Kikushima says the new
treatments will start and end
with exclusive Japanese rituals
Rice Force is set to make further inroads into the spa market in 2017 with the launch of its new aromatic oils and treatment protocols.
“In March, Rice Force will launch its first full treatment menu for spas. Until now we’ve only offered facial treatments,’ says Nao Kikushima, senior manager of international affairs.
With a base of 100 per cent Japanese rice bran oil, the four new treatment oils are Qi, Ryu, Sei and Ku (fragrance-free). Qi (energy) offers a blend of cypress, cedar and hiba, which Kikushima says imparts “a woody, uplifting fragrance evocative of Japanese temples.”
Ryu (for muscles) contains refreshing Japanese mint and citrus, which are ideal for a sports or restorative massage, while Sei (relaxation) contains the Japanese citrus fruit yuzu and neroli, and is suitable for a wide range of massage applications.
Rice Force’s new spa menu will offer three facials, two body treatments and six enhancements. Kikushima says all treatments will start with a 5-minute ritual of a sake foot bath and end with a closing ritual.
The Anti Aging Facial is a deeply moisturising treatment using Rice Force’s Rice Power® Extract No. 11, which has been certified by the Japanese government for its unique moisture retention properties.
The second is the Customized Facial using a prescriptive approach to Rice Force products, and finally the RICE FORCE Lifting Massage facial offers visible anti-ageing benefits.
For the body, there is a RICE FORCE Massage using any of the new oils, and an exfoliation treatment using the brand’s special rice green tea powder.
Finally, the six new enhancements are: Exclusive Eye; Premium Perfect (a rejuvenating face mask); Lip Smoother; Hand and Arm Ritual; Deep Conditioning Ritual (for the hair); and a Green Tea Herbal Steam.
All Rice Force products contain the patented Rice Power® Extract – a natural ingredient high in amino acids produced by the fermentation process – developed by the Yushin sake brewery in Kagawa, Japan.
With its expanded spa treatment menu in 2017, Kikushima says Rice Force will be further spreading its own style of Omotenashi – a traditional and exclusive Japanese approach to hospitality – to make spa clients feel extra special while also delivering visible results.
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Kikushima says the new
treatments will start and end
with exclusive Japanese rituals
Rice Force is set to make further inroads into the spa market in 2017 with the launch of its new aromatic oils and treatment protocols.
“In March, Rice Force will launch its first full treatment menu for spas. Until now we’ve only offered facial treatments,’ says Nao Kikushima, senior manager of international affairs.
With a base of 100 per cent Japanese rice bran oil, the four new treatment oils are Qi, Ryu, Sei and Ku (fragrance-free). Qi (energy) offers a blend of cypress, cedar and hiba, which Kikushima says imparts “a woody, uplifting fragrance evocative of Japanese temples.”
Ryu (for muscles) contains refreshing Japanese mint and citrus, which are ideal for a sports or restorative massage, while Sei (relaxation) contains the Japanese citrus fruit yuzu and neroli, and is suitable for a wide range of massage applications.
Rice Force’s new spa menu will offer three facials, two body treatments and six enhancements. Kikushima says all treatments will start with a 5-minute ritual of a sake foot bath and end with a closing ritual.
The Anti Aging Facial is a deeply moisturising treatment using Rice Force’s Rice Power® Extract No. 11, which has been certified by the Japanese government for its unique moisture retention properties.
The second is the Customized Facial using a prescriptive approach to Rice Force products, and finally the RICE FORCE Lifting Massage facial offers visible anti-ageing benefits.
For the body, there is a RICE FORCE Massage using any of the new oils, and an exfoliation treatment using the brand’s special rice green tea powder.
Finally, the six new enhancements are: Exclusive Eye; Premium Perfect (a rejuvenating face mask); Lip Smoother; Hand and Arm Ritual; Deep Conditioning Ritual (for the hair); and a Green Tea Herbal Steam.
All Rice Force products contain the patented Rice Power® Extract – a natural ingredient high in amino acids produced by the fermentation process – developed by the Yushin sake brewery in Kagawa, Japan.
With its expanded spa treatment menu in 2017, Kikushima says Rice Force will be further spreading its own style of Omotenashi – a traditional and exclusive Japanese approach to hospitality – to make spa clients feel extra special while also delivering visible results.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
Interview: Jeremy McCarthy
Mandarin Oriental’s group director
of spa and wellness discusses mental
wellness, spas and technology
Promotional feature: Beautyworld Middle East
Set to take place May 14-16, 2017 in Dubai, Beautyworld Middle East is billed as “three days to rediscover wellness and shake up the industry.”
Promotional feature: ESPA
ESPA has been a leader in the field of therapeutic skincare and luxury spa design and management for 25 years. Founder Susan Harmsworth explains how the company’s recent brand evolution will make ESPA even more relevant to the future of wellness
Promotional feature: Riceforce
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launch of its new aromatic oils and treatment protocol
Promotional feature: Oakworks
Oakworks’ new Masters’ Collection range, which will consist of over 15 models by the end of 2017, has been designed to offer spa operators the ultimate in modern styling, with solutions and functionality that address each spa’s practical needs
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
renovation with the debut of its Sandára Wellness Centre.
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across
the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans
to expand.
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry
framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
A new survey of UK and international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and
wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Anna Bjurstam has left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and Resorts and
launched a new wellness, longevity and “consciousness consultancy” called Wahayla.
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engineering and premium performance, this completely portable spa line-up is expertly
designed to meet the needs of customers worldwide. [more...]
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the
most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]
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