The care ritual
Rituals
We offer four body and face care rituals. They all have one thing in common: they begin with a hot bath in the middle of the vineyards in which you are served a glass of wine to prepare your body, and your mind, for the treatments to come.
All our Rituals are ideal to share as a couple for an exclusive and unique experience.
Description of treatments and products
Vinotherapy relies on the virtues of phenolic compounds, a class of molecules present in the plant kingdom - particularly in grapevines - and subdivided into different categories, including anthocyanins (responsible for the color of red wine) and tannins (which provide structure and astringency). These polyphenols protect and regenerate the skin thanks to their moisturizing, antioxidant, anti-free radical and anti-inflammatory properties. As one of the most oxidizable molecules, polyphenols act as fuses, absorbing oxidative stress and activating a cascade of biochemical and genetic reactions. For example, resveratrol, present in grapes, is the most active molecule for regulating sirtuins (longevity genes) and extending cell lifespan.
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Harvested in the Lavaux and Sion vineyards at the end of the 2023 harvest, the products we offer as part of La Vigne pop-up spas are 100% natural.
Hot bath and glass of wine
It all begins with a warm bath in the heart of the vineyard. We offer you a moment of relaxation during which you allow your skin to prepare for the treatments that follow.
To fully appreciate the charm of the wine-growing region, we offer you a glass of wine.
During these initial few minutes, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the unique panorama.
Grape marc scrub
To gently cleanse and purify your skin, we use grape pomace from local vineyards. It's made up of grape skins, seeds and a few stalks, which we remove at the end of the alcoholic fermentation process.
These residues are rich in polyphenols to provide your skin with an exfoliating and purifying scrub, rich in vitamins (A and E) and with antioxidant virtues.
Body wrap
The lees we use come from the last harvest. It consists of the remains of yeast deposited at the bottom of the vat or barrel during the wine-making process. It's also an antioxidant, soothing your skin after exfoliation and strengthening your skin's defenses.
Our masseuses will cover you with a thin layer of lees before wrapping you up and letting you enjoy the unique sensations induced by the rich components of lees.
Facial massage
While your enveloped body is nourished and soothed by the dregs, it's your face that receives special care: a massage using oil infused with red vine leaves to stimulate blood circulation and muscle tone, while moisturizing your skin.
Relaxing massage
The red vine leaf-infused oil we use for massage has nourishing, moisturizing and softening properties for your skin.
Our therapists' body massage will also relax and/or tone your muscles. The beneficial effects of massage are also noted in terms of blood circulation.
Facial care
“Force Vitale de la Vigne”
A comprehensive anti-aging and moisturizing facial for incomparable radiance and smoother, firmer skin. The A2OC complex, with its oxygenating and anti-oxidant properties, boosts the skin's energy and strengthens its defenses. This treatment includes a scrub, mask and massage.