Spa day, a day which everyone look forward to. Especially in a resort like this. But here's the problem. This is not a resort. In fact, it's located closer to your home than you know!
Located at AMK Hub, this hidden resort-liked spa sits at a cosy corner near the ATMs and toilet, easily accessible to shoppers.
Chrysalis Spa
Ang Mo Kio Hub
#03-26, AMK Ave 3
Tel: 6481 9270
Business Hours: 11am - 9pm (Mon - Fri)
10am - 7pm (Sat, Sun & PH)
Upon arrival in their spa, I was immediately greeted with a leafy paradise. At that instance, I realised I'm going to experience my journey in a green fortress.
Since it was a weekday, there were not much customers and I was attended by their staff very quickly. Here, you can see one of the consultation rooms which they have for their customers.
While filling up the form to determine my physical well-being at that time, I was served a warm red dates tea. If you do not know, red dates tea is known to help with the strengthening of one's immune system and rebalance your body's energy 气. Plus, it's sweet thus, one of my favourite teas to drink.
Thereafter, I was brought to the back where the castles of a leafy canopy were unveiled to me.
Lockers were available for customers to safekeep their stuff during their spa session. If you look closely at the top, you'll see some leaves and vines peeking out from the tip of my picture. This leafy canopy stretches out throughout most of the spa.
This leafy dome even stretches out to the dressing room where one can freshen up after their spa treatment. Enough of me beating around the bush, trying to stall you to the best part of the spa - the resort spa room.
Ah yes, the couple suite. Easily one of the best-looking spa room I've ever visited. It's spacious and very romantic. I'm surprised by how everything look so effortlessly placed, especially the decorations.
Yes, the vines. All around the amazing Jacuzzi and around the room. I felt like I was in a fortress of trailing plants where I was too stumped for words by it's magnificent. Who would have known such hidden beauty could be found at a humble corner of a neighborhood shopping centre?
Now before I move on, I want you to keep this image in your head because it is the last image I have before I indulge in my facial under the leafy dome of the forest.
Nano Stem Cells Treatment Facial
The facial which I did is a nano stem cell treatment which aims to:
- Replenish any type of damaged cells
- Reduce wrinkle lines
- Allow us to look more youthful and energetic
What is unique about the nano stem cell treatment is how these nano stem cells can turn into several kinds of cells, depending on the user's skin issue. Sounds a lot like a customised facial, right? Plus, it targets cellular proteins such as collagen and elastin which allow us to maintain the flexibility and structure of our skin - the key to looking young forever.
With that aside, time for me to enjoy my pampering session in an indoor forest - a space which I've always dreamt of.
Step 1: Cleansing
Like every facial session, one must start with the cleansing of the face. To remove all the dirt, the makeup and the troubles which you've brought in from the polluted world outside. A milk cleanser and a facial scrub were used to clean my pores.
Thereafter, a miracle solution was use to soften the pores. I call this gel a miracle solution for it works miraculously. You know how every time you go to a facial and they will use the steaming machine to open your pores? With this miracle solution, that machine is not needed. Honestly, I was so relieved. Personally, I'm not very fond the steaming machine because it seemed that every time a steaming machine was used on my face, I felt that too much oxygen was being shoved into my nostrils and I had to try not to panic - deep inside I'm pulling my hair out. I don't know, it's a weird thing that I have.
Anyhow, the miracle solution has other uses as well, such as ensuring that the pores do not get too big during the ''squeezing session" and reduce the painfulness of the extraction. Personally, I like to believe that I have a high pain tolerance but blackhead extractions often prove me wrong. Thus, after hearing that there will be less pain, I was over the moon. However, before magic can happen, patience is virtue.
Step 2: Eyebrow Trimming
While waiting for the miracle solution to do its work, my esthetician did a quick eyebrow grooming session on my furries. The one thing I love about this esthetician which I was assigned to was how she patiently answered all the questions I've have at the top of my mind in full detail. Plus, right before every single step or sub step, she'll ensure that I am aware and comfortable of what is going to happen and what I will feel during the process. In addition to that, she asked for my approval for the small things such as "It's going to be dark for the mask will cover your eyes, is it ok?" As a slight control freak, I find this to be very reassuring for me. In fact, it calms me down so much just knowing that small little piece of knowledge.
Getting back to point, the eyebrow trimming session went wonderfully. I was even taught some tips and tricks when it comes to plucking my own eyebrows - never pluck from the brow bone (middle portion of the eyebrows) for they will not grow back after frequent plucking and you'll just look bad.
Step 3: Black and White Head Extraction
This is one of the most dreaded part of the process. The 'Squeeze me, Ouch!' As I felt the warmth of my estheician's hand on my face, I started to flinch, awaiting for what's ahead. She examined my skin and go "You don't have much black or white heads. However, you did have some infected pus." Oddly, enough I didn't panic about the word 'infected pus' because I knew it was there. I just can't seem to get it out. That's where she come in.
As she gently placed her tool on my skin, I imagined her finding those pesky little enemies in the pores and digging them out from their hiding place. My mind eventually drifted off to the calming piano music played in the background. Before I knew it, it was over. I was shocked. I'm not going to say that it is painless because that would be a lie. Yet, as compared to the normal extraction procedures which I've received, this procedure is so much better. If those had a pain level of a 10 this is a pain level of a 3.
Since, I did have some 'fermented dirt' under my skin, my esthetician told me to continue my aftercare with either tea tree oil, green tea, aloe vera or chrysanthemum.
Step 4: Nano Stem Cells Serum Application
By this step, the battle was over and my pores were cleaned. It's time for the cells to do their job. A cooling layer of nano stem cells serum was applied. At that point of time, I was too 'drunk' from enjoying the facial and the apple scent from the nano stem cell serum that I did not ask about the other products which was massaged into my skin - because facial.
Step 5: The Heavenly Massage
Just when I thought this treatment could not get any better, my estheician whipped out a bottle of lavender massage/body oil - oh, how she know it's my favourite scent! - and became a masseur. My partially bony shoulders which have been locked in their position for the longest period was instantly released upon her touch. So, amazing.
After the warm massage was done, a cooling body lotion was spread all over my shoulders and upper back to indicate the closing of a massage.
Step 6: Nano Stem Cell Mask Application
Finally, we are heading towards the last steps of the facial. A nano stem cell mask was applied. What I find interesting about the mask is the fact that it smells like apple. Plus it felt so cooling as well!
As I rest there for 20 minutes - with my permission once again I sound so controlling OMG- the lights were dimmed and the main lights was offed.
This was what the room look like with the lights dimmed. So romantic! While I lay under the skyscrapers of the glades and listen to relaxing piano music, I dreamt of unicorns crossing and rainbows jelly beans popping out from the ground - I'm not high. Before I knew it, the 20 minutes was over and it's time for my mask to be removed. By this time, my mask became a silicon state where it could be removed all in one piece.
Step 7: Wash off
This is more like a brush off. Where my esthetician brush and pick off those remaining small pieces of dried masks off my face. My eyes were still close at this stage for I don't any debris to get in my eyes, do I? After the brush off, I was asked to slowly open my eyes. Like how a new born would.
And this is the first thing which I saw once my eyes adapted to the dark. It looks truly amazing.
Step 8: Serum & Moisturiser
Finally, more serum and a moisturiser was spread on my face, ensuring the goodness of the mask stays in my skin. When it's time for me to sit up, my esthetician became my masseur once again and did a quick massage on my back. I never want this to end but as Nelly Furtado say, all good thing comes to an end.
The Aftermath:
I looked so much more relaxed and younger. Don't you think? Plus my pores were squeaky clean!
As you can see, my face looked like it's practically glowing the day after. That's the thing about a good facial. The effects last so much longer and you can see the effects days after. Of course, you must do good aftercare after the facial for the effects to be lengthen. For me my aftercare involved using he most natural of products eg. Green tea, aloe vera and tea tree oil to prevent your skin from getting confused. Oh, and about that dot in the middle of my forehead, it was a pimple but it was de-pimplised and as I typed this post, that dot was history.
Overall, I feel that Chrysalis Spais a great place to rest and relax in an indoor forest. I love the ambience of the place where there's no chattering heard and the piano songs were perfect to loosen up to. Plus, the esthetician which I was assigned to was amazing. I would tell you her name but I'm just horrible with names AKA I've forgotten her name but she's amazing at her job and so patient.
Besides facials, Chrysalis Spa also provide cupping treatment, gua sha, body massage and more. You can see the full list on their website. Before you go, here's a little treat for all you people!
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Visit Chrysalis outlets:
AMK Hub #03-26, 53 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 Singapore 569933
Tel: 6481 9270
Operating hours: 11am - 9pm (mon-Fri), 10am - 7pm (Sat, Sun and PH)
9 Scotts Road, #03-13 Singapore 228210
Tel: 6884 9636
Operating hours: 11am - 9pm (Mon-Fri), 10am - 7pm (Sat, Sun and PH)
#B1-43 Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive Singapore 608532
Tel: 65675393
Operating hours: 11am - 9pm (Mon-Fri)m 10am - 7pm (Sat, Sun and PH)
Bedok Mall #01-25, 311 New Upper Changi Road Singapore 467360
Tel: 65873310
Operating hours: 11am - 9pm (Mon-Fri), 10am - 7pm (Sat, Sun and PH)
Jurong Point, #03-04JP1, 63 Jurong West Central 3 Singapore 648331
(Opening on Early June 2017)
