With Breast Cancer Awareness Month upon us, rounds up cause-worthy fitness campaigns, complimentary holistic treatments for cancer patients, and limited-edition beauty must-haves that are tied to local and international charity organisations.
Prime time
Elemis has a limited-edition version of its popular hybrid moisturiser-primer. The Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm comes in a pink make-up bag that doubles as a phone pouch. Created in association with Breast Cancer Care, the emollient is priced at Dh155, and is available at most department stores and beauty centres, including SensAsia spa. Elemis annually donates Dh57,000 to the United Kingdom-based organisation Breast Cancer Care. www.elemis.com
Shopping spree
Tips and Toes, the UAE beauty salon and spa, is hosting a Pink Bazaar for the entire month. Ladies can buy the newest rosy shades of nail polish in addition to a range of gifts starting from Dh15. Accessories include car air fresheners in the shape of hearts, as well as key rings, mugs with inspirational quotes, necklaces, tank tops and hair extensions. All proceeds from sales will be donated to the charities Breast Cancer Arabia and Safe & Sound. www.tipsandtoes.com
Spatactular idea
This month, SensAsia spas in Dubai are offering a package called In the Pink. Costing Dh565 for 110 minutes, the deal includes a Balinese massage, a body polish and skin-nourishing wrap of cranberry and clay. Also available to buy on-site is a limited-edition essential oil melange of lemon grass, geranium and lavender. Bottles are decorated with a pink ribbon and cost Dh99. All sales will be donated to Friends of Cancer.
• To book an appointment, visit www.sensasiaspas.com
Helping hand
BodyTree Yoga, Pilates and Dance Studio in Abu Dhabi has partnered with Healthpoint hospital for a number of initiatives in support of breast-cancer awareness. Those include offering complimentary Reiki treatments to cancer patients on October 16 and October 17.
• Registration is required. Call 02 443 4448 or visit www.bodytreestudio.com for more information
