A new approach to skin and body relaxation. Thalgo is an expert in creating marine-based beauty products from France, and they are now introducing ‘Thalgo Polynesia’ . This is the perfect body exfoliation and massage products for nourishing and purifying the skin that promises to transport you to Polynesia. A full body exfoliation and massage treatment which takes you on a journey through the exotic archipelago, stopping at different islands.

The journey starts with a welcome ritual called ‘la ora na maeva’ which means ‘ hello and welcome’ in Polynesia. The therapist will explain to you each step of the treatment as well as the significance of the techniques and products to be used in the ritual. When I had this treatment I loved this step, as I always like to know what to expect and then I can relax. Knowing that the therapist isn’t going to talk all the way through the treatment is also very relaxing.

The first stop in your journey will be Taha, also known as the vanilla island. This step is an invigorating body scrub infused with vanilla from an orchid found on the island. The scrub granules are made from Polynesian sand, sea salt and coconut shell to exfoliate and smooth the skin, and plant oils to nourish and soften the skin. After a quick shower to remove the scrub you are back on the bed with warm water pillows under your feet and tummy for the next stop over in your journey – Bora Bora!

This is the massage section of the treatment. Each area is treated to no less than 5 different Polynesian massage techniques, known as Mahana massage. The oil used is called the Ago Monoi Sargassum complex, which is a blend of Polynesian marine, flower and plant extracts that smells like and exotic garden. The five different methods used are: Oceanic Spirals (rhythmic figure 8 movements), Polynesian

Kneading ( wave like, kneading action), Tahitian Breeze (feels liketo massage in lone, sweeping movements) and Tuiponos (this is done using puches filled with warm sand to relax the muscles. In between each area the therapist gently sways your body, using a technique called Tamure, which makes you feel as if you are being rocked by the gentle movements of the sea.

Your last stop is at the sacred Island of Raiatea to have a finishing touch of golden Polynesian Sacred Oil applied to your arms and décolletage. The oil is a dry oil version of the one used for the massage, but with glistening specks of golden pearl added to give a subtle shimmer to give you new, silky smooth skin. Your treatment is finished with warm honey tea to maximise your relaxation.

We promise this treatment will leave you feeling almost as relaxed as a week on an island! If you want this treatment to last a little longer you can extend the treatment with an extra stop and experience Manihi, a lagoon island with a lagoon spa. The pebble used in your spa will release hundreds of micro pebbles and a deep azure hue, turning your spa into a beautiful lagoon. The colour is from the hydrating marine complex and the scent is from white water lily and citrus, both known for their relaxing properties. The exotic Island Body Scrub and Polynesian Dry Oil can be purchased for you to take home and continue to live the journey!