The raw deal

Glow Urban Spa, Knightsbridge

Small but perfectly formed, London's first raw face lift contains freshly blended ingredients that are good enough to eat

Experience: The Raw Face Lift lived up to its billing as the ultimate in facial rejuvenation. My facialist, Danielle, used active "super food" ingredients: Manuka honey, acai berries, oats, green and white tea to nourish, lift and tone my skin. Each stage of the facial was a sensory delight, with mint sprays and deliciously scented scrubs and masks.

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The end result was astounding - it didn’t feel or look like my own skin and I couldn’t stop looking in the mirror. Not one line, it felt as smooth as soapstone and, despite being barefaced, my skin tone was even, with cheeks flushed a perfect pink as if I’d freshly applied my makeup. The results lasted for a good few days - even my unobservant housemate said I looked radiant.

Since my visit I have tried to replicate the facial by concocting some of the key ingredients in my kitchen. Unfortunately, all I succeeded in was making lot of mess.

Cost: Being natural doesn’t come cheap; the Raw Face Lift facial will set you back a hefty £85 (but worth every penny). That said, with such a diverse range of beauty, grooming and holistic treatments they have something to suit all budgets. For example, you can blow the bank with a 90 minute, £110 La Prairie Caviar facial or opt for a very reasonable £35 Dermalogica one.

Location: 8 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JU (020 7752 0652; www.glowurbanspa.co.uk)

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