Your face is totally unique.
You’ve probably noticed this already.
But the closer you zoom in, the more your skin differs from anyone else’s on the planet, right down to your own personal microbiome made up of the trillions of friendly microorganisms who live there. Gross… but true.
So when you think about it, it makes absolutely no sense to go for a ‘one size fits all’ facial. The people at re:lax agree, and coming for a treatment here is like getting a bespoke tailored suit on Savile Row… for your face.
They have two studios in London: a couple of beautifully dressed shipping containers in Hackney and a newer, equally as lovely space in Borough Yards. Each sells re:lax’s own range of natural skincare products, alongside a hand-picked selection of other brands such as Olixa, Nini Organics, Skin & Tonic, and Evolve. You’ll also find a selection of facial tools like gua shas and facial cups. But, really if you want to know how to get the best out of it all (all whilst dosing in and out of dozy, dream-like state) you’ll want to book in for a treatment too.
Staffed by a team of expert facialists, the re:lax studios offer everything from traditional techniques like massage, acupuncture, and gua sha to cutting-edge tech like high frequency microcurrents and LED light therapy. Every session starts with a gentle chat through your own personal skin situation, from skin type to stressors and environmental factors, and then your session will be customised to best fit you.
If you’re in a rush, or you just fancy a little pre-party glow up, they have a number of Advanced Express Facials, and at their Hackney site they even offer new mum facials where your (hopefully fast asleep) baby is invited to join you in the treatment room whilst you indulge in some much needed R&R. Whatever you choose – we’ve been – so we can confirm you will not only leave refreshed and rejuvenated but with a shine so strong, passes by will be asking to check their make-up in your skin.
As well as facials, re:lax also offers waxing (in Hackney, using vegan, sensitive skin-friendly hot wax), full body massages, and even, well, ‘facials’ again for your back or neck.
I suppose backals and neckals don’t sound quite right, somehow.
NOTE: re:lax has studios in Hackney and Borough Market. You can find out more, check prices and book a treatment on the re:lax website.
re:lax | 25 Dirty Lane, Borough Yards, London, SE1 9PA | Unit 34, Gossamer Gardens, The Oval, E2 9FN
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