The use of a herbal compress is commonly incorporated into traditional Thai massage. A somatologist/health and skincare therapist/massage therapist will use a muslin cloth that has been packed with a variety of herbs, rolled up, and steamed until piping hot. The cloth with the herb combination will then be pressed or pounded directly on your skin by the therapist. The area treated will depend on the type of massage booked; for example, if you ordered a full body massage, the entire body will be treated or just a back, neck and shoulder massage.

During the massage, a variety of herbs and herb combinations can be used. The appropriate mix or herb depends on your objectives, and the concerns you would like your somatologist/health and skincare therapist/massage therapist to treat. For example if you suffer from headaches your somatologist/health and skincare therapist/massage therapist will choose and include herbs that will help alleviate headaches in you herbal compress.

Making an herbal compress:

• Place the herbal mixture in the center of the cloth and fold the edges up and over the herbs to form a firm, round ball.
• To make a handle, tie the top close to the mixture with yarn or thread. Keep the herbal compress ball tight so it doesn’t come apart while in use.
• Boil water in a steamer and drop in the poultice until steamed, about 30-45 minutes.
• Before using, check the temperature of the herbal compress ball on your inner forearm.
• You can reuse your compress four or five times before creating a new one.

Herbal compresses have numerous health benefits and can do wonders to your body. You will feel highly refreshed and energized by this massage. Choose a hot herbal compress massage for an unforgettable experience.

The tone and texture of this new skin tissue are more even. Collagen loss is common with age or injury to the skin. Additional collagen may help firm the skin by encouraging the skin to produce new tissue.

This procedure is also the most effective procedure for product penetration; products can easily penetrate into the skin due to the channels created on the skin.   It can be used on almost any part of the body and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks.

Micro-needling has grown in popularity due to its growing list of advantages. It is said to rejuvenate and plump the skin with minimal discomfort and downtime, and it can be tailored to each individual’s needs.

Micro-needling may help with issues like:

• Acne
• Hair loss (also called alopecia)
• Dark spots or patches on your skin (hyperpigmentation)
• Large pores
• Reduced skin elasticity
• Scars
• Stretch marks
• Sun damage
• Fine lines and wrinkles

The following are some of the advantages of micro-needling:

• scar reduction, including acne scar reduction
• minimizing the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles
• minimizing enlarged pores
• minimizing the appearance of hyperpigmentation (dark spots)
• evening out uneven skin tone
• enhancing skin elasticity
• reducing the visibility of stretch marks
• reducing the visibility of scars
• promoting hair growth in alopecia patients

When you take into account the time you have, the level of pampering you desire, your budget, and whether you are getting your nails done for regular maintenance or a special occasion, it is actually pretty simple to pick between the various styles of manicures and pedicures.

In somatology, beauty and nail technology, beauty consultancy and health and skin care, therapists are not only taught to conduct the treatment practically, but your therapist will also be able to advice you on practices that you can take into account at home to ensure that the health of your nails and hands is well maintained. Your nails get a thorough cleaning during a manicure or pedicure, and they also come out looking beautiful. Given the daily stress placed on both our hands and feet, this is crucial for maintaining good nail health. Dead skin cells must be removed in order to promote the creation of new skin cells, therefore regular manicures and pedicures assure this. In order to have strong, healthy nails, new skin cells are essential. Regular pedicures and manicures also assist in preventing your nails from developing problems, such as fungal infections. Manicures and pedicures are crucial if you want to consistently safeguard the health of your nails.

Most manicures and pedicures include a hand or foot massage as part of the procedure (or both). Circulation can be slow and sluggish during the winter and can be quickly and effectively improved with massage. Coldness or numbness in the hands or feet, as well as swelling or joint discomfort, can be brought on by poor circulation. The result of the massage is an increase in blood flow throughout the body, which helps to improve joint mobility and lessen discomfort and swelling.

Our hands and feet might be subjected to a variety of challenging situations and conditions. It’s simple to forget that these areas of our bodies need care and attention while dealing with demanding physical demands like walking for long distances in uncomfortable shoes or enduring extreme weather conditions like snow and ice. It is possible to maintain healthy nails and soft, well-cared-for hands and feet by arranging manicure and pedicures on a regular basis. This can help you avoid a variety of problems, including painful calluses on your feet and cracked hands.

There are many more advantages to regular manicures and pedicures besides just a beautiful finish

Chemical peels are used to treat certain skin disorders or to improve the tone and texture of
your skin in order to enhance your look.
You often get chemical peels on your hands, neck, or face. They may lessen or enhance:
 Fine lines around the lips or beneath the eyes, as well as wrinkles from aging, genetics,
and sun damage.
 Specific forms of acne.
 Minimal scarring.
 Freckles, liver spots, age spots, sun spots, and uneven skin tones.
 Actinic keratosis is a term for precancerous scaly lesions.
 Scaly areas, dry skin, and a poor complexion.
 Melasma caused by taking birth control medications or becoming pregnant.
In general, all skin types can benefit from superficial peels. However, you run a higher risk of
having a darkening of your skin after treatment if you have a darker skin tone. Post-
inflammatory hyperpigmentation is the medical term for this syndrome. In order to lower the
chance of hyperpigmentation if you have a naturally darker skin tone, you might wish to consult
your somatologist/health and skincare therapist about various less drastic procedures.
Additionally, chemical peeling might not be advised if you:
 A background of unusual skin scars.
 Have scars that are more vividly colored.
 Experiencing skin issues or taking drugs that can irritate your skin.
 Cannot avoid the light during the healing process.

As an outpatient procedure, a chemical peel can be carried out in a surgery center, aesthetic
clinic or in a doctor's clinic. Your eyes and hair will be safeguarded while your skin will be
properly cleansed using a substance that removes extra oils. Your skin is then exposed to a
chemical solution. Acids like glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or
carbolic acid are frequently employed as chemical solutions (phenol). Each type of chemical
penetrates to a particular depth of skin, causing a controlled damage, and then peels away to
show a fresh layer of skin.
Different chemical mixtures produce various outcomes. The chemical you choose depends on
your objectives.

The Vajacial is most definitely the latest hot topic in salons or spas. The name and concept might be a little confusing if you haven’t heard about it before. Your trail of thoughts when just reading the word Vajacial might be something like this: wait… what….??? Can this be? Hold on…..

 A Vajacial is a facial treatment, but for your vulva and not your vagina, none of the products get applied inside your bits, but rather on the skin around it. You treat the skin from your face to your toes, so why not treat the skin on areas that are constantly overlooked?

The Vajacial process

A treatment would typically be 50 minutes. The procedure will differ from spa to salon. First the area would be cleansed, and steamed with essential oils to loosen ingrown hair, dirt or blockages in the skin; this then prepares the pubic region for extractions of ingrown hairs. The best suitable mask will be selected according to the client’s needs and then applied, these are usually soothing masks, which are beneficial after a wax or a sugaring treatment, where it will calm redness, sensitivity, and any irritation, the second option would be masked with deep cleansing properties, drawing out embedded impurities. After the mask has been removed, high frequency can be used as an anti-bacterial, healing treatment, which can prevent any further breakouts or ingrown hairs. Light therapy may also be incorporated to reduce sensitivity or promote healing. The treatment will end off with the therapist applying a skin brightening treatment to correct discoloration in darkened areas.

Why have a Vajacial?

Vajacials help to smooth and hydrate the skin, even out the skin tone, reduce bacterial breakouts, and improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation. This treat also prevents and reduces any irritation from waxing or shaving. WOW, A game changer!  

This treatment will entice clients to come to your salon. So why wait, start offering this treatment now!

If you are someone that has a passion for the industry and wants to broaden your horizons, why not enroll now for a HEALTH AND SKINCARE COURSE / AESTHETIC COURSE and learn about the wonderful world of BEAUTY THERAPY.