A few
weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited for a facial at the beautiful
Adamina Spa in Kensington*, located about 5-10 minutes away from Kensington
High Street. Set in a lovely old building, which used to be a bank, it has the
quiet feel of a bank from the outside but once inside it is such a gorgeous elegant space with high ceilings, white pillars, lovely relaxing scents and
spacious treatment rooms. The spa offers a whole host of treatments from facials,
massages, manicures and pedicures to osteopathy, nutrition and pilates. They
also have a lovely steam room and you can book the spa for a girly pampering
retreat.
Upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed at the
reception desk and asked to complete a skin questionnaire so that the therapist
could customise my facial according to my skin concerns and needs. After this I
was invited downstairs to the changing room and oh my goodness, it's even
lovelier downstairs. They have the most stunning walkway (see the image below)
which has been decorated with soft ambient lighting, the changing rooms have a
pretty French decor style to it and once they gave me a robe and slippers to
change into, let's just say I was pretty much in heaven. I was told that
downstairs is where they had the vaults and as a result you feel like the
outside world has been shut away. The whole atmosphere is so warm and cosy that
it simply invites you to relax and get comfortable.
My therapist and the facial I received was
fantastic, after going through my questionnaire and analysing my skin she decided
my skin needed hydrating (no news here as my skin has been seriously dehydrated
for some time). The products used were from a brand called Comfort Zone and I
was offered the Hydramemory facial, which is a deep moisturising facial that is
customised specifically to your skin. She also combined the facial with some
foot reflexology, which took a little getting used to as its not something I
have tried before and it initially felt a little strange but once I relaxed
into it, I found that it added to the whole experience as she was targeting
specific points to help me relax. Afterwards my face felt soft, smooth and
hydrated.
Upon finishing my treatment I was told to take
my time and to relax in the indulgent relaxation suite. Not needing to be told
twice, I happily settled down into a comfy seat with some refreshing tea and
magazines.
All in all I completely enjoyed my visit to the
spa and would happily recommend Adamina Spa. The treatment was lovely, the
staff were beyond helpful and I loved that at every stage of the visit I was
encouraged to unwind. It really is like a peaceful escape from the hustle and
bustle of London.
A full Hydramemory
facial costs £80 for 60 minutes and their contact details are:
276-280 Kensington
High Street
London
W8 6ND
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