Let the professionals prepare and pamper your skin for spring
With spring just around the corner, it's time to begin shedding all those winter layers. What a great excuse to indulge in a deluxe salon body treatment to get your skin smooth and glowing. Try one from our list of favourites and reap the benefits.
Aveda Chakra Balancing Massage
Ayurvedic-style massage treatment for when you're feeling burnt out, stressed and in need of a recharge.
What can I expect?
A deep-tissue massage is combined with Aveda Chakra Balancing Aromatherapy Blends to help balance the chakras (energy centres of the body). Chakra reflexology and visualisation techniques, and guided meditation are also incorporated for a truly holistic experience.
What will it do for me?
The chakra balancing massage combined with the chakra balancing blends promotes balance and relaxation throughout the whole body and helps to restore energy flow. You'll look and feel revitalised and refreshed.
Cost?
$99 for 60 minutes, or $129 for 90 minutes.
Where?
Aveda salons. Call 1300 300 054.
Payot Couples Volcanic Vitality Treatment
Treat yourself and your loved one to this decadent body-pampering treat.
What can I expect?
Lie side-by-side as you both surrender to a sublime massage (by two therapists) with hot volcanic stones followed with a hydrating body wrap and volcanic foot therapy. A luxury steam facial tailored to suit your skin type completes the treatment.
What will it do for me?
This one promises to soothe aching muscles and leave skin on the face and body glowing. Plus, it gives you and your partner some quality time and the chance to feel totally relaxed together.
Cost?
$660 per couple for 135 minutes.
Where?
At Payot salons. Call 1300 367 969.
Pevonia Caviar Cocoon Treatment for Hands and Feet
The ultimate pick-me-up for hands and feet.
What can I expect?
Hands and feet are exfoliated with a deep enzyme polishing peel, treated to an anti-ageing serum, caviar massage and caviar rejuvenating mask.
What will it do for me?
Skin will be softer, smoother and more evenly toned.
Cost?
$150 for 45 minutes.
Where?
Pevonia salons and spa. Call (02) 994 81667.
Dermalogica Thermal Body Therapy with Thermal Stamp
Inspired by Thai therapies, it uses a fabric stamp filled with beneficial ingredients.
What can I expect?
Starts with an exfoliation and light massage. The thermal stamp, a mixture of herbal ingredients wrapped in a fabric, is then applied in firm tapping movements all over the body, including the feet.
What will it do for me?
This detoxifying and re-mineralising treatment will make skin look clearer, soothe sore muscles and stimulate circulation to make skin glow. It has an anti-inflammatory action, too, and helps relieve stress.
Cost?
From $70 for a 90-minute treatment.
Where?
Dermalogica salons and spas. Call 1800 659 118.
Li'tya Mala Mayi Body Mud Treatment
A rejuvenation experience based on bush ingredients and Aboriginal customs.
What can I expect?
The ritual begins with an Aboriginal smoking ceremony to connect you and your therapist. The treatment includes a desert salt exfoliation, warm Mayi Body Mud wrap, Paudi scalp massage, and rhythmic Kodo massage.
What will it do for me?
Skin will glow after the exfoliation and mineral-rich wrap, plus the rituals used work to balance the spirit for total wellbeing.
Cost?
Around $185 for 90 minutes, or $240 for two hours.
Where?
Li'tya spas and salons. Call (03) 9587 7088.
Spa do's and don't
Do: turn up on time for your appointment or it may be cut short.
Do: let the therapist know if you are cold or uncomfortable at any time.
Don't: don't be afraid to ask if you are unsure about any step of the treatment.
Don't: don't feel self-conscious about being seen in your undies. These therapists are professionals, and they've seen it all before!
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