5 Indulgent Spa Treatments To Really Step Your Skin Up a Level
The Skinsmith | 5th June 2023
Fabulous and Unique Spa Treatments
There are countless numbers of spa treatments around the world many as unique to their country of origin as National Dress!! There’s something for everybody, from body massages and facials to more exotic spa treatments for both men and women. Various spa techniques can be performed for different purposes including enhanced skin hydration, reduced acne and wrinkles, improved skin tone and more.
1. Turmeric Face Masque
You may know Turmeric as a staple spice for the kitchen but you may not have known that it is also a wonderfully effective skin care ingredient. With its vibrant yellow hue, Turmeric has gained a glowing reputation in the skincare world. This wonder spice brightens dark undereye circles to create an invigorated, glowing complexion, you may be surprised at how a Turmeric face Mask benefits your skin. Other skincare benefits of Turmeric are its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help improve dark spots and scarring left behind by acne and also soothes irritated skin and deceases redness. It also helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles keeping skin supple and improving skins elasticity. Many of our spas and salons hold Turmeric Energizing Treatment which is part of Eminence’s Gemstone Collection. The Turmeric treatment can be thought of as a 3-in-1 flash facial – a stimulant, exfoliant and mask. It’s a supercharged powder-to-mousse formula which instantly warms the skin as zeolite binds to toxins and draws out impurities. A touch of spicy paprika amplifies the heat as it invigorates and boosts circulation without any redness. As the treatment dries, kaolin clay purifies and repairs, while turmeric brightens and calms the treatment into the skin to slough away impurities and reveal soft, luminous, energised skin. Everyone will notice your extra glow!!
2. Microcurrent Facial
The beauty industry is littered with broken promises about “miracle” skincare products and services but one innovation I can confidently recommend is the microcurrent facial. It involves using a low-grade electrical current to “train” your facial muscles to appear more lifted, tightened and firm. Its success has awarded it the nickname of the “non-invasive facelift”.
It has been used medically since the 1980’s, approved by the FDA as a muscle stimulator to treat Bell’s Palsy and muscle paralysis. After noticing improved results in patients with atrophied, sagging facial muscles, microcurrent was then adopted as an anti-ageing tool.
Main benefits you will find as you walk away from the treatment room are visibly plumper looking skin, lifting around the brow area and more defined jawline and cheekbones.
If you choose to have one of these brilliant treatments there are many Eminence products to support the results, Eminence Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque is a potent, cream-gel masque for all skin types. Citrus, Rhubarb extract, leafy greens and Avocado oil offer a nourishing boost of vitamins which help reduce the appearance of sun damage and fine lines and wrinkles really allowing you to get the most from your microcurrent facial.
Keeping your skin super hydrated is so important and will help make the most of any anti-ageing treatment, Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Hydrator is a lightweight gel-cream with a soft, dewy finish. This hydrator is a vegan product bursting with vitamins and antioxidants with the delicious scent of Strawberries and Rhubarb. Its botanical Hyaluronic Acid complex delivers deep hydration whilst locking in vital moisture.
Looking after your eyes is vital and Eminence Snow Mushroom Moisture Cloud Eye Cream is amazing at providing intense hydration while powerful botanical peptides smooth roughness, decrease puffiness and diminish under eye bags to reveal a refreshed appearance.
3. Body Wrap Treatment
A body wrap is a spa treatment experience and can also be called a body “cocoon”. The process begins with exfoliation to remove dead skin cells, usually some kind of physical exfoliant like a salt or sugar scrub to remove dead skin cells. Eminence has three wonderful high quality scrubs, Coconut, Cranberry Pomegranate and Stone Crop. The wrap is then applied, it may be applied as a sort of body mask or the spa therapist may wrap you in plastic, blankets or bandages over the treatment. Eminence has 4 body wrap treatments which are only available as professional treatments so check out our Salon and Spa Locator to find your nearest therapist offering them. Choose from Mango Enzyme, Chocolate Truffle, Stone Crop and Herbal Cellulite Treatment.
The next step of the treatment will be cleaning off the wrap with hot towels and moving on to the massage stage using body oils, Eminence has Stone Crop Body Oil which hydrates the skin combining Stone Crop, Rosehip Oil and Avocado Oil to moisturise the skin, ultra hydrating Apricot Body Oil which is packed with an assortment of healing essential oils and is high in vitamins A, C and E which make the skin feel smooth and elastic and from our new Tropical Superfood Collection Yuzu Solid Body Oil which is suitable for all skin types and transforms from solid to liquid with the warmth from your hands. It infuses dull, dry skin with Yuzu and vitamin rich Camu Camu for radiant, hydrated skin. To finish, moisturising body lotion is applied, Eminence has Mangosteen, Coconut, Stone Crop and Strawberry Rhubarb to choose from. Each of these lotions has their own unique properties but all will leave the skin radiant and moisturised.
4. Gua Sha For The Face and Neck
Gua Sha is a centuries old traditional Chinese healing method in which a trained professional uses a smooth-edged tool to stroke your skin while they press on it relieving pain and inflammation. Gua Sha has received recent praise for delivering impressive sculpting and tension-relieving results at a budget-friendly price point. The Gua Sha tool was traditionally made from jade or bian stone although there are now varieties ranging from rose quartz to stainless steel.
Gua Sha is effective for all skin types and concerns, including acne prone. Congested skin is stagnated meaning circulation of fluid and blood is sluggish, causing the skin to be more susceptible to swelling and inflammation. Facial Gua Sha helps lymphatic circulation and as a result drainage, improving the quality of blood circulation and energy (qi) circulation, it also sculpts and contours the face, improves product absorption, relaxes muscles, releases tension and reduces puffiness. Focusing on the neck is essential to any Gua Sha routine because it acts as a pathway to shuttle vital nutrients up to feed your head and face as well as circulating waste down and out. Many of us spend hours each day on our phones and computers which can contribute to neck tension that impacts how the neck functions. Gua Sha helps relieve muscle and tissue tension, allowing our bodies to return to optimal function. Increased circulation of blood, vital fluids and life force energy can then be returned to your skin and tissues. When done properly and regularly this can lessen the appearance of the dreaded signs of ageing.
It's not too hard to Gua Sha your own face and neck for an at home treatment and if you have the right products you will soon see some great results. The skin needs to be prepared with a mist, serum, oil or moisturiser that provides enough slip for the Gua Sha tool to glide easily over the skin and avoids tugging which can cause redness and irritation. We would recommend Eminence Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil, Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream for Face and Neck and Neroli Age Corrective Hydrating Mist for your Gua Sha routine. The Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil is ultra-hydrating and works to protect the skin against drying environmental pollutants. It improves skin elasticity and smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. If you feel the product absorbing too quickly as you work with the Gua Sha tool on different areas of the face, try spritzing with the Neroli Age Corrective Hydrating Mist on top to rehydrate the skin. This mist is a skin plumping toner formulated with a natural retinol alternative, Swiss Green Apple and Coconut Water which is perfectly suited for all skin types. The Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream for Face and Neck is a rich moisturising cream. This cream works best for drier skin types given it contains deeply hydrating ingredients like Argan Oil, Shea Butter and our Argan Stem Cell Complex. You can also pair the cream with one of our toners for additional hydration and slip when using your Gua Sha.
5. Hot Stone Massage
Using Hot Stones for treatments relaxes muscles and relieves stress, this treatment is relaxing, nurturing and deeply soothing but it differs from the traditional method as it combines the use of stones alongside massage. Smooth, flat stones are heated to between 110-130 degrees Fahrenheit and placed on the target areas. The most commonly used stones are basalt river rocks which are worn smooth and transfer and hold heat well, they are used to apply gentle pressure, relieving tension and pain. By placing hot stones at key points on the body muscles are encouraged to release tension leading to a better massage experience. The main benefits of hot stone massage include pain relief, muscle tension relief, increased circulation, relaxation, increased deep tissue massage penetration, better posture, stress relief and sleep support.
The primary benefit of a hot stone massage is of course from the heat rather than the skin care products but there are products that can be used both during the treatment itself and also at home to support the benefits the treatment has offered. We would recommend Apricot Body Oil, Stone Crop Body Oil and Yuzu Solid Body Oil. These are great for use during the treatment as they give great slip and glide during massage and they are wonderful to use at home too. For a facial hot stone massage, Camelia Glow Solid Face Oil from Eminence’s Gemstone Collection is perfect and combines the uplifting energy of Pink Tourmaline gemstones with powerful botanical ingredients Camelia and Marula to create an experience that’s deeply restorative and hydrating.
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