There are many cutting edge and exotic spa treatments which are being developed at Health Spas throughout the world. These spa treatments include the use of diamonds, gold, wine, chocolate and other decadent ingredients.
Astro Gem Therapy
This therapy has become quite sought after in many spas and clinics and is already established in India. The therapy offers gem facials where a bhasm or ash of stones is used stones include rubies, pearls, emeralds, diamonds, topaz and a variety of others.
Each stone has a particular property and the precious stones are placed on the face as per the requirement of the skin and the skin type. Although these facials are gaining popularity, the most popular are still gold and silver facials throughout the ages they have been used successfully appearing in Ayurvedic treatments also.
When gold and silver leaves are added to the base cream used in the facials, it gives the face a wonderful lustre. Gold has anti-inflammatory properties and is latest must have in age-defying facials and skin care ranges.
Chocotherapy
Sounds like something out of a naughty fantasy! This treatment involves massaging cocoa and cocoa butter on to the skin it stimulates the production of endorphins which in turn send relaxing messages to the brain.
Apart from the mood enhancing properties, antioxidant benefits are gained and the skin feels wonderful afterward, glowing, very soft and totally hydrated.
MediPedi
Our feet carry us an incredible distance (up to 4 times the circumference of the world) in our lifetime, they also bear intense pressure and weight on a regular basis.
The MediPedi takes foot care to a new dimension, there is no fluffing or buffing but a thorough analysis is made of the skin and nails, after just one treatment there are great visible and tactile improvements.
MediPedi is gentle yet very effective in dissolving dry hardened skin and cracked and calloused feet emerge soft and smooth - this is achieved without the use of sharp cutting tools and blades.
Mesotherapy
The name is derived from the Greek language and the treatment involves multiple injections just under the epidermis and into the dermal layer of the skin. The needles are small, but for those who cant cope with that, Mesotherapy is also available in no-needle devices.
The injections contain pharmaceutical or homeopathic medications, herbal extracts and vitamins, each treatment is specifically prepared for the individual and many factors are taken into consideration.
By injecting the prepared medication directly into the skin the benefits are far more powerful and fast acting, than if the client had taken oral medication - only small amounts need to be injected to be effective. The treatments are quick and easy with no downtime required at all.
For skin rejuvenation, the dermis is infused with potent anti-oxidants and vitamins which revitalise the skin. The benefits include a radiant, youthful and firm complexion which glows.
A fat burning formula is used for weight reduction and cellulite and is injected into the troublesome areas directly (love handles and other flabby bits simply melt away), the fat dissolves and is processed out of the body by the kidneys.
Mesotherapys medical benefits include increased lymphatic drainage and blood flow, dissolving and removing excess fat deposits, hardened and fibrotic connective tissue. It is very good for disorders of the liver, joints and arthritis.
Ozone Therapy
This is a medical breakthrough and can be used for an incredible list of benefits and to bring about well being of the body and mind, it has been used successfully around the world. Oxygen is needed by every cell in the body by using this therapy intense healing and detoxification can take place.
It can be used to treat degenerative diseases, cancers, HIV, drug addiction, bone fractures and wounds, respiratory and digestive disorders. Ozone Therapy is wonderful for reducing pain and inflammation, eliminating viruses and bacteria; it can be completely rejuvenating for the body and stimulating to the immune system, also very effective for weight loss and cellulite reduction and for sports enhancement.
The oxygen is absorbed by the body in a special steam sauna cabinet and the treatment is very relaxing. Just one 30 minute session twice a week does wonders.
Oxygen Therapy Facial
High pressure jets of pure oxygen are used to carry a combination of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids into the skin to revitalise and nourish the complexion.
Vinotherapy
This therapy is also known as Wine Therapy, a great anti-ageing treat which involves covering or massaging the body with grape seeds, the oil, stalks and skin. Wine grapes are wonderful for skin conditioning due to their high anti-oxidant content in particular polyphenols and reveratol.
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