FOREVER YOUNG
SEA & SERENITY
IF SOUTH BAY OCEAN BREEZES AND WARM SANDS AREN’T RELAXING ENOUGH, OUR LOCAL SPAS OFFER SEA-INSPIRED TREATMENTS DESIGNED FOR BOTH BEAUTY AND BLISS.
WRITTEN BY DARREN ELMS
EL SEGUNDO BLUE: A RITUAL OF METAMORPHOSIS
A journey designed to stir body, mind and spirit, the process begins with a slow, rhythmic massage of sensuous, aromatic botanicals before settling into a blissful cocoon of revitalizing sea-blue mineral clay. A divine head and scalp massage inspires deep relaxation and a sense of renewal. 90 minutes, $245 THE SPA AT TERRANA 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes 310-265-2800 terranea.com
ONSEN RESTORATION
A unique combination of deep-sea algae, Sedona, French Red, Dead Sea and chamomile clay muds are liberally massaged onto the body. A blanket envelops the skin as nutrients and antioxidants work to detoxify, hydrate and heal. Clays are removed, and the body is immersed in a serene Japanese onsen tub to let stress and pain float away. A Murad Signature Massage completes the restoration. 110 minutes, $195 MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH SPA 2141 Rosecrans Avenue in El Segundo 310-726-0470 muradinclusivehealth.com/spa
LEHUA HONEY DRENCH ESCAPE
THERMAL SEAWEED WRAP
After an invigorating sea salt exfoliation, you are slathered head-to-toe with healing Island Lehua Honey and ultra-moisturizing coconut oil. A relaxing scalp massage and steam under a rain bar finish this soothing treatment. 50 minutes, $130 TRILOGY SPA 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach. 310-760-0044 trilogyspa.com
Himalayan salt and seaweed are two of nature’s most detoxifying agents. Incorporating both, this unique treatment eliminates toxins, replenishes essential minerals and restores moisture to the body. Enjoy a scalp and foot massage under the cascading waters of the Wet Room. 75 minutes, $145 BURKE WILLIAMS DAY SPA 2733 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance 310-803-5550 burkewilliamsspa.com
“TRESOR DES MERS” ULTRA-NOURISHING BODY TREATMENT
This luxurious marine body treatment begins with a foot soak in the garden lounge or by the fireplace with fresh baked goodies. After snuggling into a warm and cozy bed, enjoy a gentle exfoliation using a marine sponge to stimulate the epidermis, followed by an active, detoxifying seaweed wrap with 104 ELEGANCE BOUTIQUE SPA AND MEDICAL AESTHETICS 3516 Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach. 310-546-5610, elegancespa.com
trace elements necessary to re-mineralize, balance and revitalize the skin. Finish with a total body massage using “Tres Des Mers” Cream, enriched with precious marine oils to deliver intense moisture to the skin and reduce the signs of time. 90 minutes, $145
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