From ‘quietcations’ and star bathing to tech-free cabins and exosome-powered skincare, Scarlet Spy rounds up this month's new must-have spa products, openings, retreats and trends.
Digital detox gets serious at Unplugged
As screen fatigue peaks, Unplugged offers a genuinely phone-free escape. Guests lock devices away for 72 hours - the scientifically proven sweet spot for better sleep, reduced stress and improved focus - with an old school Nokia on hand for emergencies. With 50+ cabins nationwide and 83% occupancy in 2025, unplugging has officially gone mainstream.
Exosome-powered from 111Skin
111Skin has introduced its new Exosome Face Lift (2x 30ml, £655), a next-generation firming and lifting treatment for spa and at-home use. Using potent bacterial exosomes to enhance cell communication, the four-week programme claims improved lift and firmness, bringing clinic-level regenerative skincare firmly into your bathroom cabinet.
Six Senses arrives in London
Opening imminently inside The Whiteley, Six Senses London marks the brand’s first urban outpost. Expect 109 rooms alongside a vast spa featuring London’s first hotel magnesium pool, as well as Cryotherapy, flotation, movement studios, a longevity clinic and Six Senses Place - a private members’ wellness club no less.
New Sand Stone collection from Technogym
Technogym’s new super-sleek Sand Stone collection re-imagines home and boutique gym equipment with tactile finishes inspired by Mediterranean stone and wood. The range - spanning cardio, strength and Pilates - reflects a shift towards more design-led fitness. We spotted it at Coworth Park Spa’s shiny new gym - and highly approve.
‘Quietcations’ launch at Lympstone Manor
Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE has introduced Quietcations, a new programme of nature-led stays at Lympstone Manor on the Exe Estuary. Expect poetry walks, watercolour workshops, guided nature experiences and a thoughtful Book Butler service, alongside bird-named suites and woodland Shepherd Huts. And yes, there’s a vineyard too.
Charlotte Church launches new online course
Welsh singer-turned-wellness queen, Charlotte Church, unveils The Dreaming of the Earth, an immersive online course exploring humanity’s relationship with nature, creativity and belonging. Spanning eight chapters and guided by Church herself, this cinematic digital retreat is woven from ritual, imagination, song and practices rooted in the earth in Mid Wales.
Voya launches new products
VOYA kicks off 2026 with two feel-good launches: travel-friendly Face and Body Discovery Sets (from £29) and a limited-edition Sea Salt & Cypress Luxury Scented Candle (20cl, £37) inspired by Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast. Expect seaweed-powered skincare rituals and a calming coastal scent blending marine air, cypress and cedarwood.
Star bathing is the new forest bathing
Move over shinrin-yoku, star bathing is the latest nature-led wellbeing ritual. Rather than identifying constellations, the practice encourages quiet presence under the night sky, tapping into research linking cosmic connection with improved mood and mental health. At Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in California, ‘galaxy wellness’ includes mindful solar hikes and astronomer-led stargazing at its on-site observatory.
Nature-led restoration at Lewa Wilderness
Wellness gets a rethink at Lewa Wilderness, set deep within Kenya’s 93,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Here, restoration comes via walking and horseback safaris, farm-to-table dining and endless space to breathe. With private cottages, off-grid living and a strong conservation mission - including protecting 273 rhinos – this promises a more meaningful way to rest and reset.
Nervous system reset with Neurosonic
Finnish wellness tech brand Neurosonic launches Serene, a low-frequency vibration recliner designed to calm the nervous system. Controlled via an app, its precisely tuned vibrations aim to slow breathing, reduce stress and improve sleep and recovery - bringing a science-backed solution for those needing some serious chill time. Home office upgrade, anyone?
Scarlet Spy
12th February 2026
Spy Likes:
Nature-inspired spas, cold water plunges, sound baths, deep tissue massage, delicious food.
Spy Dislikes:
Thin walls in treatment rooms, lounger hoggers, soggy robes, bright lights.
