[Review] - IDS Aesthetics - Hydro-Therapeutics Treatment (HTT)

I actually forgot to publish this post which was seated in my draft for the longest time!! I went for my first visit to IDS in 2021 March, back then my face had a bad outbreak of maskne. I shared about my consultation and the range of products I had tried out back then. Click the link to read.  

My second visit was to try out this award-winning Hydro-Therapeutics Treatment to help brighten up my dull skin and improve my maskne condition at the same time by having the clogged pores cleared through the layers of deep cleansing, so as to rid the accumulated dirt and clogged sebum and the forever growing blackheads. Thinking back to the issue, I would guess that my blackheads were a result of clogged pores as I probably did not moisturize enough and also probably due to poor cleansing method.  

From the photos, you can tell that my skin is in a total wreak. Dry with fine line, dull-looking and outbreak on my jawline and big pores on my cheeks and forehead. 

Double cleansing was done, followed by Microdermabrasion to prepare the skin and soften the pores. It was like a mini suction that sucked up the skin's dead skin on the top layer, remove dirt as well as excess sebum. 

Subsequently, followed by another round of cleansing, this time with an ultrasonic scrubber that actually removed the impurities quite well. 

And of course the most dreadful part of a facial with clogged pores issue, extraction. It's no doubt painful (certain area of the face could be more sensitive but I am pretty much used to it, I always say no pain, no gain) but trust me that your skin will feel so much breathable after that. Using the same scrubber but this time, I could feel the vibration instead to apply Vitamin C to the skin to soothe it after the extraction and boosted by dull-looking skin with a dose. 

Every facial session will end with a mask and my face was applied with a whitening mask to end the  facial session. One thing I like about IDS aesthetic is, you can actually seek consultation with the doctor at IDS clinic and then go for the recommended treatment. Follow up with the set of recommended IDS skincare set too! I am thankful that after this session and with more effort put into skincare, I have better skin now. 

Make your appointment today!

IDS Clinic - Flagship Store

360 Orchard Road #02-02

International Building
Singapore 238869

6450 3555

IDS Clinic (Novena Specialist Center)

8 Sinaran Drive

#05-07

Singapore 307470

6568 3555

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[Media Invite] Yunohana Bedrock Stone Spa + Genkinoya

A radiant outlook is the result of a healthy body and I am trying hard to work towards this. If you are like me who hardly perspires to detox, I would suggest you read on! 

I just learnt about Hokutolite when I visited BlissMums with Jenn.

Hokutolite is actually a unique ore, highly valued, yet extremely rare. Based in the Akita district of Japan, the Tamagawa Hot Spring is one and only source of this precious stone. The Japanese believed that the radiating heat from volcanoes activated the remedial properties of the Hokutolite; the infrared rays, high concentrations of anions and essential trace elements- the 3 crucial components of Yuhohana Bedrock Stone Spa.

Now, you do not need to travel to Japan to experience these healing benefits! At BlissMums with Yunohana Hokutolite Bedrock Spa, a 45min session, which is split into 3 phases, is equivalent to me running 30km without any effort. 

Originated from Japan, the authentic birthplace of Hokutolite. I was amazed by its instant effect when I could see the difference in the blood circulation in the blood vessels (on one of my fingers just below the nail bed) before and after I wore the bracelet made of Hokutolite stones, you can watch the Instagram stories here. 

From the capillaries scanned, we could see how healthy or unhealthy we are when we compared the appearance of the blood vessels on screen to the chart on the wall showing different categories of capillaries (normal, corkscrew, meandering, enlarged and tortuous)

You have to see and experience it to truly believe the difference it can make to the energy in your body especially. I was totally sold on the spot! 

Next, we proceeded to the treatment room where we tried Yunohana Bedrock Stone Spa. A shower was necessary for hygiene purposes. Within the treatment room, there was a shower area and they provided us with the necessary toiletries. From head to toe, I was totally pampered with the filtered and purified water from the Hokutolite Showerhead 

Before we begin, 

Phase 1: Warming up, laying face-down for 15mins

This phase allows the body to warm up as well as a warm-up of the internal organs. A cup of negatively-ionised water will be given for consumption upon completion. 

Phase 2: Perspiration, laying sideways for 15mins

This phase requires us to lie side way to detox our lymphatic system while regulating the body temperature. The 15 mins here was as good as a 10km run. The only difference was, that I could be perspiring as much as I could do with a real 10km run. Usually, my max was 5km with my nagging back aches, I would not go more than that. But with Hokutolite Bedrock Stone Spa, I covered this distance effortlessly. Huge beads of perspiration rolled down my body, I will use the word "SHIOK" to describe how I felt because I am one who hardly perspires. And the perspiration that came out from my body was not sticky at all, totally unlike when I went for runs. At the end of this treatment, I was served a glass of fresh lemon water. 

Phase 3: Detoxification, laying face-up for 15mins

The last phase allows the pores to open up (which was why we were told not to shower after the end of it, wipe dry off the sweat would do), rid the sebum discharge from the sebaceous glands, detox the body  of harmful substances and toxins, increased the metabolism rate of the body while I get to burn off some calories. This phase was as good as running a 20km. A glass of extracted mineral water from Tamagawa was served upon completion. 

I was given a Hokutolite mask to put on, this mask was made using Hokutolite powder and having to know how it can improve circulation within the body, I was sure that I was expecting glowing skin after the session. The mask could help in facial detoxification too! My skin was smooth and radiant after the treatment! Holy grail! This is what our skin benefits from after going through a detox and improved cell activity. You will love the anti-aging effect. 

If you are one with a low body tempertare all the time and also prone to body aches, high blood  pressure, sugar and cholesterol, obesity, metabolic disorder, malignant tumours and stress disorders. You are probably one who lacks of exercise, under going stress disorders, long hours in air-conditioned rooms, frequent consumption of cold drinks (I am guilty of this), incorrect showering conditions. 

While our normal healthy body temperature is 36.5 deg.celcius, 35.5 deg. celcius will be prone to allergies and hypersensitivity. 35 deg.celcius is the optimal temperature for spread of cancer cells while if the body temperature reaches 43 deg.celcius, it can kill off dead cancer cells. Yunohana Bedrock Stone Spa increased the temperature across the 3 phases and helped raised our body temperature gradually to 40 deg, a protein known as Heat Stimulated Protein (HSP)is activated. In conjuction with the energy emitted from the Hokutolite, repairing our skin cells. 

After the treatment, I felt lighter with the water retention removed from my body and of course, I felt lesser aches. This is one very unique experience which could benefit us from head to toe in one session and what made it even more pampering was, that I could hop over to Genkinoya after that to have a round of foot reflexology and a shoulder & back massage. 

Nudge away the stresses and bring your body back to balance. 

I felt so pampered! A mobile phone stand and a warm shoulder hugger were provided too! 

I enjoyed the time off for myself and went home feeling recharged. Surprisingly, the rate was quite affordable at Genkinoya given the location. 

Book your appointment today! I am certain you will go back more recharged!

9 Scotts Road 

#03-03

Pacific Plaza

Singapore 228210

Harmony Lifecare Group comprises Blisscare Medical, BlissMum, Genkinoya Group and Harmony Skin Lab, providing premium health care and wellness services using advanced technology, quality products and continuous R&D. The group caters to all age groups with premium brands under their belt, from the newborn to youths and adults - women, pregnant mums, mens and senior citizens. 

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