Palo Alto
Ayurvedic Facials in Palo Alto
Herbal preparations, warm oil and facial marma work — a treatment closer to bodywork than to a clinical facial.
- From
- $258
- Duration
- 75–120 min
- Location
- Palo Alto
Pricing & booking
Choose the option that fits, then pick a time that works for you.
Herbal Essence Facial
The 75 mins facial Includes herbal essence oils and sound bowl/music healing. Uses precise techniques to balance Doshas, relieve tension, and revitalize skin.
Herbal Essence Facial – The Full Experience
The 90 mins facial Adds chest/arm herbal compress or eye/scraping care for improved circulation, fatigue relief, and deeper body-mind relaxation.
Combo Package – Customized Design
This personalized 2 hours treatment is tailored to your Dosha type and chakra balance, combining facial and body therapies to focus on areas in need. Using Ayurvedic oils, traditional massage, and sou
How an Ayurvedic facial differs
A clinical facial is built around correcting something — congestion, pigmentation, texture — usually with acids or a device. An Ayurvedic facial is built around herbs, warm oil and touch, and the goal is circulation and calm as much as it is the surface of the skin.
Expect more time spent on the face, neck and shoulders by hand, and no acids, machines or extraction-heavy work. People who find clinical facials leave their skin reactive tend to do well with this instead.
The two lengths
- Herbal Essence Facial. Cleansing, herbal preparations and facial massage. 75 minutes.
- The Full Experience. 90 minutes, with additional steps and a slower pace throughout.
Who it suits
Dry, dull or stressed skin, and anyone who wants a facial that feels restorative rather than clinical. It is not the right treatment for active acne or for pigmentation you want actively corrected — those need a different approach.
Where to find us
Shanti Dhara Wellness is at 2875 Middlefield Rd, Suite 8 (2nd floor) in Palo Alto. The herbal facial is offered in a 75-minute treatment and a 90-minute full experience with additional steps.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an Ayurvedic facial cost in Palo Alto?
- At Shanti Dhara Wellness, the Herbal Essence Facial is $258 for 75 minutes, and the full 90-minute experience is $298. Current pricing is listed above.
- How is this different from a regular facial?
- No acids, no devices and minimal extraction. The treatment works with herbal preparations, warm oil and hands-on facial massage, so it aims at circulation and calm rather than resurfacing.
- Will there be extractions?
- This is not an extraction-led treatment. If clearing congestion is your main goal, a clinical facial is the better fit — this one is chosen for restoration rather than correction.
- Is there any downtime?
- None. Skin may look slightly flushed from the massage for a short while, and there will be oil on the skin and in the hairline afterward.
- Is there anyone who should not have it?
- Tell us about any allergy to herbs, nuts or essential oils before booking, since the treatment is built on herbal preparations and oils. Skip it if you have an active skin infection or open irritation on the face. It is a wellness treatment rather than care for a diagnosed skin condition.
- Can I book it with a body treatment?
- Yes. Many clients pair it with <a href="/services/abhyanga-massage-palo-alto">Abhyanga</a> or <a href="/services/shirodhara-palo-alto">Shirodhara</a> — the customized combination package ($358, 120 minutes) is designed for several therapies in one visit.
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