*I’m a big believer in beauty coming from within and a friend of mine was raving about the benefits of drinking pure gold collagen (a natural liquid formula that boosts skin hydration and elasticity), so two months ago, I started drinking it on a daily basis. Firstly, it tastes quite pleasant and the results are visibly impressive – your skin feels and looks much more supple and radiant. Collagen is a natural component of the skin, yet the body produces less with time. Pure Gold Collagen is almost like a food supplement as it also contains borage seed oil, hyaluronic acid, vitamins and minerals. It doesn’t contain any sugar, artificial preservatives or GMO ingredients. To buy a box of Pure Gold Collagen, go to your nearest Boots pharmacy.
*This week I popped into The White Room, a boutique-sized beauty salon located in Dubai Marina Plaza. While it provides most services (from minx nail enhancements to paraffin foot treatments) what sets them apart is their Blow Dry service, for a bargain price of just Dhs65. It doesn’t matter if your tresses are Rapunzel-esque either, it’s still the same price. To book call 04 442 1110 or go to www.thewhiteroomdubai.com
*When was the last time you treated yourself to a luxurious, holistic facial? I can’t remember when I did so I booked one at Zen, the Spa (in Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana). This 60-minute, Zen Signature Facial (an Aroma Lift) is ideal for tired or dull looking skin. My therapist from Bali began by cleansing and gently exfoliating my face using the award-winning Aromatherapy Associates product line. Then came the skin plumping part, thanks to a unique cutting edge Aromatherapy Associates machine, which stimulates the body’s own bio-electric pulses with gentle micro currents. After the application of a natural bio-electric hydrating gel (containing Vitamin C, Zinc and Magnesium), a small rolling device is applied over your face (delivering a current which has an anti-ageing effect), stimulating your facial muscles and deeper skin tissues. Later an exfoliating enzyme peel is applied before the therapist does a deep cleanse, followed by the application of regenerating essential oils. The treatment ended with an amazingly relaxing head massage – the Frankincense Head Massage –pure bliss! The results? A much brighter, clearer complexion and a feeling of pure relaxation. To book call 04 2933000 or go to rotana.com
*My next Chakradance workshop is being held on Friday 27th March at sunset (in a friend’s garden in Jumeirah) – besides dancing, you will experience a short meditation and some mandala art as well as some amazingly delicious (vegan-friendly) food prepared by The Sacred Kitchen. Men and women of all ages are welcome! Please RSVP (to 050 874 2229 or sarahjbladen@gmail.com) if you would like to attend.
One Love,
P.S. The above photo was taken by a fun, free-spirited photographer called Jacqueline Kent, somewhere in the Arabian Desert and the emerald green silk dress is by Meher & Riddhima.
