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Modern twist on ancient beauty

By Xu Junqian | Shanghai Star | Updated: 2014-08-21 10:11

Modern twist on ancient beauty

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Although the clay is available in many department stores and is easy to use at home, if you spend the money to visit the Spa center, you are treated to having the therapist's magical fingers apply the mask.

Not only can the therapist smoothly massage the clay onto your face in the right amount and at the correct temperature, but he or she can also locate the right point, which, according to TCM's meridians, can boost blood circulation and improve the intake of nutrition from the clay.

I doubt I transformed into Snow White after the treatment, costing 680 yuan, but judging from the glowing reflection in the mirror, I no longer look like her evil stepmother.

IF YOU GO

Heborist Spa (flagship store)

718 Beijing Road W, Jing'an district (北京西路718号)

021-6217-1968