Renaissance: A perfumed spa experience

Perfume needn’t be used only on skin to make a profound impact. The Renaissance spa treatment is designed to bring the mind and body back into balance through application in a myriad of ways...

During Renaissance, clients are guided through a bespoke sensory meditation on fragrance using air-diffused perfume, music, words, and elements of gentle massage to restore clarity and contentment. 

The power of perfume

Fragrance and meditation have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship for thousands of years. Dr Jennifer Rhind, lecturer in complementary healthcare writes that: “Aromatic substances were and still are used as an aid to meditation, altering the mood state and often, even though part of a sacred or ritualistic setting, were simply appreciated for the fragrance imparted during offerings or worship.”

Reverence for the power of perfume still holds prime place today. In the words of Lush co-founder Mark Constantine: “All of perfumery is language.”

The Constantine family are intensely passionate about perfume. Alongside a team of expert fine perfumers they have shaped a company tradition of crafting fine fragrances, from scratch, with exquisite ethical ingredients. 

Meditative benefits of essential oils and absolutes

Handmade by Lush perfumer Emma Dick, a set of exclusive and opulent fine fragrances are central to the spa treatment. Helping clients to re-engage with their powerful sense of smell is an integral part of the experience. Here are just some of the oils and absolutes (not to mention the benefits) that go in to that range...

Neroli oil reputedly brings inner peace to those who indulge in its floral, green aroma. Lush’s neroli oil comes from a family-run supplier in Egypt and a producer in Lebanon who works in symbiosis with their local ecosystems.

Bergamot oil’s elevating, zesty scent clears the mind, opening space for more positive and gainful matters. This animating essential oil comes from a family of growers in sunny Sicily, who are resolute in their reuse and recycle ethos. 

Petitgrain oil is an expert in slowing thoughts and restoring the tired mind, thanks to its fresh, green and woody scent.

Guaiacwood oil carries a scrumptiously sweet and woody scent, with a hint of spice. It’s considered great at kick-starting a fresh flow of thoughts. 

Sandalwood oil is renowned for the reassuring effect it has on the mind. Every drop of this warming, woody essential oil is sourced sustainably from areas such as New Caledonia from wild but sustainably managed trees. Here, the local government grants quotas for harvesting every year and saplings are regularly replanted.

Frangipani absolute helps to carry the mind to far-flung places. A little of this precious ingredient goes a long way. The scent is considered to be able to revive and fuel creative tendencies. A wildly sweet and spicy fragrance for perfuming gloves, originally created by the mythical Roman noble, Marquis of Frangipani.

Tuberose absolute offers an intoxicating aroma that nurtures a more spirited mindset. 

Rose oil mellows and soothes the soul with its calming florals. This ingredient comes from Turkey where the delicate petals of each flower are steam distilled to create this exquisite essential oil. Lush’s family-run supplier helps to provide an income for Syrian refugees in the area. 

Violet leaf absolute possesses a mild sedative effect, making it a valuable asset for anyone wishing to ‘switch off’, relax and re-evaluate. 

Jasmine absolute’s deep, floral scent reignites lacklustre energy systems with its stirring, sensual aroma. 

Vanilla absolute, from a Madagascan supplier promoting agroforestry practices to help maintain local forests through vanilla cultivation. It smells good, and does great things for the mind as well as the body.

Discover Renaissance for yourself to indulge in a bespoke fragrance fuelled mediation, or head to your nearest Lush shop to sample our signature perfume blends.

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