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After opening its only Texas location, the beautifully serene Ambassade Biologique Recherche spa in Houston’s River Oak District has elevated the skincare game with the introduction of the VIP O2 facial. This restorative skincare treatment is the antidote to summer days filled with just a bit too much sun and the perfect prep for the chilly, windy days of fall.
Passing through the cobalt doors and into the spa feels as though you are floating through a cloud, your senses immediately rewarded by calm and tranquility. The spa is punctuated by pops of blue and gold accents, whisking guests to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, home of the flagship Ambassade.
Every treatment is personalized, so guests fill out a questionnaire upon arrival, listing skin concerns and pertinent health information before being ushered into a private treatment room. The combination of soaring ceilings, soft music, and the coziest of treatment beds sets the tone for the transformative experience to come.
To understand the skin, Biologique Recherche aestheticians perform a pain-free skin analysis, measuring key parameters including sebum production, skin hydration, and pigmentation, employing AI technology and the Skin Instant Lab, an electronic device that is pressed gently against the skin for results. Once skin concerns are identified, the aesthetician then customizes the treatment, and in my case used the recently-launched VIP O2 products.
The VIP O2 facial is a revelatory blend of high-grade, science-backed products and massage techniques, resulting in skin that is cleansed, hydrated, and refreshed. The 60-minute facial starts with a deep cleanse using the Lait VIP O2, which has a patented complex that includes melatonin.
The facial encompasses more than just the face, with the aesthetician targeting the décolletage and neck with a concentrated series of massage movements methodically covering each track of skin.
Nothing is rushed, but the beauty of the Masque VIP O2 is how it brightens skin in just 15 minutes. It is the second step of the facial, and the moisturizing effects are noticeable.
The goal of this signature treatment is to deliver oxygen into the skin. The tip-off that the blend of products and technique is working together is not only in the look and feel of the skin, but sound. The products emit a “crackling” sound, bubbling on the skin, working as detoxifiers and micro-massagers. The results? Supple, glowing skin. Puffiness? Gone. Dry patches? Deeply hydrated.
The benefits of the VIP O2 facial last up to 10 days due to the partnership between products and technique. If you’re starting on a regenerative journey the facial is recommended every four weeks, in addition to the at-home routine that Biologique Recherche will completely customize for you.
Paris is always a good idea, but for beautiful, healthy skin without the travel time, book your VIP O2 appointment at Biologique Recherche in River Oaks District and start your skin journey. No passport required.