From manicures to facials and body wraps, many treatments at our spa include exfoliation. Exfoliation is a process which helps shed layers of dead skin cells which have formed on the body due to the natural action of the skin. Sweat, air pollution, and oil skin secretions, and even some skin care products, can build up on the skin’s surface, causing a dull, lifeless appearance.
Regular exfoliation treatment removes old, dry skin cells, allowing new healthy cells to shine through. Exfoliating also stimulates blood circulation, which feeds new skin cells to help them divide and mature. This keeps the skin’s appearance youthful and diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
There are different ways to exfoliate, including the use of an abrasive scrubbing agent, a fruit enzyme to dissolve the dry cells, or microdermabrasion to abrade them. Special exfoliating mitts and dry brushes are used when necessary.
The predominant fluid in the body is lymphatic fluid. Nutrients from the food we eat, and oxygen from the air we breathe, are carried around the body by lymphatic fluid. It also carries toxic poisons, bacteria and viruses away from the cells.The lymphatic system is also primarily responsible for carrying disease-fighting material to cells. When this system is blocked, the body can easily become defenceless against attacks by virus, fungi, and bacteria. Many of the body’s immune processes occur in the lymph nodes. If the pathways become congested, blocked, damaged or severed, fluids can build up in the connective tissue causing edema and swelling. This can than lead to abnormalities in cells and tissues. If there are any abnormalities in the tissues, it is the role of the lymphatic system to transport the damaged cells, plus inflammatory products and toxins, away from the area. The sooner this happens, the faster the recovery. This is where Lymphatic Drainage can make a difference. This gentle technique promotes and stimulates the lymphatic system to drain stagnant fluids, regenerate tissues, detoxify and filter out toxins and foreign substances.
Lymphatic Drainage treatment is recommended for both face and body in the following areas: Detoxification of the entire body
- Relief of chronic pain
- Minimizes lines and wrinkles
- Restores hydration of the skin and stimulates the overall skin
- Promotes the healing of fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, and pain relief.
- Reduction in fluid retention and edemas (swelling) of various origins.
- Helps with post-cancer treatments including Radiation therapy
- Regeneration of tissue, including burns and wounds.
- Enhances body contouring and reduces cellulite
- Reduces swollen ankles and legs during pregnancy.
- Aids in stress reduction by providing deep relaxation Aids in the reduction of insomnia
- Relieves congestion from sinus problems and allergies
- Helps with various forms of constipation
- Reduces puffy eyes and “bags” under the eyes Beneficial before and after facial surgery (including cosmetic surgery)
- Builds and strengthens collagen fibres, increases tone and enhances facial contouring Rids the face or body of excess fluids and/or toxins
Microdermabrasion is a procedure whereby the top layer of skin gets “sandblasted” by aluminum oxide crystals, in order to remove facial dead skin. This allows newer, fresher skin to move to the top of the skin. It cannot remove deep scars, tattoos, birthmarks or wrinkles. However, there are several people who have successfully used microdermabrasion treatment for correction of acne scars, sun damage, uneven skin texture, skin discolouration and superficial lines. Regular microdermabrasion as an acne scar treatment has also proved successful in cleaning pores, thus helping prevent future outbreaks of acne.
Don’t wait for 20 years for those pesky age spots to appear, start protecting your own and your family’s skin today!
sources
http://skin-care-at-home.com/blog/microdermabrasion-for-acne-scar-treatment.html
http://www.healingyourbody.net/index_files/Page322.html
