Spa’s skincare sensation

HENLEY’S hidden sanctuary KuBu Spa has joined forces with award-winning, skin-perfecting product range Alpha-H. It took first Australia and then the rest of the world by storm.

“It’s a highly active, professional skin treatment of concentrated and balanced performance ingredients,” says brand owner and director Michelle Doherty.

Having suffered with chronic acne in her teens and early twenties, Michelle began a quest to find a product range which would banish her skin problems and prevent those problems from recurring. She was introduced to Alpha-H when the brand was in its infancy and after experiencing life-changing results she has been dedicated to spreading the Alpha-H gospel.

Alpha-H has been described as a “cult global skincare brand with a difference” with no fancy packaging or complicated instructions, just “incredibly effective, results-driven products, which optimise your skin without blowing a hole in your wallet”.

Over the past week I have sampled some of KuBu’s best sellers:

The triple action cleanser is non-detergent and eye-friendly, packed with skin-loving, anti-bacterial ingredients such as thyme, aloe vera and cucumber. It soothes and cools the skin instantly. I found I could rub this product into my eyelashes to remove my mascara with no stinging or discomfort whatsoever. The silky smooth texture feels gorgeous on your skin and comes off nicely with a hot flannel, removing every last trace of make up with no residue or tight feeling after.

Liquid Gold is the wonder product that beauty bloggers have been raving about. It’s a resurfacing treatment which uses glycolic acid to brighten and revitalise tired, ageing skin. I suffer from oily/combination skin with the occasional break-out, and this “overnight facial” has evened my skin tone, refined my pores and has given me a glow which my friends and family have noticed. It actually works — and not a blemish in sight!

Liquid Gold smoothing and perfecting mask is a powerful once-a-week mini-peel treatment. Using glycolic technology it exfoliates dead surface cells. It hydrates and plumps fresh cells deep down using Manuka honey, lavender and vitamin E. It smells fresh and fragrant and tingles satisfyingly. The results are instant — fresh and supple, dewy skin.

KuBu Spa is holding an Alpha-H open day and evening on Thursday, September 19 where you can meet the team and enjoy a glass of bubbly. There will be free skincare consultations and demonstrations and you can meet the UK face of Alpha-H, Tom Ogden, who will be there to introduce and talk about the brand.

Tickets are £5 for the evening event and are redeemable against any two products purchased that evening. You can also receive an express Alpha-H facial at a special discounted price of £15 if you book on the day. A free goody bag is also available for evening guests.

The Alpha-H facial treatments offered at Kubu are tailor-made to suit your skin type. I tried the luxurious Liquid Gold anti-ageing facial which was a relaxing combination of concentrated natural fruit acids and vitamins to renew my skin, and a scalp, neck and shoulder massage which melted away tension from my body and left me feeling fresh, revitalised and stress-free.

My skin was instantly glowing and revitalised and continued to feel baby soft for the rest of the week.

All treatments offered at KuBu spa really are something special. The treatment rooms are modern and comfortable and the therapists are passionate, with the most incredible healing hands.

Alpha-H is exclusive to Kubu in Henley, with the next closest stockist located in London you have your new skin replenishment and rejuvenation routine on your doorstep. To find out more about the product range and to book your space on Thursday, September 19 call (01491) 414130 or visit 16 Bell Street. Spaces are limited for the open day and evening so book now to avoid disappointment.