Featured Spa of the week: Librisa Spa at the Mount Nelson Hotel Cape Town

Librisa Spa at the Mount Nelson Cape Town is a definite must visit. It has become one of the leading day spas in the cape and boasts some of the most beautiful views and scenery. The Librisa Spa is situated in an adjacent Old Victorian house where guests are really pampered and made to feel oh so spoilt by one of their signature treatments.They also have some of the most superb facilities which include a Finnish sauna, steam bath and a plunge pool. 

So our advice is…make a day of it and you won’t be disappointed. 

Please email the spa at librisa@mountnelson.co.za or call +27 (0)21 483 1550 to make an appointment.

Give Dad something he really wants....

June is the month in which we celebrate fatherhood, so why not spoil Dad with a complete Shaving kit from Africology. This Pack comes complete with a 200ml shave cream, a 100ml Body Scrub, 5ml Marula conditioning Oil, 5ml Hydrating cleansing gel, 5ml a moisturizer as well as a step-by-step guide which describes the perfect Africology shave.

Shaving cream
Taking the scrapes and cuts out of shaving, our deeply moisturising cream provides a smoother shave with shea butter and jojoba beads. Your skin is left feeling soft, protected and moisturised. Shea butter has natural spf of 7, providing further protection against the sun. Usually retails at R435.

Body Scrub
We blend walnut and marula shell powder to provide a gentle, chemical-free exfoliator. The scrub delivers sunflower oil, rich in linoleic acid, vitamins A, B complex, D and E, calcium, zinc, potassium, iron and phosphate into the skin. All of these contribute to the general well-being of the cell membrane. Aloe ferox extract and marula oil help to create a smooth, soft finish. Retails at R212

Marula Conditioning Body Oil
To create an oil this luxurious, we infused marula oil with rooibos and neroli to soften signs of aging through its anti-stress action. An all-over body serum that is rich in palmatic acid, sealing the skin off from free radical attack. 5ml sachet retails at R8

Hydrating Cleansing Gel
Designed to cleanse without drying the skin, this gel contains quillaja extract and soapwort, which are natural and mild cleansing and foaming agents. Reactive skin is usually the result of the mind seeking protection, hence increased oil production. By not stripping the skin of its natural oil, the gel cleanses and gently rebalances. Seaweed extract maintains skin health while smoothing and moisturising. The skin is firmed and stimulated. It can also be combined with our Cleansing Lotion to assist combination skin in balancing itself. 5ml Sachet retails at R7

Moisturiser
Perfect for a day cream and so versatile, this intensely hydrating cream is enriched with olive extracts that deliver our active ingredients into the skin. A cocktail of aloe ferox, marula oil, sweet almond, coconut and grapeseed blended into rich shea leaves the skin soothed, softened and protected. Shea provides natural sun protection factor and is combined with rose oil to fragrance the skin and balance the hormonal system. The cream is packed with natural antioxidants that protect and renew the cellular process. Free from artificial fragrances that can damage the DNA of the skin; this moisturiser is an essential part of your daily skincare routine. 5ml Sachet retails at R25.

This special is running for the month of June and retails at R460, Stocks are limited so make sure you hurry to our Store in Rosebank or email orders@africology-sa.com to avoid disappointment.

Get Dad something he would really enjoy….

Winter is definitely here!

Now that the cold has set it, don’t let it get you down. We suggest treating yourself, and what not a better way than an Africology Copper & Hot Stone Manicure & Pedicure.
 

This luxurious African pedicure begins by soaking the feet in an energy-balancing copper bath, followed by a warm massage of the legs, reducing water tension and improving circulation. Hot stones are used to massage the soles of the feet and the calf muscles, using heat to release product activity and to penetrate and relax the skin. An African potato Masque is applied to the feet to soften rough areas and lock moisture into the skin.

Copper is an essential element, and is seen throughout history and most civilizations as an effective aid to assist with inflammation, rheumatism, arthritis, osteoporosis and injury. Copper is naturally absorbed by the skin upon contact and competes with toxic minerals for absorption, thus reducing their harmful impact and making them more likely to be eliminated. It is a natural element found in the earth and is a very good conductor of energy, whether it is electrical, magnetic or vital force. At Africology we see this as a process of grounding an individual; as often in life we lose our way home or become overwhelmed, which emphasizes the need for us to reconnect with Mother Nature and find our sense of perspective that adds reason and depth to our outlook on life.

Go on… treat yourself!

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Featured Spa of the Week: Africology Urban retail & Spa Store

This week's Spa of the week is our very own Africology Urban Spa. To make the unique Africology spa experience and products available to a wider audience, the leading luxury South African spa brand has opened its first ever Urban Retail & Spa Store in Rosebank, Johannesburg. People are able to purchase their favourite Africology products in a unique environment and enjoy a selection of Africology treatments, from a rejuvenating full-body massage to a relaxing manicure in one of the treatment rooms. Make sure to visit the store as there are many in-store promotions.

Shop G18, Phase 2, The Zone@Rosebank

Featured Spa of the Week: Westcliff Johannesburg Botanica Spa

As part of the Africology world we would like to showcase an Africology spa every week.  This week we decided to start in our very own Johannesburg Botanica Spa at the Westcliff. It has become almost a mirage situated on a hilltop in the leafy northern suburbs of Johannesburg and boasts numerous awards. This year alone it has been mentioned in the Conde Naste’s Traveler as one of the World’s Best 504 hotels; another mention being in the Travel+Lesuire as one of the World’s 500 Best Hotels. The fusion of Africology knowledge, products and expertise with the class and excellence of Botanica at the Westcliff make for a very good partnership and an overall luxurious experience. I recommend having an Africology Intonga Amasatchi Treatment as a little indulgence for the upcoming winter months.

Intonga Amasatchi Treatment
75 minutes - R800
(deep tissue massage)
Not suitable for pregnant women
Skilful movements are performed with the hands, and differently sized wooden sticks are used to stretch tight muscles and ease toxic overload from daily stress. Our hydrating body balms complete this body-renewing treatment.

Fancy a Cuppa?

Here at Africology we always bring our own creative flair into play when creating all of our products. We have blended the singular African potato with our rooibos tea to create our own uniquely African health blend. Rooibos has a naturally reddish-brown colour and is sometimes referred to as ‘red tea’. We love adding a little ginger and cinnamon to intensify and imbue it with that glowing, warm-body feeling. Rooibos contains high levels of antioxidants and is caffeine-free. Antioxidants work industriously to repair damage done to our cells.

Available in:

Specialty Blend, Ginger Blend, and Mint Blend

BRRRRRR, Winter Skin Tip!

As it is the turn in season, your skin has to adjust to this temperature change and it’s not only your face that needs a routine. This winter make sure to moisturize your hands, feet and lips regularly. Also you can never be too careful with our harsh sun UV (yes, even in winter) so getting a moisturizer with an added SPF is a great idea to keep your skin bright and beautiful!

Wintery Tip: Avoid using thin lotions, as lotions are absorbed quickly into the skin. By using creams they will form the protective barrier that is required for this winter.






















 1. Africology Body Butter
     For an all over body wellbeing 
2. Africology Moisturiser
     Keeps skin healthy and more elastic
3. Body Balm
     For an intense hydrating treatment all over
     the body, excellent where eczema is a problem.
4. Relaxing Massage oil
     Use as an all over massage treatment,
     a little in the bath is also a treat.