5 beauty treatments you need before autumn starts

It’s safe to say our skin and hair probably aren’t in the best condition after the summer, thanks to the sun, salt and chlorine. And the cooler climes of autumn and winter are sure to make matters worse – with the cold and rain leaving our skin dull and our locks frizzy. So what better time to give your body some TLC, to make the summer/autumn transition as seamless as possible?

Here are our top 5 beauty treatments to ensure you look radiant heading into the next season.

The full body scrub
If you’ve spent all summer tanning it up, your skin is probably dry and dehydrated. A body scrub can be a great way to get rid of dead skin, stimulate skin cells and generally revitalise your skin, leaving it super smooth and glowing. Moreover, if you are desperate to maintain your summer sparkle going into autumn, then a body scrub can help prolong your tan. The Berkeley Health Club and Haybarn Spa offers a 40-minute, full body exfoliation that is perfect to nourish sun-kissed skin.

Using a warm blend of pure sea salt, brown sugar, rich oils and skin butters, you will be lightly massaged all over and then moisturised with rich hand and body cream. This treatment is the best way to sweep away those dead skin cells to reveal your radiant skin beneath.
Bamford Full Body Exfoliation, The Berkeley Health Club & Haybarn Spa, Knightsbridge, £60

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The detox treatment
Perhaps you’ve had one too many cocktails this summer, or maybe you haven’t quite stayed on top of that healthy eating plan? If summer has left you feeling a little sluggish or you just want to be on your ‘A game’ for autumn, a detox treatment may just be for you. The House of Elemis offers the Thousand Flower Detox Wrap, which will detoxify and kick-start your body. The relaxing treatment cocoons you in nutrient-rich Green Tea Balm. Green tea is renowned for its detoxifying and slimming properties, so not only will you come away feeling intensely relaxed and refreshed, the treatment can also help refine the appearance of cellulite.

Thousand Flower Detox Wrap, The House of Elemis, Mayfair, £85.

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The facial
Summer can leave our skin looking and feeling a little worn. And with the harsh autumn weather approaching – which will dehydrate our faces even further – it’s a great time to have a deeply relaxing facial that will put the life back into your skin. ESPA Life’s ‘treatment of the month’ is an Optimal Pro Facial, which promises to rebalance and rejuvenate your skin. The hour-long treatment combines deep cleansing with serums and moisturisers to leave you with healthy, happy skin. As well as brightening your complexion, the facial will also protect against environmental damage and delay early signs of aging.
Optimal Pro Facial, ESPA Life at Corinthia, central London, £120

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The pedicure
The spa at Brown’s hotel offers a Milk and Honey Pedicure and it’s the ultimate treatment for your feet if they’re looking rough and chapped. This treatment starts with a warm milk foot soak before a deep exfoliation with a blend of sugar and honey to soften and smooth the skin. Nails are then buffed and shaped and cuticles tidied, followed by a foot and leg massage and finished with a polish. This comprehensive treatment will leave your feet feeling fresh.
Milk and Honey Pedicure, Brown’s Hotel, Mayfair, £80

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The hair therapy
It’s no surprise if your hair is crying out for some love and attention after the summer. If you’ve been on holiday, salt from the sea and chlorine from the pool will have taken their toll on your hair and it may be lacklustre, brittle and dry. Aveda offers a number of botanical therapy hair treatment services that’ll spruce up your barnet. Our fave is the Botanical Hair & Scalp Treatment, which combines aromatherapy oils with the powerful healing of touch. The treatment will give your hair and scalp all the moisture it needs to restore and repair, leaving your locks soft, silky and healthy-looking. Even better, it includes a glamorous blow-dry, too!
Botanical Hair & Scalp Treatment, Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa, Covent Garden, £50

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