Body
Treatments
-Tips for Good Skin Care
Body Treatments
We all should exfoliate (the process of
sloughing off the dead skin cells) our skin
once a week. There are a few methods different
methods of exfoliation.
Dry brush – this involves the use of a
loofah, brush, wash cloth or sponge to exfoliate
dead surface skin. Always moisturise the
skin after exfoliating.
Salt and sugar scrubs – these are very
popular. Salt or sugar are mixed with an
oil or liquid soap and, when applied, not
only removes the dead skin cells but leaves
the skin nicely hydrated from the residue
oils, which are absorbed into the skin.
These exfoliants are used now in manicures
and pedicures but are too harsh for use
on the face.
Cream exfoliants – are a lot gentler on
the skin and thus are very suitable for
sensitive skins. These exfoliants have a
cream base with fine, abrasive granules
as the exfoliating agent, while the cream
conditions and softens the skin. Again,
moisturise if necessary post-exfoliation,
and avoid the face. These harsher exfoliants
may cause facial break-outs.
Body Wraps
Body wraps help to improve circulation
and elimination of fatty deposits, to detoxify,
or to temporarily re-contour the body. The
client lies on the table and the product
is applied widely with a brush, the client
is wrapped with plastic and foil or with
contour tapes. This process takes from 20
to 60 minutes and, when finished, the wrap
is removed with warm water and a moisturiser
applied.
Body wraps are excellent for the elimination
of toxins, which aids circulation leaving
the skin and body feeling refreshed and
hydrated.
Clay wraps – are ideal if we are stressed,
tired or devitalised. Modern lifestyles
expose us to pollutants, both internal and
external. This detox wrap eliminates impurities
and leaves us with a sense of well-being.
Mineral mud wraps – are relaxing and help
revitalise and rebalance the body needs.
The skin is well hydrated and smoothed leaving
the skin feeling like silk.
Slimming wraps – have an intensive slimming
and smoothing effect on the skin. They stimulate
micro-circulation improving energy while
encouraging the elimination of fatty deposits. |
