Try This Japanese Facial If You're Stressed, Tired And Want A More Contoured Appearance

The Treatment

The therapist starts off by cleansing my decollete, neck and shoulders with a warm towel and applying the brand's Balancing Lotion and Emulsion. A double cleanse follows before I am treated to a hydrating Balancing Lotion Mask for 10 minutes. During that time, my therapist begins massaging my decollete, shoulders and neck. She used firm strokes that were not too painful and instead, felt very relaxing and soothing. Once the sheet mask was removed, she applied the Conditioning SQ Oil to massage my face. She started with my chin followed by my cheeks and forehead. To end off the treatment, she applied the Balancing Lotion and Emulsion on my skin.

The Verdict

I have been experiencing a lot of aches and pains on my shoulders and this treatment was definitely one that I needed. She applied the right amount of pressure to work out the knots and tension using both long and short strokes. Besides the massages, my skin felt thoroughly pampered and it looked visibly more luminous and contoured post-treatment. $160, Three Rhythm Spa (Level 4, Tangs at Tang Plaza), tel: 6235-2913)

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