Launch of Skin Care Line Kerstin Florian International at Raffles Amrita Spa – Raffles Dubai

22 Feb 2009

 

DUBAI, February 2009 – Raffles Amrita Spa at Raffles Dubai is a haven of living well, offering meaningful moments and opening doors to discovery. Residents will find in this spa, sublime tranquillity in a luxurious haven of relaxation.

Featuring an exotic range of rejuvenating and pampering treatments inspired from Middle Eastern, European and Asian traditions, aimed to nurture the body and mind, Raffles Amrita Spa is now launching a new range of treatments featuring the holistic products of Kerstin Florian International.

Lindsay Madden-Nadeau, Spa Manager at RafflesAmrita Spa, commented, “We are delighted to be the first spa in the Middle East to exclusively feature the Kerstin Florian International skin care products. We chose these unique products because their dedication to spa traditions and authenticity fits perfectly with our brand values, while RafflesAmrita will add an undeniable touch of luxury to the treatments.”

Kerstin Florian International, established in 1978, is one of the most distinguished skin care lines in the spa industry. A family owned and run business, Kerstin Florian specializes in using natural resources including thermal mineral water, mud, algae, herbal extracts and essential oils. Her products are created through advanced technology such as phytotherapy, aromatherapy, thermal minerals, herbal and marine technology and are free from heavy preservatives and perfumes.

Kerstin’s philosophy and product line emerged from first hand knowledge of the most renowned spas in Europe and years of research, travel, and work finding ingredients that contain the world’s great natural healing powers. The current Kerstin Florian line includes her Signature line of Caviar and Correcting Skincare products, Spa Face, Spa Face for Men, Spa Sun and Spa Body. The results are undeniable: healthier and radiant looking skin, more energy, reduction of stress and increased flexibility.

Raffles Amrita Spa’s signature treatments featuring the premium skin care line will promise long lasting results for a glowing skin, emphasizing outer beauty and inner health.

Her Royal Highness’, a 90-min anti-aging facial using the Caviar Signature Line is the ultimate ageless treatment for the face, hands and décolleté. It will lift and nourish the skin with protein rich caviar, powerful antioxidants and a unique alginate peel off masque that noticeably improve the skin moisture. The ‘Customized Corrective Skin Facial’, using the Medskin Care Line, is a 90-min European-style facial set to correct and enhance the skin dramatically. It includes a customized exfoliation to create a magnificent glow, a skin consultation and home care product recommendations.

Signature body treatments include the ‘Traveler’s Palm’, a nourishing 90-min treatment using the Thermal Mineral Line to revitalize the skin with a gentle mineral exfoliation, followed by a nourishing warm aloe gel application, hydrating mini refresher facial and scalp massage. The 90-min ‘Sea Recovery’ treatment from the Thalassotherapy Line will cleanse the body from impurities with a nourishing spirulina wrap and organic detoxifying massage.

Come, experience absolute luxury in your personal spa haven, Raffles Amrita.

ABOUT RAFFLES DUBAI
• Raffles Dubai is an all-suite hotel, featuring 248 palatial suites; each enjoys a minimum of 70 square metres and its own private balcony, offering panoramic views of the city.
• The hotel’s four Presidential Suites are also each thematically designed to embrace each of the elements of life - earth, wind, fire and water.
• Ten restaurants and bars offer an exquisite myriad of cuisines and innovative cocktails from around the world. The Noble House, Asiana Restaurant, New Asia Bar & Club, China Moon Champagne Bar are located within the glass capstone that forms the top three levels of the hotel.
• One of the highlights at the hotel is its impressive one-hectare tropical Raffles Botanical Garden which displays over 129,000 plants, carefully selected to depict the four elements of life.
• The library at Raffles Dubai houses a vast collection of books on the region’s history, culture, heritage and arts.
• Raffles Amrita Spa at Raffles Dubai offers an extensive menu of wellness treatments and indulgences. Raffles Amrita Spa at Raffles Hotel in Singapore and Raffles Resort Canouan Island in The Grenadines are acknowledged as the best spa in its respective destination by prestigious publications such as The Robb Report.

ABOUT RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORTS
Raffles is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, each distinguished by its luxury, elegance and residential charm. Each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world.

Raffles’ relentless pursuit of service excellence has earned for its hotels and resorts a legion of international accolades, including Condé Nast World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards. Its flagship Raffles Hotel Singapore was named Best Hotel in Asia by readers of Ultratravel magazine by The Daily Telegraph and Best Luxury Hotel 2007 by Travel Trade Gazette Asia. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 hotel brands in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards. For more information, please visit www.raffles.com

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties.

For more information, please contact :

Singapore contact

Vivian Koh
Manager, PR & Communications
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Tel : (65) 6496 1145
Fax : (65) 6339 1713
Email : vivian.koh@raffles.com

North America PR Representation

Jennider Greene
Direct PR & Marketing Communications
Tel: (1) 917 455 7374 Fax: (1) 917 639 3465 E-mail: jennifer.greene@raffles.com

UK PR Representation

Elizabeth Morrison
ZFL PRCo
Tel: (44) 0207-259-1112
Fax: (44) 207-259-1101
E-mail: emorrison@prco.org

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Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning collection of legendary hotels includes:

1. Raffles Hotel, Singapore
2. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
3. Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
4. Raffles Beijing Hotel, China
5. Raffles L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, United States
6. Raffles Canouan Island, The Grenadines
7. Raffles Dubai, United Arab Emirates
8. Le Royal Monceau, Paris, France
9. Raffles Konottaa, Maldives (2009)
10. Raffles Tianjin , China (2009)
11. Raffles Marrakech, Morocco (2009)
12. Raffles St Lucia, West Indies (2010)
13. Raffles Taimana Tahaa, French Polynesia (2010)
14. Raffles Macao, Cotai Strip (2010)
15. Raffles Tortola, British Virgin Islands (2010)
16. Raffles Manila, Philippines (2010)
17. Raffles Jimbaran, Bali (2010)
18. Raffles Da Nang, Vietnam (2011)
19. Raffles Phang Nga, Thailand (2011)
20. Raffles Praslin, Seychelles (2011)
21. Raffles Jakarta, Indonesia (2011)

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