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Spa Glossary: O

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 28 Jul 2016   Posted by BonnieF


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Everything you need to know for your spa day or break beginning with O…

Oestrogen

Primary female hormone responsible for development and regulation of the reproductive system, however it can also refer to natural or synthetic substances that mimic the effects of the natural hormone.

Organic

Food and products produced without the use of chemical feed or fertilisers, only using products that are plant or animal based.  That means they don’t use growth hormones, pesticides or fertilisers.

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Osteoporosis

Where bones become weaker – a disease characterised by an inclination to break and fracture bones.  It’s commonly apparent in women post menopause and weight baring exercises are believed to be helpful in maintaining bone health.

Osteopathy

A way of detecting, treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging muscles and joints.  It’s based on the principle that wellbeing depends on bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue functioning smoothly.  See also Cranial Osteopathy for a variant on this one.

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Oxygen Facial

A face treatment where oxygen is applied or sprayed onto the skin with the idea of improving skin tone and reducing the signs of aging.

 

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Written by BonnieF
A journalist by trade, Bonnie is the Editor for Spabreaks.com. Keen to spread the message on accessible wellbeing and a spa experience for all, she thinks green smoothies are somewhat overrated and her favourite spa treatment is an Elemis Couture Technology facial.


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