Are spa days worth it?
If your life is constantly busy, spa days are the ultimate form of relaxation. You can indulge in treatments and pampering sessions from soothing massages, revitalising facials, and full body treatments that leave you feeling fresh and renewed. If you’ve ever wondered what the most popular service in a spa is, let’s just say it’s the one that makes clients sigh with relief and whisper, Take my money. Spoiler alert: It’s massage therapy, and it’s not even close. But hey, facials and body wraps are putting up a good fight for that second-place ribbon.
Is it okay to go to a spa alone?
Going to a spa on your own can be far more relaxing than going en masse or à deux: you don’t constantly have to check with your partner or friend to see if they’re ready for a sauna or a mint tea yet, or feel guilty for ignoring them to read a magazine or have a snooze. It can be tempting to spend a long time relaxing in your spa, but it’s not advised. The general advice is that you should spend no longer than 30 minutes in your spa at one time. The good news is that you can leave the spa, hydrate and regulate your body temperature before having another 30-minute relaxation session.
What not to do before a spa day?
Before your spa day, avoid using any harsh skin products that might react with spa treatments. It’s also a good idea to exfoliate a day before, so your skin is primed to absorb the full benefits of any lotions or oils used during massages and treatments. The most common spa treatments are massages, manicures/pedicures and facials. However, you might also see offered such treatments as a body scrub/exfoliation, a fingers or toes file & polish (like a mini manicure or pedicure) or a scalp massage. Find out more in our treatment guides.
What time of day is best for spa?
Before and After a Day’s Work Or, after a long work day, the spa is very handy for releasing stress before dinner. It’s also a great spot to unwind while keeping up with the family. Before your spa day, avoid using any harsh skin products that might react with spa treatments. It’s also a good idea to exfoliate a day before, so your skin is primed to absorb the full benefits of any lotions or oils used during massages and treatments.It can be before or after a workout, in the morning before work, before bed, or on the weekend with friends. No matter what time of day, give yourself a 15-minute break to relax in your spa.