Emmerdale’s Roxy Shahidi made her exit from the ITV soap this week after 17 years of playing beloved character Leyla Harding – and fans were left in tears
Viewers of Emmerdale have been left reaching for the tissues this week as Roxy Shahidi bid adieu to her role as Leyla Harding, a character she has brought to life for an impressive 17 years. Her departure was as emotionally charged and dramatic as one would expect from a beloved soap icon: pure tearjerker material.
Fans who managed to peer through their weeping eyes during Wednesday’s (February 19) episode may have noticed Roxy’s luminous skin, which somehow appeared impeccable despite an understated makeup look. Well, it turns out there’s a top-notch beauty secret behind it.
Roxy, at 41, treated herself to a luxurious Korean-style facial before stepping into Leyla’s shoes for the last time on set. Her trusted facialist, Francesca, shared a glimpse of Roxy’s pamper session on social media, showcasing a series of six skincare treatments that involve advanced massage techniques and tools.
“If you’re looking for a treatment that has everything, this is the one: Korean style, results-driven, science-lead and relaxing! This facial has it all,” quoted Francesca in her caption.
Francesca details the six-stage facial routine and shares the key elements: high-tech skincare meets traditional practices for transformative results.
- Deep facial cleanse
- IPL
- microneedling
- massage
- lymph drainage and Gua sha
- LED
These cutting-edge facials can be found at the Skin Doctor Clinics in London, Manchester, Leeds or York for those keen on getting the same radiant skin as Roxy, reports the Mirror.
But don’t fret if a clinic visit isn’t on the cards; there are other means to achieve similar glowing skin at home…
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For those who can’t make it to the clinic for a skin-firming session, these at-home beauty tools are total game-changers, promising to save you a pretty penny while delivering that youthful glow.
Currentbody Skin RF Microneedling Device, £349
Head of beauty Zoe says: “This treatment combines microneedling and radiofrequency (RF) technologies to rejuvenate the skin. Microneedling uses tiny needles to stimulate collagen and improve skin texture, while RF energy heats the deeper layers of the skin to tighten and address concerns like wrinkles and sagging. I’ve had it in clinic and I was amazed to find this home gadget felt very similar. So far I’ve only done two home treatments, and results are best seen after weekly use for two months, but my skin already looks and feels more plump than usual.”
Currentbody LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2, £399
Beauty and wellness editor Laura says: “One of my New Year’s resolutions was to use an LED mask consistently, and I’m pleased to say I’m already sticking to it with CurrentBody’s new-and-improved design, which fits much better around the face and emits a greater range of collagen-boosting LED wavelengths.”
Ziip Halo, from £379
Laura says: “Hollywood’s favourite face-sculpting tool is fast becoming popular amongst non-celeb shoppers too, with sets and bundles now available. It’s one of the few beauty gadgets I’ve tried that gives instantly noticeable results, snatching the jawline and depuffing around the eyes.”