Recently we started working with the incredible Jennifer Young and her brand ‘Beauty Despite Cancer’, to launch a full range of spa treatments designed for guests undergoing treatment for cancer, at any stage of their journey – no Dr’s notes necessary! Of course with the present situation we aren’t able to offer these beautiful treatments in our Utopia Spa at Alexander House for the time being, so we chatted with the wonderful Jennifer to get an ‘at-home’ ritual to soothe, hydrate and get a good night’s sleep.

Sleep Well ‘at home’ Facial, from the specialists at Jennifer Young

Created with the help of the NHS, these natural, luxurious and indulgent skincare products are perfect for dry, sore, itchy, flaky and sensitive skin. The Jennifer Young specialist skincare collections help to combat some of the side-effects of treatment for cancer.

Sleep Well Facial

“anti-ageing, hydrating and relaxing” – this facial has been created using the Jennifer Young Beyond Beauty range which aims to promote skin regeneration and rejuvenation. This range is ideal for clients after treatment and also for those going through treatment but are experiencing fewer skin related sides effects and sensitivity.

Allow this “at home” facial to melt away your tension, calm your mind and rejuvenate your skin.

This facial has been created to ensure a restful night’s sleep whilst nourishing and boosting your skin.

The Ritual

• Climb into something comfy (my favourite time of the day to get into my PJ’s)
• Put on some music that you find relaxing
• Dampen some cotton pads
• Open your “Beauty-Sleep-Well” box
• Take some time to do some calm breathing slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Let your arms fall to your sides and relax your body. Do this until you feel relaxed top to toe. Just let go.
• Starting with Beyond beauty night mask. This is a multi-purpose product and can be used as a cleanser, a masque and on any areas that are irritated. Used to super hydrate the skin, heal and allow you to relax with some powerful ingredients including MANGO BUTTER, VITAMIN E AND LAVENDER. To cleanse, warm a pea size amount and gently apply over the face in light gliding motions. Remove with damp cotton pads.

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• Spritz over your face with your Beyond Beauty Frankincense Facial Mist. Super hydrating and great for settling the mind as it contains FRANKINCENSE.

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• Final skincare step in your night routine is to apply the Beyond Beauty Night Treatment. Using 2 drops warm between hands before applying in gentle dabbing motions to face and neck.

This will leave you calm and dreaming beautiful dreams with its blend of LAVENDER, YLANG YLANG and GERANIUM. Along with the super renewal of cells and balance for the skin from JOJOBA, MACADAMIA and VITAMIN E.

• Time to rest and sleep, avoid any digital technology. Spray the Defiant Beauty Relaxing Pillow Spray onto your pillow and allow the lavender to deeply relax you. Climb into bed, close your eyes and dream zzzz

Jennifer Young Spa Days are available to purchase online to use at Alexander House’s Utopia Spa here.