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Decléor Institut
The Science & Scent of Beauty
Tucked away in a corner of SEVIIN at TANGS lies Decléor Institut, a
world-class spa and forerunner in aromatherapy. While SEVIIN’s lobby
and corridors are grand and richly decorated, Decléor’s department
was comparatively brighter and almost clinical looking. Immediately
I knew that this was an establishment that takes on a more scientific
approach to beauty. The two girls at the counter welcomed me with
warm smiles and invited me to sit down at one of the couches. As I
sipped on a red bean tea and filled out the forms, my masseuse for
the day introduced herself.
She explained that Decléor requires all clients to undergo a skin condition check, in order for them to determine the type of product and
facial treatment that would work best. A machine is used to determine
the level of hydration, sebum, elasticity, pH, Keratin, and the diameter
of the pores. To calculate each she would press a device to my temple,
and within seconds the results of my skin condition would appear on a
graph on the screen. The biggest revelation for me was finding out that
my skin’s hydration level was severely low. I knew that I never achieved
the recommended 8 glasses of water per day quota, but I never thought
my skin would reflect this so severely.
When I shared my main facial concerns with her, she recommended that
I try the ‘Lift Experience’. This anti-ageing treatment is perfect for those
above forty who wish to rejuvenate their skin on a deeper and more
intense level. Decléor’s signature style is its Aro ma Duo Concept which
combines the power of the aromatic plants and the finest essential oils.
Not only are their products 100% natural but their deep-acting treatment also enables the essential oils to seep deep into the skin to bring
out your natural radiance. When combined with the masseuse’s skillful
massage techniques, this creates an experience that not creates a more
vibrant looking you, but also provides relief on both an olfactory and
tactile level.
I was taken into one of their 6 treatment rooms, where I changed into
the given gown and lay down face first. While this is a facial treatment,
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the experience starts with a 15 minute back massage to put your body
into a state of complete relaxation. My masseuse’s light sweeping
strokes combined with the scent of the essential oils and the soothing
music were surprisingly effective in calming me down within that short
period of time.
time was up, my masseuse simply lifted the mask up, before cleansing
and applying creams for firmness and radiance. This 2-hour treat ended
with a shoulder massage that kicked a bit more life into me before I
walked back out onto Orchard Road, refreshed and glowing.
Before I knew it, the massage was over and her attention was turned
to my face. She began with a series of steps to cleanse the face; using
a cleansing milk, tonifying lotion and a deep cleanser. Most interesting
was the exfoliation process that was achieved without the use of rough
and scratchy granules. The real Lift Experience started with the ‘Decléor
3 Techniques’, using the brand’s best anti ageing products. The first step,
the Aromapressure, uses the Qi booster to recharge skin tissues. The
next step was the Aromadrainage, where a serum was used to soften
the skin and lines, redefine the facial contours and tone the skin. Lastly,
the Aromassage relieves congested areas and increase blood circulation
through a face massage.
The final step was the Thermo-Modelling Mask which had my face
wrapped in thick treatment mask. The mask is heated to optimise the
infusion of the active ingredients, therefore making the process even
more effective. While the prolonged heat on my face did cause some
discomfort, I concentrated on the benefits of the process. Furthermore,
my masseuse provided a pressure point arm and hand massage while
the mask solidified, drawing my attention away from the heat. When the
Decléor Institut | TANGS Orchard | 310 Orchard Road | T 6738 0200 |
www.tangs.com.sg/seviin/spa-decleor
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