Visiting spa once in a while is a pampering treat, however, can also be a huge boost to your health and wellness. The popularity of massage therapy has seen a promising growth in the last couple of years as it helps in relieving both physical and mental ailments. So people who choose to supplement their regular healthcare regimen with massage therapy can enjoy its benefits for a long time. To enhance the overall sense of emotional and physical well-being, massage therapy has an important part to play. It helps to:
- reduce physical pain
- improve blood circulation
- improve joint mobility
- improve lymphatic drainage
- reduce muscular tension and fatigue
- used as preventive care program
- improves body flexibility
- improves sleep
- alleviate anxiety and depression
Candle Massages Glasgow is a therapeutic relaxation which is a relatively new branch of the traditional massage therapy. It requires the knowledge of physiology and anatomy combined with the modern massage therapy techniques to give the intended result. Of the different types of massages available,
candle massage may not be the first option to strike immediately. This also has a mix of aromatherapy massage as it involves essential oils.
How is it done?
As the name suggests, candle massage is mainly based on molten wax. A candle is lit for a couple of minutes for it to form a pool of wax. The lukewarm wax is poured directly from the jar to the body to create a sensual and tactile experience. Typically, soybean wax candles are used which contains a combination of essential oils. These oils burn out slowly than any regular candle, retaining the aroma of the wax. When done properly, the therapy is known to be incredibly healthy for the epidermal layer as its leaves the skin nourished, soft and rejuvenated. What makes this massage treatment distinctively a pampering experience is the use of the essential oils which are:
- Soy bean oil
- Aloe Vera
- Vitamin E
- Shea butter
- Palmarosa oil
- Coconut oil
- Jojoba oil
Benefits of candle massage therapy:
Living in the age of competition, there are no prizes for guessing how stressful life becomes by the end of the day. The daily stress can cumulate up to a level which would imbalance the physiological wellbeing. This massage therapy can help eliminate any such possibility. The touch of warm oil and the aroma will delve your thoughts into a place without any stress or strain.
Regular tension and stress releases cortisol in the body which causes abnormal weight gain, digestive problems, sleeplessness and headaches. The candle massages therapy helps to decrease the cortisol levels in the body triggering a lasting effect of relaxation and improved mood.
Vitamin E present in the essential oils helps to reduce acne scarring, improves the appearance of blemishes, protect the skin against sunburn, and stimulate the growth of new skin cells. Stretch marks and cellulite are also removed with
regular candle therapy. Candles have an optimum melting temperature which is why the heated oils envelop the skin with protection, warmth and neutralize the free radicals.
- Improvement in blood circulation
One of the long-term benefits of massage therapy is that it creates a snowball effect which helps to recover the body from any form of improper circulation. The hands-on pressure over the damaged and congested areas of the body helps remove the lactic acid and thus improve the lymph fluid circulation.
