So I planned it on the day of my bday so I could relax. What a great idea Rica!!! 🙂
This year I am making a conscious effort to take care of myself. I have been so busy all my life and I have failed to take care of myself, meaning my health, my own personal well being, my skin, my body, and just everything for myself. Thank you to Rustan’s for showing me the best products and the best things I can do to help me achieve this goal of mine.
So for my birthday, I scheduled a treatment in the Clarins Skin Spa in Rustan’s Makati. It was the best way to celebrate and treat myself.
My therapist was Tess who has been with Rustan’s for 17 years and with Clarins specifically for 12 years. She used to do treatments for me in the past and I am glad she is still there. She took care of me. The products and the techniques they use in Clarins are really good. I have tried many spas all over the world and I have to say that Clarins is one of the best. You will have to try it to understand what I mean.
In the Clarins spa, the products placed on the body are heated in this machine so when they are placed in the body it is not cold and uncomfortable When you choose a body scrub you have to take a shower after and you can use the Clarins body products 🙂 By the way the scrub is amazing 🙂 It is a simple scrub but the product is amazing – your skin feels so good and smooth after I did not have a facial treatment since I wanted to concentrate on my body for scrub and slimming/firming ( haha!! ) but I requested for a mask while they were doing my body and she gave me the PAMPER MASK After my treatment I sat here to fix my hair and groom a bit before leaving the spa And they gave me TWG tea – wow 🙂 All these little details mean a lot
Sometimes we spend so much on our face and daily to take care of our body thinking nobody will see it haha!!! It is not too late to start in your 40’s like me so I am going to start now. Trying out these first
A few weeks ago i visited this new place – New Lasema. Thank you to Gloria @its.gloriadiaz for the tip. It’s an 11 year old spa but it transferred from Malugay to a new location, new building (3 floors) and now with newer additions to its offering. It’s owned by a Korean who is there Which is maybe why the staff are attentive. Mean in the reception is also very nice and strict. I had no cash and couldnt pay using credit card – it’s a good thing my driver had cash ! Check it out while it’s still new. On the ground floor is a nice bakery and cafe, salon and nail spa, laundry, bank. 2nd floor is the reception, lockers and wet spa – pools. Patricia in the ladies locker was very helpful – i like her. Entrance to the wet area/spa and pools. Just like in Japan you have to be naked so I hope i don’t bump into any of you while I am there haha!! Shower before using the pools is etiquette. They also have enclosed showers in case you are shy like me:-) Though I have gotten used to it after doing this always in onsens in Japan Interesting 🙂 I have never done this before but there is a spa for your private part 😉 3rd floor is the Jjimjilbang – dry spa – sauna and ice room.Steps on how to enjoy at a Jjimjilbang – Korean Sauna and Spa #jjijilbang#lasemaspa#newlasemaspa#h2hspa#h2honsen They have sleeping caves for single or families. I think maybe some people use it like a hotel since its open 24 hours and you can check in anytime. It’s cheaper than a hotel and you can use the Jjimjilbang
Family cave rooms
They have no website or instagram – just facebook. Weekdays are cheaper than weekends and ofcourse is more peaceful ( though i find it busy already even during weekdays). I did a full package for P 841.50 ( P990) for full package since they had an opening promo of less 15% til jan 31. That was good for 12 hours – use of jiljimbang, massage and wet sauna. #newlasemaspa#lasemaspa#h2hspa#h2honsen
On the second floor outside the ladies locker and Men’s locker-
there are some rooms here before going up to the 3rd floor Going up to the 3rd floor
On the third floor there is an eating are
This would be my eating spot if ever I am alone and just want to relax and be peaceful while eating – it has a fountain/water feature and korean art on the wall Simple menu This is the best sauna place I have been to. There are 4 different sauna rooms and an ice room. Each with its own healing benefits but mostly in general ….to relax your muscles. You can go in and out – hot, cold, hot – have a massage etc but i suggest to end in the ice room to close your pores. This is a unisex area so everyone is given a tshirt and shorts to wear in this area and in all other common areas. These are the mats for sleeping which are provided – I don’t find them to clean so I suggest you bring your own mat ( i do not know if this is allowed ) or you bring bedsheets to cover them if you plan to use one of the caves These are for sitting I guess in the rooms and in the dining areaAt the New Lasema Spa ( mkti) #lasemaspa #newlasemaspa #h2hspa #h2hhealth This is the hottest room at 85 degrees. I did not enter here anymoreYellow Soil with Amethyst room Who would have thought that Himalayan salt is not only for cooking and eating!!! Love this room. I lay down on the salt just like Gloria did End with the ice room to close your pores. And believe me from all the heat – you will want to stay here Aside from all that there is a Karaoke room which you can rent. Gloria says it is the best 🙂 though I have not been able to go in to look inside nor try itThere is s kiddie area so you can leave your kids here while enjoying your spa 🙂 An Aqua Area – not really a room – but there is a chair where you can sit across the aquarium and just watch the fish and relax your mind 🙂 There’s a gym! A small one but at least there is one Viewing area where you can also just sit and relaxSpa area- I got a massage included with my package so one hour massage for me but in a common room with 2 other people. You can pay more to have your own private room. Gloria says the body scrub is a must try so I will try that next time Click below to go to their Facebook page
with gym, entertainment area- KTV, billiards, mahjong- Beauty salon and spa. The spa is open to the public but if you’re a member you get 10% discount. Marina Bay Spa and Lifestyle club is owned by the @vikingsluxurybuffet group. It is located in the Seaside Esplanade in the Mall of Asia complex. It’s sort of a getaway place because it’s not noisy and crowded in that area. It opened last September so everything is still brand new. All spa treatments come with the buffet!! Eat and Spa! what a great deal #marinabayspaandlifestyleclub#h2hspa
Spa and dinner with the Foodies for the Soul #h2hfoodiesforthesoul Jane Go @talesfromtheheart Leah Dy @leahddy Karen Young @karenskitchenphMichelle Ramos @michbramos and Anita Li @bakedbyanita at the newly opened ( Sept 2017) Marina Bay Spa & Lifestyle Club@marinabayspa I started with a hot bath, steam bath and sauna then followed by a coconut scrub, Bamboo massage and a Relaxing Crystal Chakra massage.
Magnetic locker, they provide robes and disposable underwear Hot stone massage area!! First time for me to see this This is the steam bath, sauna, cold pool and warm pool area. I had this all to myself and it was so peaceful and so nice to relax hereTherapy rooms I love the pink himalayan salt lamp which is in every room, They have a gong before every treatment to remove bad energy in the cabins. Even just those little details add to the total experience. I liked my afternoon since i had the wet area all to myself – going at non peak times is the best.
Included in the spa is a buffet ! What a unique xmas get together with the girls ! The club is by membership but the spa is open to all. Come try it while the facilities are still all new. It’s owned by the Vikings group @vikingsluxurybuffet#marinabayspaandlifestyleclub#h2hspa
After experiencing the spa for one whole afternoon at @marinabayspa , I asked my therapist who was operating the spa and if it was a foreigner because i felt it was very professional and the staff were all trained well. The treatments were done well. Apparently it’s owned by the club with Edsel Baldisimo- Spa service manager – who trained them for 6 months. Edsel is Filipino but worked in the Maldives for 8 years. I told him he did a good job!
The second day was a day at sea so we were able to enjoy the ship. It was the only time the spa was full! I went to explore the Canyon Ranch SpaSalon Left for the gym, right to go to the spa – RIGHT FOR ME! haha!! Ladies locker hasInfrared sauna, Experience shower, steam room, cold room, aroma suite Go outside for the infinity poolInfinity pool by the rear of the ship From the gym which is upstairs, you can look down to see the pool 🙂 A day sailing on the ship means time to do many activities on board like burning all the calories from eating
It was nice to meet another young and energetic entrepreneur – Leah Dy @leahddy who owns and operates spas, consults for spas, owns Fruits in Blooms @fruitsinbloom and owns a furniture manufacturing business. She hosted our spa afternoon and We enjoyed 🙂 #ToccareSpa#H2HSpaLocker room to change JacuzziWe first had our foot spa 🙂 There are different rooms This was my room 🙂 all to myself 🙂Chocolate Raspberry Truffle-120 min
The ultimate experience of combined chocolate truffle and raspberry that nourishes and nurture the skin as well as heightening the senses. Treatment includes raspberry body polish, chocolate wrap, releasing scalp massage, luxurious chocolate bath, and relaxing body massage at @toccarespa#ToccareSpa#H2HSpa#h2hchocolate Common room for women Common room for menYou can order food from the hotel 🙂 Our merienda after our spa treatments Super fun! 🙂
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Read more about our spa day at Tales from the Heart by Jane Go
Pamper your face, skin and body with treatments & packages from Toccare Spa in Makati.
So happy to meet this kind couple that went to Thailand to learn Thai foot massage. They come together and can do a couple together or a group of friends. All their oils, lotions, pillows and even their uniform is from Thailand. Call Antonio or Marie at +63 917 428 8501 #ThaiMassage#CompressedSteam#H2HSpaThey even change to their outfits from their Thai school 🙂 Spa Sunday Family lunch 🙂 Thai Compressed Steamed Massage by Marie – it was my first time to try it and how relaxing She even has a Thai blanket which she fixes so nicely
Discovered a new massage service that operates like Uber ! Zennya @zennyaapp
Thank you @its.gloriadiaz for telling me about it. I tried it right away and how professional and efficient it went. It’s owned by 2 Americans David and Bryan and the App is based in America. They have been in operation for about a year and have 100 accredited therapists ( with DOH license or an NC2 passer) and their goal is to have 500 to 1,000 therapist all over the Philippines.
For now there are 4 services but they will be expanding with more soonAll transactions are paid thru credit card at @zennyaapp even the tip you can add. And because I used Citibank I got 50% off today. I also entered my hubby’s credit card so its charged to him ! yipee ! haha!!
Use my invite code, heartsv1x and get ?200.00 OFF on your first zennya massage #Zennya#H2HSpa#MassageOnDemandGo to their Facebook page for more info
I have very sensitive skin and a few weeks ago discovered Biologique Recherché which did wonders for skin!!!
Even skincare can be personalized / bespoke. Biologique Research a 35 year old family owned company from Paris, available in 72 countries and now in the Philippines exclusively at the Chi Spa Edsa Shangrila Hotel
Using a specific physiological, behavioral and tactile approach, each person’s “Skin Instant” is assessed so that the most appropriated tailored beauty treatment can be recommended.
Doctor Philippe Allouche second generation family owner.
And Ruby Coyiuto talking about P50 which is BRs award winning product among the Top 50 in the world. It’s a miracle potion that will correct whatever your skin needs!!
A brand that takes a profound approach to beauty – from a research and development laboratory 35 years ago, Biologique Recherche now celebrates a long-standing reputation of creating products with astounding effectiveness, using only the purest and most concentrated ingredients under highly scientific, meticulous clinical protocols.
At the very core of Biologique Recherche’s approach in crafting its skin care products and services is a unique way to look at the skin. Dr. Philippe Allouche-one of the brand’s pioneers-coined the term Skin Instant, referring to the change in each individual’s skin condition throughout the course of the day and as it goes through life. Skin Instants differ per person, and the Biologique Recherche way is to treat each individual’s skin based on its specific Skin Instant. That said, the methodology behind Biologique Recherche products comes in seven stages of treatment, where the Skin Instant is analysed and a customized formulation is applied.
The Assessment Stage
1.Assessment of the Epidermis. Biologique Recherche believes that the state of the epidermis 9the skin’s “roof,” as it were) is telling of the skin’s internal state. That said, a personalized assessment of the epidermis and the Skin Instant is done, to determine the feel of treatment the client is supposed to receive.
The initialization Stage
2.Relaxation. Cleansing milk is used to remove make-up and to massage the skin.
3.Preparation. Lotion P50 is applied to remove impurities while keeping the skin’s pH level.
4. Mask application is done to condition and stimulate the skin.
The Treatment Stage
5.Remodeling Face. Four currents are used to improve skin volume and radiance.
6.Quintessential Serums are customized by the beautician.
7.Finishing creams and serums are applied to prolong and optimize the treatment.
No less than the Chi Spa at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel houses Biologique Recherche’s Philippine headquarters which offers this in-depth and highly specialized approach to skin care. As a fitting celebration, members of the media and bloggers will experience Biologique Recherche first hand in a launch event on July 7 (Tuesday) at Chi Spa, where they could avail of several Biologique Recherche treatments.
Biologique Recherche is exclusively distributed by Eiskin Laboratories, Inc.
Biologique Recherche settles in EDSA Shangri-la’s Chi The Spa their-Philippine home, We enjoyed a day of the beauty brand’s signature services and products
Present during the event were the brand’s pioneers, straight from Biologique Recherche’s beauty institute in Paris: Dr. Philippe Delapalme and Mademoiselle Monique Terol, Biologique Recherche Paris’ International Trainor. Dr. Allouche & Mr. Delapalme took the stage together to give light on the products’ vision and formulation. Ms Rubby Coyiuto, Eiskin Laboratories’ CEO was responsible for bringing Biologique Recherche to the Philippines. It took her three years to find a home in the country.
The experience was relaxing as it was holistically gratifying a trio of activities aimed to rejuvenate the skin from within and urge the guests to celebrate their beauty. The seven-step methodology that Biologique Recherche is known for involves a personal skin consultation at the very onset, to determine the individual’s personal skin state and concerns. This same process of skin analysis was done during the event, with Mademoiselle Terol and Dr. Allouche examining each of the guests.
After consultation, the Biologique Recherche treatment was waiting for guests to experience: a deep skin treatment done by the Chi The Spa Biologique Recherche therapists, who were personally trained by Mademoiselle Terol. Treatments are personalized and modified for each guest’s specific skin concern, which is the same kind of treatment clients could expect if they avail of products or services from Chi The Spa.
While waiting for their turns, guests enjoyed Chi The Spa’s signature massage, the Chi Rescue Release, and had their portraits sketched live by a team of portrait artists. A musical performance by harpist Noelle Kassandra served well to complement the relaxed mood of the event.
Biologique Recherche products are exclusively available at Chi The Spa at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. For more information, contact Ranessa Santos Health Club & Recreation Director of Edsa Shangri-la at (02) 634-7303.
And Ruby Coyiuto talking about P50 which is BRs award winning product among the Top 50 in the world. It’s a miracle potion that will correct whatever your skin needs!!
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A brand that takes a profound approach to beauty – from a research and development laboratory 35 years ago, Biologique Recherche now celebrates a long-standing reputation of creating products with astounding effectiveness, using only the purest and most concentrated ingredients under highly scientific, meticulous clinical protocols.
At the very core of Biologique Recherche’s approach in crafting its skin care products and services is a unique way to look at the skin. Dr. Philippe Allouche-one of the brand’s pioneers-coined the term Skin Instant, referring to the change in each individual’s skin condition throughout the course of the day and as it goes through life. Skin Instants differ per person, and the Biologique Recherche way is to treat each individual’s skin based on its specific Skin Instant. That said, the methodology behind Biologique Recherche products comes in seven stages of treatment, where the Skin Instant is analysed and a customized formulation is applied.
The Assessment Stage
1.Assessment of the Epidermis. Biologique Recherche believes that the state of the epidermis 9the skin’s “roof,” as it were) is telling of the skin’s internal state. That said, a personalized assessment of the epidermis and the Skin Instant is done, to determine the feel of treatment the client is supposed to receive.
The initialization Stage
2.Relaxation. Cleansing milk is used to remove make-up and to massage the skin.
3.Preparation. Lotion P50 is applied to remove impurities while keeping the skin’s pH level.
4. Mask application is done to condition and stimulate the skin.
The Treatment Stage
5.Remodeling Face. Four currents are used to improve skin volume and radiance.
6.Quintessential Serums are customized by the beautician.
7.Finishing creams and serums are applied to prolong and optimize the treatment.
No less than the Chi Spa at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel houses Biologique Recherche’s Philippine headquarters which offers this in-depth and highly specialized approach to skin care. As a fitting celebration, members of the media and bloggers will experience Biologique Recherche first hand in a launch event on July 7 (Tuesday) at Chi Spa, where they could avail of several Biologique Recherche treatments.
Biologique Recherche is exclusively distributed by Eiskin Laboratories, Inc.
Biologique Recherche settles in EDSA Shangri-la’s Chi The Spa their-Philippine home, We enjoyed a day of the beauty brand’s signature services and products
Present during the event were the brand’s pioneers, straight from Biologique Recherche’s beauty institute in Paris: Dr. Philippe Delapalme and Mademoiselle Monique Terol, Biologique Recherche Paris’ International Trainor. Dr. Allouche & Mr. Delapalme took the stage together to give light on the products’ vision and formulation. Ms Rubby Coyiuto, Eiskin Laboratories’ CEO was responsible for bringing Biologique Recherche to the Philippines. It took her three years to find a home in the country.
The experience was relaxing as it was holistically gratifying a trio of activities aimed to rejuvenate the skin from within and urge the guests to celebrate their beauty. The seven-step methodology that Biologique Recherche is known for involves a personal skin consultation at the very onset, to determine the individual’s personal skin state and concerns. This same process of skin analysis was done during the event, with Mademoiselle Terol and Dr. Allouche examining each of the guests.
After consultation, the Biologique Recherche treatment was waiting for guests to experience: a deep skin treatment done by the Chi The Spa Biologique Recherche therapists, who were personally trained by Mademoiselle Terol. Treatments are personalized and modified for each guest’s specific skin concern, which is the same kind of treatment clients could expect if they avail of products or services from Chi The Spa.
While waiting for their turns, guests enjoyed Chi The Spa’s signature massage, the Chi Rescue Release, and had their portraits sketched live by a team of portrait artists. A musical performance by harpist Noelle Kassandra served well to complement the relaxed mood of the event.
Biologique Recherche products are exclusively available at Chi The Spa at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. For more information, contact Ranessa Santos Health Club & Recreation Director of Edsa Shangri-la at (02) 634-7303.
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