Body treatments benefit you in more ways than one. Especially during the winter months, where our skin tends to be neglected, hidden away under piles of warm clothes.
What was once left to be indulged as a singular luxury, is now a non-negotiable in our regular routines. Body treatments such as massages, scrubs, wraps, and an infrared sauna should all be included at least once on a rotating roster in your regular skincare routine. And here’s why…
First and foremost, body treatments are incredibly healthy for your skin. After time spent hidden away under tights and long sleeves, our skin can become quite dry. Including these treatments in your regular routine will help rejuvenate and revitalise the appearance of our skin. From exfoliation and hydration, detoxification, and more, body treatments give us that much-needed boost to our skin cell turnover.
If you’re feeling tight and sore or find you’re experiencing persistent aches and pains, a full body massage can help relieve some of this stress. A massage helps release a lot of the deep connective tissue which is where you’ll find most of this tension. As the therapist works to move your muscles, they’ll start to heat up with the increased blood flow to the area, which in turn helps reduce stiffness and draw away any toxins. Leaving you feeling much more relaxed and nimble.
Our lymphatic system is a network of organs and tissue responsible for flushing toxins from our bodies. Massages, scrubs, wraps, and an infrared sauna all help to stimulate this system, working to remove any build-up toxins in the body. This can be especially helpful if you’ve been feeling bloated and puffy or feel like you’re holding onto excess water. A good session to help detoxify the body will do wonders in keeping your skin in check, making you look and feel lighter and brighter.
Much like exercise, a whole-body treatment will stimulate and improve circulation. Where more oxygen is being delivered to the body and waste is removed much quicker. This is particularly helpful as it encourages the skin cell renewal process which helps improve the overall appearance of our skin. Making it look softer and smoother.
Setting the time aside to disconnect for an hour-long treatment (especially if you’re doing this in a beautiful space like Self), will help you slow down and relax. Where turning your phone off to indulge, looking after your skin, mind, body, and self, will help relieve any stress and let you truly experience the many benefits of your treatment. Helping you feel relaxed for much longer post-treatment.
