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Aesthetics treatments in Bali. Bali is the island of semi-naked bodies, tousled beach hair and sun-kissed makeup-free skin. It may seem that all that effortless natural beauty is just handed to you by the hot sun and salty ocean. However, the experts know very well that a natural healthy glow actually takes quite an effort.

The tropical sun can give you a great tan and highlights, but also dark spots and brittle dry hair. Motorbike riding grants you an amazing sense of freedom, but the air pollution on the heavy trafficked roads will make your skin look dull and reward you with pimples and blemishes.

But worry not – we are providing you with a list of clinics for aesthetics treatments in Bali that will cater to you, offering professional facials and other beauty treatments from quick pre-party makeovers to Hollywood aesthetic tuning.

 Aesthetics treatments in Bali: #1 AMO Spa

This is a one-stop treatment facility to get you red carpet ready on a wallet-friendly budget. Start with polishing your body with one of the AMO body scrubs and continue with the ultimate facial experience. If you have only 30 minutes to spare, we suggest you try their oxygen facial that will leave you glowing with vitality as if that alcohol-infused Saturday night had never happened and instead you had been downing wheatgrass shots all weekend. Our favourite treatment is the 90 minute ‘Make Me Beautiful’ package, which includes Diamond Head Microdermabrasion – a deep cleansing of pores via manual extractions – followed by ‘Darsonval’, a device which works by sending high electrical current frequencies through glass electrodes to your skin, and finishes up with an oxygen facial and a cool raw cucumber strips mask. Simply divine!

To complete your new fresh look there are also mani-pedi options, cream baths and ever-so-pleasant foot soaks. They have over 1,000 colours of nail polish across brands like OPI, Debra Lippman, NUDE, CND Vinylux and Shellac. And there are always the latest issues of fashion and gossip magazines available for reading – perfection!

 AMO SPA Petitenget

Address: Jl. Petitenget 100x, Seminyak, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 473 7943/ +62811 397449/+62811 397450
Operating hours: daily 9am – 10pm (last appointment at 9pm)

AMO SPA Seminyak

Address: Jl. Basangkasa 9, Seminyak, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 737 267 /+62 87 861942948 / +62 81 13999860
Operating hours: daily 9am – 10pm (last appointment at 9pm)

 Aesthetics treatments in Bali: #2 La Beaute

La Beaute is the island ladies’ favourite place for that routine weekly upkeep.

They do massages, body scrubs, cream baths and mani-pedis, but are mostly loved for their fast-as-a-flash, clean and affordable waxing.

La Beaute is superb at shaping and tinting eyebrows

Imagine a pair of 90 cm long legs waxed to smooth perfection in 10 minutes, or a whole body (full leg, full arm, underarm, Brazilian) in a record 30 minutes max. La Beaute is also superb at shaping and tinting eyebrows. You can choose from tweezing or waxing for shaping and regular brow colours – light brown, brown, black, blue black. But when tinting, the beautician doesn’t just dump the colour on your eyebrow in one chunky line, instead they draw on your eyebrow with a brush or a toothpick dipped in dye, which gives a more defined and natural effect. La Beaute is more than affordable, so obviously it is pretty packed, which means you have to book your appointment in advance.

Address: Jl. Pengubengan Kauh 18, Kerobokan, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 8476074/ +6281338073387
Operating hours: daily 10 am – 8 pm

 Aesthetics treatments in Bali: #3 Cocoon Medical Spa

Located on a busy intersection of Sunset Road, Dewi Sri, Nakula and Imam Bonjol, this medical spa gives you the feeling of a progressive science laboratory when you cross the entrance doors. The high ceiling hangar hosts numerous separate rooms made out of tempered glass, which look like android cells on a space shuttle.

Each of these rooms are dedicated to different treatments and none is more interesting than the other. The spa’s medical experts are some of the most experienced and qualified aesthetic professionals and have been trained by leading Australian and British cosmetic doctors. Here you will get an international quality aesthetic experience at a price that is 50–80% less than you would pay in Europe or Australia.

Cocoon offers wellness treatments that boost your health from within and make you both look and feel better for much longer. Their specialists recommend doing colonic therapy at least once every six months to detoxify your body and to then follow with the Vitamin IV infusion to boost up your immune system and increase your health.

The spa also has a special salt room for Halotherapy – a method that uses salt vapor to treat respiratory ailments and skin problems and is overall beneficial for both physical and mental health.

Salt Room is made out of blocks of imported Himalayan salt, mimicking the microclimate of a natural salt cave with a saline aerosol dispensed at a high concentration. All you have to do is relax and breathe deeply to absorb important minerals and trace elements that are necessary for a healthy functioning body.

Rejuvenation treatments include RF micro-needling for skin tightening, Diamond Microdermabrasion, no-needle mesotherapy, Dermapen, Platelet Rich Plasma therapy and many more.

Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is actually one of the most popular rejuvenation treatments nowadays. Have you seen J Lo’s glow? Or Kim Kardashian’s supple skin? Well, both are devoted users of PRP therapy, also known as ‘Vampire lift’, which is the most natural filler and lifting solution there is. Why? Because it is made out of your own blood that is sampled and placed into centrifuge to separate the concentrated platelets, which are later re-injected in your face. This activates your body’s own repairing and regenerating processes, resulting in a more youthful and healthy appearance of your skin.

Have you seen J Lo’s glow? Or Kim Kardashian’s supple skin?

Some of the treatments in the spa are exclusive to Cocoon and you will not find them anywhere else in Bali. One of them is HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) – a facelift without surgery that works with the deep layers of the skin, stimulating the produce of new collagen, which results in tighter and more supple skin.

Highly recommended are the Cleopatra gold facial packages that include microdermabrasion combined with either mesotherapy or dermapen and 24-carat-gold hyaluronic acid serum and collagen moisturiser.

And another exclusive Cocoon treatment is…vagina laser rejuvenation. You will not find this treatment on their menu or website, but trust us – they have it. It is called Femilift, just ask the receptionist.

Address: Jalan Sunset Road, Opposite to Sunset Star, Legian, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 8475997
Operating hours: Mon-Sat 10 am – 7 pm

 Aesthetics treatments in Bali: #4 Rejuvie Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Clinic

Rejuvie is most likely the clinic in Bali with the highest return of customers. Those who have had treatments here usually come back again, due to Rejuvie’s high quality professional service and very friendly, family-like atmosphere.

Dr. Murino, known as THE botox and fillers specialist, opened Rejuvie in March 2011 with only one nurse. Since then, the clinic has developed, adopting an extended circle of loyal customers and employing 3 full-time doctors, a part-time dermatologist and 5 nurses.

The philosophy of the clinic has always been to offer honest advice, high quality services and affordable prices. The specialists here will never recommend a service that the client basically does not need, even if he or she really wants it.

Rejuvie’s most popular treatment is the Laser360. It is a combination of three different laser treatments that target your skin all the way through from the surface to deep down to stimulate collagen production. And as it has already been mentioned, this place has a reputation for being the best in botox treatments and filler injections.

The latest addition to the aesthetic menu at Rejuvie is called Sygmalift, a brand-new technology that offers laser facelifts without incisions or injections. This treatment has the added bonus of being completely pain free and having no downtime.

Rejuvie uses only internationally recognised cosmetic brands such as Teosyal and Allergan for their treatments. The clinic also offers skincare products by a very popular brand called Skin Medica, as well as more customised skincare products (predominantly for acne-prone skin) made by Rejuvie’s dermatologist.

The clinic’s professionals name different degrees of sun damage as the main concern of most of their patients. And though the most important skincare routine that anyone living in a tropical country should adopt is a regular application of sunblock, sometimes it is just not enough. The AFT laser targets this issue and reduces the damage from the sun and age spots. You can then top it up with a little bit of botox and filler.

AFT laser can be done monthly, botox every 3–4 months and fillers usually once every 1–1.5 years. In between these treatments, doctors of Rejuvie recommend microdermabrasion to keep your skin looking fresh.

Address: Pertokoan Plaza 18, Blok B-4, Jalan Dewi Sri, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 760084
Operating hours: Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm,  Sat 10 am – 3 pm, Sun 12 pm – 5 pm

 Aesthetics treatments in Bali: #5 Nano Philosophy

Nano Philosophy wellness clinic in Seminyak has a very specific approach to aesthetics and beauty. Specialists here address the cause of health imbalances and ageing rather than treating the symptoms.

Specialists here address the cause of health imbalances and ageing rather than treating the symptoms

All products and treatments are developed by Nano Philosophy’s founder Dr. Kennis Yam together with dedicated research teams in Japan and Europe. Dr. Yam has dedicated 22 years of her life to the beauty and aesthetics industry, studying intensively in New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong and Europe. Nano Philosophy currently has four clinics in Jakarta, one in Kuala Lumpur and one in Bali.

The clinic offers plant-based organic treatments using non-invasive, non-toxic aesthetic therapy, which achieves the desired results without surgery and without the use of toxic chemicals, providing healing from the inside out.

Nano Philosophy’s most revolutionary treatment is DNA therapy. In a nutshell, it repairs your DNA, turning back the clock on ageing and cellular damage. For this, the clinic’s researchers combined 2000 years of Chinese herbal expertise with Nobel Prize winning technology of Telomerase activation. It’s a powerful anti-ageing formula, in which high doses of Astragulus root extract are delivered into the bloodstream, bypassing the GI tract. DNA therapy has anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties that restore cell function and turn back cellular ageing. It has an amazing effect on skin, hair and nails.

Another popular and very effective face treatment is Organic Superlift, an all-in-one facelift and anti-ageing treatment that combines two powerful rejuvenating agents to immediately tone and smooth the skin, protecting it against free radicals. It’s effective not only on the face but also for treating sagging skin on the arms, abdomen, legs and buttocks. It contains DMAE, which has the ability to reduce any pigmentation build-up and can tighten sagging skin. Another ingredient is Bambousa Arundinacea (Japanese bamboo), which in its turn provides strength, flexibility and resilience to collagen and elastin connective tissues.

Living in Bali, the air that we breathe and the water we use is not always as purified as it is in the West, and due to a certain level of pollution we are exposed to toxins. Calcified induced water here is prevalent. To keep our cells healthy and happy, Nano Philosophy strongly recommends Ozone therapy.

Ozone is supercharged oxygen, O3 instead of O2. The extra O molecule gives this method its remarkable medical properties, like increasing oxygenation of cells and reducing the levels of acidity in the body. Ozone kills bacteria and viruses and in general modulates your immune system. The clinic adds Ozone therapy to most of their treatment packages, which makes your body more receptive to the effects of aesthetic procedures and increases their effectiveness.

Address: Jalan Raya Basangkasa, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 739372
Operating hours: Mon – Sat 11 am – 6 pm

 Aesthetics treatments in Bali: #6 Rob Peetoom Hair Spa

We have talked a lot about skincare here, but a beauty look is not complete without shiny healthy hair. Sun, wind and salt water add their fair share of damage to your locks, and without proper treatment, you might soon sport a bunch of straw on your head. But this can be easily prevented with regular professional care.

Rob Peetoom takes cream baths to the next level, upgrading it to a hair spa ritual status.

Their restorative treatments vary in duration from 15 minutes to an hour, and they are quite the luxury experience to indulge in. The salon works mostly on Kerastase products and before you start your session, you are invited to check the condition of your scalp and mane with the special Kerastase hair analyser.

This helps determine the products that are going to target your individual needs. Hair spa rituals are performed in an open-air section of the salon that overlooks a beautiful rice field, which definitely adds special charm to the whole process.

Rob Peetoom is the most reliable hair salon in Bali; you can trust their specialists with every aspect of hair care, be it a new haircut or a change of colour. The stylists are happy to offer their advice, taking into consideration your individuality, skin tone, face shape and the structure of your hair.

The salon also offers a brow service based on the ‘Golden Ratio’ technique of celebrity brow specialist Anastasia Soare, which aims to bring more balance to your face by choosing the right shape and colour for your eyebrows. It is much more than just tweezing and tinting; it involves careful measurements and analysis of your facial features and hair colour.

Aside from the above-mentioned treatments, you can get mani-pedis, waxing, massages and makeup services here. The space is beautifully designed and has a great atmosphere that will make you want to come back again and again.

Address: Jalan Petitenget No. 16, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 738363
Operating hours: daily 10 am – 8 pm

So, there you go. Now that you are armed with our ever-so-important info, and have all the essential beauty spots mapped out for you, you have the potential to live forever. Joking. No one lives forever, but everyone can look their best for an extremely long time with proper care and maintenance. Love yourself, spoil yourself and remember that in the modern world, age is just a number.

There is much attention at the moment concerning the Zika virus, the media is hyping it to be a potential global threat give or take several countries! So without having to sell up everything and move to those few places not affected, here are some of the key points and tips that should provide people with enough information to help ensure that they can still carry on with their travel plans and not worry too much about contracting the virus.

So without having to sell up everything and move to those few places not affected, here are some of the key points and tips that should provide people with enough information to help ensure that they can still carry on with their travel plans and not worry too much about contracting the virus.

Symptoms of Zika Virus

Zika virus infection arises about 10 days after a bite from an infected mosquito, symptoms including Fever, rash, joint pain, headache and conjunctivitis, most mild symptoms lasting for several weeks.

A Few Facts

The Zika virus is carried by the same mosquitoes as the Dengue fever and Chikungunya virus, known as the Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes.

There has recently been a large outbreak in Latin America with many women reported having given birth to babies suffering from Microcephaly, a condition in which the baby is born abnormal smallness of the head, a congenital condition associated with incomplete brain development.  The mosquito itself can be identified by the white spots that it has on its body, for anyone who gets close enough to see one.

Cautions and Precautions

For those people looking to travel to more tropical destinations, there are several things that can be done to help limit and prevent the contraction of the Zika virus.

As with Dengue, the mosquitoes that carry the virus tend to only come out at dawn and dusk. These times can be avoided; however if venturing out, make sure that your body is covered using long sleeved clothes and trousers to help prevent being bitten.

As well as this, After the rain is also a popular time for mosquitos to feast. Be conscious of places that are dark, or areas that are around sitting water (non-circulating), these areas are mosquito’s favourite places to lay eggs and hide out. Mosquitoes dislike air conditioning and the cold, so to help prevent mosquitoes coming into your room, keep the air conditioning on and windows closed! If you prefer fresh air, use netting over the window.

When using mosquito repellent, use a spray that contains at least 50% Deet or Picaridin which should last for around 8 hours after use. With such a high content of deet, the liquid normally feels quite oily on the skin and can always be washed off once inside.

When using sun block, apply any repellent after you have applied your sun block, and spray on top of your clothing and not underneath it. There are also brands of sunblock containing repellent which is super helpful! Never use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months old and check any instructions on the bottle before applying to children older than this. Ensure that babies’ cots or strollers are always covered during those times that mosquitos are most present. It I also important to recognise that a person with the Zika virus is still contagious within the first week of contracting it, meaning virus can be spread from the person being bitten by a mosquito to  another person. To prevent others contacting the virus and its spreading, ensure that within this first week you do not get bitten and stay covered up and protected.

No Need to Panic

With health organizations saying it will take several years to research Zika and airlines providing pregnant women free flight changes away from Zika hotspots, it will always play on peoples minds and make them panic and worry, but if people take the necessary precautions, are vigilant and careful, there is no reason why this has to inhibit your travel plans and keep you locked up at home!

As with the Dengue virus, similar rules apply. So cover up, don’t forget to protect yourself with a 50% deet spray and be careful at the prime times for the mosquitoes and everybody should be happy and healthy and enjoying their time abroad without any problems.