There is no question that the kind of life that we live today is rather fast paced and unforgiving in many ways. Start going slow and you literally miss out on a lot of things.
Because of this, people tend to finish as many things as possible in a short amount of time. They also try to do many things at once. While doing this gives the brain a huge amount of stimulation, it actually sucks the vitality out of the body and alertness out of the soul. What’s left usually are feelings of being so stressed out, which have been seen again and again to have associations with negative health outcomes.
Hence, it surely doesn’t hurt if we take a break once in a white to repair what has been broken and replenish what has been depleted. But aside from resting (aka doing practically nothing), what other relaxing things can be done to make the most out of every break time? In this article, we talk about three common spa activities that will surely make you feel refreshed.
Massages
Getting a massage has been found to have a lot of health benefits. Aside from relieving stress, massage therapy — especially those that are performed by trained and experienced professionals — has also been proven to have anxiety-reducing effects. It is very likely that the experienced touch of the therapist puts us in a state of calm and relaxation, effectively reducing emotional burdens in the process.
A good massage is also seen to have positive effects on sleep length and quality, perhaps as a result of the improved blood flow and reduced tension brought about by the therapist’s touch.
Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrubs are becoming a thing lately, and it’s really good that they are because sugar has been found to bring a number of benefits to the skin. Aside from the fact that it exfoliates and cleanses the skin, sugar has also been found to help in keeping it moisturized. Sugar has properties that when applied will help the skin absorb moisture from the environment. Sugar is also said to be a natural source of glycolic acid. This substance has the power to break down the beat-up skin on the surface to reveal fresher and more younger-looking skin underneath.
There are different types of sugar scrubs, and the products used (i.e. the type and texture of sugars) vary depending on which part of the body they are applied to. These and many other beautifying procedures are offered in spa centers like Revivology.
Facials
Many say that the skin on the face is among the most sensitive in the body. It is easily affected by stress, lack of sleep, or poor nutrition. Because of this, it is just right that special attention is given to it. There are a lot of products and services available to make facial skin look brighter and more alive. Most of them help with moisturizing, controlling oil production, and removing impurities. There are also products that help reduce the size of pores. Facial pampering is done using such products, and you can find this service in almost every spa in every community.
Lora Y