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5 April 2016

THE PENINSULA SPA IS PUTTING ON THE GLITZ THIS APRIL WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE INSTANT LIGHT COMPLEXION FACIAL

FEATURING THE 24-CARAT GOLD CHAIN MASK BY MARGY’S MONTE CARLO

Renowned for her beauty, legendary Egyptian queen Cleopatra slept with a gold mask on her face to

enhance her complexion and keep her skin youthful, while modern icons such as Nicole Kidman and

Cameron Diaz are acolytes of the gold facial due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties.

Now, Hong Kong’s own Grande Dame, The Peninsula Hong Kong, is offering guests the

opportunity to experience the gold standard with an indulgent new treatment launching at The

Peninsula Spa this April: the Instant Light Complexion Facial from Margy's Monte Carlo featuring a

24-Carat Gold Chain Mask.

Launched exclusively in Hong Kong at The Peninsula in June 2015, Margy’s Monte Carlo is a

groundbreaking anti-ageing programme created by pioneering beauty expert Margie Lombard and

favoured by many of the world's most glamorous and famous women. Featuring a range of

rejuvenating and skin-balancing products and treatments, the brand has already inspired a dedicated

fan base in Asia. Particularly popular has been the Ultimate Aesthetic Facial Treatment by Margy’s,

a cutting-edge therapy that delivers immediate wrinkle-reducing and skin-tightening results by

focusing monopolar radio frequencies and ultrasound on the dermis to stimulate collagen growth.

Taking the facial to even greater heights, and in keeping with the opulence, glitz and refinement of

sun-kissed Monaco, Margy’s Instant Light Complexion Facial takes advantage of the unique

properties of gold to revitalise the skin. Priced at HK $3,900*, the 90-minute treatment is suitable for

all skin types and designed to slow down collagen depletion and the breakdown of elastin, resulting

in an instant brightening effect.

*subject to 10% service charge

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By using a gold chain mask to transmit electro-acoustic signals and conduct ions, the facial

stimulates cellular growth on the skin’s basal layer, while special software allows the therapist to

change how the mask behaves by choosing between programmes that respectively detox, stimulate,

regenerate or illuminate the skin. The gold also improves blood circulation, restores elasticity to skin

tissue, fights inflammation, reduces dryness and renews cells. The Instant Light Complexion Facial

is the only treatment of its kind in the world.

Says Ms Lombard: “I am delighted to bring our Instant Light Complexion Facial to The Peninsula,

following hot on the heels of the launch of the Margy’s Monte Carlo programme at the iconic hotel

last year. Our system relies on using rare active ingredients and high-quality, Swiss-made products

administered by knowledgeable, highly trained therapists, and we have been thrilled by the response

of customers in Hong Kong and around the region to our state-of-the-art treatments. That’s why we

have chosen to once again partner with The Peninsula Spa to introduce this exclusive facial

treatment, which regenerates and tightens skin, to Asia.”

About Margy’s Monte Carlo

Located a stone’s throw from the famous Casino de Monte Carlo, Margy’s Monte Carlo was

established in 1993 by renowned cosmetologist Margie Lombard. Drawing on her 20-year career at

the forefront of the luxury beauty industry, Lombard was inspired to create the finest products and

most advanced and effective treatments for her growing international clientele. Lombard’s career

began when she obtained her license at the prestigious Carita School in Paris and went on to serve as

head of the Mabrouk Institut Esthétique in Gstaad, Switzerland, before opening her first beauty

institute in Monaco in 1988. Lombard was one of the first specialists to use collagen and hyaluronic

acid in her products, and remains passionate about making beautiful skin a reality for all her clients.

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Containing all the basic biometric ingredients and active compounds that make up the skin’s

structure, Margy’s products work to limit the damage caused by aggressors, such as inflammation,

ensuring that the skin remains balanced, hydrated and in optimum condition. A best-kept secret of

the international jet set, Margy’s Monte Carlo boasts a client list that includes such esteemed names

as Shirley Bassey, Claudia Schiffer, Tina Turner and Princess Charlene of Monaco, many of whom

have been using the programme for years.

Ms Margie Lombard,Founder of Margy’s Monte Carlo

Margy’s Monte Carlo

The Peninsula Spa The Peninsula Spa

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.  

For further information on The Peninsula Hong Kong, please contact: Ms Winvy LungDirector of Public RelationsThe Peninsula Hong KongSalisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong KongTelephone : +852 2696 6608Fax : +852 2696 6633E-mail : winvylung@peninsula.com Website : www.peninsula.com

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