Save your winter skin with these spa treatments

It’s officially cosy season in London. In Pinterest terms, that means hot chocolate by the fire, chunky knits, rosy cheeks, and the perfect red lipstick. But in reality, the seasonal change means we’re battling dry skin, our hair feels brittle and more prone to fallout, our skin’s looking a little lacklustre, and we’re craving some R&R as we gear up for the festive season. So, embrace these beauty editor-approved wellness rituals that will leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to face the holidays. 

Tranquillity of Mayfair at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair 

This calming treatment at the new Mandarin Oriental could be the ultimate solution for busy city-dwellers who need to switch off. Specifically designed to bring calm to even the most overactive minds, the treatment begins with a synchronised massage to melt away any tension, before your mind is treated to the binaural beats power nap programme. Delta frequencies (the same ones present during the most restorative stage of sleep) cause serotonin, melatonin, and endorphins to be released, leaving you feeling rested and recharged. Warning: you may fall asleep. 

Facial Therapy with Charlotte Habibi 

The holiday season brings countless festivities, events, and soirées, and Charlotte’s magical treatment sculpts, tones, lifts, and illuminates the face for a red carpet-worthy glow. There are four elements of this transformative facial: lymphatic drainage and calming breathwork to de-puff and detoxify; a Gua Sha massage to sculpt and contour; the copper Kansa Wand to regulate the skin’s pH level for that youthful glow; and facial cupping to boost circulation and drain toxins. It’s the perfect pick-me-up treatment to get you camera ready. 

The Andrassy Skin Therapy Session at Omorovicza 

If the seasonal changes are wreaking havoc on your skin and you’re suddenly facing blemishes, bumps, or dryness, you need to book this bespoke facial. Not only is it seriously relaxing from the moment you step inside (thanks to its warm, earthy interiors), but this six-step facial is completely targeted to your skin type and concerns. A skilled therapist will diagnose your skin, followed by a double cleanse, steam, extraction, peel, mask, and the most incredible sculpting Hungarian facial massage.  

Ultimate Head Spa at Cloud Twelve Club 

By now, you’ve probably seen the viral Japanese head spa treatments on social media. If not, this is your sign to book the Ultimate Head Spa treatment at Cloud Twelve. The 90-minute bespoke indulgence has 17 steps, beginning with a scalp analysis using a dermatoscope to establish if your scalp is dry and flaky, oily, irritated, or sensitive, so the team can tailor the treatment to you. Expect masks and scrubs, scalp steam, an invigorating massage (for the face, scalp, and décolleté), a pulsing LED scalp brush massage, and so much more.  

Bamford De-Stress Massage at 1 Hotel Mayfair  

This massage is a backstage pass to your body's bliss zone. Focusing on the oft-neglected posterior, it eases tension, reduces stress, and realigns your energy. The ritual begins with a detoxifying Epsom salt foot bath, which draws toxins from the body and allows it to absorb magnesium to reduce inflammation. It’s followed by a Shiatsu pressure point massage to release tension and balance energy flow and a Swedish massage to improve circulation to your back and legs. The grand finale? A reflexology foot massage to leave you feeling utterly serene. 

Full Body Lymphatic Drainage Massage with Dimple Amani 

Dimple Amani is famous. More specifically, her super-sculpting hands are famous – hands that can debloat, tone, lift, and firm with her Dimple Amani Method. She’s a master of Ayurveda, and this full-body lymphatic drainage massage, which takes place in Selfridges, is the ultimate trans-seasonal treatment to help you look and feel fresher. It nourishes and detoxifies the skin for a luminous glow; melts away bloat, puffiness, and water retention; enhances body definition; and boosts immunity by flushing away toxins. No wonder it’s so loved by beauty editors, royalty, and supermodels.  

Longevity at Bvlgari Spa 

Bvlgari Hotel London recently introduced three new wellness technologies at its spa, guided by its pillars of sleep, recovery, and longevity. Experience oxygen-fuelled healing in its state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen capsule, which delivers 100% oxygen to help strengthen the immune system, promote healing, alleviate inflammation, rejuvenate the skin, and regulate metabolism. As the final touch to this transformative experience, indulge in an anti-ageing facial from Swiss Perfection, a luxurious treatment that complements the renewing effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 

Deep Cleansing Facial with Jet Peel™ & LED Technology at Maison Sisley London 

Looking for a targeted and hi-tech facial that also feels super luxe and relaxing? Keep reading. At the new(ish) Maison Sisley in Mayfair you’ll find a magical menu of treatments for the face, body, and hair, but this one stands out – especially if you’re prone to breakouts or have uneven skin texture. A selection of Sisley’s dreamy skincare, combined with Jet Peel technology (a highly pressurised jet of oxygen that penetrates your dermis and infuses it with nutrients and actives) and LED, zaps blemishes and dark spots, revealing your best skin yet.