Body Detox Techniques - Thalassotherapy
Thalassotherapy is a very effective yet little known complementary therapy that has been used for centuries to help cleanse and tone the skin. By revitalizing the skin, it helps eliminate a lot of the toxins which we get exposed to every day, so is an ideal addition to any body detox program.
Popular at many spa resorts, this term comes from the Greek word thalassos, meaning sea, and is used for any treatment involving seawater or seaweed.
Seawater is rich in minerals which are great for drawing out toxins, cleansing and toning the skin, so many thalassotherapy treatments involve swimming in a heated seawater pool or being pummeled with jets of sea water.
Seaweed Wraps
These are a very popular technique, and are said to boost the circulation, stimulate the metabolism and encourage the elimination of toxins. They are particularly recommended for treating cellulite, sagging skin and stretch marks, and some people even claim to lose a an inch or two after a wrap.
What generally happens is that a trained therapist smoothes seaweed paste all over your body, targeting specific areas if you wish. You are wrapped in warm thermal sheets and then left for up to 45 minutes, after which you shower it all off.
It is important to drink extra water after a seaweed wrap so that you do not become dehydrated.
Thalassotherapy treatments are incredibly relaxing and most people will notice a great improvement in both their skin texture and tone after one of these treatments to detox your body.
