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Spa Glossary

Acupressure - A technique developed in Asian countries where pressure is applied to certain areas of the body to induce relaxation, energize, balance, reduce pain, etc.

Acupuncture - A technique developed in Asian countries where needles are applied to certain parts of the body to induce relaxation, energize, balance, reduce pain, etc.

Aromatherapy - Use of different scents to accomplish a variety of goals, such as relaxation, energizing, etc.

Essential Oils - Aromatic oils extracted from organic sources such as flowers, and roots. These are used as parts of treatments, such as with aromatherapy.

Exfoliation - Removal of dead cells from the skin by using various mild abrasives.

Fango Therapy - Use of various kinds of mineral-rich muds to pull toxins from the skin.

Herbal Wrap - Herb-soaked cloth is wrapped around the body, then covered with a blanket.

Hydrotherapy - Treatments using water.

Loofah Scrub - A dried plant used to scrub and exfoliate the skin..


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Nutraceuticals - Skin care products based on food products to renew and make skin healthier.

Parafango - A paraffin and mud combination treatment.

Paraffin - Heated wax infused with other ingredients applied to the skin.

Rassoul - Mud from North Africa, rich in minerals and nutrients, used to treat hair and skin.

Sauna - Finnish invention that uses dry heat to cause sweating and detoxification. Steam Room - Uses wet steam heat to induce sweating and detoxification..

Swedish Massage - A massage technique applying pressure and manipulation to muscles.

Thalassotherapy - Hydrotherapy using seawater.. Vichy Shower - Uses multiple shower heads to wash away remnants of other treatments, as well as promote circulation.

Whirlpool - A small heated pool with jets that circulate water and stimulate pressure points on the body.

 
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