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Reveal Your Best Skin Ever With a
Korean Body Scrub in Chicago
A Time-Honored Tradition for Radiant, Renewed Skin
Reveal Your Best Skin Ever With a
Korean Body Scrub in Chicago
A Time-Honored Tradition for Radiant, Renewed Skin
Skincare Rooted in Centuries of Korean Tradition
For generations, Korean women and men have turned to the body scrub ritual—known as seshin (세신)—as the cornerstone of skin health and renewal. At King Spa Chicago, we bring this authentic tradition to the Midwest as the only destination in the region offering genuine Korean Body Scrubs. Performed by skilled attendants using time-honored techniques, our treatments deeply exfoliate, restore circulation, and reveal the softest, most radiant skin you’ve ever felt.
What Is a Korean Body Scrub?
A Korean Body Scrub, or seshin, is a traditional full-body exfoliation performed in authentic Korean bathhouses. After soaking in our therapeutic hot tubs to soften the skin, a trained attendant uses textured mitts to vigorously remove dead skin cells and impurities—revealing remarkably smooth, glowing skin underneath. This thorough treatment also boosts circulation and helps your skin better absorb moisturizers long after you leave.
Explore Our Body Scrub Treatments
Our signature 80-minute experience combines a full Korean Body Scrub with a luxurious oil treatment designed for deep relaxation and skin nourishment.
A 90-minute restorative journey pairing thorough exfoliation with CBD-infused oil therapy to calm tension and soothe the body.
Our newest offering combines the Korean Body Scrub with an oil treatment and an indulgent bubble therapy for the ultimate full-body renewal.
Our most complete 90-minute ritual pairs a full Korean Body Scrub with a marine algae wrap, scalp treatment, body oil, and a finishing facial mask for total head-to-toe renewal.
A standard 30-minute Korean body scrub that focuses on deep exfoliation and skin rejuvenation
A 70-minute treatment that goes beyond exfoliation, combining the traditional Korean Body Scrub with additional therapeutic bodywork for complete renewal.
A 90-minute experience pairing deep exfoliation with CBD oil therapy to ease muscle tension and restore the body.
Men's Body Scrub
- Benefits: Deep exfoliation, revitalized skin, and improved texture.
- Perfect for: Men looking for a thorough, refreshing cleanse.
This body scrub is infused with CBD oil to offer a calming and hydrating experience. Along with exfoliation, the CBD oil helps reduce skin inflammation and promotes relaxation, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin.
- Benefits: Soothes inflammation, deeply hydrates, and promotes relaxation.
- Perfect for: Men with sensitive skin or those looking for a calming, therapeutic scrub.
Exclusive to men, the King Body Scrub combines deep exfoliation with special oil treatments to deliver the ultimate skin rejuvenation experience. This all-in-one treatment nourishes the skin while relieving muscle tension, leaving you feeling refreshed and restored.
- Benefits: Intense exfoliation, muscle relaxation, and skin nourishment.
- Perfect for: Men seeking a comprehensive, rejuvenating scrub experience.
Couple's Body Scrub
Enjoy the luxurious Bubble Body Scrub treatment as a couple in the privacy of a dedicated room. This treatment combines the exfoliating power of a Korean body scrub with the soothing foam of a Turkish bubble bath, offering both deep cleansing and relaxation for you and your partner. Bookings for this treatment are made at the second-floor kiosk.
- Benefits: Full-body exfoliation, relaxation, and a unique bonding experience.
- Perfect for: Couples looking to share a revitalizing treatment in an intimate, private setting.
Benefits of a Korean Body Scrub
A Korean Body Scrub offers far more than soft skin—it’s a centuries-old ritual that promotes deep exfoliation, healthy circulation, and lasting hydration. Here’s what this rejuvenating treatment can do for you:
Deep Exfoliation for Radiant Skin
- Removes layers of dead skin cells to reveal a fresher, more luminous complexion
- Refines skin texture for a remarkably soft, silky feel
- Helps unclog pores, reducing breakouts and ingrown hairs
Boosts Circulation & Detoxification
- Stimulates blood flow to promote overall skin health and vitality
- Supports lymphatic drainage to help flush out toxins
- Leaves you feeling refreshed, light, and revitalized
Maximizes Hydration & Product Absorption
- Prepares skin to absorb moisturizers and treatments more effectively
- Enhances the benefits of oils and lotions for longer-lasting hydration
- Reveals skin that looks and feels more youthful
How It Works:
Step-by-Step Body Scrub Experience
Steam and Soak
Begin with a 15–30 minute soak in our therapeutic hot tubs, located in the gender-separated bathhouse. The warm water opens your pores and softens your skin, preparing your body for thorough exfoliation. As is customary in Korean Body Scrub tradition, nudity is required in the bathhouse area to ensure a complete treatment.
Exfoliation
Using traditional Korean exfoliating mitts, your skilled attendant will perform a full-body scrub, vigorously removing dead skin cells, impurities, and buildup. You’ll be amazed at the visible results—and the remarkably smooth skin underneath.
Rinse and Renew
After your exfoliation, you’ll be rinsed with warm water and can shower before continuing your spa day. From here, enjoy our specialty saunas, hydrotherapy pools, relaxation lounges, and more—all included with your admission.
How to Book Your Korean Body Scrub
Booking your Korean Body Scrub at King Spa Chicago is simple. Body scrub treatments are arranged inside the locker rooms, where our gender-separated bathhouses are located. Just speak with a staff member in the locker room, and they’ll help you schedule your treatment.
Follow these steps for the best experience:
Book your scrub:
Pay your admission at the front desk and receive your locker wristband.
Head to the bathhouse
Enter the locker room, change, and speak with a staff member to book your scrub.
Soak and prepare
Spend 15–30 minutes in the hot tubs to soften your skin before your treatment.
Enjoy your scrub
Your attendant will find you when it's time for your treatment.
Continue your spa day
After your scrub, explore our saunas, pools, and relaxation spaces for as long as you'd like.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A Korean Body Scrub, or seshin, is a traditional exfoliation treatment performed in Korean bathhouses. After soaking in hot water to soften the skin, a trained attendant uses textured mitts to vigorously scrub away dead skin cells, revealing smooth, renewed skin underneath. King Spa Chicago is the only destination in the region offering this authentic treatment.
Our body scrubs are not typically recommended for those with sensitive skin because the vigorous scrubbing may cause irritation to those with highly sensitive skin.
Yes. As is traditional in Korean bathhouses, nudity is required for body scrub treatments to ensure thorough, complete exfoliation. Treatments are performed in gender-separated bathhouse areas by same-gender attendants, ensuring privacy and comfort.
For most guests, once every 4-6 weeks is ideal. This allows your skin time to naturally regenerate between treatments while maintaining the smooth, radiant results.
Regular exfoliation can help improve skin texture and promote cell turnover, which may gradually improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. However, a Korean Body Scrub is not a medical treatment for hyperpigmentation.
The scrub is vigorous and thorough, so you may feel some intensity—but it should not be painful. Most guests describe it as deeply satisfying, especially when they see the visible results. If the pressure is ever too much, simply let your attendant know.
Arrive with clean skin, free of lotions or oils. Avoid shaving or waxing for at least 24–48 hours before your treatment. Plan to soak in the hot tubs for 15–30 minutes before your scrub to soften your skin.
Your skin will be fresh and more receptive to hydration, so apply a good moisturizer after your treatment. Avoid harsh products, excessive sun exposure, or intense exercise for the rest of the day. Many guests continue enjoying our saunas and relaxation areas after their scrub.
Body scrub treatments are booked inside the locker rooms. After checking in and entering the bathhouse area, speak with a staff member who will help arrange your treatment time.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Discover why the Korean Body Scrub has been a cornerstone of wellness for centuries—and why King Spa Chicago is the only place in the region to experience it authentically.
