Deluxe Chocolate Collaboration to Benefit Injured Servicemen
In a unique collaboration between the Harley Street Skin Clinic and Artisan du Chocolat, The Deluxe Chocolate Facial is being launched in time for Valentine's Day to benefit injured servicemen.
Described as 'a chocolate immersion experience that benefits the skin, mood and best of all, taste buds,' The Deluxe Chocolate facial is the inspiration of Lesley Reynolds, co-founder of Harley Street Skin and the charity Back on Track.
Back on Track was set up to facilitate the resettlement into society of former members of the armed forces who have been wounded either physically or psychologically. Under the auspices of Lesley Reynolds and Dr Aamer Khan the charity has performed ground-breaking work on behalf of servicemen and women through reconstructive surgery, counselling and social support providing seriously injured men and women self-confidence, strength and independent living.
In an unprecedented collaboration with Anne Weyns-Papaleo, the ‘co-founder and chief chocolate adventurer' of Artisan du Chocolat, a network of chocolate boutiques throughout London, Lesley is seeking to harness the unique properties of chocolate that benefit not only our skin but also our mood and well-being.
Lesley commented: "I devised this multi-sensory facial to be not only restorative and healing but as decadent as possible. I chose Artisan du Chocolat because the product is hand crafted in their UK atelier and the quality is divine, as evidenced by the number of Michelin-starred restaurants they supply.
"One of the most famous properties of chocolate is phenylethylamine, the chemical released in our brains when we fall in love. Smelling it makes us happy, as well as blissfully relaxed."
Combining the finest warm chocolate with Rosina's Lotions & Potions Rose Perfecting Oil and a refreshing finish with Rosina's Rose Velvet Skin Tonic, Lesley has created an ultra-hydrating face treatment, rich in cocoa butter, iron and magnesium. Cocoa not only deep cleanses, it brightens and smooths the complexion offering instant lift, and combined with the gentle balm of roses this facial truly is a treat for the senses.
Clients can choose from two delicious options from Artisan du Chocolat's purest cacao including the Classic Dark Chocolate facial fornormal to dry skin or the new Ruby Chocolate Facial which is fruity and tart for oilier skins,Artisanbeing one of the few chocolatiers to secure the rare pink cocoa beans needed to make this.
Clients will not only benefit from the seductive facial whilst sipping on an optional hot chocolate drink. There is also an exquisite gift of couture chocolates to take away in the form of a luxurious Black & Gold mini box tasting tour in an expression of generosity from Artisan du Chocolat.
Lesley added: "Quality chocolate is considered to be a superfood. It contains valuable flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants, better even than vitamin C. We are positioning our Deluxe Chocolate Facial as the perfect anti-pollution cleanse. This is a really effective way to capture chocolate's many benefits into one satisfyingly intense experience."
Back on Track will benefit from every Deluxe Chocolate Facial performed at the clinic with £50 from each treatment going straight to the charity.
This has to be the best way to spoil yourself or your partner for Valentine's Day and donate to a very worthwhile charity at the same time!
Deluxe Chocolate Facial to benefit injured servicemen
In a unique collaboration between the Harley Street Skin Clinic and Artisan du Chocolat, The Deluxe Chocolate Facial is being launched in time for Valentine's Day to benefit the charity Back on Track.
Described as 'a chocolate immersion experience that benefits the skin, mood and best of all, taste buds,' the Deluxe Chocolate facial is the inspiration of Lesley Reynolds, co-founder of Harley Street Skin and Back on Track.
Describe Back on Track was set up to facilitate the resettlement into society of former members of the armed forces who have been wounded either physically or psychologically. The charity was founded in 2014, focusing on healing even the most hopeless of cases through medicine, go-kart racing days and social support. The charity relies entirely on donations and to date has witnessed some outstanding successes, offering seriously injured men and women self-confidence, strength and independent living.
In an unprecedented collaboration with Anne Weyns-Papaleo, the ‘co-founder and chief chocolate adventurer' of Artisan du Chocolat, a network of chocolate boutiques throughout the West End, Lesley is seeking to harness the unique properties of chocolate that benefit not only our skin but also our mood and well-being. Clients will not only benefit from the seductive aroma, they can sip an exquisite Artisan hot chocolate, perhaps a velvety milkshake or even, for lovers of chocolate perfection, a Cocoa Bellini!
One of the most famous properties of chocolate is phenylethylamine, the chemical released in our brains when we fall in love. Smelling it makes us happy, as well as blissfully relaxed.
Lesley comments: ‘I devised this multi-sensory facial to be not only restorative and healing but as decadent as possible. I chose Artisan du Chocolat because the product is hand crafted in their UK atelier and the quality is beyond divine, as evidenced by the number of 3 Michelin-starred restaurants they supply. The Deluxe Chocolate Facial is truly the ultimate chocolate experience.'
Using the finest warm chocolate, Lesley has created an ultra-hydrating face treatment, rich in cocoa butter, iron and magnesium. Cocoa not only deep cleanses, it brightens and smooths the complexion offering instant lift.
Clients can choose from some classic combinations, all available from Artisan du Chocolat's repertoire. The Deluxe Chocolate Facial can include cooling mint (an antiseptic for blemish prone skin, which can also lighten scars), pistachio (for deep skin nourishment), matcha tea (to reduce puffiness and dark circles), strawberry (to rebalance very oily skin) or even ruby chocolate (slightly astringent), exclusive to Artisan and made with rare pink cocoa beans.
Clients are also treated to a beautiful Artisan Du Chocolat couture gift of Utmost Dark Chocolate spread which they can take away.
Lesley commented: "I have always known that quality chocolate is a superfood. It contains valuable flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants, better even than vitamin C. We are positioning our Deluxe Chocolate Facial as the perfect anti-pollution cleanse. This is a really effective way to capture chocolate's many benefits into one satisfyingly intense experience."
Back on Track will benefit from every Deluxe Chocolate Facial performed at the clinic.
This has got to be the best way to spoil yourself or your partner for Valentine's Day and donate to a very worthwhile charity at the same time.
Questions for Lesley
- Will the warm chocolate be combined with any other specific ingredients?
- Is it possible/practical to serve hot chocolate/milkshakes? (Cocoa Bellini is just Cocoa Pulp from Artisan & Prosecco)
- What percentage of the cost will be donated to Back on Track?
Chocolatier with a soft centre collaborates with famous Harley Street clinic
Brand New to Harley Street Skin is the Bespoke Chocolate Facial, a multi-sensory chocolate immersion experience, with proven benefits for skin, mood and best of all, taste buds.
In an unprecedented collaboration, the renowned Harley Street Skin Clinic has established a partnership with Anne Weyns-Papaleo, the co-founder and chief chocolate adventurer of Artisan du Chocolat, with boutiques throughout the West End.
Anne came up with the brainwave when she heard about the work of the Harley Street Skin Clinic Charity to help injured veterans, Back on Track. She reached out to Lesley Reynolds, famous co-founder of the clinic and suggested a novel partnership, with proceeds to be funnelled straight into Back on Track's pioneering initiative.
As an extra special treat, for Valentine's Day 2019, the Harley Street Skin Clinic is offering the Ultimate Chocolate Facial. Using the finest warm chocolate, Lesley has created an ultra-hydrating face treatment, rich in cocoa butter, iron and magnesium. Cocoa not only deep cleanses, it brightens and smooths the complexion offering lasting results. Naturally, the instant lifting qualities of the chocolate mask are combined with any other prescriptive ingredients that a client's skin might need.
One of the most famous properties of chocolate is phenylethylamine, the chemical released in our brains when we fall in love. Smelling it makes us happy, as well as blissfully relaxed. In addition to the mineral properties of the luxury facial, clients are treated to a beautiful Artisan Du Chocolat couture gift of chocolate which they can take away.
Lesley commented: "I have always known that quality chocolate is a superfood. It contains valuable flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants, better even than vitamin C. We are positioning our Chocolate Facial as the perfect ant-pollution cleanse. This is a really exciting and effective way to maximise chocolate's many benefits and I am delighted that Anne at Artisan du Chocolat got in touch."
Back on Track will benefit from every facial performed at the clinic. This has got to be the best way to spoil yourself or your partner for Valentine's Day and donate to a very worthwhile charity at the same time.
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Queries:
- Should this be extended to Mother's Day/Easter?
- The destination venue in London for ‘The Ultimate Chocolate Facial' Lipotherapea South Ken (‘The only clinic in London dedicated exclusively to skin tightening and cellulite") See comments below:
"Once the cocoa and hyaluronic formula had been applied to my face, the radiofrequency was used to ensure the flavanols penetrated deep into my skin tightening fine lines and leaving my skin positively glowing. My treatment concluded with a deep tissue rose scented facial massage to stimulate my skin, leaving me with a plump and glowing complexion and had me walking - rejuvenated - out of the door 5 minutes later."
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"Although my skin is fairly young and taut already, it felt noticeably plump after the treatment and I left with gloriously smooth skin. The skin is treated with hyaluronic acid and cocoa flavanols (which cost £2,500 per kilogram of goodness!) so this really is a top of the range facial with the best quality resources from sustainable sources."
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"I very much enjoyed my session and over the following days I have definitely noticed my skin feeling smoother, tighter and overall healthier"