The salt glow is one of the most popular types of body treatments at the spa. In this method, the skin is hydrated and the combination of salt and some of the oils are used. Some of the popular types of oils used are the lavender and the lemon oils. The combination is used until the point when the skin turns pinkish. The pinkness or the reddishness of the skin indicates the proper blood circulation in the body. The salt glow massage can be done either as a standalone massage or can be done in conjunction with the other massage treatments. The spa is followed by a shower, which is then followed by applying a body lotion. There are different types of salts that are available for this purpose. The choice of the salt will depend upon the texture and the type of the skin.
The procedure
- The salt glow massage is generally done in a wet room. The person who has to be massaged is made to lie on the table that is covered with a sheet and a towel. Sometimes the person is also made to lie on the wet table.
- You will be given disposable undergarments for this purpose. You are first made to lie in a position, such that you lay on the stomach. The massager or the therapist will use a mixture of oils and salt and will start rubbing it on your body. Once your back body is done, you will be made to turn other way round and the same procedure will be repeated. This is followed by a massage and the most important points of the body, from the health point of view are massaged.
- While the massage is being done, the rest of the body is draped in a towel. After the oil has been applied, you will be asked to stay like that for some time, so that the oils are absorbed well by the body. After sometime, you will be asked to move to the shower area and then you can take a good shower. You will basically take off all the salt from your body in the shower.
- At this time, you are advised not to use any shower gels or soap because using them would also remove the oil from the body. The oil is supposed to stay on the body for a longer period of time.
The benefits
The following are the major benefits:
1. The procedure removes the dead skin and it basically exfoliates the skin. All the dirt that is accumulated on the skin surface is removed. Once the skin is clean, the blood circulation also increases and you can look at the skin and almost feel that happening.
Once this happens, the skin can absorb the moisture well and give a younger look to the skin.
2. The salt acts as a cleaning agent and it results in a skin that absorbs the moisture well. The goodness of the oils is thus absorbed well by the skin.
3. The result of the treatment is a soft and a glow to the skin that has a polished and a well nurtured look.
4. Along with the physical element, there is also the psychological element. After the procedure the mind, along with the body feels more relaxed and there is more of positivity in the person.
The downsides
The benefits quite outweighs the downsides.
A downside of this method is the harm that can be caused to the skin, if there is an excess of salt in the mixture. Some of the skins are sensitive to harsh salts and thus it could cause problem for them.
FAQs
Q1: How much does it cost on an average?
Ans: The cost of the Salt Glow treatment varies across territories. The approximate cost is somewhere between 40 to 100 US dollars.
Q2: What kinds of products are used for the massage?
Ans: The main products used are Salt and Oil.
The following are the different types of blends popular:
1. Zen Glow
The Zen glow has a combination mineral salts and also sea salts. This is very good to increase the blood circulation. You can also add ginger and green tea to this for further relaxation of the skin and the mind.
2. Citrus Glow
This has lemon and orange as an addition to the salt. This makes the skin firm and gives a fresh summer feel and look. This mixture can also have grapefruit, lemon grass and apricot.
3. Victorian Garden Glow
The above has the perfect combination of salt, rose petals, lavender and angelica. This is a very healthy buffet for the perfect radiance of the skin.
DIY(do-it-yourself) version of the massage
You can learn and practice this massage at home by yourself. You can perform this on a friend or someone from the family. For this you can rent or download a video that has all the instructions. You can also buy a book that talk about the procedure and the technique. Remember while doing it at home, hot and rich oils are used. Generally for this kind of a massage a comparatively medium and light kind of a pressure is used. The objective here is to relax and be comfortable.
The massage in salt glow is pretty much like any other massage. The important thing to learn here is as to how to make the salt body scrub.
The following is its procedure:
1. Take a cup of sea salt. There are different varieties that are available in the markets. Choose the best one for your skin. You can also add some amount of sugar to reduce the harshness.
2. Add oil to the above salt quantity. Add about half a cup of oil. Mix it well. The texture should be fine and not too oily.
3. To the above mixture, add a few drops of essential oils. If you are interested in aromatherapy, then add the specific oils.
The above mixture is sufficient to have some three salt massage scrubs.