Hong Kong, September 7, 2013 - The highly rated age defying facial, the LIFESTAGE, has finally arrived in Asia after debuting in selected cities like London, Milan, New York, and Chicago.  ESPA has chosen The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA, one of the 35 spas worldwide to achieve the Forbes five-star rating, to be the first spa in Asia to feature the ground-breaking combination of ESPA's advanced facial massage techniques with the pioneering LIFESTAGE skincare range to address the skin's biological age and reveal immediate benefits.

The Natural Encapsulation Technology (NET) used in the LIFESTAGE products has only previously been used in the pharmaceutical industry. The products contain a unique blend of 10 pure and concentrated actives inside an outer shell, when massaged with skin heat, the shell bursts, stage releasing the active ingredient deep into the epidermis for up to eight hours, resulting in increasing hydration and firmness and reducing age spots and pigmentation. The range is 98-99% natural and lightly fragranced with an essential oil blend which includes Rose Damascena, Neroli and Jasmine Absolute.

Priced at HK$1,680, the 90-minute LIFESTAGE facial treatment starts with ESPA's signature Skinvision analysis. After a series of cleansing and exfoliation, the therapist performs ESPA's age-defying facial incorporating smoothing, stretching and lifting movements with the use of the LIFESTAGE product range, resulting in minimizing wrinkles, immediately improving hydration levels while reducing the appearance of pigmentation. A mask will be applied at the end to firm and stimulate elasticity leaving the skin, eyes, neck, lips and jawline revitalized and radiant. The new line is recommended for women or men with skin condition biologically aged 45 years and over but the therapist will do a thorough scan under the skin vision lamp and decide whether guests are suitable for the treatment.

Also available exclusively at The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA are three hero products from the LIFESTAGE range - serum, moisturizer and eye moisturizer which are best for those who want to extend the best results at home.

LIFESTAGE NET8 Serum (priced at HK$2,050) is proven to target the most visible signs of ageing to give both instant and long-term results.

LIFESTAGE Moisturizer (priced at HK$2,150) helps minimize the appearance of lines, wrinkles and age spots whilst hydrating and safeguarding firmness and elasticity. The formulation also contains lupin seed extract to increase the production of collagen, and black oat complex to improve skin hydration.

LIFESTAGE Eye Moisturizer (priced at HK$1,190) helps rejuvenate the eye area and minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles while promoting hydration and brightness. The formulation also contains ginseng and golden root which target puffiness and dark circles, and jambu extract that targets expression lines and wrinkles.

To celebrate the launch of the LIFESTAGE range, from now until December 31, 2013 purchasers of a full set of the three hero products will receive a series of privileges including one complimentary LIFESTAGE facial, a spa voucher worth HK$500 to be used on any 90-minute spa treatment, and a day pass to access the highest swimming pool in the world as well as the fitness center at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.    

Treatment price is subject to a 10% service charge. For bookings, please call (852) 2263 2040 or email spareception.hk@ritzcarlton.com

About The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Occupying floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre in Kowloon,

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is the highest hotel in the world. The 312 guest rooms all providing spectacular city and harbour views. With six dining venues including state-of-the-art designer Italian restaurant Tosca, Michelin-starred Chinese Restaurant Tin Lung Heen and The Lounge and Bar that serves a signature afternoon tea. The rooftop bar Ozone is a truly stunning venue at 490 meters above sea level. For those wishing to relax and indulge, The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA located on 116th floor features nine deluxe treatment rooms and two couple's suites, re-defining the urban spa experience in the city and across Asia. The hotel features a fully-equipped fitness centre and an indoor pool on the 118th floor with a 28m x 7m LED screen on the ceiling.  The hotel also boasts one of the largest ballrooms in the city at 870sqm. Complemented by an additional four meeting rooms, it has fast become the new social centre for Hong Kong and has set the benchmark for events in the region.  For more information, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/hongkong.

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 80 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)