abreast of the latest technology is taxing. Nora Lindstrom goes to EL Skin to try out its LHE treatment.
There used to be a time when weekly Saturday bathing was all there was to body care. Then came daily moisturising, with the occasional mask and scrub. Now, it’s all about hi-tech solutions designed to eliminate skin problems from pimples, through wrinkles, to fat and stretch marks.
Thankfully, there’s at least one spa in town that’s on top of the latest developments. Run by Sim Sovanratana, who has a diploma in Clinical Skin Care from the U.S., EL Skin & Wellness Centre offers over 300 treatments, to deal with almost any skin-related problems.
Following an initial consultation and skin analysis, Ratana recommends appropriate treatments. Pigmentation and acne facials are in high demand, however detecting the onslaught on wrinkles on my face, Ratana decides to deal with the problem head on with an LHE Age Smart treatment (US$129).
LHE stands for light and heat energy, a third generation intensive therapy that increases the effects of the products used and further encourages the skin to regenerate itself through producing more collagen. The 75-minute treatment encompasses the usual steps of a facial. The LHE part consists of a machine that looks like an epilator, but instead emits heat and a very bright red light. It’s a bit uncomfortable for the eyes, which despite being protected can detect the light, but otherwise the procedure is painless.
For best results, 20-somethings are encouraged to receive the treatment for three times over two months, and over-40s once a week over six weeks. After only a single treatment, results are limited, however it did leave my skin supple, more moisturised, and visibly brighter.
Overall, EL Skin & Wellness Centre’s white, clean appearance makes it less of an aromatic day spa than a centre specialised in making your skin look its best. Though not the cheapest, facials start at US$28, while a quick manicure is yours for US$5. Body care starts at around US$20.
EL Skin & Wellness Centre, 115E0 Street 109, Tel: 012 681 948, Open: 10am to 7pm
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