When anything starts off with an aromatic, warm foot bath, it’s already got a leg up on the satisfaction index; but it gets better. Upon arriving for the signature Ummelina facial, you’re given a robe to change into and then escorted to a room laden in serenity, with quick transport to a Bali-like ambiance. Relaxation begins with herbal tea. After the foot bath, you’re in for an hour of facial coddling. From deep cleansing to exfoliation to purification, your face is given luxurious rejuvenation in the form of cleansers and masks that are applied with silky brushes. The “extraction” process breaks the mood slightly, but all in the name of vanity—right? While the final mask is doing its thing, your hands and feet are massaged and swaddled in warm garments, giving a cocoon-like feeling for the remainder of the session. To quote M. Diddy, “It’s a good thing.”
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