CANARY WHARF | 55

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tHe keY to good skiNAs an avid sun worshipper with a very low-maintenance (lazy)

skincare regime, my dehydrated face is definitely in need of a revival, and microdermabrasion, an exfoliating treatment using ultra-fine crystals to blast away the top layer of skin and stimulate collagen production, is billed as the answer. Following a detailed

skin consultation at Sk:n Canary Wharf, I begin. I’m told that some people find the procedure relaxing – but I have to question

who these people are – I feel like small patches of my face are being intensely sandpapered as the probe moves across my face.

However, it’s uncomfortable more than painful and it’s over in 15 minutes. Initially I feel slightly sunburnt, but this quickly subsides; my skin is glowing and feels so smooth I have to avoid constantly

touching it. It’s the perfect pick-me-up for the time-poor.Microdermabrasion, £65, Sk:n Clinics, North Colonnade