Spa Report: QMS MediCosmetics Skincare Spa's Oxygen Facial

If you are looking for a wonderful facial in the London area, have I got a spa for you!  !QMSMediCosmetics Skincare Spa in Sloane Square  has a powerful range of skincare products developed by cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Erich Schulte using high quality ingredients and ground breaking technology.

Their product range has something for everyone – whether you are in search of products for medical issues, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, or just plain pampering. Their skincare products are popular with men as well as women because they are effective and smell great without being too fragrant.  I use their Liquide Porteins facial moisturiser and it is by far the nicest facial moisturiser because it is light, non-greasy, very effective, and you only need a tiny amount (which goes to show the quality of the ingredients and formula).  I am a hand cream snob and I’ve tried everything, but I find that the balms and extra strength creams are too greasy or smelly.  But I’m absolutely obsessed with the Hand Care.  It leaves your hands feeling silky, but not greasy, it hardly has any odour and it seriously transforms your hands.

So, I’ve used some QMS products before, but I’d never had a treatment at their spa.  Their flagship spa in Sloane Square isn’t your typical spa – with its crisp white walls, minimalist product displays, and beautifully attentive staff armed with technical knowledge of all of the products and treatments, it feels more like a medi-spa.  This isn’t he place to go for manis and pedis, this is the place to go for cutting edge rejuvenation treatments that will leave you feeling younger and more beautiful when you leave.

My 90 minute oxygen facial was a nine step process of cleansing, exfoliation, steaming, extraction, soothing, and moisturising.  The process was utterly painless and extremely relaxing.  One of the most unusual treatments was the use of a cooling algae mask of a rubbery texture that covered my eyes and felt heavy and cold, but wonderfully refreshing.  After a few minutes, it was peeled away to remove a thin, dead layer of skin and reveal the healthy skin underneath.

The signature treatment is the use of a machine that delivers 98% oxygen to the skin.  Since the skin, is a porous, living, breathing organ, products, such as collagen from the serum or toner that are brushed across the skin can be channelled deep into the skin for better absorption.  Oxygen is a key element to anti-ageing, it does wonders for your skin and it feels incredible.

I left feeling like a new man, with bright, clear skin and new hydration products to keep up the effects in the weeks to come.  The QMS oxygen facial is a must for spa enthusiasts who want to try something new and effective for their skin using the latest technology.  It would make a great gift as well.

QMS products are featured in top hotels and spas around the world and they will be opening several treatment rooms in the spa at the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok where they will be delivering their famous oxygen facials.

By Spa Samurai

Why Choose a Medical Spa?

There are many misconceptions about medical spas – the name conjures frightening imagery of invasive surgical procedures performed at a posh, hospital for the privileged.  But today’s “medi-spas” offer so much more than plastic surgery and are becoming a popular option to treat a variety of conditions using specialized treatments performed by the best doctor’s in their field.

Medical spas, or medi-spas, are hybrid of beauty spa and doctor’s clinic.  Clients are offered medical procedures performed with the expertise only found in a doctor’s office, plus the relaxing, pampering treatments offered in a health spa. Doctors oversee the medical spa and aestheticians handle the routine spa treatments.

The most popular treatments at a medical spa usually deal with acne, ageing skin, or hair removal.  Medical spas offer state of the art skin care treatments that were previously only available in a dermatologist’s clinic.

ACNE: The approach to treating acne is much more scientific than in day spas in beauty salons and the range of treatments is far greater.  Doctors at medical spas can treat breakouts, lighten hyperpigmentation post breakout, reduce scarring and improve the overall appearance of the skin.

ANTI-AGEING: Body reshaping and non-invasive cosmetic surgery are performed by skilled specialists under close medical supervision at medi-spas.  Photo facials, microderm abrasion, chemical peels, skin tightening, and injectables (e.g., botox, fillers) are some of the most common treatments to reduce the signs of ageing and leave you looking younger.

HAIR REMOVAL:  Medical spas are a popular choice for hair removal because they offer the most modern facilities and advanced laser technology.

The growing trend at medical spas this year is dental reconstruction and fertility treatments.  Some of the most ground breaking developments in medical health spas even includes DNA testing.

Medical spas aren’t only about the quality and availability of medical procedures.  Medical spas offer a high degree of personal privacy, personalized service, and luxury that is unrivalled, even in the best private hospitals.  These benefits, combined with relaxing massages and pampering spa treatments make medical spas the perfect place you to improve yourself and to treat yourself while you recuperate in comfort and serenity.

MY RECOMMENDATION –

It is difficult to choose the right medical spa, and due to the technology and specialist practitioners available, the cost can be high, so it isn’t a decision to be taken lightly.  Make sure that you know all of the procedures available, the doctors that will be in attendance, and the general atmosphere of the medi spa before you choose.

Speak to Frances at 020 7843 3597 at Healing Holidays for the best advice and most current information.


By Spa Samurai