The harsh winter winds, the drying artificial warmth, the holiday time stresses all take their toll on your body. What your body needs at such times are the relaxing winter spa treatments which help to de-stress and envelop your body in a soft, buttery warmth. Some of the spa treatments to beat the winter blues are elucidated as follows:
Massages
- Hot Stone Massage
This spa treatment is prevalent in some parts of North America and involves the regular therapeutic massage with the addition of hot stones for extra comfort. These are oval shaped rocks slightly large in size which are heated and positioned on specific places on your body, making it totally stress-free.
A massage treatment that tackles your weight loss problem is also a much sought after experience. An innovative vacuum massage therapy that decreases your cellulite and circumferential body measurements is the secret solution.
Facials are a common feature of all spa treatments but there are some specific sorts to rejuvenate your dry and dull skin texture formed in winter. The Diamond or a Vitamin C facial are some popular examples of such facials.
- Diamond Facial
The Diamond Glow Facial uses an innovative technique of wands inbuilt with natural diamonds to exfoliate your skin. This painless and non-invasive method reduces acne scarring, age spots, appearance of wrinkles and leaves your skin soft and glowing.
- Vitamin C Facial
This facial protects your skin from ravages of environment like UV rays, pollution and stress through anti-oxidant enriched extracts of pure vitamin C. These are made from high content vitamin C fruits such as lime, oranges and tangerines and it smoothens the wrinkles and fine lines and gives a clear complexion.
Body Wraps & Scrubs
Body wraps are a must in a winter spa treatment as it helps the body to shed its tired and dull skin, excreting all the impurities present underneath. Various body wraps suitable to each skin type are available.
- Hot Toddy Body Wrap
This spa indulgence starts by exfoliating your skin using crushed cranberries. A Hungarian mud pack of clove, pomegranate, cinnamon, winter pine follows which enhances circulation and helps to de-stress. Your body is then infused in warmth with a cinnamon paprika lotion and a hot toddy spirit of preferred choice which follows adds to this warm glow.
- Pumpkin Soufflé
This type also features cranberries and lemon sugar in its exfoliation treatment. A cleansing Pumpkin Masque which is rich in anti oxidants and vitamin A is used and this helps to get rid of impurities and dead skin cells through the enzymatic action. The Cranberry Body Balm gives the final moisturizing touch.
- Dead Sea Wrap
Nourishment is provided to your skin through the seaweed and essential oils wrap which is truly a rejuvenating experience. It makes the skin feel pampered and nourished.
- Asian Based Exotic Body Scrub
A gentle eucalyptus steam is followed by an exfoliating body scrub made from crushed grape seeds, organic minerals and anti-oxidants. The body wrap soothes the senses with its ingredients of green tea, ginger and aloe sea enzyme. This is followed by a warm water rinse and exotic moisturizing massage.
Winter Tans
There are two types of tans that can be obtained in winter months though these last for a very short periods. Both of them use the Paradise Bronzer treatment with slight variations.
Manicure & Pedicure
A spa treatment will not be complete without a manicure and pedicure. After rejuvenating your entire body, it is necessary to experience exotic indulgences for foot and hands.