This Spa Treatment Can Help You Get Through A Difficult Breakup-Discover How

Imagine a spa treatment that not only leaves your skin supple and soft but also nurtures your mind, boosting confidence in ways you never expected. A British brand is now doing the same by providing "validation facial." Intrestingly, the idea was devised by one of the employees of the company who was going through a breakup. She realized that true healing comes not from finding another partner but from self-love. This realization shaped the core of the validation facial—to remind clients of their intrinsic beauty and worth.

What Is Special About The Facial?

Lush, the British cosmetics brand known for its bath bombs, launched its unique facial that blends skincare with positive affirmations. Crafted in collaboration with mental health professionals and skincare experts, this treatment is more than just a beauty ritual—it is a holistic wellness experience. "We want you to feel supported by the therapist and leave inspired, ready to take on new challenges," said Ruby West, a research and development expert at Lush and the niece of one of its founders in a statement.

The facial is paired with a specially curated soundtrack, which features words of encouragement from the company’s founders. Besides, the audio was recorded on the English seaside, with calming waves and birdsong in the background. "At first, I was apprehensive about the affirmations, fearing they might feel forced or overly sentimental. But as the session progressed, I found myself deeply moved by the carefully chosen words, developed with guidance from a cognitive behavioural therapist," West told a leading media outlet. The founders said they wanted these messages to seep into people's minds and take them to a different place, she added. Notably, the affirmations, intertwined with Irish sea shanties and folk music, created an unexpectedly empowering effect.

12-Step Skincare Routine

While these words played, licensed estheticians work through a meticulous 12-step skincare routine. Using products like the lavender-infused balm, Argan facial oil, and the fresh face mask, the treatment feels indulgent yet therapeutic. The facial also includes an upper-body and leg massage, hot and cold stones, a foot cleanse, and masks for the lips and under-eyes—far beyond a standard skincare session. The facial is completed with a treatment with Temple balm, infused with grapefruit and rosemary oils to refresh the senses.

At $160 for a 60-minute session, the validation facial is an investment. But unlike traditional facials that focus solely on the skin, this experience nurtures both body and mind. Walking out of the spa, many people have confessed they feel an undeniable sense of peace, confidence, and self-acceptance.

There is enough research that proves that a broken heart has an adverse impact on longevity. A study published in Scientific American found that mental stress shortens the heart's action potential duration, which affects recovery between heartbeats. Patients watching a stressful movie scene experienced this effect, suggesting that extreme stress combined with heart disease could trigger life-threatening arrhythmias. Additionally, chronic stress due to insecurity or low social status can keep the body in a state of hypervigilance, increasing the risk of heart disease.