Short Spa Treatments

3. Body Treatments: Depending upon your need, there are a number of short spa body treatments available at day spas.
i. Body Massage: Short duration corporate massages are very popular among office goers, who can destress with a neck and shoulder massage or a foot massage. These are chair massages performed on you while you remain clothed and seated on a specially designed massage chair. The chair is portable so the massage can be performed almost anywhere. The massage typically concentrates on the back, neck, scalp and shoulders.
ii. Body Scrubs: Body scrubs are also good exfoliating shorter duration body treatments, using products such as salt or herbs, that removes dry, dead skin cells and improves blood circulation. Softens the skin and gives it a healthier glow. Often used for preparing the skin to recieve the benefits of massages and wraps. Also known as body polish.
iii. Body Masks: Another treatment is a body mask which is a regenerating treatment in which the body is slathered with clay. The minerals in the clay - which maybe mixed with essential oils - detoxify and hydrate the skin, leaving it radiant.
iv. Body Wraps: Body Wraps take slightly longer than the above two body treatments, and involve wrapping of the body in linen soaked in a herbal solution for about 20 minutes, and sometimes kept unedr a heated blanket. Maybe preceded by an application of fruits, herbs, mud or seaweed, and accompanied by a face, head and scalp massage. Detoxifies the system, soothes tired muscles and hydrates the skin.
v. Body Brushing and Toning: Body brushing and toning is another treatment which uses a loofah, a special brush or rough cloth to rapidly brush the body to remove dead skin cells and impurities. Often used to prepare the body for treatments such as masks and bronzing. Also known as dry brushing.
vi. Floral Baths: You can also go for 15-minute floral baths where your bath is filled with flowers and essential oils.
vii. Herbal Bolus Treatment: A traditional treatment where a muslin or cotton parcel of herbs and spices are placed on various parts of the body to relieve sore muscles, boost circulation and refresh the skin. The herbal packs are also used in place of hands to massage the body. Also known as Herbal Heat revival.
viii. Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapies are very popular short or long treatments which maybe tailormade to suit your needs. Therapeutic use of water including baths, steam baths, steam inhalation, in and under water massage, soaking in hot springs, and the use of hot, cold or alternating shower sprays.
ix. Waxing: You may also go in for waxing which is a temporary removal of hair. Warm or cool wax, usually honeycomb blended with oils, is smoothed onto areas of unwanted hair. A cloth is smoothed onto the area and quickly whisked off, pulling the hair off with the wax.
x. Reflexology: If you suffer from foot or hand pain, then reflexology is a must which is nothing but the application of finger-point pressure to reflex zones on the feet - and to a lesser extent hands - to improve circulation, ease pain, relax the body and re-establish the flow of energy through the body.

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