Elemis Tri-Enzyme Facial //

This week, I had the pleasure of indulging in an Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial at the Sirana Spa, Sheraton, Athlone. It is a 60-minute resurfacing treatment which uses three targeted enzymes to accelerate the skin's biological exfoliation process. 

The reason this facial is so popular is that it is a 'results driven' facial - you will see the clinically proven results after just one treatment. It helps the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, stimulates cell regeneration , reduces pigmentation and acne scarring as well as being a deeply cleansing facial. 

During the Tri-Enzyme facial, Cathriona, my therapist cleansed my skin with the Tri-Enzyme Facial Wash, a daily treatment that speeds up the natural cell renewal cycle of your skin. This product leaves a newly cleansed complexion and allows maximum benefit from the rest of the resurfacing products.

As this facial helps bring a renewed level of evenness to the skin's surface and clarifies the complexion, it is one of the best facials for someone who suffers from acne or acne scarring- perfect for a bride to be or someone with a special occasion coming up. 

Apparently after just one treatment you will expect to see up to 75% resurfacing and up to 32% increased skin smoothness. My therapist then exfoliated my skin with the Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel, using fruit enzymes to exfoliate away the dead skin cells. Then a relaxing hand and arm massage is given while this product does its work.

Three different serums are used along with the Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Lotion throughout the treatment. In the lotion,  you have trypsin and pepsin, two natural enzymes that help to breakdown dead skin cells. The therapist applies all three serums at different times throughout the treatment.

The first serum is for underneath the Tri-Enzyme peel-off mask. This quick-setting mask provides the skin with a deep cleanse and gentle exfoliation, and helps restore moisture levels, which i badly needed considering my dehydrated skin. On peeling off the mask, my skin appeared smooth, soft and imperfections appear diminished. The second serum is then applied, before a soothing cream mask. While both masks are on, I relaxed with a neck and shoulder massage and scalp massage. The third serum is applied and left on your skin. This reduces the likelihood of any aggression to the skin.

To finish the treatment, My therapist choose the 'Pro Collagen  Marine Cream' moisturiser, which quickly soaks into the skin leaving it soft and hydrated. I have used this before but at 108e per 50ml, it is definitely on the pricy side. She then applied some Liquid Layer, which is an SPF cream to protect the skin.

Results

After my skin felt deeply cleansed, extremely soft, radiant and smooth, and with any imperfections appearing diminished.
I love that this is a results-driven treatment, but also with some relaxation in mind. I really can't rate this spa highly enough- it is very well designed offering complete relaxation in a stunning spa within a busy town centre. 

You can avail of 20% off any facials on a Friday @ the Sheraton, Athlone , Call 090 64 51058 for details.