A trip to the spa is supposed to refresh your mind and the body. You may associate it most with aroma baths and massage but one way that you can refresh your body is through the beauty treatments that are available. This is an excellent way to reverse some of the signs of aging and renew the luster to your skin and hair after spending a summer in the sun. Not only will you leave the spa feeling relaxed but you will look better and feel better about yourself.
If you have been thinking about having microdermabrasion or a chemical peel to erase some of the signs of aging, you should visit a spa before you see the dermatologist. There are services offered at the spa which are not nearly as dangerous (or expensive) which can produce the same results. Enzyme peels which are made from fruits like papaya work very well as an exfoliant. The peel is not nearly as harsh as the chemicals or lasers that are used in a doctor’s office. It is effective in removing dead skin, reducing wrinkles and even erasing scars. Some spas will also offer Botox injections to treat wrinkles.
Another popular treatment for healthier skin is an oxygen facial. This treatment starts out like any other facial with the cleansing of the skin and exfoliation of dead skin. A mask will be applied to tone the skin and protect it from the elements. Once those procedures are performed the skin is sprayed with ozone to encourage the growth of new healthy skin. This treatment also improves the circulation of blood to diminish the tell tale lines that come with getting older.
If you are looking to refresh the skin all over your body then try a herbal wrap. Sheets are soaked in natural substances that will moisturize the skin and then they are wrapped around your body. The wraps are left on for about a half hour and not only enrich the skin but can also detoxify your body. Some of the wraps are even used for quick weight loss. Similar to the body wrap is the body rub with ginger. After oil and bits of ginger are rubbed on the body, you are wrapped in a warm blanket to sweat out toxins. The rub can be followed by a massage and bath to finish the purifying process.
Hair removal is another reason many women go to the spa. Waxing is one way to get rid of unwanted hair but new treatments have been developed which are not nearly as painful. Holistic spas use a mixture of sugar and lemon instead of wax to form the paste so that removal is not as painful and your skin is left smooth and clean with no residue. Electrolysis is another treatment for hair removal offered at many spas, electricity is used to destroy the hair follicles and remove unwanted hair for good. It works on any area of your body and the electrologists will be very professional and discrete.Image Source: http://images.google.com
