Popular Day Spa Treatments
Posted on January 15th, 2007 by garyPosted in Health
As Day Spas are popping up all across the country, more and more people are visiting and enjoying their services. However for people who have never been to a day spa before it came seem a little intimidating. Here’s a quick review of some of the most popular Day Spa Treatments.
Facial: A facial is a cosmetic procedure that is done to the skin on your face. It starts with a deep cleansing treatment where skin is steamed and exfoliated (dead skin cells removed), this is a massage, toning and moisturizing procedure
Microderm Abrasion: A microderm abrasion is a non surgical, non chemical treatment where dead skin is removed. Once top layer of dead skin is removed the skin has higher levels of elastin and collagen which keep tighter with fewer wrinkles and give it a new fresh healthy tone and color.
Facial Oxygen Therapy: The skin on your face is exposed to pure oxygen and then a combination vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. This process rejuvenates and hydrates the skin.
Enzyme Peel: An enzyme peel is a treatment is an exfoliating process that breaks down and removes the outermost layer of the skin on your face and neck. Having treatment done periodically keeps your skin looking fresh and rejuvenating itself.
Vitamin A and Vitamin C Peel: These treatments are done to lighten sunspots or other dark blemishes on your face and neck, the also rehydrate your skin and keep is firm and elastic.
Massages: These are one of the most popular treatments at a spa. A strong, firm vigorous application of pressure over the muscles of your entire body that will help you relax and feel rejuvenated. They come in wide variety of options like Swedish, Shiatsu, scalp and pregnancy massages.
Aromatherapy: Aroma therapy treatments use essential oils released in the air that help the body relax and rejuvenate itself.
Hot Stone Therapy: This is an old world treatment that is undergoing resurgence. Hot and cold stones are placed on the body to relax and soothe the muscles.
Full Body treatments: These are non medical non invasive procedures to treat the entire body. Some of the more popular options are mud bath, hot sauna, and seaweed or kelp wraps.
Manicures and Pedicures: Most spas offer full manicures and pedicures these treatments often include a relaxing hand or water jet massage before hand.
Waxing and Hair Removal: These services remove unwanted body hair from different parts of the body. They include arm waxing, leg waxing, eyebrow waxing, face/lip waxing, bikini waxes, Brazilian waxes, and playboy waxes. Some salons also offer laser hair removal services as well.
For help in locating a Day Spa near you or to give a Day Spa gift certificate visit SpaFinder.com
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