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Day Spa Treatments

Would you or someone you know enjoy a day of relaxation but don't have the time to travel far from home? Check out some of the day spas in your own neighborhood, many of which offer the following services.

Facials - Exfoliation and Toning

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical and non-invasive procedure that removes the outermost layer of dry, dead skin cells to reveal younger, healthier-looking skin. Additional treatments encourage the production of a new layer of skin cells containing higher levels of collagen and elastin, both of which further improve your skin's appearance.

Facial Contouring

Feeling skittish about plastic surgery? This treatment is a wonderful alternative. A combination of therapies including deep muscle massage and acupressure will be used to tone and tighten up all areas of your face and neck. It's like taking your face to the gym! You'll enjoy a more youthful looking complexion.

(Facial) Oxygen Therapy

This procedure combines many different vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes, as well as pure oxygen, to cleanse, hydrate and rejuvenate your facial skin.

European Deep Suction Cleansing

A very deep cleansing procedure (no squeezing!) that uses enzymes and deep suction to remove impurities from your facial pores.

PhotoFacial

Performed only by trained medical professionals, PhotoFacial is a 30-minute procedure that uses a machine that emits intense pulses of light to penetrate all layers of the skin. This causes collagen and blood vessels under the top layer to constrict. In order to complete treatment, five full-face light treatments must be completed, spaced at three-week intervals. Patients report minimal discomfort, and the redness and facial swelling present after treatment is short-lived. The effects of this PhotoFacial are gradual , and will be noticed over the few weeks following the treatment.

Peels

Enzyme Peel

A special enzyme-based exfoliating treatment that breaks down and removes the dead skin layer(s) from your face. Having enzyme peels from time to time forces your body to regenerate new skin. This process makes the skin appear stronger and healthier.

Vitamin A and C Peels

A great peel to repair sun damage, lighten dark spots, re - hydrate your skin and encourage elasticity.

Cosmetic Treatments

Spa Pedicures

Treat your feet to some serious attention! Spa pedicures soothe and relax your tired feet and legs with a combination of water jet and hand massages. Soak your feet in warm, scented bath salts and oils while you lie back in a comfy massage chair. The nail polish is merely the finishing touch!

Spa Manicures

Your hands will thank you for treating them so well. Spa manicures moisturize and massage your hands and arms. Your arms will feel less tired and your hands will never feel softer! Your nails are trimmed, shaped and painted to your liking.

Waxing and Hair Removal Services

Most day spas offer a variety of waxing services to remove unwanted hair, such as:

• Leg waxing
• Arm waxing
• Eyebrow waxing
• Face/lip waxing
• Bikini waxes
• Brazilian waxes
• "Playboy" waxes
• Laser Hair Removal

Permanent Make-up

Wake up looking gorgeous! Some day spas offer permanent make-up, a form of cosmetic tattooing. Once applied, you'll never have to worry about it again. Eyebrow liner, lip liner and eyeliner can all be applied so that you'll never have to put on your makeup again.

Tanning Services

Self-tanning services are offered by many day spas, providing guests with the opportunity to achieve that perfect summer tan without exposing their skin to damaging UV rays. Spray-on tans as well as self-tanning booths are available.

Hydrotherapy Treatments - Wraps, Baths and Scrubs

Hydrotherapy uses water to treat disease, stress and tension.

Massages

Most day spas offer a wide variety of massages, including Swedish, shiatsu, scalp, and pregnancy massage.

Ayurveda - "The Science of Life"

In today's hectic world, many people live under stressful conditions that negatively affect their mood, appearance, and personality. Restore health and rejuvenate your mind and body with Ayurvedic spa treatments, the secret to blending inner and outer beauty so you can always look and feel your best. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healing system and cleansing process that seeks to maintain the balance of the three doshas, each of which represent certain emotional and physical characteristics. Through Ayurvedic beauty treatments and Panchakarma therapies you can detoxify your system and achieve your unique optimal balance, improving not only your appearance, but your emotional state as well.

Ayurvedic Spa Treatments

The basic principle of Ayurvedic therapy is to remove impurities from the body, eliminating the physical and emotional toxins that accumulate as a result of daily life. This helps strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and the aging process, enhance energy and state of well being, thus improving your overall health and appearance. While Ayurvedic beauty regimens such as exfoliation, hydration, cleansing, and massages are common, the products and methods used are different from most spa treatments, and are customized to each individual. Ayurvedic treatments are holistic and organic, and many of the ingredients used in these therapies are herbs and other natural foods. Some popular Ayurvedic treatments include:

Abhyanga: A relaxing massage that calms the body and mind, while working impurities and toxins out of the system using a blend of oil and herbs tailored to the individual.

Shirodara: Herbal oil is poured over the forehead to induce tranquility and coordinate the mind, body, and soul.

Swedana: Herb-infused steam bath removes toxins that have penetrated deep into the body's tissues.

Udvartina: Herbal paste used to massage, exfoliate, detoxify, and condition the body.

Reflexology Treatments

Reflexology treatments are popular at day spas.

Aromatherapy Treatments

Aromatherapy treatments use essential oils to affect certain therapeutic benefits.

Hot Stone Therapy

Hot Stone Therapy is an ancient healing therapy that uses heated and cold stones to soothe and relax the muscles.

Great Gift Ideas!

A day away at a spa is a wonderful gift idea for all sorts of occasions! Most everyone would love an afternoon to escape, and virtually every day spa offers gift certificates and special packages. Treat a special person in your life to a day of relaxing, luxurious pampering.

• Bridal showers
• Anniversaries
• Birthdays
• Stress reduction
• Mother's Day
• Graduation
• Just because!