Index IntroductionSkin Brushing/body exfoliation Body wrapsBibliography:IntroductionIn this report the research will cover the following spa treatments: body brushing and body exfoliation, saunas and also body wraps body. This report will focus on the history behind each individual treatment and how they have been modernized to become the ones used today in salons around the world. It will look at how each of these spa treatments has its own specific benefits and effects for and on the body, it will also include contraindications that a therapist needs to be aware of for each of these treatments that will prevent them from taking place. It will identify any special care conditions and contractions that may accompany each of these treatments and how the therapist should act when faced with any of these to help the client feel as comfortable as possible when receiving treatment. no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an Original Essay Skin Brushing/Body ExfoliationDry skin brushing or also known as body brushing is a skin technique or therapy that has been around for centuries and has been used throughout almost every civilization, from the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks up to the Chinese and the Japanese. (Stass & Co | Plastic Free Beauty, 2018) Dry brushing or garshana, as it is known in Ayurvedic medicine, was done every morning before bathing to help stimulate blood circulation. Each of these civilizations used different equipment to perform the skin brushing treatment and over the years it evolved into the brush that is used in many salons around the world today. This is a treatment that uses the power of touch to help revitalize the senses and stimulate the body's circulation. By doing body exfoliation you help improve the body's natural exfoliation process to allow new, younger and nourished cells to appear, thus giving the appearance of brighter, healthier skin and improving skin tone and texture . Skin brushing can stimulate the lymphatic system by helping to carry waste materials from the tissues to the lymph nodes known as lymphatic drainage. It also helps promote the removal of dead skin cells, reduces cellulite and reduces fluid retention. Dry skin brushing is a natural, gentle technique that doesn't involve using harsh chemicals on the skin, which is why it's such a popular pretreatment for other treatments like manual massage and body wraps. (Woodlandherbs.co.uk, 2018) (Robertsen, 2013) Body exfoliation can be done with products that contain abrasives, chemicals, machinery, or with a body brush. A salt and oil scrub can be used as part of your body exfoliation, which is especially helpful for clients who have dry, rough skin as it will help leave your skin feeling more nourished and soft. Most salt scrubs are blended with different oils such as lavender oil which is calming and soothing on the skin and also almond oil which contains vitamins A, B and E necessary for healthy skin. (Ishga Training Manual, 2018) The type of brush used in a salon to perform a body brushing treatment is a natural hair brush as it is gentle and more pleasant to the skin, the brush is moved in the direction of the lymph nodes which will help to promote lymphatic drainage. There are some contraindications to skin brushing/body exfoliation that a therapist needs to be aware of sincewill prevent any treatment from being carried out, including: Very sensitive skin Open wounds Skin diseases or disorders - psoriasis, eczema. Varicose veins High blood pressure Heart disease/disorders Cancer: can be easily stimulated and can move to other areas of the body. Pregnancy: it is a letter from the family doctor is required if the client really wants the treatment to be carried out. Inflamed skin: due to sunburn or allergies. (Resources, Maguire and Maguire, 2018) Special care conditions that may occur when performing a body brushing treatment means paying attention to any areas that have open cuts or abrasions to prevent them from getting worse, painful or infected and also if the client has active skin conditions as they may become redder and more irritated. A contrasting action of skin brushing/body exfoliation is erythema due to the stimulation of the skin by the natural bristles of the brushes and the abrasiveness of the salts, the therapist must be aware not to pass over that particular area too many times to avoid discomfort to the customer. A client may feel the need to go to the bathroom more than normal due to toxins being released from the body and advise them to rest as much as possible and assure them that these contractions will only last up to 24 hours. (Ishga Training Manual, 2018)Saunas.The history of the sauna dates back almost 2000 years to Finland, where they come from, these saunas were a way of life for the Finns and the first information about these saunas dates back to the year 1112. It is thought that the very first "stationary" sauna was nothing more than a large pit dug into the ground with a large fire that was covered but it soon moved above ground and evolved into a hut with wooden logs and rocks that had a small vent in the wall to allow steam to escape. These rocks were heated to a high temperature in a stone stove next to the fire and once the smoke had cleared it was possible to enter the sauna, the residual heat from the stones keeping the sauna warm for hours. This type of sauna has been used for hundreds of years and is also where most sauna beliefs and traditions come from. (Finlandiasauna.com, 2018) Saunas were first introduced to America by the Finns when some moved there in the 1600s. In the 1920s, smoke saunas were replaced by iron stoves that released smoke through a chimney and from modern life of the 1950s and the invention of electric sauna heaters had arrived and soon spread to Finland the origin of the sauna as we know it today. (Tylö Life, 2018) There are many health benefits that using a sauna has on the body as they can help relieve pain as the increased circulation can help improve stiff muscles and their movement as well as reduce any pain that may exist. Thanks to this increase in circulation it can help induce relaxation and promote a feeling of well-being in the client. If a client suffers from asthma, they may find that sitting in a sauna for around 20 minutes can relieve their symptoms slightly as it will open up their airways allowing them to breathe more easily. (Yamini Ranchod, 2018)There are some contraindications to the use of sauna that a therapist must be aware of as these prevent the treatment from taking place, these are:PregnancyInsensitivity to heatHemophilia feverAlcohol abuseThe special care conditions that a therapist must be aware of to know before one can use a sauna are as follows: On any medication Elderly clients Blood pressure (JACUZZI Saunas - Clearlight Infrared Saunas™, 2018) A client must always have a doctor's letter with them if they wish treatment to take place and mustbe presented to the therapist to be kept together with the visit log. A con to sauna treatment would be dehydration, the therapist must be aware that due to increased heat, sweat and loss of fluids from the body the client may experience some symptoms of dehydration. Due to the increase in temperature a client may feel dizzy or nauseous, the therapist must ensure that the client does not spend too much time inside the sauna and that he has a glass of water at hand when leaving the sauna to relieve any feelings of dehydration or nausea. Also make sure clients' dizziness has passed before leaving the salon. They may also feel tired due to the relaxing nature of this treatment and be assured that any of these symptoms will pass in the next 24 hours. Body bandages Body bandages have been widespread and used for centuries dating back to the Ancient Egyptians and are considered one of the first spa treatments to be invented, it is from the Egyptians that the 'mummification' or 'wrapping' technique of this treatment up to that used by therapists today. Body compresses were also used by the Chinese, Romans and Japanese. They used herbal compresses to act as both a medical treatment and a beauty treatment. Body wraps were introduced to America in the early 1960s and where they became extremely successful due to the instant and visible loss of inches that accompanied a body wrap treatment. (Fabweightlosstips.com, 2018) (Vita Talalay, 2018) In addition to promoting relaxation, compresses have many benefits on the skin and body. They help detoxify the body by stimulating the metabolism and lymphatic system and ridding the body of any toxins. There is noticeable temporary loss of weight and inches by receiving a detox body wrap that helps the body eliminate excess water and toxins that helps improve body contours, tightens the skin and tones the body allowing the customer to lose up to a dress size. Almost every type of body wrap contains a moisturizer that helps hydrate and smooth the skin giving it a brighter and improved appearance. (Garden and Health, 2018) One of the most popular body wraps is the seaweed wrap which also involves the use of a salt and oil scrub. Marine algae have a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power, they contain numerous B vitamins useful for helping protect the skin surface. It has also been found to contain anti-aging properties and helps detoxify, tone the skin and even reduce cellulite, which is what makes this type of wrap so popular in the salon environment. There are many contraindications that must be taken into consideration. consideration when a therapist will perform a body wrap treatment and how these will prevent a client from receiving such treatment, these are: High and low blood pressure Pregnancy Open wounds Skin diseases and disorders Pacemaker Diabetes Severe varicose veins Epilepsy Overactive thyroid Heart disorders Blood disorders (hemophilia) Diabetes Severe infection or fever Joint injuries - for the first 48 hours (Lake Mary Spa Facials, 2018) Counteractions to body wraps that a therapist needs to consider are claustrophobia, even if a client does not suffer from claustrophobia normally it may however be possible for the client to experience this as their body is wrapped tightly. As a therapist, simply loosening the towels around their body and staying close to them during treatment will help increase any anxiety they may have. Overheating is also another. (2018).. 2018].