Ushvani’s transformative holistic facials for men are a necessary luxury
If you’re the sort of person who has to be coaxed – slowly and with a great deal of caution – into surrendering your smartphone and stepping into the calm, stress-free surroundings of a spa, then let it be at Ushvani. A serene Malaysian-inspired haven of a day-spa discreetly located in Knightsbridge, London, its scrumptious facials and massages are based on the holistic South East Asian approach of using the highest quality ingredients to produce radiant, effective results.
In their dedicated male treatment suite, which comes with a private ensuite shower and a day bed, give yourself over to the practiced, soothing ministrations of one of Ushvani’s therapists for the Men’s Signature Facial (GBP 150/RM 910). Using an assortment of products developed exclusively for use in the spa, which feature tropical elements such as kemiri nut oil, papaya, and mangosteen, the 90-minute session will see your face’s pressure points and jawline being massaged and exfoliated.
“Ultimately, we aim for our Signature Facial to leave our male clients with skin that is hydrated, rejuvenated, refreshed, and with a healthy glow,” explains Ushvani’s founder, Usha Arumugam. “It activates muscle tone, drains lymphatic areas, and maximises the hydration level of the skin. Perhaps most importantly, the exfoliation process aids the prevention of ingrowing hairs and folliculitis, where shaving causes the skin to become more sensitive or irritable.”
Those who are feeling particularly revived and energetic may sign up for Ushvani’s dynamic male-only yoga classes, which take place upstairs in the bright, spacious Sentosa Studio, focusing participants on strong, challenging postures.
Of course, the essential thing to do before you step out of Ushvani is to book a massage for two in the Asmara Suite, where you can look forward to exploring its very own steam room and sunken stone bath with hydrotherapy jets, surrounded by charming Malaysian furnishings.
