I was lucky enough to visit Brighton & Hove's new hotspot, the Uniquely Organic Eco Spa. Run by the visionary Kirsty Taylor, 'Uniquely Organic' is a new conceptual Spa based on the idea that Spa's shouldn't just be about nourishing the external facets of the body but also about balancing the mind, soul and emotions.
I indulged in the Anti-Ageing facial using Pinks boutique products that are 100% natural, organic and luxurious! What followed was an hour’s treatment undertaken by my thoughtful and lovely beauty therapist Lucy who firstly massaged my back, shoulders, and hands as part of the treatment. This process gave me so much more than I have normally experienced during a facial massage. As the focus was not just on treating the skin on my face, but also on relaxing my entire body, emptying my mind and indulging my senses. Relaxing music, scents and ambient lighting also helped me to completely let go and relax until I felt so utterly blissed out that I was in a state of semi-consciousness during the treatment.
This was followed by utter dedication and devotion to my facial treatment. Lucy gently applied layer upon layer of various products, which were either massaged into my skin or applied and then removed. At no point did her attention wander away from my wellbeing or the treatment. I was repeatedly immersed in scent upon scent, as each product was worked thoroughly into my skin. one minute I detected lemons, then rose, the next lavender. I had that wonderful feeling that you often get when you fall asleep on a beach mid-holiday and wafts of different scents float across the breeze reminding you of your exotic location!
Using super-charged rosehip products, scientifically proven to improve signs of ageing, reverse wrinkles and work on sun damage the treatment improves skin tone and firmness. This treatment is perfectly suited for the day before a big event or just when life has been getting the better of you and your looking more tired than usual. However, there are lots of other treatments available such as manicures, pedicures, reflexology, the list goes on! You could almost spend the entire day there…and indeed you also can, with their list of special tailor-made spa packages.
The treatment ended with a cup of relaxing tea enjoyed at my leisure and the most delicious, beautiful dark chocolate Buddha I have ever seen!
What really struck me about the spa is that there is a real focus on leading by example to over-hall the current beauty industry. They are extremely passionate about educating people about the long-term use of chemicals within certain products and how this affects the environment. This really struck a chord with me, as my main calling in life is to try to raise awareness of the destructive ways in which we are abusing the planet (and ourselves) through our consumer habits. It seems that the beauty industry is filled with chemical treatments that may make a short-term difference to a person's appearance, but the harmful long-term effects are much too important to ignore. This is what spurred on the idea of creating an Eco Spa in Brighton, to cater to the new wave of individuals who care about what they put on their skin and into their bodies. Hopefully this will help to educate a few more people to embrace making these positive lifestyle choices too.
Kirsty's own ethos has been to create a sanctuary of care and well-being that not only makes her clients feel good but also calls them to their higher purpose and teaches them to lead a more aware life free of harmful chemicals. From the treatment rooms being labeled under a healing chakra system to the soil association approved beauty products for sale in her shop, every aspect of the spa is geared to making being eco in a beauty-sense, absolutely obtainable. With a modern vibe and contemporary feel to the spa, Kirsty is also doing a very good job of quashing the presumptuous 'hippy image' that often comes with being eco-friendly.
So, what’s next for the spa? More facilities, new equipment, new treatments and eventually more spa’s across the UK. Watch this space for a Uniquely Organic Spa in your city!
The attention to detail at the Uniquely Organic Eco Spa is incredible and I just know that this is just the first of many trips there. I totally trust Kirsty's team to make you look and feel as totally amazing as I felt.
Rachel
