Rejuvenating spa treatments: body wraps and body scrubs to look forward to

Spa treatments work to achieve a variety of benefits, but as we head towards summer (lockdown or not), it’s the time of year for rejuvenating, refreshing spa treatments that get you in the holiday mood. From preparing the skin for a healthy, safe and long lasting tan to simply feeling your best, here are some of our favourite rejuvenating spa treatments for summer….

Rejuvenating spa treatments: body scrubs

Body polishes and body scrubs can be invigorating, excellent skin prep before or after a holiday, can help with detox, and generally make you feel pampered. As your skin is your largest detox assisting organ in the body, a body scrub can work wonders as rejuvenating spa treatments. They can be hydrating and highly therapeutic, they are also beneficial for stress relief and muscular relaxation.  They are said to decrease inflammation and speed up the healing process in the body, cleansing and detoxifying along the way. In the context of a salt scrub, Himalayan salts are often used, invigorating and refreshing the skin, to remove dry and dead skin cells and bring fresh new skin to the surface for a youthful appearance.  The exfoliation process also helps remove impurities and toxins from the skin, unblocks pores and reduces inflammation. Here are a couple of favourites to give you some ideas of what’s in store:

HarSPA Marine Mind and Body Signature Spa Treatment

A head-to-toe spa treatment from the Harbour Hotel’s collection, the HarSPA Marine Mind and Body Signature Spa Treatment includes a facial, full body massage, scrub and polish. As with all Harbour Hotels elements, the treatment is inspired by the coastal locations of its hotels, and it’s all about helping to relax every part of your body and mind! The products use naturally sourced marine elements and botanicals from the Natural Spa Factory.

Montcalm Scrub

A 30-minute full body treatment using a lime and ginger scented salt scrub and an aromatherapy oil to detox, cleansing and removing dead skin cells; it smooths the skin and moisturises it as well so you don’t need to add extra creams and oils afterwards.

Pennyhill Park’s Rosemary and Lavender Body Therapy 

Using the traditional healing powers of rosemary and lavender, the body therapy begins with a stimulating natural rosemary salt scrub followed by a hydrating and cleansing Kaolin clay body wrap to draw out toxins and cleanse the skin.

Rejuvenating spa treatments: body wraps

Slimming, detoxifying, relaxing, nourishing - body wraps are some of the most intensely therapeutic spa treatments on the market. The details and purpose of a body wrap vary from one spa and one treatment to the next, with each destination adding its own elements to really personalise it. However, they are a wonderful way to relax and unwind. They can help boost circulation and prepare the skin to encourage spa products to work. They are a beautiful way to truly relax and rejuvenate. Here are a couple of favourites to inspire you:

Lemon and Mango Firm and Tone Wrap from Donnington Valley 

This collagen-boosting body wrap tones slackened skin, repairs sun damage and helps improve the look of stretch marks. Potent radiance enhancers immortelle, lemon and frankincense essential oils work to erase the appearance of imperfections and strengthen skin whilst combating wrinkles. This sculpting envelopment hydrates and moisturises too!

Elemis Skin Milk Bath from Bannatyne Spas

A full body treatment where the therapist pours warmed Elemis Skin Milk Bath all over the body before being cocooned in a comforting foil wrap to allow the product to work its magic. This opulent exotic therapy is from Elemis, and is excellent for skin soothing and softening, all combined with a pressure point facial massage and de-stress scalp treatment.

ESPA Detoxifying Algae Wrap at Oulton Hall

An ESPA treatment using detoxifying salt scrubs and the ESPA algae gel, which is 99-100% natural, the three main components are marine, aromatherapy, and plant extracts. This one hour treatment includes a warmed algae gel wrap, scalp massage and a Body Silk Spray to finish. It’s designed to remove any toxins from the body, it’s great for helping with jet lag or if you have been travelling a lot.  The algae is also really good for cellulite and speeding up circulation.