A large part of summer is about the sun, sea and sand, but it’s also the time your skin needs a little extra TLC. The harsh rays, high temperatures and humidity are not your best friends but there is a way to tackle all the troubles they cause the skin. Here are six cooling treatments worth trying out this summer. Book yourself in and enjoy!
1. Hydration VitaDrip
Based on physician late John Myers’ nutrient cocktail, the VitaDrip is an intravenous infusion packed with the perfect balance of vitamins and minerals to promote overall wellbeing. Banish any signs of dehydration with the Hydration VitaDrip. The magic drip will quickly replenish the balance of water and nutrients your body needs. The treatment is available at The Elixir Clinic (multiple locations in Dubai). One infusion costs Dhs 1,000, while a package of six comes at a discounted rate of Dhs 5,100. www.theelixirclinic.com
2. CRYOthepray
The heat can be draining and trust a treatment involving temperatures as low as -140 degrees Celsius to help you combat that feeling. The whole-body CRYOtherapy session exposes your body to sub-zero temperatures for three minutes to give you an instant energy boost and relive inflammation caused by extreme heat. The session costs Dhs 350. CRYO is located in Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Call 04-3518300.
3. Rose hydrator body treatment
Treat yourself to this 60-minute restorative treatment at Fairmont Dubai’s tranquil spa. It begins with a gentle olive grain exfoliation after which the body is layered in a hydrating and regenerating rose gel. A moisturising and softening combination of evening primrose oil and shea butter is applied to the skin and is left to penetrate with the body’s own heat under a wrap. Dozing off is acceptable while the therapist gives you an Ayurvedic scalp massage. The treatment costs Dhs 439. www.fairmont.com
4. Mandi lulu cocoon
Tucked away behind ornately carved doors is this relaxation and rejuvenation haven at the world’s tallest hotel, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Saray Spa’s Mandi Lulu Cocoon treatment offers the cooling you would need on a hot summer day. A milk scrub with an array of tropical Asian flowers is applied to stimulate and moisturise the skin, followed by an aromatic wrap of yoghurt, honey and Frangipani. The 90-minute treatment costs Dhs 890. www.jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com
5. Cucumber splash pedicure
A staple ingredient in many DIY beauty treatments because of its cooling properties, cucumber is the star of the pedicure at Kozma & Kozma. Your feet are soaked in a blend, made with cucumber and pineapple, that soothes and moisturises them. Natural sugar crystals are thrown in to the tub and act like a scrub to help get rid of dry skin, especially on the heels. The pedicure costs Dhs 150. The salon is located in Jumeirah. www.kozmaandkozma.com
6. Snow room
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is home to the palatial Talise Ottoman Spa. Popular for its hammam treatments, this award-winning venue also boasts a snow room. At a temperature of four degrees Celsius, the space is ideal when you want to escape the scorching heat. There’s a snow room for men and women. Guests need to book a treatment at the spa in order to use the snow room facilities. Treatments start from Dhs 495. Other facilities available at the spa include sauna, steam, hydrotherapy rooms and a releaxation lounge. www.jumeirah.com