Beauty Review: A Pampering Body Massage That Gives You Silky Smooth Skin

The treatment

It starts with a hot foot soak, followed by a 30-minute-long massage with a blend of L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Scrub (containing finely crushed nut shells), Neroli & Orchidee Body Milk, and Aromachologie Neutral Oil to get rid of dead skin cells. After a quick shower, an hour-long full body massage begins. Using a blend of the Body Milk and Neutral Oil, the therapist applies a mix of massage techniques: gliding Swedish strokes to calm, Balinese-style rolling and thumb circling to target deeper layers of muscle tissue, and Chinese acupressure to open up blockages. The 90-minute treatment finishes with a scalp and face massage.

The verdict

This was a sensorial experience with the essential oils and all-natural ingredients inducing deep relaxation. The scrub left my skin feeling silky smooth and nourished, while the massage was calming and remedial. Bonus: Every treatment comes with access to the hotel club. $245, Four Seasons Spa & L’Occitane, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, 190 Orchard Boulevard, tel: 6734-1110

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Like this? Try the Calla massage at newly opened Calla Spa, which uses a mixture of Eastern and Western techniques to soothe tired, stiff muscles.