Spa Exfoliation Treatments

Body Polishing
The skin is in a constant change so that newer cells are always generated underneath (dermis) and older cells are pushed to the outermost layer (epidermis) and die. The dead skin cells become keratinized and serve as a protective barrier against the elements and harmful substances. However, ageing decreases the usual rate of cell generation and dead cells may become unevenly piled up, rendering the skin a dull, dry and rough appearance. Exfoliation removes the bonds between dead cells and the skin in order to reveal the younger cells below.

Body polishing involves head to foot exfoliation. Different treatment centers offer varying exfoliants for use in the process but the main purpose is to remove the dead skin cells in order to oxygenate and rejuvenate the skin as well as encourage skin cell growth through gentle buffing and massaging of the skin. The effects of this treatment last for several days.

Body polishing is also effective in treating sun-damaged skin, skin dryness and dehydration, clogged pores and acne. A typical body polishing treatment lasts for about an hour and may precede a body wrap or a massage therapy. It is a relaxing and invigorating way of rewarding yourself after a hard day’s work or as a way of pampering your loved ones.

Sugar and Sea Salt Glows
These are deep cleansing exfoliating treatments. Feel the stress melt away as your skin is gently massaged using a blend of either brown sugar or aromatic sea salts, mineral salts and essential oils to remove dead skin cells and impurities and to stimulate circulation. Because of their abrasive qualities, salt, particularly sea salt and sugar, particularly brown sugar, have been used as exfoliants along with other substances such as coffee, ground nuts and wheat. Although the salt scrub is the most sought after treatment in most spas, the sweetening effects of sugar scrubs have been recently added to the menu of other exciting skin indulgences.

There is no big difference between using salt and sugar in scrubs, except that sugar is easier to dissolve and hence, the milder abrasive among the two. The best scrub experience is in the spa, where you will lie face down and relax while a therapist rubs the aromatic scrub all over your body. After around 15 minutes, your skin feels fresh and clean, velvety soft, satiny smooth, hydrated and radiant with that salt glow. The treatment then ends with a body massage using a nurient rich lotion.