From a $315 lymphatic drainage massage to a $150 power nap—how biohacking my beauty routine helped me get Oscar-ready

I checked into the Fairmont Century Plaza which has a storied history of hosting presidents, award shows, and music legends. The spa, at 14,000 square feet, is Moroccan inspired and I felt like I’d landed in Marrakesh with its warm gray stucco hues, high arched ceilings, and welcoming wet/dry saunas. 

You can get a day pass ($100 for locals and $50 for hotel guests) to just enjoy the sauna for quick physical and mental reset. (Sauna has been shown to help lower stress.) You can also toggle between the aromatherapy steam sauna, Himalayan pink salt sauna, dry sauna, and the experiential rain shower. That plus drinking the nutrient-rich Spurlina water already had my skin glowing. 

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Next up, lymphatic drainage massages. We have all seen the TikToks of this type of massage—and I have done them myself—but does being kneaded with a rolling pin like pastry dough really work? Studies show lymphatic drainage can help remove fluids that build up in your lymph system and your lymph nodes, particularly in people with certain health conditions. The benefits of are well-backed in science and include reduced stress, improved circulation, and less swelling. 

I booked an immunity 60 minute massage ($315) to help me look and feel the best version of myself. My massage therapist swirled around my body and began to move the lymph fluid to drain. My absolute favorite thing is when you get a practitioner that adds their personal flare and whole hearted gut instinct…