What’s new in the wellness world in September 2024

Whether you want to indulge in a face and body treatment at the southern tip of Malaysia or try a restorative hand cream next time you’re somewhere dry and cold, here are the latest wellness and beauty trends to pay attention to.

Widen your horizons  

Aman’s new Undiscovered Indonesia package lets you combine stays at up to four of the five properties across the archipelago, with exclusive rates. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the Indonesian islands while discovering the diverse beauty and the wellness therapies on offer across Aman’s range of ultra-luxury resorts. From serene hikes among rice terraces at Amandari to beachside yoga or a round of golf at Aman Villas at Nusa Dua, you’ll see and do it all while staying in some of the region’s finest accommodation. 

Restore by the shore  

Celebrity-touted skincare brand Augustinus Bader has arrived at luxury resort One&Only Desaru Coast on the southern tip of Malaysia. The brand-new One&Only Spa has a menu of restorative face and body treatments featuring the beauty brand, whose products are designed to trigger cellular regeneration for firmer skin. Book a Wellness Escape package to receive a treatment with your stay and a private session where you’ll learn silat, a form of South East Asian martial art. 

Refresh and retreat  

In need of a spiritual reset? Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana in Bali brings you on an excursion to its onsite temple to experience Melukat, a purification ceremony performed by a priest to wash away bad spirits with water. Meanwhile, Da Nang’s Tia Wellness Resort has launched two plant-based retreats: Creative Healing, and Body and Mind Cleanse. The former harnesses the power of art to declutter the mind, while the latter foregrounds raw food and detox therapies. 

On good hands

To keep your skin soft and supple on your next ski trip or holiday to escape the heat, pack Aesop’s Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm . Perfect for dry skin and low-humidity environments, the rich-feeling formulation is designed to supply and retain hydration without feeling greasy. A deep inhale of its woody, herbaceous and spicy aroma of atlas cedar, patchouli and clove bud essential oils will instil calm.