Spa Treatments
Massages, Facials, Spa Treatments, Oh My!
Spa treatments have become increasingly popular in recent years. This increase in popularity is largely in part to affordability and availability. Just about everyone has easier access to a day spa. In past years a trip to the spa likely meant staying in a resort type setting. Now you can simply call your local day spa and schedule a variety of services. You can have anything done from manicures to full body treatments. The most popular spa services on the menu are massages, facials and full body treatments.
Most day spas offer a wide array of massage types. Massage is extremely therapeutic and provides complete relaxation for the whole body. Some popular massage types are full body, hot stone and body polishing. In a full body massage the licensed therapist will thoroughly massage all of your muscles. They can focus on any trouble areas you are experiencing. The main purpose of this massage is to increase blood and lymphatic circulation. Hot stone massage therapy’s goal is to increase circulation, reduce inflammation and refocus the body’s energy. The therapist will massage as well as place warmed stones on specific places of the body. A body polishing massage consists of the therapist gently rubbing an exfoliate lotion all over the body. Afterwards, you take a hot and refreshing shower to remove the exfoliate lotion and dead skin cells. Following the shower you will enjoy a full body massage with fragrant oils to restore your skin to a youthful, healthy glow.
Facials are a popular choice for many day spa clients. Having a facial is not only relaxing but offers rejuvenation to the face without harsh chemicals. There are many different routes to take depending on what you hope to accomplish. Almost all include massage of the facial muscles, scalp, neck and shoulders. Some facials are meant specifically to exfoliate and clean the skin while others are meant to decrease fine lines, giving a younger appearance. If you are looking for some serious relaxation a facial may be what you are looking for. There are many different types of facials and you are sure to find something for just about every age group.
Full body treatments are an exciting option as well. You can have a full body massage along with a mud, seaweed or algae wrap. These treatments are meant to detoxify the body and help the body dispose of waste. There are also treatments where a therapist applies a sea salt scrub all over the body, applies a conditioning lotion and covers the body in paraffin wax. What you are left with is baby soft skin.
Today day spas are a great retreat for an hour or an entire day of complete pampering. There are so many varieties of treatments to choose from and while they vary from one place to another they all have one thing in common, relaxation. Whether you chose to have a manicure or a full body treatment, you won’t be disappointed!