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Beauty treatments for your body
A beauty treatment for your body refers to any procedure that helps you achieve particular physical results; from temporarily losing inches from your hips and thighs, firming your breasts or reducing your cellulite.
What is a beauty treatment for your body?What is a beauty treatment for your body good for?
Before you go
Precautions
What to expect from a beauty treatment for your body
Hot tip!
Afterwards
What is a beauty treatment for your body?
A beauty treatment for your body is a term used to describe a whole range of different non-medical, physical procedures aimed at helping you achieve something specific for your body. A beauty treatment for your body could involve all sorts of things. You might be:
* massaged or scrubbed with something to leave your skin silky smooth and ready for an application of false tan
* wrapped or enveloped in something - perhaps mud or seaweed or even plastic; perhaps to temporarily lose a few inches or moisturise your skin
* stroked, treated with or exposed to something external - such as brushes, magnets or electric current, or lights. These treatments are often used to combat cellulite, firm skin or reduce wrinkles.
What is a beauty treatment for your body good for?
Different beauty treatments for your body are good for different things and they are usually clear about their goals.
* you may have a fairly rigorous scrub to exfoliate, moisturise and reduce cellulite
* you could choose to try and firm up your stomach muscles and bottom by, for example, having a series of electro-magnetic pulses passed through your body
* you might want to temporarily lose a few inches before a big event by being wrapped in mud and bandages as part of an inch-loss wrap
* you could get your skin holiday-ready with a spray tan or application of an all-over shimmer bronzer
* You may choose to embark on a series of body treatments that will help you change your lifestyle and your shape, which involve diet and exercise alongside therapeutic massage and counselling
Before you go
This will depend on what kind of treatment you are going for, and what you want to achieve. Contact the spa you are visiting to get more information on what to expect, whether or not you need to take anything and what kind of state you'll be in afterwards.
Precautions
Whatever treatment you're having, you should always tell your therapist if you are, or think you might be, pregnant. You should also tell your therapist of any medical conditions you have, including any treatment or medication you are receiving, as this may affect which treatment is suitable for you.
Drink plenty of water before, during and after to avoid getting dehydrated, especially if you have a treatment involving heat or massage, as these often leave you feeling thirsty. Avoid big meals and alcohol beforehand as this could make you feel uncomfortable during the experience.
What to expect from a beauty treatment for your body
This depends on the type of treatment you're going for. Make sure that you have plenty of information in advance, and, if possible, read some reviews or find out from someone who's already had it what it was like.
You'll find lots of honest, independent reviews of specific treatments on this website.
Hot tip!
Depending on the treatment you're having, why not take a sauna or steam bath before your treatment? This will open your pores, soothe your muscles, and make sure you are relaxed so that you can get full benefit from your experience.
Afterwards
How you'll feel afterwards will depend on what kind of treatment you have. A manicure and a spray tan will leave you ready to party, and an inch-loss wrap may leave you feeling firm and fabulous! Whatever treatment you choose, don't plan anything strenuous afterward – let that feeling of relaxation last and last!
See also:
* Glossary
* Scrubs
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