How Regular Spa Treatments Increase Overall Skin Health

Spas aren't just for luxury; they're also a healthy way to treat your body inside and out. Regular spa treatments can improve the overall health of your skin, which is the largest organ of your body. Here's how.
The Benefits of Healthy Skin
Your skin is the first line of defense you have against illness. As you go through your day, you'll encounter bacteria, viruses, and even microscopic pests. When your skin is at its best, it is able to deter all of these threats.
When your skin is dry, broken, or dehydrated, it can allow dangerous microbes direct access into your body. Over time, you'll find yourself being generally less healthy, feeling like you have less energy and being less active.
Spa Treatments and Healthy Skin
Spa treatments are centered around both pampering you and improving your overall health. The following spa treatments can be used to improve upon the health and appearance of your skin:
- Exfoliating. Exfoliating removes rough, dead skin cells to reveal more youthful cells beneath. Removing dead skin cells prevents them from building up like a crust, potentially leading to drier, cracked skin. However, it also has to be done by professionals; at-home exfoliation can actually create microscopic scratches in your skin, damaging it.
- Extractions. Extractions remove blemishes manually, such as blocked pores. If extraction isn't completed from time to time, pores can become much larger and acne can become worse. When left unchecked, acne can lead to issues, such as scarring and infection, both of which will eventually lead to less healthy and potentially at-risk skin.
- Massages. Massaging your face and body encourages blood flow throughout your tissue, including your skin. Higher blood flow is linked to better regenerative capabilities. More oxygen and blood cells will be distributed throughout your body to keep it healthy and active.
- Masks. Hydrating masks are often used to reintroduce missing moisture into your skin, thereby making it less likely to crack and bleed, while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These masks are often fortified with vitamins and minerals that are known to increase the health and the appearance of your skin.