Your face is the area that people look at the most, so taking care of it is a must! Sanaa Choudry visits Ozone Gym & Spa for a HydraFacial treatment for a glowing complexion.
The spa and wellness treatments offered at Ozone Gym & Spa are certainly not ones to be passed up. Conveniently located on the mezzanine floor of the La Cigale Hotel, Doha, the interior décor, which is characterised by hues of brown wood that are bordered with natural stone pebbles, creates an atmosphere that exudes tranquillity and relaxation. The carefully placed onyx panels also evoke a sense of ease and calm, making this the perfect spot to unwind and rejuvenate. Upon arrival, I am welcomed to try a vitamin-rich, fruit-infused beverage to prepare for the detoxifying experience that awaits.
On this occasion, I am invited to try the famous HydraFacial. This service promises to be a non-invasive procedure which is safe and suitable for all skin types. The process itself integrates cleansing, exfoliation and extraction, with the aim of revealing renewed skin that glows from within. As a somewhat seasoned customer of HydraFacials, it is safe to say that the one offered at Ozone delivers on all fronts. In fact, the spa manager Olga also shares that she typically gets a HydraFacial treatment at the facility once every two months, which is a testament to the quality of the therapy itself, along with the products used. I am guided to the treatment by my beauty therapist Orsana, she explains that the session lasts 90 minutes. I am introduced to the exceptional range of products that will be utilised during my visit, featuring the finest selections from Phytomer and iS Clinicals. With the knowledge that only the highest-quality products are used, I am immediately at ease and cannot wait to get started.
To begin with, all residue from the day so far is removed to ensure that my skin is best prepared to absorb the benefits of the acids, antioxidants and peptides still to come. Using soft clockwise motions, the surface of my skin is cleansed of all impurities using gentle cleansing milk from Phytomer (special attention is paid to my oilier T-zone and larger pores around the nose). Before the lymphatic drainage begins, Orsana applies and gently massages a moisturising peptide serum on my skin to help the lymphatic device glide smoothly. Harnessing double benefits, this serum also works to help with discolouration of the skin by evening out the skin tone (something I could definitely reap the benefits of ). A high-pressure suction which is manoeuvred in a specialised directional method, manually massages and drains the lymph nodes; this drainage can improve circulation, depuff, detoxify, tone and firm the facial skin. With my complexion now already feeling tighter and more firm, I am ready for a facial steam where a warm towel is carefully positioned on my face – this is perhaps my favourite part of the entire treatment as the wonderful therapist also takes a moment to gently massage my forehead and release any tension from my scalp with her magic fingers. It really is the extra step of care that makes the experience of a HydraFacial at Ozone Gym & Spa entirely unique.
Now it’s time to really delve deep into the pores! The subsequent phase of the procedure involves the application of a mild acid peel. This peel works wonders by refining the skin’s texture, purifying it at a deeper level, and yielding a more radiant complexion – all without causing any irritation. Orsana takes a moment to explain that the strength of the treatment can be adjusted; careful consideration is given to the sensitivity of the customer’s skin to ensure that each session is personalised and tailored to be gentle yet effective. With a few spots appearing just beneath my jawline, I feel that the peel can really get to work in loosening the upper layer of skin to prime it for the next step – extraction. Unsurprisingly, the extraction is typically my least preferred part of any facial (in fact, I absolutely dread it!). However, with such gentle fingers at work, it is totally painless. Extra care is given to areas on my face where there are more clogged pores, and a combination of manual extraction, along with vacuum extraction, is used to provide the deepest clean possible.
Truly a HydraFacial unlike any other, my skin embraces the final step and is drenched with a big drink of hydration! A moisturising and soothing emulsion is massaged into every crevice of my face, followed by sun protection to shield my facial skin from the strong UV and UVB rays of the Doha sun, which is at its peak this time of year.
With a complexion that is glowing, pores that appear to be tighter and skin that is smooth to the touch, I depart Ozone Gym & Spa ready to face the rest of my day…with my best face!
For more information or to make a reservation,
please call Ozone Gym & Spa at La Cigale Hotel,
Doha on 4428 8101 or 4428 8000.
@ozonegymandspa
@lacigalehotel