Best face forward

From the dryness in the aeroplane during transit and climate change to the differences in diet and sleep patterns, it’s not easy to look and feel our best. Thankfully, options for restoring and revitalising the appearances are plentiful at the glossy Open Spa situated in the Ibiza Gran Hotel. The sleek modern surrounds of Open Spa have been custom designed to create a pure and bliss like environment where clients can replenish and revitalise at the hands of a professional team of therapists. Partnering exclusively with UK luxury beauty brand Elemis to develop an array of exclusive and indulgent Elemis facials designed to help you put your best face forward at all times. Elemis was born from the concept of fusing the power of nature and science to truly transform skin’s condition and appearance, through deep cleansing, hydration and nourishment. When having an Elemis facial, you can trust that your facial therapist is specially trained in all aspects of skincare and all products used on your face consist of the highest grade of environmentally friendly ingredients. Let’s face it (no pun intended!), shouldn’t we only be allowing top shelf, high-quality and trusted ingredients onto our delicate skin? After all, you only have one face!

Open Spa at Ibiza Gran Hotel offer three exclusive Elemis facials: Elemis Herbal Lavender: Lie back on the treatment bed in your private, open-air cabin as you close your eyes and surrender to the healing energy Open Spa offers each client. Defy the signs of congestion and treat blemish prone skin to the therapeutic effects of lavender as the aromatic facial purifies, soothes and rebalances the skin, leaving a long-lasting calming effect. Perfect for those with sensitive skin, that may be feeling the effects from lazy days spent out in the sun or clogging due to environmental change. Your skin instantly feels clean, balanced and hydrated with its vibrancy restored. Visible Brilliance Facial: The perfect treatment for anyone who feels their skin is in need of some serious TLC. Tired skin is rejuvenated while light and radiance are deposited back through the specialised micro-circulatory massage combined with two amino acid masks that support dehydration and enhance the natural beauty of the skin. Perhaps you’ve had a long haul flight across the globe, and are looking for a ‘pick me up’ treatment as you begin your holiday, or maybe you want to complete your time spent on the island with a facial before you return to your reality. Relax knowing your skin is in good hands. Pro-Collagen Quartz Life Facial: Look as good as you feel when in Ibiza and defy any signs of ageing through clinically proven anti-wrinkle, radiance and resurfacing facials for instant results. Any signs of ageing or loose skin are instantly improved through a fabulous lifting massage with marine extracts and Padina Pavonica, an exotic brown algae found at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea which helps regenerate cellular communication and rejuvenates your skin. After the relaxing treatment leave in a blissful state looking firmer and younger than when you arrived!

Golden Elegance Ritual at Open Spa

Nowadays the jet set and elite are flying in for specialised spa weekends, wellness retreats and holidays focused on pure pampering, and Ibiza Gran Hotel (the only hotel in Ibiza with a ‘Grand Luxe’ rating) provides the perfect contemporary setting to relax and rejuvenate. Within the sleek modern complex is one of the island’s most prestigious modern-day healing and wellness centres and spas – Open Spa. Always on the pulse of the latest technology and therapeutic methods, the highly trained team of professionals are changing the typical view of an Ibiza spa. It’s all about delivering proven results, using exceptional techniques and impressive, quality materials. One of the latest spa trends that recently arrived at Open Spa is the use of that most noble metal: gold.

Since the beginning of time gold has been considered a precious and luxurious metal by high society, a symbol of wealth, strength and wellbeing. Mediterranean empresses believed gold held certain properties that helped them look younger and referred to the metal as the ‘glory of immortals’ because it helped beautify and purify their bodies in ancient times. Thanks to recent groundbreaking research, gold has taken the world by storm as its properties are known to transform the skin, keeping one’s appearance ‘eternally young.’ It is easily absorbed, and its features work fast to firm the skin, decrease inflammation, improve blood circulation, slow collagen depletion, accelerate cell renewal and enhance skin elasticity.

Once only a luxury afforded to the most prosperous, Open Spa now invites one and all to indulge in the power of gold via the new Golden Elegance Ritual, a deluxe combination of facial and body treatments and one of the spa’s most sumptuous treatments. Performed in a private booth, with an open-air terrace and natural light, lie back and let the expert hands of a highly trained therapist relax you and work the magic of 24 carat gold over your delicate skin for 110 minutes – heaven. The treatment strengthens the protective barrier of the skin, firms, nourishes and revitalises adding a noticeable lightness that leaves you with a healthy glow to the skin. Following the treatment, spa guests are invited to plunge into the therapeutic waters of Open Aqua and experience the healing powers of the water circuit, also an ancient practice known to relax, detoxify and replenish. At Open Spa the belief is restoring health to the body, and wellness to the mind – no two visits are alike, yet you will always leave in a state of bliss.

Tune in to total wellbeing

A day spent at the spa is not just about pampering or treating oneself anymore – it’s also about achieving much-needed total wellbeing. Water circuits have an amazing effect on our cardiovascular systems, massages improve regular circulation and attend to tired and painful muscles, and without even realizing this, by unplugging from technology even for just a short period, it puts our minds in a state of relaxing bliss while experiencing mindfulness and wellbeing in itself. Not to mention all the beautifying treatments that get us looking and feeling in tip-top shape! Cue in Open Spa, the modern-day healing and wellness centre and spa set within the luxurious Ibiza Gran Hotel (the only hotel in Ibiza with a ‘Grand Luxe’ rating!) in the exclusive Marina Botafoch area. With a philosophy deeply rooted in the total wellbeing of mind, body and soul, the highly trained team of professionals and therapists are on hand to offer an array of health and wellbeing treatments, packages and rituals tailored to suit anyone’s needs.

At Open Spa, four areas of absolute bliss are designed in harmony and include the amazing water circuits of Open Aqua, Open Experience to revitalise the body through lavish treatments and therapies, Open Fitness and Open Beauty, touted as the best full-service hair and nail salon on the island. Guests who immerse themselves in any or all of these areas are guaranteed to experience total mind and body rejuvenation. Plunge into the waters of Open Aqua and experience the healing powers and the main role that water has in our lives. As you move through the therapeutic circuit, you’ll experience a vast amount of different water therapies; from a crosscurrents pool, to frigidly cold (it’s ok – it’s good for you!) to warm, salty waters. Warm Balinese beds and hot pools and saunas are also in the mix as this circuit adds a modern twist on the ancient restorative water practices that are known to relax, detoxify and replenish. It’s both invigorating and relaxing as you experience health by water.

A world of pampering awaits at the extravagant Open Experience – a space offering a decadent selection of health and beauty treatments, wellness therapies, massage rituals and even an array of treatments and therapies designed for men, because let’s face it: while holidaying on the white isle, just about everyone wants and deserves to spoil themselves! Tailor design a wellness therapy to your holiday depending on what you and your friends get up to – wild night on the isle? No problem, The After Party Detox ritual might just be perfect. Want to give life back to your skin, restore and reduce signs of ageing? Choose from a vast selection of premium facials that use only the best, high-end products on the island. Don’t forget to let the expert hands of Open Spa’s therapists knead and massage your tired muscles to keep you feeling your best throughout your stay. Open Beauty is one of the most renowned hair, beauty and nail salons in Ibiza, featuring a full-length menu chock-full of beauty treatments to keep hair, fingers and toes perfectly primped. Fully qualified hair stylists design hair rituals that include styling, conditioning, hydration and treatment packages, colour and cuts. The nail technicians are on hand to deliver pedicures and manicures of all kinds, while the spa’s skilled make-up artists can transform your look to suit your party plans or holiday itinerary. Enjoy individually or with a group of friends – the spa can design and create a package suited to your needs so you leave feeling fresh and fabulous, ready to conquer and enjoy another day on the isle.

Lastly, for those who are dedicated to keeping at their best fitness level on and off vacation, there is Open Fitness, an upscale gym available to island residents and visitors alike. It is set up with the very best cardiovascular and bodybuilding equipment such as elliptical machines, static bicycles, treadmills, and an enormous amount of free weights and dumbells. After your workout, you can cool off in one of the hotel pools or soothe sore muscles in the sauna… it’s all about finding the perfect balance. For those who want a private and intimate experience, you can transport the tranquillity and therapies on offer into the comforts of your own suite if you happen to be staying at Ibiza Gran Hotel, however Open Spa welcomes one and all from across the island – and indeed, the world, to relax and enjoy its sleek and chic facilities.