I had not expected a back massage as a part of the facial. But it was and I found it a healing experience.
Muthulakshmi of Naturals Sports Salon has magic in her fingers as she exerts just the right pressure on my back.
It was so relaxing that I dozed off.
It is a brand new salon, large, well lit and colourful.
The salon’s Pure Indulge facial uses a milk-based face pack that is said to work wonders on those heat boils, sun burns and white heads. The service begins with a de-tanning process.
Muthulakshmi applies herbal bleach and assures me that it will lighten the dark circles around my eyes.
She next cleanses my skin of impurities.
That is followed by a gel-like masque that has a nutty almond fragrance. The masque is so cool that I feel I have dipped my face in water. A scrub follows to remove dead skin.
“Ouch”, Muthulakshmi is using a blackhead remover. “There is no need for this. My skin is clear, and there are no pimples,” I tell her trying to wriggle out.
But, Muthulakshmi’s sharp eyes have spotted a couple of white heads! My eyes water but at the end of it, it seems worth it.
Hot air is blown on my face to open up the skin pores and re-vitalise the skin cells.
Finally, a peel-off masque is applied to tighten the skin and enhance its glow.
I wait till the mask hardens and doze off again.
Home remedies for summer
Always carry a sunscreen in your bag
Use cucumber on your eyes to cool them
(For oily skin) Apply a face mask made of curd and turmeric powder
(For dry skin) Apply a mixture of milk cream and almond powder
Apply aloe-vera gel around your eyes every night before going to sleep to prevent dark circles
The salon is located at Pranesh Enclave, Puliakulam Main Road, Next to Vasan Eye Care, Lakshmi Mills Signal. For details, call 0422-4520200.