Forget diamonds – gold is a girl’s new best friend! Spectacular Swiss health retreat Grand Resort Bad Ragaz has launched the new “Gold Temptation” massage an extravagant new spa experience that allows guests to indulge in the glamour and opulent health benefits of 24-carat gold!
Throughout history, gold has been recognised for its rich beautifying properties. It is believed that the classical beauty Cleopatra used pure gold to maintain a radiant complexion and in ancient Chinese medicine, gold was the key to youthful skin. A soft metal, gold extract can hydrate, firm and moisturise the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and leaving skin feeling and looking smooth and radiant.
The Gold Temptation massage starts with a carefully drawn lavish bath that has been enriched with oils and 23-carat gold leaf that soothes and relaxes tired skin. Before your therapist then leaves you to bubble away, a glass of chilled Champagne infused with 23-carat edible gold flakes will be poured for you to enjoy. After bathing for a tranquil 20 minutes, the body is treated to a luxurious gold full-body massage. First, 24-carat gold leaf is placed on the back and legs. A skilled Bad Ragaz therapist then gently massages the gold along with a mixture of carefully chosen oils until it is completely absorbed into the skin. The process is then repeated on the stomach, legs and arms. This super-hydrating treatment not only stimulates the mind and spirit but will lift and firm the skin, leaving it feeling silky smooth with a healthy, golden glow. The Gold Temptation massage (100mins) starts from €311 (£280).
Nightly B&B rates at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz start from €587 (£495) staying in a Spa Suite. Rates include complimentary internet access, non alcoholic drinks from the mini bar, use of the To B. Wellbeing & Spa area and Tamina Therme as well as VAT.