Health Benefits of a Salt Glow Spa Treatment

Salt Glow

Treatment is one of the most popular services clients opt for while having a day out at the spa. It is essentially an exfoliating massage which leaves the skin feeling super moisturized.

Procedure of a Salt Glow Treatment

• The client is advised to avoid shaving the day before the salt scrub as this could irritate skin.
• It is important to check that the client has no allergies to any potential ingredients before starting the procedure. It is also important for the client to not have any cuts, blisters, cracks or wounds in the body.
• Three quarters to one quarter ratio of sea salt and any organic oil and a host of aromatics like lavender, lemon or eucalyptus essential oils are primarily used for the massage.
• The ingredients are mixed together in a non reactive bowl.
• Warm water has to be kept handy.
• A little of the salt and oil mixture along with a handful of water is taken and rubbed on to the body.
• With bare hands and small circular motion the salt is rubbed on to the body until it dissolves.
• After the massage, a dry towel or a soft bristle brush is used to remove any remaining salt residue from the body.
• It is advised not to use soap immediately afterward as the pores on the surface of the skin has been opened and unclogged.
• A mineral rich moisturizer can be applied after a bath following the massage. It enhances the effect of the treatment.

Benefits of Salt Glow Spa Treatment

• It exfoliates the skin and removes dead cells, sebum and dirt from the surface of the skin. It increases blood circulation and helps the skin breath better. It helps the skin absorb moisture better and reduces fine lines and acne.
• It is often a cleaning treatment before moving on to more specialized massages. As it makes the skin absorb moisture better, further treatments with other nutrients are more effective following the sea salt treatment.
• If one is persistent with the therapy it will give the body a soft, polished and nurtured look.
• As in any massage therapy, apart from physical aspects there is also a psychological healing involved. It helps to dispose off negative energies and promotes a feeling of general well being.