The alternative spots our editors turn to for a total glow-up from the inside out
MACHINE-BASED MASTERY
Modern-day facials are combining future-facing machines with hands-on expertise. ‘I think we are at a point where you could safely never put a needle near your face if you wanted to seek facial treatments that focus on overall skin health,’ says Katharine Mackenzie Peterson, whose bespoke offerings incorporate microcurrent and LED.
THE MEMBER’S CLUB: OXYGENEO FACIAL
At Surenne, a serene and exclusive hub of longevity, you’ll find this all-encompassing treatment, which uses ultrasound, radiofrequency, electrical muscle stimulation and oxygen-boosting Oxygeneo to lift, firm and leave skin glowing.
BOOK IN: Oxygeneo Facial at Surenne, from £250 (for members and guests of The Berkeley and The Emory). the-emory.co.uk/surrenne
THE CELEBRITY HOT SPOT: SHANE COOPER
This bespoke facial includes a pain-free blend of radio-frequency, electrical skin activation, ultrasound, LED phototherapy and even micro-needling or derma-planing to lift, tone and polish for the red carpet, as per Cooper’s celebrity clientele, including Maya Jama and Sienna Miller. BOOK IN: Shane’s Exclusive Face Treatment, £600. shanecooperclinic.com
THE EDITOR’S FAVOURITE: KMP SKIN
Katharine Mackenzie Peterson’s facials are vague by design, as the facialist tailors her sessions to exactly what your skin needs.
Using a combination of intuitive touch and hi-tech devices, a session with her will set your complexion back on the right track.
BOOK IN: The Medi-Lift Advance at KMP Skin, £350. kmpskin.com
THE GADGET-LED: KEREN BARTOV
Bartov’s appointments are bespoke to each client, so no two sessions are the same. She works with a plethora of gadgets and machines, alongside her powerful skincare formulas, to tackle scarring, rosacea and hyperpigmentation.
BOOK IN: Bespoke treatment, from £400. kerenbartov.co.uk
THE HOLISTIC ONES
It’s no surprise that stress – hormonal imbalances, emotional distress and indigestion – can show in the skin. ‘By analysing psychological functions, lifestyle variables and digestive issues, the cause of any skin problems can be addressed,’ explains faci
