Tried and tested: Organic Microdermabrasion

Location: Metrospa at FordhamWhite, an acclaimed Soho salon shortlisted for Best London Salon by HAIR magazine Awards.
What is it? Skin for Life have crafted a fabulous machine that offers microdermabrasion, LED Light Therapy and liquid oxygen concentrates either individually or unified to create one phenomenal face treatment. This provides super exfoliation, shots of oxygen to plump and re-hydrate the skin and light to heal imperfections and promote collagen growth. The organic grains used are less harsh than traditional microdermabrasion crystals and are highly therapeutic. Aveda products are incorporated into the facial.
Results: I was apprehensive about having grains blasted against my skin but the reality of organic microdermabrasion is a rather more enjoyable experience. The sensation of the machine refining my skin with the tiny organic grains was unusual but pleasant. The oxygen shots felt delightfully refreshing and the light therapy soothed my skin. A refrigerated Aveda face-mask was applied cooling my skin, followed by one of Aveda’s tourmaline charged creams. The tourmaline is said to make the beneficial ingredients in the products more potent. My skin certainly looked and felt glowing after the treatment. This is a welcome alternative to traditional microdermabrasion, but having looked at the ingredients in Aveda products, they are not as innocuous as some of the other natural brands.
Cost: £60 for the first session and £80 for subsequent sessions or if you purchase 5 sessions you get the 6th one free.

To contact or for more information see www.fordhamwhite.com or call 020 7287 8484