Renew, Refresh, Recharge

Once a year, every year, all of humanity gets the ultimate do-over, a chance to wipe clean the slate and start afresh. That new beginning is celebrated the world over as "the New Year". There is nothing quite like a new year to make you want to do better, and be better.

But why stop at just resolutions and fresh resolve? You can step into 2013 feeling like a whole new person as well; and CapitaMalls Asia's new malls have just what you need for that makeover.

Full-body Work

At new malls The Star Vista and JCube are branches of a place you can visit to get the stresses of the past year kneaded away by expert hands. Refresh Bodyworks is one of the largest massage and foot reflexology chains with certified therapists guaranteeing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

You can start small with a Foot Massage that improves circulation, enhances healing and reduces the ache that year-end shopping and partying can induce. A plus of the place is that it has its own special blend of aromatic oil that is used to scent the rooms. The signature Citrus Burst has energising properties and is a refreshing change from the usual herbal smell associated with foot reflexology.

Alternatively, opt for massages that target trouble spots. Most people carry their stress on their shoulders and back. So, a Back Massage would definitely hit the right spot. The Spot On 20 is a remedial massage that uses an in-house hot balm to bring fast and effective pain relief to muscular and joint strains or injuries. If you cannot decide which spot needs more attention, go for the Volcanic Reflexology. It combines foot reflexology with hot stones therapy where heated volcanic stones are placed on the body to soothe and ease pain.

To truly pamper yourself, try the full-body treatments. There is the Acupressure, an ancient Eastern massage that uses the body's acupressure points to restore the body's natural flow of energy. It is great for relieving headaches, and body aches as a result of tension and fatigue.

At Indulge Skin and Body Lab at The Star Vista, the full-body treatment mixes East and West. The one-stop beauty solutions and body treatment centre offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) inspired massages like Meridian Dredging Treatment that uses meridian acupressure points to relieve stress, stimulate energy flow and soothe tired muscles; and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Treatment that aids lymphatic and blood circulation to detoxify the body and eliminate water retention.

A plethora of facial treatments using different techniques are also available. Jets of pure oxygen, radio frequency, different types of light therapy, various kinds of peels, TCM oils - you can take your pick of ancient therapies and state-of-the-art technologies.

More Than Skin Deep

Vardi & Migdal has added to its Plaza Singapura and Raffles City shops with new branches at The Star Vista and JCube. This Dead Sea skin, hair and body care, toiletries and cosmetics products specialist has all you need for your own luxurious home-spa experience. Made in Israel from the minerals mined from the Dead Sea, their health and beauty products are enriched with all the rejuvenating and healing properties these minerals - sodium, magnesium, calcium and iron - afford. Select from their collection of sea salts, scrubs, mud, body butter, soaps, shower gels, shampoos, nail kits, facial peels, mud masks, day and night creams, eye gels, facial serum, and cleansers and toners.

Finishing Touches

As the saying goes: the devil is in the details. So, do not neglect the little things. At The Star Vista's HighBrow, those arches will be given the attention they need. As its name suggests, this beauty palour is dedicated to the care of your eyebrows. Get them trimmed, shaped, coloured and then brighten your peepers by having your lashes curled, thickened and even coloured. You can even improve the definition of your eyes by lining them. The windows to your soul will get new dressing here.

For nail care and nail spas, Palette Nail at The Star Vista has manicure and pedicures to make sure you are always perfectly groomed. Myriad colours and nail art designs mean you can express your creativity and unique personality right down to your last pinky. Take home your own nail care products and accessories to maintain those cuticles in top form.

Renewed, refreshed and suitably recharged, the new you will surely have no trouble facing the New Year with brim and vigour.

HighBrow
1 Vista Exchange Green
The Star Vista
B1-25
Singapore 138617
Tel: 65 6694 2777
www.highbrow.com.sg

Indulge Skin & Body Lab
1 Vista Exchange Green
The Star Vista
B1-27
Singapore 138617
Tel: 65 6694 2072
www.indulgeskinlab.com.sg

Nail Palette
1 Vista Exchange Green
The Star Vista
B1-20
Singapore 138617
Tel: 65 6694 0818
www.palettenail.com.sg

Refresh Bodyworks
1 Vista Exchange Green
The Star Vista
B1-32
Singapore 138617
Tel: 65 6684 2006
www.refresh.com.sg

Refresh Bodyworks
2 Jurong East Central 1
JCube
B1-16
Tel: 65 668 44056
www.refresh.com.sg

Vardi & Midgal
1 Vista Exchange Green
The Star Vista
01-12
Singapore 138617
Tel: 65 6258 9203
www.vardimigdal.com.sg

Vardi & Midgal
68 Orchard Road
Plaza Singapura
B1-K2
Singapore 238839
www.vardimigdal.com.sg

Vardi & Midgal
2 Jurong East Central 1
JCube
01-03
Singapore 609731
www.vardimigdal.com.sg

Vardi & Midgal
252 North Bridge Road
Raffles City
Level 2
Singapore 179103
www.vardimigdal.com.sg