Imagine the wonder of the Harrods beauty parlour 25 years ago… what treatments might be on the card? In an industry where treatments are constantly being researched, developed and improved; only a handful have truly stood the test of time.
Urban Retreat at Harrods is one of the few places that still offers one of the simplest, most effective body treatments – the Paraffin Wax Bath Treatment. Therapist Mitzi Scheiderer has been practicing this vintage treatment for twenty nine years; Helene Pavlo for twenty years.
Suitable for women and men of all ages and skin types, the Paraffin Wax Bath treatment was historically used in hospitals to treat patients to relieve aches and pains.
Why Paraffin Wax?
Paraffin Wax is an age-old emollient known for its ability to correct dryness and scaly skin as well as draw out impurities.
What is involved in the treatment?
15 litres of wax is heated and wearing disposable pants, the client lies on a plastic sheet. Wax is brushed all over the body until it is completely covered then the remainder is poured over. The client is then wrapped up in the plastic sheet, with towels and a blanket. Covered in wax and swaddled in a blanket the client is left to relax for approximately 30 minutes. The wax is then carefully peeled off to reveal rejuvenated skin and you are finished with a shower.
Is it really hot?
The wax is heated to 38/39 degrees, perfectly warm without being too hot, and water is provided throughout the treatment to avoid dehydration.
What are the benefits?
Aches, pains, tired and sore muscles are soothed
Cleanses and detoxifies the skin
Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
Aids with water retention (recommended one treatment twice per month)
Particularly beneficial if you have a cold or flu
Paraffin Wax Bath 1hour £70 at Urban Retreat or URBeautiful.