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The beautiful, calm premises of recently relocated In Style spa are in stark contrast to the busy Psar Thmei streets outside. High ceilings and tastefully decorated rooms immediately set you at ease – it is evident the owners of this place know what they are doing.

Using all natural products imported from Bali, In Style sports an extensive menu of treatments. The US$13 treatment for cracked heels is very popular, as are waxing services. Staff at In Style are in fact known for their adeptness at hair removal, using Spanish Depilève wax for tough hair, and a mix of sugar and honey made on the premises for softer hair. A complete treatment, including full leg, bikini, and armpit waxes, will set you back US$33.

The extensive menu of natural scrubs offers a seaweed scrub (US$24). Seaweed is said to have detoxifying qualities due to its ability to rid the body of toxins and heavy metals. The treatment involves the therapist massaging a chalk-like concoction of dried seaweed powder mixed with a bit of water onto your skin, after which you are whisked off to a herbal steam room. Not so much of a scrub as a rub, the treatment does nevertheless leave your skin feeling smooth.

If you remain unsure of whether any detoxing occurred, up the effects with a detox spritz cocktail (US$2.50) while relaxing afterwards. A mix of pomelo, mango, and tonic water made fresh on the premises, the drink forms part of an extensive menu of healthy fruit and vegetables juices and smoothies.

Finally, for something quite out the ordinary, go for the honey treatment (US$35). Essentially a massage conducted using honey, the treatment is administered on special beds below what staff call “laying showers”. These are a row of showerheads resembling small lights located above two adjacent beds, used for showering in situ after the massage. A séance in the herbal steam room follows, as well as quick stint in the bath.

Though In Style’s new location lacks the garden setting the spa previously sported, the establishment has retained its quality treatments and relaxed ambiance. Five years on, it remains a definite contender on the ever-developing Phnom Penh spa scene.

In Style
5 Street 51
Tel: 012 909 747, 023 214 621
Open 9am to 9pm