The Best Organic Facial In Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a mecca for spas; from high-end luxury multi-day options to day spas, there are plenty to choose from. Live in the Valley or on the Westside? No problem, there is a spa practically on every corner. However, like everything in life, no two spas are created equal. Some are a cut above the rest. The Organic Pharmacy, located in Beverly Hills, is one of those spas. Originating in London, and founded by Margo Marrone is the first of it’s kind. The Organic Pharmacy, with U.S. flagship stores in New York and Beverly Hills, “is the first pharmacy dedicated to all things organic.” (1) Much more than a shop for skincare, makeup, and health and beauty products–The Organic Pharmacy provides essential treatments for overall improved health and skincare both internally and externally.
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Having never experienced their line of organic products before, I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the benefits and experience their treatments firsthand. If you find yourself in and around Beverly Hills, do yourself a favor and make an appointment at The Organic Pharmacy. Akemi, expert skincare specialist, and esthetician for the brand will take care of you. Let them know, Dana sent you.
Upon arrival, you’ll notice the spa/shop has an extremely clean aesthetic, almost minimalistic and utterly designed with beauty in mind. Pristine white tiled floor-to-ceiling with mirror-lined shelves. Each product is softly lit from behind, creating a sort of glow to each product, beckoning you to pick each one up and take them home with you.
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I was pressed for time, so I went right in for my facial. I didn’t have much time to look over each product, although I would have loved to in greater detail. Akemi made sure I was comfortable and provided a consultation form for me to fill in before we got started. She was super sweet and made sure I knew what each product was before we began.
I settled in for my appointment, hit record and we were off! The first product Akemi used was the Organic Carrot Butter Cleanser. It was super soft to the touch, almost like velvet and then quickly melted with the heat from my skin, once applied. Akemi applied the Carrot Butter Cleanser in specific motions, which is explained in greater detail in the Discovery Kit, that I was gifted at the end of my treatment!
Next Akemi sprayed my face with an Herbal Toner, and removed any excess cleanser with a muslin cloth. She processed to apply the Peppermint Face Wash to my skin moving in circular motions. Then moving quickly, chose to apply the Flower Petal Mask. It smelled amazing and I started to relax fully, at this point.
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Once again, she applied the Herbal Toner to my skin. She explained this process helps each product to absorb into the skin and really lets the benefits of each product work themselves deep into the skin, beyond the surface layer of skin.
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Next, she applied the Manuka Face Cream, everything in the line has a unique and delicate smell. In addition to having a very specific purpose and use for each product. She continued to apply the face cream to my skin and tap, tap, tapped against my delicate undereye area.
Moving on, she applied the Skin Rescue Oil, Antioxidant Gel, and Antioxidant Face Firming Serum (not all at once). Each product was lightweight, and with each application, I could feel my skin rejuvenating and feeling more refreshed, plumper, and just overall cleaner and more moisturized. The Antioxidant Face Firming Serum was the last product, she had applied. She also spent time doing some extraction on my skin, and really took the time to get into all those problem zones and remove some clogged pores.
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When we were done, she let me rest in the room for a few minutes. I left with some great little goodies, that I was so excited to try. The Discovery Kit, which included most of the products mentioned above. An amazing summer tote bag. A great beach bag or weekender, which I used the following weekend for my trip up to Solvang. The bag is a perfect blue turquoise and ivory with a pop of camel colored leather for the straps. You can get the same one here, by Wills Leather. They have some amazing products to choose from. Perfect for summer getaways.
After I left, Akemi made sure I promised not to wear any makeup for the rest of the day. I followed that with no makeup for the next two days! I didn’t need any, my skin was clearing up and super soft by the end of day 2. I only applied light moisturizer and sunscreen. Truly, one of the best facials I’ve ever had–and one of the best facials you can get in Los Angeles. But don’t take my word for it—check out The Organic Pharmacy and make an appointment with Akemi, today. You can thank me later.
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