Korean Herbal Facial (Hanbang Facial)

A blend of traditional Korean herbs — mugwort, green tea, chrysanthemum — is steeped and the aromatic steam is directed over your face. This opens pores, softens the skin, and begins the sensory journey into hanbang tradition.

A concentrated ginseng extract oil is massaged into the skin using traditional Korean facial massage techniques. Ginseng is the cornerstone of hanbang — it stimulates collagen production, fights free radicals, and improves blood circulation to give skin a healthy flush.

A thick mask made from fermented herbal extracts (green tea, rice bran, licorice root) is applied and left to absorb. Fermentation breaks down molecules into smaller, more bioavailable forms — your skin absorbs more nutrients than from raw ingredients.

The esthetician works specific acupressure points on the face and neck using traditional Korean techniques. These points correspond to energy meridians used in Korean medicine for centuries — targeting circulation, lymphatic drainage, and tension release.

A fine mist of herbal toner — infused with centella, green tea, and fermented rice water — is sprayed over the face to set everything and provide a final layer of hydration. You leave smelling like a Korean herbal garden.