Beauty, Health & Wellbeing
What’s On Our Radar This Month: September 2025
From the hippest new restaurants and cocktail bars to the chicest beauty and fashion drops, here are 19 things on The Sybarites radar this September.
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and...
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Review of The Luxury Insider: AIRE Ancient Baths
It’s Monday morning and I’m floating in a warm salt bath surrounded by flickering candlelight and tall rustic archways under London’s ancient streets. I really am in heaven! Next, it’s time for a hot stream and some cold therapy in the plunge pool, set to 10C, before a full body massage and glass of fizz. I’ve had worse Monday mornings. Luxury spas are my ultimate indulgence, there is nothing better than some uninterrupted ‘me time’, so when I heard that AIRE were opening their first London baths, a stone's throw from Covent Garden I couldn’t wait to visit. Inspired by the ancient tradition of Roman baths, AIRE Ancient Baths London reimagines the classic pastime of soaking in thermal waters, but with a twist. Already found in the likes of New York, Chicago, Copenhagen and Spain, AIRE’s approach is all about updating the concept of ‘water for wellness’ for a modern audience, marrying age-old traditions within cutting-edge spaces.
Checking In: Pennyhill Park
Pennyhill Park — the ivy-clad 19th-century country house hotel — perfectly balances historic charm with contemporary sophistication, creating a setting where indulgence, tranquillity, and exceptional service meet. Famed not only for its award-winning spa but also as the official training ground for England Rugby, Pennyhill Park offers an experience that goes beyond a simple getaway. Whether visiting for a night of relaxation, or an extended retreat, guests will find themselves immersed in an atmosphere designed for pure escapism.
Sunshine Fragrances: Summer In A Bottle
Conjure wind-swept coastlines, sun-drenched olive groves and island escapes with one of these holiday-inspired fragrances for a welcome dose of escapism.
Shroom Boom: How Mushrooms Went Mainstream
Every week, it seems like there’s a new micro-trend in health and beauty. There are always big promises of glowing, healthy skin, yet few have been backed by scientific claims. But as consumers gradually shift away from complex, synthetic formulas, mushrooms have become a coveted ingredient. The fact that mushrooms are now entering the mainstream beauty arena is no surprise. For centuries, the superfood has been integral to Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for its healing and rejuvenating properties. Now, this has been corroborated by modern science.
Comprehensive Blood Testing: Meet Innovative Health...
Demand for more accessible and high-quality data-driven healthcare is fueling the rapid growth of the healthtech market. In particular, people are increasingly turning to in-depth blood testing to gain a broader overview of their functional health and long-term wellbeing. Proactive health platform, CoreVitals, is raising the advanced blood testing bar with its comprehensive panel that looks at over 100 key biomarkers across all body systems. In this exclusive Q&A with The Sybarite, Head of Growth, Millie O’Brien, explains how the product works and what makes it stand out from the crowd.
What’s On Our Radar This Month: August 2025
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From a hot, new restaurant opening to a newly-launched wellness product to add to your wishlist, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to the noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this August.
Calcot & Spa: A Rural Recharge
Ensconced within 220 acres of rolling Cotswolds countryside, Calcot & Spa is a true rural retreat. Set in the picturesque market town of Tetbury my unadulterated state of relaxation began long before I floated to the spa, housed in a separate honey-hued building from the main hotel.
Women Who Launch: Dr Hanna Kinsella of Icy Bear
There's a lot that goes into making a dental care brand, just ask Dr Hanna Kinsella. Founded in 2020, her brand, Icy Bear, was born from a desire to improve people's confidence with their teeth. Having received her Masters in Prosthodontic & Cosmetic Dentistry and become a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr Hanna is a true leader in her field. Given her level of insight, there's a lot to love about the brand, which has been widely well received. Below, The Sybarite speaks to her about the brand's unique positioning, her favourite mantra and what's next for Icy Bear.
Women Who Launch: Charlie McIntosh And Zoe Bulgin Of...
Born out of a desire for greater transparency and a sense of disillusionment in the beauty industry, long-time friends, Charlie McIntosh and Zoe Bulgin joined forces to make waves in the clean beauty market. With Found Clean Beauty they have crafted a beautiful e-commerce platform to shop a carefully curated edit of highly efficacious, safe and luxurious beauty products. McIntosh and Bulgin speak about their journey as female founders below.
Meet The Expert: Dr. Payman Sobhani
As a key figure at Dental Beauty Hampstead, he combines cutting-edge technology with a personalised approach to create stunning, natural-looking results for his patients. With a deep passion for his craft and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Payman has helped countless individuals achieve their ideal smiles enhancing both their oral health and self-assurance. In this exclusive interview, he shares insights into his approach, the latest advancements in dentistry, and how he ensures every patient receives the highest level of care.
How To Prepare For A Marathon, According To Experts
Making the decision to run a marathon isn't one that comes overnight. Preparing both your body and mind takes many weeks, if not months of training, to ensure you are prepped and primed for the (literal) long road ahead.
Women Who Launch: Christel Barron-Hough
STIL SALON is the Chelsea-based salon you want to find yourself in for some much-needed R&R when you are in need of a lighter look post-Winter. The Scandi minimalist interiors, reminiscent of a modern art gallery, is the perfect backdrop to capture your post-appointment transformation for your Instagram feed. The salon is founded by Swedish-born Christel Barron-Hough and specialises in quietly luxurious hair transformations. Their signature Lumière Lights and Prism Lights are low-maintenance hair colouring techniques to reignite sun-parched hair, subtly lifting hair with a free-hand technique, a subtle alternative to Balayage. The Sybarite sits down with Barron-Hough to discuss her journey into the world of hairdressing.