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EL LEON SPA

I have been dying to try the EL LEON SPA  for a Long time.  Sandi, my lash guru's  studio is in the courtyard behind it and every time I go there I take a peek in, as well a deep breath as it smells amazing from all the exotic oils, and I remind myself to book a massage.   They had a great little set up at a Golden Globes gifting suite at the SLS Hotel where I sampled the phenomenal hands of one of their massage therapists and viola- I booked an appointment that day.  

So happy I did!  First of all the place is really unique - design wise.  Not your typical antiseptic, cool modern day spa. It's an open loft-like space and the decor is Thai inspired and Moroccan flavored, all warm and dark woodsy and well...mystical.  You feel like you're stepping into another universe altogether.  It's so fully successful in being exotic at every turn, even the bathrooms are aligned with the aesthetic, I was immediately transported to another world, one that was filled with the wafting essential oils and a bunch of furniture I wish I had in my house.   The massage 'rooms' are very much like in a Thai massage house, large futons on the floor with giant flowing curtains to section off the different treatment areas.   My therapist Angela was phenomenal - just perfect.  Even though I'm pregnant and she knew exactly how to work on me, I told her not to be afraid to dig into my legs and glutes and neck, etc.  And she did so beautifully. And deeply!  I highly recommend El Leon when you need a true escape and you're looking for something less predictable than the average spa escape.  When you crave something more special - this is the place. Great for a pre-Valentines Day dinner. I'm thinking a gift certificate from here is a PERFECT gift. It's also a very romantic couples massage place.  And the spa menu is exotic too.  Yes, they have facials, even waxing and divine hot bath soak things going on (love, love the bathrooms) and the facial area is just as cool, warm, dark and relaxing.  I'm definitely going to go back and try one.  And next time I'm going to hang out for a while after my treatment and just chill with their offerings of tea, fruit and dried dates in my robe and pretend I'm somewhere far far away...

It's no wonder it's received rave reviews in ALLURE, IN STYLE, LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE, YOGI TIMES AND DAILY CANDY.

Check out their services and pictures and press here: 

EL LEON WEBSITE

8217 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048-4530 (323) 782-9582

   

MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH SPA - AN OASIS!!

All I can say is, WOW, WHO KNEW?!!  There's a mecca people and it's simply a straight shot down LA Cienega and a quick hop on the 405 South.

And BOOM, there you are at the MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH SPA.

First of all the place is absolutely GORGEOUS, the treatment rooms and tables are divine. And oh, those blankets!  Why is it that some spas have such better bedding than any 5 star hotel?  Seriously, forget sending me home with products, just give me that comforter!

Their TREATMENT MENU  is delectable and the prices are very fair. And you really get your $$$ worth. The estheticians are top notch and of course Dr. Murad trained and approved.  And the products are Murad, so enough said in that department.  

I had the IP5 FACIAL, one of their signature facials, 75 minutes of pure bliss performed by the amazing SANDY JENKINS, an esthetcian for 14 years and it showed.  She was incredibly skilled and knowledgeable not to mention she gave a wicked massage of my shoulders, neck, arms and hands which were dipped in a delightful warm paraffin treatment and toasted up with heated mittens.  One of those situations where you're totally depressed when it ends. Make sure you get there early so you can enjoy the lovely changing room and poke around the shop which is stocked with lots of Murad and non-Murad goodies.   

The treatments I'm already thinking about for after baby is born are the ONESEN TREATMENTS -

A unique combination of clay mud masks - Deep-Sea Algae, Sedona and French Red, Dead Sea, and Chamomile - are liberally massaged onto the body. A blanket envelops you as the nutrients and antioxidants work on the skin to detoxify, hydrate and heal. Upon removal of the clays, soak away stress in a serene Japanese Onsen Tub. Your restoration is complete with a Murad Signature Massage.

I was sent home with some products I can't wait to implement into my routine: 

RENEWING CLEANSING CREAM

INTENSIVE RESURFACING PEEL WITH DURIAN CELL REFORM

   

INTENSIVE WRINKLE REDUCER

 ESSENTIAL C NIGHT MOISTURE

 PERFECTING DAY CREAM

HERE'S THE GREAT FACIAL I GOT.  ASK FOR SANDY!!  

IP⁵ Illuminating Peel

The most powerful spa treatment on our menu offers the benefits of Murad's most advanced anti-aging ingredients. IP5 Illuminating Peel features five high performance exfoliators and brighteners to rapidly resurface your skin while vital cell stimulating Immuno-Skin ComplexT helps "vaccinate" skin against age-related degradation. Includes an instant eye-lift rich in Hyaluronic microspheres that super-hydrate skin and plump deep wrinkles. This concentrated formula is proven to increase skin firmness by up to 75% in just 15 minutes! Skin will be enriched with natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatories blended with superior humectants in the Cooling Recovery Mask to hydrate, rebalance and protect aging skin. This exclusive professional treatment smoothes away lines and wrinkles, while renewing skin clarity, brightness and youthfulness.

65-minute: $175
50-minute: $140

I also hear they give an AMAZING pregnancy massage which I'm running to.  Any chance to get back to this delicious oasis!

2141 Rosecrans Ave
First Floor Courtyard

El Segundo, CA 90245

(888) 687-2352

www.muradspa.com

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Hours:

Mon. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tue-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sat-Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.