Lush Spa in Vancouver launches 'wild' new facial
What you should know: Vancouver is home to one of only two Lush Spas in North America. The other location is in New York.
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The intimate spa space, situated within the brand's Robson Street boutique, offers a menu of facial, body and bath treatments using its skin and body products.
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The Lush Spa team recently launched a new treatment that feels particularly well-suited for the Vancouver market. Called the Rewilding Facial, the 50-minute treatment focuses on sculptural massage techniques paired with sustainable product ingredients that highlight rewilding ecosystem initiatives.
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The treatment starts with a detailed walk-through of the products that will be used by the Lush massage therapist.
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Promising tension relief in the face and improved lymphatic drainage, the massage goes beyond the face, including the neck and shoulders. The product selection and massage approach can also be 'expertly tailored' for people with facial hair, according to the company.
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Designed to provide the feeling that the treatment is being carried out in the great outdoors, the Rewilding Facial is set to its own 'immersive' soundtrack of songs, created by Lush's in-house music group.
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