We
are so blessed to live in the beautiful city of Norwich in the heart of the
Norfolk.
Discovered
by the Romans, Norwich has the best of small city life whilst only being 40
minutes from the beach and 2 hours from London.
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| Elm Hill, Norwich |
The
picture above was taken on my stroll to possibly the quaintest, cosy
beauty salon I have visited.
Nestled
amongst the higgledy-piggledy streets this oasis of calm and tranquillity
offers a huge array of treatments to cater for all your beautifying needs.
The Beauty Room is a first for
Norwich being the only spa that uses and stocks ESPA products.
All
ingredients are 99% natural and only the finest, raw ingredients are used. You
may even find the colour varying between products as ingredients are
sourced from around the world at different times leading to natural colour
variation.
No
parabens are included, products are vegetarian and all formulas and ingredients
are cruelty free.
If
you have an allergic/sensitive skin then you would need to check the ingredients listing to ensure your particular allergen is not present.
The
Beauty Room owner Danielle told me how she wanted only the best, experienced
therapists for her salon and my therapist Louise was certainly that.
From
my initial consultation through to her fluid techniques and application of
product I could tell I was in good hands and even dozed off for a bit!
I
experienced a back, face and scalp treatment which began with a back
exfoliation and massage using scented oils that I had chosen through a sensory
test. Sensory testing is applying different oils to your skin for you to choose
your favourite. Nothing worse than laying in oil that you can't bear the smell
of!
Now
I like a firm massage with no tickles so I experienced firm pressure, elbows and
lots of crunching shoulders. Just the way I like it but if you're a little more
delicate than your desired pressure will be applied.
Next
was the facial part. All of the products Louise was going to use on me had been
decided and discussed before hand and the reasons behind them explained.
My
skin is normal/combination but also hormonal which means I get hard lumps under
the skin each month that eventually disappear.
For
those of you who have had facials you will understand that the treatment
process and the order of products used gets forgotten as you relax so after my
treatment Louise gave me a debrief about my skin and recommended products (no
hard sell, just advice).
She
explained that my skin is actually pretty balanced and that it's just a little
stressed out and sensitive with quite a bit of dehydration.
I
have slight pigmentation on my chin from old blemishes so she advised products
that would help speed up the cell renewal of my skin so that it would heal
quicker and feel rejuvenated.
Lots
of products were used on me however these are my key products that would fit
into my weekly routine...
Hydrating
Cleansing Milk- £22.50, 200ml
Great
for all skin types but because my skin is a little stressed out this has
Marshmallow and Chamomile to soothe and moisturise.
To
be honest I am more of a foaming cleanser kind of girl but this milk felt
luxurious and creamy and lifted all of my makeup off without dragging or rubbing.
Smelt amazing and left my skin clean with no residue.
Louise
used hot mitts to remove this but you could use a damp, warm flannel or cotton
pads.
Regenerating Face Treatment Oil-£65.00, 28ml
I
like to use an oil at night so that it has time to sink in and work, if I use
an oil during the day then I will be a greasy mess by lunch but if your skin is
dry you can use a tiny splash of this pressed into the skin under your
moisturiser.
What
I love about this product is when you read the ingredients listing every single
ingredient is derived from a flower, plant or herb. No crazy sounding scientific
names!
This
oil is nice to use once a week as a facial massage treat.
It
hydrates intensely and my skin looks plumped.
The
next day my skin is so soft and calm. Avocado and Jojoba are anti oxidants and
help to repair damaged skin so great if you have acne scarring or sun damaged
skin.
Repair
and Restore Moisturiser-£38.00, 25ml
I
never really though my skin was damaged but over the last few years as I have
entered my 30's more moles are appearing and my skin doesn't seem to recover as
quickly.
As
we age and our collagen starts to weaken we need skin boosting ingredients.
This
moisturiser is lightweight and sinks in easily so if you are oily it will
absorb quickly.
Again
the line up of ingredients in this sound more culinary than medicinal.
Evening
Primrose reduces water loss to help hydration levels, Rosemary stimulates the
circulation to help push nutrients to the skin and help it repair itself whilst
Bitter Orange acts as an anti-inflammatory.
I
would highly recommend this range if you are seeking skincare to help correct
and benefit an inflamed, sensitive skin.
I
used these particular products as they were advised to me however ESPA have a
massive line of products so there will be something to also target your
specific needs.
My
treatment at The Beauty Room was £59.00 for a Back, face and scalp treatment
however there are many different facial and treatment option at varying prices.
To check for what would work for
you, you can view all of ESPA products on their website at http://www.espaonline.com
To book a treatment and get expert
skincare advise from The Beauty Room visit their site on www.thebeautyroomnorwich.co.uk/
YES TO BEING FROM NORWICH!!! Big love to the Norfolk girls done good.
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