Spa treatments are seen as pure indulgence. While that is indeed true, you should also know that massage, scrubs or sauna-all available on spa menus-benefit the body and mind in many ways. Massage stimulates blood circulation-supplying more nutrients to the tissues and relaxing us mentally. Sauna, or wet heat, increases our pulse rate by 30%, making the heart pump more blood: most of it is directed to the skin. It also makes you sweat more. This helps flush out toxins from the system. Other treatments such as body scrubs exfoliate the skin, making it look younger.
STREE: A weekly women's magazine on Sify.com
Prevention picked spa treatments that slow down ageing, help de-stress and wipe out tiredness. Listen to testimonials from real women from Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore who went in for spa treatments and learn how they felt refreshed, more relaxed and completely indulged!
Ageing Is History
Exposure to free radicals from UV light, air pollution and an unhealthy lifestyle results in premature ageing. Regular beauty treatments and massages help you stay younger.
Text: Prevention
Images: Getty Images