Where Massage Originated
Today massage is practiced globally, with specialized techniques originating from all over the world. But did you know that the Chinese were the first ones to use it over 3000 years ago to help with vitality? Pehr Hennik Ling brought the healing power of touch to the United States sometime in the early 1800s. Later, Johan Mezqer renamed the different massage strokes in French.
Your Skin: The Hero
While many people, especially modern women, know that it is important to use high quality products and a gentle touch when it comes to facial care, the skin on the rest of the body is often neglected. While you might think of your skin as an afterthought, your internal organs are thinking otherwise! Your skin protects your organs from injury and infection. Consider this: You can survive without a kidney, a gall bladder or an appendix, but get a third degree burn and you're in trouble. Without your skin to protect them, your internal organs can shut down and you will go into shock and possibly die.
The Benefits of Massage
Not only does facial and body massage feel amazing but these practices have many health benefits as well. Massage helps detoxify the skin by stimulating the lymphatic system, a critical step in filtering waste out of the body. It can also help to boost the immune system and ward of sickness. Regular massages help the body relax and allow muscles to become more flexible helping to reduce physical injury (as well as help to rehabilitate previous injuries). It can also increase energy, encourage relaxation, promote healthier sleeping habits and reduce pain thanks to a release in the hormone Serotonin.
Massage can also greatly benefit the appearance, texture and quality of your skin. It helps oxygenate and improve circulation for a healthy glow as well as relax muscles reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Stimulation of the skin can also increase it's ability to absorb products that can help alter your skin's appearance.
Many Massages
There are so many types of massages available that it can hard to know what will be best for you. At Skindulgence we offer a wide variety and our knowledgeable staff can help you decide what will benefit you the most.
During the month of November visit us to receive a special discount (only $103 for a 45 minute treatment!) on our decadent Lava Shell Massage! This amazing procedure is a spin off of hot stone massage except it uses a renewable resource: Shells and self-heating active ingredients from a marine source!
If that sounds too indulgent for you (...is that even possible?!) we offer a selection of other massages, like a simple but rejuvenating aromatherapy massage using essential oils. Essential oils help to alter moods, assist with the calming of the mind and physically help to reduce ailments. At Skindulgence we offer a wide blend of customized oils to suit your needs. Feeling stressed? PMSing? Muscle problems? We’ve got a blend for that!
Why not treat yourself just in time for the holiday season to a little relaxation? It'll do you a world of a good!