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We tested it for you… Susanne Kaufmann’s holistic anti-aging skincare line

As our skin slowly adapts to fall and the needs that come with this season, it’s also the perfect time to treat yourself to a wellness retreat. The latest addition to our treatment menu, the Susanne Kaufmann ritual promises a moment of pure relaxation! On the agenda: lymphatic drainage, a massage inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, and an ultra-sensory layering treatment… Let yourself be enveloped by expertise straight from the Austrian Alps.

Why choose a holistic facial treatment?

A relaxed face rarely starts with the face itself. Tension that builds up in the body manifests as heavy legs, tense shoulders, or a clenched jaw—and has a direct impact on facial features, causing them to become more pronounced and tight. This is the premise behind the new Anti-Aging Facial Treatmentfrom Susanne Kaufmann: by first improving circulation and relaxing the body as a whole, we prepare the facial skin to fully reap the benefits of the expert massage that follows. This approach is both longer and more comprehensive than a traditional facial, but it makes a dramatic difference in terms of both results and sensations.

Susanne Kaufmann, a brand from the Alps

It’s impossible to talk about this treatment without mentioning the unique world of the brand behind it. Susanne Kaufmann was born in the heart of the Austrian Alps, originally conceived for its founder’s spa before becoming a leader in holistic skincare. With a lifelong passion for plants, Susanne Kaufmann draws inspiration from the mountains, forests, and plains of her region to create formulas that combine botanical actives with cutting-edge ingredients. The brand is also built on a strong commitment to sustainability, from its glass packaging to its refill options designed to minimize waste. Its highly acclaimed anti-aging line is considered a benchmark in the world of high-end spas. This DNA is evident at every stage of the in-salon treatment.

The Protocol, Step by Step

An opening ritual for the legs

The treatment begins where you least expect it: on the feet and lower legs, with a period of lymphatic drainage. The pressure is firm, almost assertive, and yet it immediately invites the body to release its tensions. This choice sets the tone for the entire experience: the mind calms down From during the first few minutes, long before the practitioner even touches the face.

Ultra-sensory layering

The rest of the skincare routine is designed as a layering process: each texture prepares the skin to receive the next one, and each active ingredient enhances the one that came before it. It all begins with a double cleanse of the face using the iconic Deep Cleansing Oil, warmed between the hands before being held briefly above the face for a moment of aromatherapy, followed by the Purifying Cleansing Gel, worked into a lather to thoroughly purify the face. Intoxicating scents and textures that glide over the skin, already beginning to release built-up tension. To complete the cleansing, the Soothing Tonergently stimulates the heart and third-eye chakras. Next? Time for the active ingredients!

Starting with the Vitamin C Complex, followed by theEnzyme Exfoliator with its ultra-refreshing texture that gradually revives the skin’s radiance while the upper body enjoys an exquisite massage with Body Butter. The next step in the layering process: hydration with the Hyaluron Moisturizing Serum applied before the Moisturizing Mask enriched with a few drops of Face Oil are layered onto the face… After a massage—which we’ll tell you about in a moment—a final pair of textures with the Nutrient Serum , followed by the Power Mask (exclusive to this treatment), applied this time during a thorough, authentic facial lymphatic drainage massage. And of course, there’s no way we’d let you leave without one last dose of hydration and protection: Ectoin Repair Serum, Rejuvenating Eye Cream, and Advanced Anti-Aging Rich Cream are applied in succession as the final steps of a complete skincare routine.

Expert Massage: A Blend of Fascial Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine

At the heart of the treatment, this truly expert massage combines several techniques. Traditional Chinese medicine sets the tone with movements designed to balance Yin and Yang. On the face, this continues through Tuina points: targeted pressure applied to specific areas that stimulate microcirculation and contribute to the “smoothed features” effect you’ll notice From t the end of the treatment. Shiatsu andacupressure bring the energetic dimension to the treatment: rhythmic pressure, applied with the fingers or palm to the heart chakra, the occipital hollow, and the sternum, which encourages the nervous system to shift into an almost immediate state of relaxation. Next comes the work on the fascia and deep tissues to restore suppleness to every area of the body, alleviate the stress that accumulates and causes facial features to stiffen, and thus promote relaxation.

This may be what most distinguishes this treatment from a traditional facial massage: the technique does not follow a single protocol, but combines several, each chosen for a specific effect.

The drainage phase that accompanies the treatment

First on the legs at the beginning of the treatment, then on the face and neck at the end—as a logical echo of the movements that began the treatment…. A meticulous pumping technique along the lymph nodes to complete the cycle: from the lower body up to the face. It is this gesture, more than any other, that accounts for the “sculpted features” effect and the feeling of lightness experienced upon leaving. The skin appears decongested; the tissues can breathe again.

What People Thought of the Treatment

"This treatment is so pleasant because it’s not just for the face: it all starts with the feet and legs, and that’s where the sense of letting go begins. The pressure is firm and immediately invites the body to relax. You can easily recognize the Susanne Kaufmann signature: those intoxicating scents and textures that glide over the skin, which are almost enough on their own to melt away accumulated tension. We’re transported to Austria… The expert touch then works the tissues deeply, all the way up to the face, neck, and décolletage. The result when you leave: a light body, tensions melted away, skin that regains its plumpness and radiance, and visibly smoothed features. A treatment that proves you can combine sensory pleasure and pure relaxation with truly visible results.” Elsa, Editorial Manager

Expect to pay €130 for a 1-hour treatment, including a skin analysis and a personalized skincare routine.

It is suitable for all skin types and specifically targets dryness, dehydration, early and established wrinkles, loss of firmness, and a lack of radiance.

Reserve here here.

Extend the benefits

To help the benefits of your treatment last between appointments, here are a few must-haves from the Susanne Kaufmann anti-aging line:

Advanced Anti-Aging Rich Cream : the signature cream of the anti-aging routine, designed to maintain firmness and comfort.
Nutrient Serum Revitalizing Serum : a concentrate of active ingredients to support your skin’s radiance every day.
Nourishing Eye Cream : to care for the eye area, the area most susceptible to the first signs of aging.
Face Oil : Just a few drops are all it takes to achieve that signature glow the brand is known for.

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