The Banyan & Bamboo Way
Traditional Korean body scrubs are performed in communal bathhouses — you are on a table in an open room, surrounded by other guests, with attendants working quickly through a line of clients.
At Banyan & Bamboo, we take the technique and leave the communal part behind. Your treatment happens in a private massage room, with a licensed massage therapist who understands the body, adjusts pressure to your comfort, and gives you their full attention for the entire session.
We are a dry spa. After two full towels and rough mitt exfoliation head-to-toe passes, your therapist will complete your treatment with a warm jojoba oil pass to hydrate and create a silky, smooth, radiant finish. Clean, private, and complete, no shower, no wet room, no communal anything.
The jojoba oil finish.
Visible glow from the very first session.
Quick Answer
The Korean Body Scrub at Banyan & Bamboo uses the traditional Italy towel method to remove layers of dead skin that regular exfoliation cannot reach — leaving skin genuinely smooth, not just moisturized. One of the most unique and results-driven body treatments in South Austin.
Who Is This Treatment For?
Concern: Dry or rough body skin, keratosis pilaris (chicken skin), dull or flaky skin, or anyone who wants a deeper exfoliation than a standard body polish can deliver.
First Time: The Italy towel technique is more vigorous than a standard scrub — visible skin rolling is normal and expected. Results are immediately noticeable: skin feels dramatically softer after a single session.
Combine: Book the Korean Body Scrub before a massage for maximum benefit — exfoliated skin absorbs massage oil more effectively and the combination delivers a full-body renewal experience.
Frequency: Monthly or bi-monthly sessions maintain results. Clients with keratosis pilaris typically see the most improvement with consistent treatment every 3–4 weeks.
Why It Works
Korean exfoliation is one of the most effective body treatments in existence. Here is what is actually happening to your skin during the session.
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Traditional Italy-style exfoliation mitts remove layers of dead skin cells that regular loofahs and shower scrubs cannot reach. The result is visibly smoother, softer skin immediately after treatment.
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The friction and pressure of the mitt technique stimulates blood flow and lymphatic drainage, leaving skin with a healthy flush and supporting the body's natural detox processes.
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Our third pass applies warm jojoba oil across the freshly exfoliated skin. Because the dead skin barrier has been removed, the oil absorbs instantly and leaves a luminous, glistening finish that lasts for days.
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Removing the dead skin barrier allows serums, oils, and moisturizers to penetrate more effectively. Clients who receive regular body scrubs notice improved results from their at-home skincare routine.
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Regular treatments minimize uneven texture, reduce the appearance of keratosis pilaris (chicken skin), and help even out skin tone across the body over time.
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A body scrub is the ideal preparation before a spray tan, body wrap, or any treatment that requires maximum skin absorption. Fresh, exfoliated skin responds dramatically better.
The Experience
You arrive at your private massage room, not a communal scrub table. You are draped and comfortable throughout the entire treatment, just as you would be for a massage.
Your therapist prepares your skin with warm towels to open the pores and soften the outer skin layer, making the exfoliation more effective and comfortable.
Using a traditional Korean Italy exfoliation mitt, your therapist works through the entire body with firm, rhythmic strokes from head to toe. Dead skin rolls away visibly. The results are immediate.
A second full head-to-toe pass with the mitt goes deeper, removing any remaining buildup and ensuring every area is thoroughly exfoliated. This is what makes the finish so dramatically smooth.
Warm jojoba oil is applied across the entire body. Because the dead skin barrier has been removed, the oil absorbs almost instantly, leaving a luminous, glistening finish. No shower needed. You are done.
Treatment Menu
All treatments are performed in a private room by a licensed massage therapist. No communal space. No shower required.
$179
45 min
A focused full-body exfoliation using the traditional Italy-style mitt combined with our botanical scrub blend. Finishes with a warm jojoba oil pass that leaves skin visibly glistening and silky-soft from head to toe.
$279
90 min
Full-body Korean-inspired exfoliation followed by a nourishing botanical body wrap and your choice of seaweed detox or hydrating cocoa butter finish + scalp & foot massage. The complete reset. Ideal before a big event, a seasonal skin refresh, or when you want the full transformation in one visit.
$225
60 min
A deeply nourishing body wrap using warm botanical oils and mineral-rich ingredients. Skin is prepared with light exfoliation, then wrapped and allowed to absorb the treatment for maximum hydration and conditioning. Includes scalp and foot massage.
Upgrade Your Visit
The scrub removes the dead skin barrier, so anything applied immediately after absorbs at a dramatically higher rate. These pairings are designed to maximize that window.
Most Popular Pairing
Book a massage on the same visit and your therapist applies oil to freshly exfoliated skin. The absorption difference is immediate and noticeable. Clients who do this once rarely book the scrub alone again.
Best Value
Full-body Korean-inspired exfoliation followed by a nourishing botanical body wrap and your choice of seaweed detox or hydrating cocoa butter finish + scalp & foot massage. The complete reset. Ideal before a big event, a seasonal skin refresh, or when you want the full transformation in one visit.
Deep Hydration
Warm botanical oils and mineral-rich ingredients applied to freshly exfoliated skin, then wrapped for maximum absorption. Includes scalp and foot massage. The scrub makes this treatment exponentially more effective than a wrap alone.
Korean Aesthetics · Facial
PDRN — polydeoxyribonucleotide — is a Korean biotech innovation that repairs skin at the cellular level. Pair your body scrub with Austin's original Mermaid Facial for a head-to-toe Korean aesthetics experience: exfoliation below the neck, regeneration above it.
Common Questions
Treatment Bundle
Results build with consistency. Monthly exfoliation keeps your skin in its best state year-round. Our bundles make it easy to commit and save.
3-Scrub Bundle
$485
Save $52 vs. single sessions
6-Scrub Bundle
$999
Save $75 + 7th session free — call to purchase
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Book Your Treatment
Start with the Bamboo Silk Scrub for a focused 45-minute exfoliation with jojoba oil finish, or go all-in with the Silk Reset Korean Body Scrub + Cocoon Detox Wrap for a complete full-body transformation. Both are performed in a private room by a licensed massage therapist at our Austin spa.
Banyan & Bamboo Day Spa · Austin, TX · (512) 890-1130
