Edinburgh barbershop brings the UK's first beer spa treatment to the Capital - for one day only

There are limited spaces for the treatment this Saturday

The town of Spa in Belgium is where the term spa originated, and the Belgian beer brand is bringing their homes traditions to Edinburgh

Beer spas have been popular in continental Europe for centuries, with the liquid being said to have healing qualities that leads to people bathing in beer pools to make their skin glow, but this weekend an Edinburgh barber will offer the UK’s first ‘beer spa treatment’.

Ruffians have partnered with Belgian beer brand Heverlee to provide a luxury spa treatment incorporating the lager for one day only.

There will be a pint of the lager to enjoy afterwards

The liquid has vast dermatological benefits when applied to skin, including reducing skin irritations, balancing pH levels, dissolving dead skin cells, clearing pores and increasing elasticity.

Paul Keenan, Manager at Ruffians said: “Our hope is that customers leave our shop every day feeling revitalised and ready to boss it – and with this special beer treatment, we’re providing that in a really unique way.

“We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve on grooming trends, and we’re looking forward to introducing this experience to our clients.”

Angus Lawrie, Brand Manager at Heverlee said: “Together with Ruffian’s, we’ve created a unique treatment that leaves beer-lovers and wellness-seekers’ skin feeling revitalised, as they prepare to ease out of Dry January.

“Many historic beer treatments come from Heverlee’s Belgian home, and since the town of ‘Spa’, where the term was originated, is only an hour away from our beer’s spiritual home in Leuven, it couldn’t be more perfect.”

To book the treatment at Ruffians Edinburgh, phone Ruffians on 0131 225 8962 – limited spots will be available, on Saturday 1st February only.