Every one of us wants beautiful and glowing skin. We’ve all probably spent hundreds on body cleansers, scrubs and lotions to try to help us achieve healthy skin. However, the secret to beautiful and healthy skin might just lie in a Korean body scrub.
Going to a bathhouse to soak in warm water before a “scrubbing mistress” rubs you down is commonplace in Korea and is growing in popularity with foreigners. The Korean body scrub process is known as “seshin” and the woman who scrubs clients down is called the “ddemiri.” Here are some things you should know about this amazing spa treatment.
Unlike gentle spa exfoliating treatments that rely on soft strokes with a dry brush, this body scrubbing is a tad on the painful side. During the process, the entire body is firmly exfoliated with a thin but quite gritty loofah towel. The process can be uncomfortable – especially for first-timers – but the results are better than any other exfoliating spa treatment.
Before the actual scrubbing, it’s essential that you soak in very warm to hot water. The scrubbing process works best when the client’s skin has sufficiently pruned. In Korea, those who are preparing for their session with the ddemiri may soak for hours. At minimum, you should be soaking for at least 30 minutes.
It’s crucial that you get scrubbed completely bare, allowing your technician to properly exfoliate every inch of your skin. Equally important is that you remember to relax and breathe as you’re scrubbed down. Clients who are undergoing Korean body scrubbing should avoid filmy body gels or lotions before their appointment; the process works best on dry skin.
Contact an Expert Korean Body Scrub Professional
Seshin is the perfect way to combat the harsh and drying winter climate. Your skin will feel more supple and healthy, in addition to having a smooth texture and a gorgeous glow. This process is also great for circulation. If you are looking to have radiant and silky skin, contact Aura Wellness Spa, a New York Korean Spa at 212-695-9559 to schedule a spa treatment.