MAY IN THE SISLEY-HEAVEN

Whether I wanted to visit the Sisley SPA in the Byblos hotel for an incredibly nice Sisley treatment while I was in Saint Tropez. But of course.

Initially, a three-hour treatment was reserved for me, from which I would emerge looking beautifully tight and fruity as if I had had a facelift. As wonderful as that sounded, I decided to go for the one-hour body massage instead.

After all, I was with my husband and daughters, and I would be leaving them, considering the traffic from Ramatuelle to Saint Tropez, for a rough five hours, which I couldn't justify.

The valets of the five-star hotel welcomed us warmly, parked the Espace in a nice spot, and I descended into the Sisley heaven in the Sisley SPA of the Byblos. Last year I had a similar moment of happiness in New York where I was reborn after a massage with Sisley products. (although it was -20 then).

This time Carine came to take care of me. She took me to the most beautiful changing room where an oversized bathrobe, fresh slippers, and a tiny disposable panty were waiting for me. Off to the mosaic-tiled room where small candles were burning and soft music was playing. My beloved wanted to take all sorts of photos: of the room, of me, of Carine. But Carine was strict.

This is a relaxing massage and no spectators are allowed. Bye bye, she said with her friendly French accent and she pushed the door shut. I lay down and started chattering about Amayzine, our vacation, the beach of Ramatuelle, that nice road trip we were going to take and…

Until Carine turned off the light, turned the music up a bit, placed a hand over my eyes, and let me smell her hands that had been sprinkled with Sisley products. “I’m gonna give you a Zen massage. So sssht…”

At that moment, I departed to another world. My back, my shoulders, my feet, my legs. Everything was smeared with the most refined oils and aromas, because as you know, all the products of this high-quality cosmetic brand are based on natural and plant-based ingredients. That’s why you feel so healthy when you apply them.

After an hour, there was a gentle sniff at my shoulder. “Did you enjoy your massage?” Well, Carine; “There was only one really bad thing about it. That it had to end.”

Do you want a Sisley SPA experience at home? That’s possible. If you get the ultimate luxury and delicious products below, close the curtains, send your beloved for a little extra lesson with Carine (or let him read this), turn the music down softly, and light the candles, I’m sure you’ll feel reborn after an hour.

1. Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil, €146, Douglas

2. Sisley Lyslait Cleansing Milk, €74.90, Douglas

3. Sisley Hydra Global Intense Hydration, €145.44, Perfume store

4. Sisley Lotion De Soin Essentielle, €110, Douglas

Another tip from Carine:

If you have a cold or suffer from hay fever, spray some lavender oil on a tissue and gently sniff it. It helps and looks so refined.