Guinot Hydraclean Facial at the Chamomile Sanctuary Spa

After a couple of weeks of serious overindulgence of both the wine and pudding variety my skin has been sending out a major SOS. Looking dull, spotty and generally flat it was in desperate need of a good cleanse and treatment and that is exactly what I found in the latest facial offered by the skincare gods at Guinot. Last Sunday morning I headed to the absolutely gorgeous surroundings of the Chamomile Sanctuary Spa in Edinburgh to see just what the Hydraclean treatment could do for me and my mess of a face!

Greeted with the warmest of welcome as always, I made myself at home in the comfy in the waiting room to go over the treatment with the lovely Catriona. I should point out for those who have never been to Chamomile, this is no ordinary waiting room- it is actually one of the prettiest rooms I have been in complete with beautiful cabinets, decadent chairs and a gorgeous fireplace- it really starts the experience off with an instant hit of luxury and relaxation, I love it in there!

photo taken from professionalbeauty.co.uk

The Hydraclean treatment is absolutely perfect for people on the go who are short on time but looking for big results. Taking only 30 minutes this is by no means a 'quickie' treatment just shortened to ensure clients are in and out, this treatment has been  specifically designed for speed and efficacy and makes sure your eye make up stays in place so you can get back on with what you need to- fitting it into your lunch hour with ease.It was because of this I was really drawn to trying it ( that and the price- £35 which I think is very reasonable for what you get) as I think with lifestyles getting ever busier being able to slot some skincare into a hectic day is a godsend and something that is not offered by many places.

Catriona expertly walked me through the procedure which is a 7 step facial that uses regulated heat by using an electrode that is rolled over the face, this then triggers hyper secretion form the sweat glands ( attractive!) which basically rids the skin of all the oil and toxins while giving the pores a thoroughly good clean out and allowing the treatments to really penetrate and heal.

The treatment gives great focus to clearing up the T zone which is exactly what i was needing, the cooling gel that is applied before the heat was incredibly relaxing and  the soothing massaging movement of the electrode was a really relaxing sensation. I was very lucky in that there was extra time around my appointment so following the heat Catriona treated me to a mask ( chosen depending on your skin type) and then a massage from the shoulders up that was absolutely glorious. Clients can choose to have one or the other in their treatment usually and I think it is a fab addition for the price. 

Once we were done I was so impressed with how my soft and clear my skin felt and how bright it looked. You are advised like most facials to not put make up on for 6 hours afterwards and do you know what, I actually didn't! I went straight from the facial to meeting some friends for lunch and didn't even think once about my naked face- this is totally unheard of for me! It speaks volumes for the treatment that I managed to go the whole day with just mascara on- I still can't believe I managed it.

To be one of the first to try the Guinot Hyraclean call the spa on 0131-220 1000. An  Individual treatment is£35 which I think it is a total steal, or you can book a  course of three £90 (saving £15) and a course of six is £175 (saving £35) which are great offers for regular upkeep.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend, after another fairly decadent one I could certainly use another one of these facials this morning!

GC Watches Campaign Launch Night at Rox

Feeling glamorous at the GC and Rox event

When I was little I was obsessed  with peoples watches, I always wanted them to take them off so I could wear them, often ending up parading around family gatherings wearing a fair few at once and screaming the place down if anyone asked for it back! Fast forward to now and even with a collection of my own, I still always stop to admire them in shop windows and notice them on peoples wrists- I can't get enough!

So of course when Rox invited me down to their stunning thrill room to celebrate 15 years of GC watches and the launch of their new Smart Luxury campaign, I jumped at the chance. Getting to admire beautiful timepieces with a drink in hand - how could I refuse?

It is a well known fact that Rox and the amazing team at Dada throw the BEST parties. I knew we were in for an amazing night and they certainly did not disappoint. With an amazing performance from the operatic  group Amore, Tattinger bubbles and cocktails alongside some delicious canapes and the GC watches out on show, it was a spectacular evening.

Amore giving an incredible performance

GC were not on my radar before but they certainly are now, I love to wear mannish watches and there were so many calling out to me on the night. A friend of mine  tried on quite a few as she was looking to buy and from getting to really handle them up close I was so impressed with them the quality and how they looked on.

Gorgeous GC Slimclass

Diver Chic

B1 Class

Ah I want them all!

 Thank you so much to everyone involved for letting us attend such a gorgeous event- it was an amazing night!

Getting to know: Real Foods

Getting up in the morning is certainly not something I am usually looking forward to, this week however I am actually excited about it! That makes me sound totally crazy I know, but it’s because all this week I am trying out different types of muesli thanks to the lovely team over at Real Foods and they all sound so delicious it is impossible not to rush out of bed.

 

I mentioned before that I am doing an open university short course in nutrition right now as It is something I have become super interested in the last couple of years, I love looking up healthy recipes and alternatives to food and discovering new things to try. I came across Real Foods when hunting for various products I was keen to try at a decent price and based in the UK as I had been previously having some things sent over from the US and thanks to custom charges and long waits it really wasn't ideal. When I came across the Real Foods site I was thrilled, they have all the things I have been looking for, and so many more ( my wish list is MASSIVE!) and even more exciting is that they are based right here in Scotland, with fab looking stores in Edinburgh. Coming across them was definitely fate as over on their facebookthey were looking for people to try out some products so of course I jumped at the chance!

So as of today I am enjoying a different one of their mueslis every day for the week, I will be posting up some pics on my instagram and twitter so make sure you come and follow me!

I can already tell you Day One has been a huge success- I am utterly stuffed after a bowl of the healthy start muesli with hemp milk. Chocked full of  bran flakes, raisins, honey banana chips and toasted coconut and it is an excellent source of fibre, vitamins and minerals and felt like a really healthy boost at the start of the day.

I can’t believe I am looking forward to getting up tomorrow already!

This is not a sponsored post at all, muesli is being sent for my review but all opinions are my own and just wanted to share as I know there are lots of other readers really interested in healthy eating who would love these products!