Weddingbee Blog

The Mr and I have been in LA for the past week - he’s here for work, and I’m here for vacation. Despite being on vacation, I have a tough time sleeping in, regardless of what time I hit the sack. It’s really frustrating because I can see the tired-ness on my face, particularly, under the eyes. Mr. Piglet swears by Korean saunas and convinced me to go this past weekend. I was more willing to go since I was in another state; therefore, the chance of me running into a familiar face was pretty darn low (the naked factor scares me).

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We went to Natura spa on Wilshire, which is located in the basement of a Korean mall. No frets if you don’t speak Korean.

Piglet was able to get by just fine. I was only using the spa amenities - no massage or body scrub - so I paid 20 bucks, which I thought was very reasonable since I stuck around for 2 hours. They provide you with a basket containing 2 small towels, 1 large towel, and a bathrobe. Once you undress and walk into the spa area, you’ll receive the warm welcoming stares from the older Korean women (all who disregard the waxing/trimming trend) for the longest 2 seconds known to mankind. I’m exaggerating - it was me that felt uncomfortable initially. Then I jumped right in! First off, you shower/rinse your body before going into any of the rooms and/or hot/cold pools. It felt good to sweat it out in the steam room and the sauna (which also has a flat screen TV). I sauna’d, soaked, scrubbed myself into a stupor. Boy oh boy, your skin feels amazing afterwards! Next time, I may have them scrub my body down.

• If you can, bring your own bathroom stuff (e.g., shampoo, conditioner, Korean washcloth). The washcloth is key, as it will exfoliate as it cleans. Spa World in Centreville provides this washcloth, but you’ll have to bring your own to Natura.
• Natura provides lemon/citrus water in the locker room, but I highly recommend bringing your own water bottle. It may be because I’m not used to the regimen, but boy I was dehydrated. I had to go into the locker room several times to re-hydrate.

We have one Korean spa in Centreville, called  Spa World. It really is amazing in comparison to the ones I’ve checked out in LA. Definitely give it a whirl if you’re willing to try something new. I’ll have to add this to my monthly regimen, because my skin was glowing afterwards. I felt rejuvenated and I can’t wait to go back!

Anyone else swear by Korean saunas?