Pampering myself, especially while on vacation, is never an option
for me, but I decided to indulge myself while at the Four Seasons Resort
Lanai at Manele Bay.
Although the
Spa
reception and rooms were temporarily relocated during our stay, that didn't prevent me from
having a fantastic spa experience when I received my first-ever facial
treatment!
The Four Seasons Lanai generously hosted a 50-minute Signature Anti-Aging Facial.
Not
having had a facial before, I was a bit nervous, but as soon as I
stepped into the reception area and was offered a chilled bottle of
water and a chilled oshibori (towel), I felt calm and relaxed.
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| Chilled Water and Chilled Oshibori (towel) |
I completed a short questionnaire, and soon after I met Mili, the therapist, who would perform the facial treatment.
As soon as we met I could feel her warmth and aloha, and she really made me feel comfortable.
We
went to a room that was converted into a temporary spa room, and after I
changed into a robe, Mili began to explain what the facial would
entail.
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| Temporary Spa Room |
Based on the questionnaire I filled out while
in the reception area, she knew one of my biggest concerns was skin
discoloration, and after a quick skin examination, she proceeded to tell
me what kinds of products she'd use during the treatment.
Since
I never had a facial before, I simply imagined sitting in a chair while
the therapist cleansed my face, but when the treatment began by having
me lie on a heated bed, I knew I was in for a treat!
From
the cleansing and exfoliating, to the applying of the masques and
moisturizers, Mili was gentle, and whenever I had any questions about
products or processes, she was always very sincere with her answers.
And then when it came time for the massage (yes - massage!), she really applied the pressure, and it felt so good!
I
had no idea getting a facial treatment at the Manele Bay Spa would mean
my shoulders, neck, and hands would get massaged, and that a special
procedure called Kala`au Pa`i would be performed, which entailed
massaging my feet and gently hitting them with Kala`au sticks, but that
really was a pleasant surprise.
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| Kala`au Pa`i Tools |
I felt so pampered and relaxed - it was
hard not to fall asleep! And everything smelled so good! From the
Lemon Cleanser to the
Strawberry Rhubarb Masque - it was such a treat for the senses.
At
the end of the facial I was given a prescription card with information
on the products used so I could purchase them from the reception area or
get more information later online.
The time went by way too quickly, and Mili was fantastic.
It was the most relaxing and rejuvenating 50 minutes during my trip to Lanai.
Thank
you to the Four Seasons Resort Lanai for hosting my Spa service.
Gratuity was paid on my own. All opinions are entirely my own.
