We come across many tempting spa packages which offer body polishing services, amongst others. Lets see what exactly is done in a body polishing session.
It is a process of exfoliating the body skin, and also moisturizing it, in order to get healthy, glowing skin. It can be compared to a facial. The steps would essentially remain the same. The most commonly used materials for preparing a body polish at home are sugar, salt, honey, oats, walnut shell powder, olive oil, etc.
Body polishing aims at removing dead skin from the surface, and allows new cells to grow. It helps in skin firming, moisturising, repairing sun-damage, improving oxygen supply to the skin, repairing damaged and dehydrated skin, etc.
You may get your body polished at your favorite spa, or you can prepare a homemade body polishing kit for yourself (details in a subsequent post).
In a spa, a body polishing session will cost you anything between 2000-5000 bucks, depending on where you get it done from.
Yes, it is safe and very effective, if done by trained therapists, and following the right procedure. Also, using the right products, according to your skin type, is very important.
It is generally advisable to get a body-polish done once a month.
A typical in-salon body polishing session will comprise of the following steps:
You will be taken to a sauna cubicle, with a therapy table. You will be asked to lie down, and allow the steam to open up all pores on the skin, and prepare the skin for the steps to follow.
A scrub suitable for your skin type will then be applied on the body, and the body will be scrubbed gently. This will remove all dead skin cells, and any toxins that may have come to the surface from step -1 above.
The body will then be wiped with a hot, moist towel.
Next, the body will be massaged with aromatic essential oils, like lavender, patchouli, etc, depending on your skin type. This will moisturize the skin, and the aromatics will lead to relaxation.
After 10-15 minutes, you will be required to take a shower with warm water. Using soap or body shower gel is not advisable at this time, as we want to keep the oils on the skin. You may wipe the body with warm, damp towel, alternatively.
Sounds so very luxurious, doesn’t it! And once in a while, it is heavenly to head to a spa, but considering the cost, making this a routine is impossible for everyone! So here we tell you how you can do it yourself at home!
Natural body polishing at home with home remedies can save you on travel time, money, and you won’t be under any pressure about reaching the spa on time! And you know what exactly is going into the body polish, and you can customize the products to best suit your body, with some experience. Below are some methods for you to easily do body polishing procedure at home:
Method: Take a warm water shower first. Then apply warm olive oil onto your skin and massage for 5-10 minutes. Now exfoliate the skin using a body scrub. Do this for 5-10 minutes. Be very gentle on your skin. You may use a loofah and body wash alternatively. Next, gently scrub the hard patches on your skin, like elbows, knees and heels using a pumice stone to get rid of dead skin. Take a shower again, and apply dollops of your favorite moisturizer on your skin.
So, go ahead and make your own homemade body polishes..Happy blending!