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Lulur
originated in the royal palaces of Central Java, and is still practiced
among Indonesian woman and spa goers in Asia. The ritual, which
traditionally lasts for the 40 days prior to the wedding, is honored
as a time for nurturing and privacy when the women of the family
can share sacred stories with the young girl. Lulur is given to
the bride-to-be to purify, beautify, soften, and sweeten her skin.
The
Puri Esthetic lulur ritual begins with a massage with coconut oil
infused with pandanus leaves and cempaka flowers followed by exfoliation
with a blend of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, jasmine flowers and
a hint of jasmine oil, leaving the skin gently scented. The massage
and exfoliation treatments are followed by a flower bath laced
with petals of jasmine, rose frangipani seasonal aromatic blossoms
and astringent leaves. During the bath, the bride sips a traditional
tonic beverage called jamu. Made of turmeric, ginger, egg yolk,
and healing herbs, jamu tones the blood. in modern times, the lulur
is completed with and application of jasmine and frangipani moisturizer.
The ritual itself takes about 2 hours. As a spa treatment, this
is one of the most pampering experiences available today.
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