Most exotic spa treatments
Fynbos Exfoliation and Wrap, South Africa
Photo: Courtesy of Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
The Claim: Meaning “fine bush” in Afrikaans, fynbos refers to the unique vegetation found in South Africa’s Cape Floral Kingdom—a lush coastal belt that stretches from the Western Cape to Port Elizabeth in the southeast. Ranging from tall protea shrubs to reedy plants and bulbous herbs, the fynbos family includes rooibos, a red bush known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which generations of locals have brewed into tea. Recent research has shown that when used topically, the plant can also help fight skin problems like dryness, acne, and eczema.
Where to Try It: At the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna, South Africa, all signature treatments use products based on indigenous fynbos recipes. The Matombo Experience includes a full-body fynbos exfoliation, followed by a mineral volcanic rock massage; the Mhute Steam Experience combines a steam, scrub, and fynbos mud wrap to hydrate and regenerate skin.
