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by Elyse Glickman
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enessa

Facing Spring

In the heart of the increasingly fashionable Melrose Avenue thoroughfare, amongst the buzz-garnering galleries, boutiques and restaurants lies a gem of an oasis called Enessa Wellness Spa. Though small in size, the brainchild of founder Michelle Ornstein is big in heart and healing. The eponymous treatments, luxuriant facials, to-go miracles and her own nurturing personality have attracted the likes of Michelle Branch, Shannon Elizabeth, Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Adrien Brody , Glenn Close, Angela Bassett and Reese Witherspoon.

In addition to the soothing, all-natural skin and body treatments and facial skin care that can be experienced in and out of Ornstein’s etherial space, she and her expertly-trained estheticians bring to life a magnificent menu of shirodhara dosha (a warmessential oil blend subtly poured onto the third eye area of the forehead, which in turn, runs into the hair, moisturizing the scalp), massage, waxing, and threading—a fool-proof and centuries-old hair removal technique originating in the Middle East that is improved with Ornstein’s distinctive aromatherapy skin preparations to ensure optimum results. Ornstein, a certified aromatherapist, also continues to develop and build upon her prestigious Enessa aromatherapy skincare line incorporating the highest-quality essential oils from all over the world.

Should you find yourself in West Hollywood, it is recommended you visit Enessa Wellness Spa and book a healthy indulgence like the Oxygen Facial or a signature body treatment like the Seaweed Body Polish. If time seems as rare as one of Ornstein’s carefully-chosen oils or you want to keep the rapturous feeling of your spa visit going, turn to one of her Skin Care Kits. The kits are available in formulations for Normal-to-Dry complexions (Geranium), Normal-to-Oily (Cypress), Dry skin (Rosewood), include a facial cleanser, a facial toner, a daily moisturizer, and a Bio- Exfoliant facial scrub. Kits for men (for both Normal/Oily and Normal/Dry), meanwhile, feature the popular Men's Seaweed Aftershave Gel and are very much in demand.

“Women love the Enessa Basic Skin Care Kit (as well as the Enessa products in general) because the products are so easy to use and the regimen easy to follow,” notes Ornstein. “The kit contains the most basic and essential products needed to maintain healthy skin on a daily basis. The only product in it that's not used daily is the Bio-Exfoliant, which is not daily but 1-2 times a week or as needed. It's a four-step process: cleansing, exfoliating, misting/toning, and moisturizing. These products "feed" the skin with nutrients and help repair it at the same time. The pureness of aromatherapy products and their incredible smells help relax the body and mind, making you feel as pampered as if you were at the spa! The products are revolutionary because they offer a "mini-facial" to be taken home, recreating the steps taken at spa to maintain great skin.”

For more ideas on getting your skin for its close-up, especially during the summer months, check out www.enessa.com.

If it's refinement you are after, especially when it comes to your skin, The Book L.A. just may be able to get a little closer to perfection. We are giving away 2 kits this week.

 

Winners will be randomly selected and promptly notified Friday, January 19. US only. Rules

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