What follows is a review of a spa, written by a man, who has has just returned from said spa, and…read moresmells and feels so good that it would be irresponsible to not share it with you, dear reader.
I had never had a facial. I've never really been interested. The skin on my face is just there. It gets dry some times, it gets greasy sometimes. I shave it, I don't shave it, I wipe food off of it, I sleep on it, and I generally take it for granted. It's been a bad relationship. It's there for me every day and every night, representing who I am to the world and I can barely be bothered to wash it every night before bed. I now know that I've neglected my face for far too long and that it deserves much, MUCH better. I've seen the error of my ways.
I got a facial at Skin Obsession today. My first.
I didn't know what to expect. Would I be reclined in a chair, would there be some slapping or would paint be involved? Would I walk out smelling of lavender and flowers, or would I wind up bright red from some acid/peel/treatment? Would it hurt? Is it even right for a man to get a facial?
I was a little afraid.
I walked into Skin Obsession apprehensive, but was quickly relaxed. The surroundings were comfortable, and the aesthetician Ellie was friendly and welcoming. She explained what was about to go down, and made me feel at ease. I started to want it. I resigned my fears and got on board with the whole facial concept. My face has needs and it was making them known. It wanted to be pampered and massaged and exfoliated and hydrated and tended to. It was taking over, and was going to get what it wanted and deserved. Love. Skin love.
I slipped under a warm blanket on a warm bed and the relaxation started. Ellie came back into the room (she had left me alone to remove some clothing and get cozy) and it began.
I won't get too into the details, but here are the basics. My skin got gently stripped down, massaged, cleansed, hydrated, and exfoliated. Pores were flushed, there were some extractions, my neck got rubbed, there was steam and heat, and everything from my shoulders up kind of... melted. Never having experienced anything like this, it was foreign, but extremely enjoyable.
Ellie told me what she was doing as she performed her magic, and gave me an education on how skin works, what it needs and wants, and why getting a facial is a good idea.
Did I mention it smelled good? It did. It smelled amazing. It STILL smells good. So good, I'm writing this a few hours later and every deep inhale through my nose is a delight. I thought I was going to wind up smelling like a woman (in my mind, an older woman who may have had some work done...), but Ellie used products formulated for man-skin that aren't overpowering or... offensive to the... male palate. And of course, there's another set of products for the ladies.
After about hour of this good kind of self-indulgence, I was left alone to reflect for a moment, get dressed, and bask in my own warm glowing warming glow. I was relaxed, I looked good, I felt good, and as I mentioned before, I smelled good.
The point? I'm sold. Gentlemen, give your faces a chance. Make an appointment. It's worth it. I may not have any past experience to compare today's facial too, but I can tell Ellie is a pro, and that she knows what she's doing. The atmosphere she creates and treatment she gives is top-notch, and I've realized this mug of mine is worth it. We all need to give our faces some sweet, sweet love from time to time, and Ellie gives it good.
Seriously. I've been converted. Ladies are on to something with this facial stuff. There's no reason they should have all the pleasure.
So. Skin Obsession. HIGHLY recommended to all. Ladies, go see Ellie. Gentlemen, go see Eliie. I know I for one, will definitely be returning.
