Below is a list of the most unusual and amazing spa treatments we have ever encountered. We thought this list was important because you never know what mood you’ll be in or what you’ll want the next time you’re looking for a fun way to relax. This list is not for the faint of heart, as some of the items look really creepy. Also take a look at the article 10 Best Spa Resorts and Spa Hotels in the World.
10. Massage with cacti
Yes, we know what you're thinking: cactus massage? According to Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico, this massage will help moisturize the skin and flush harmful toxins out of it. The spa provides a cactus massage, which will be done with a warm base of cactus, tuna or cactus flower and tequila.
Be sure to remove the cactus needles for this massage, so you will feel much better than you might think. There are many versions of this massage. The spa also offers treatments that use local materials:
- volcanic ash,
- vanilla,
- honey,
- chocolate.
9. Beer bath
The Czech beer bath is an interesting reference to the milk bath that Cleopatra made very popular. However, if a milk bath is too simple, then a beer bath might be your taste. Czech brewery "Chodovar»Offers a therapeutic beer bath! Since 2006, the brewery has been conducting 20-minute procedures in a special beer bath, which is aimed at stimulating the internal organs and skin.
While soaking in the tub, you can also enjoy a glass of beer straight from the brewery. The minerals in the water work well with beer, which will be beneficial for hair, nails, skin and blood circulation. This unusual procedure is supervised by a nurse specializing in beer therapy. You might be interested in the article 10 of the craziest beauty treatments.
8. Moisturizing snail mucus
We're sure everyone has seen a slimy trail left by a crawling snail, but believe it or not, this unpleasant substance can be used to hydrate the body. Local Chilean snail farmers noticed their skin was much softer after working with snails every day.
Luckily, you don't have to drag your hands and knees on the ground looking for snail tracks because this moisturizing slime is listed for sale for just $ 28.99 for a small jar. In addition, snail mucus is a renewable natural resource as no snails were harmed during the mucus collection process. Just the perfect product, isn't it?
7. Leech therapy
Leeches are known for their use as small blood-sucking parasites. In truth, there are over 600 types of leeches, however, only 15 of them can be used for medicinal purposes. Thanks to actress Demi Moore, leeches are being used for completely new purposes. Demi admitted that she uses leech therapy as an alternative to other beauty treatments.
This therapy can help cleanse the body of toxins. The ancient Egyptians once considered leeches to be something of a panacea and used them in reconstructive surgery. It works like this: leeches crawl over the body and, before biting, they swell, and then their small bodies fill with blood. If you want this kind of treatment, you can start saving money, as this procedure is quite expensive.
6. Thai slaps
Thai slaps are a real-life procedure suggested by a masseuse from Bangok. The procedure involves pinching and light patting on the face to supposedly restore youthfulness to the skin. Thai slaps are aimed at smoothing wrinkles and shrinking pores. The price for this procedure is $ 350 for 15 minutes. If you love the thrill, this can be a good treatment.
5. Pedicure with fish
You may have seen it on some reality show lately, but in fact, such a procedure does exist. Turkish salons were the first to use tiny carp fish to gnaw off dead skin. Recently, however, this practice has become much more common. Many people find this therapy to be very soothing, although it may feel ticklish at the beginning of the procedure.
If you're looking for something weird and out of the ordinary, and you don't mind fish gnawing at your dead skin, this treatment is perfect. In fact, small fish do not have teeth, so they cannot really bite. Don't worry about pain.
4. Placenta-based facial treatment
The practice originated in Singapore with a company that specializes in treating the face with a real human placenta. It's hard to say where they get the materials for their treatment from, but maybe we don't want to know.
There are soaps, tonics, and even placenta-based face packs. It is believed that such a product will help cleanse the skin and stimulate the brain to work more actively.
3. Hair treatment with bovine seed
Yes, you heard it right: Hair treatment with bovine seed. It sounds pretty weird, but people actually put it on their hair to make it softer and shinier. There is a salon in Santa Monica, California that specializes in hair masks made from natural ingredients and offers a bovine seed hair treatment.
Don't worry: this is real bovine semen. But will anyone use this procedure? Apparently, it involves strengthening the hair and promoting its growth. This type of therapy is uniquely for the brave who want to try something new.
2. Bird droppings used on the face
There are truly amazing uses for bird droppings. Apparently nightingale droppings were used by geisha in Japan who once wore bulky white makeup containing toxic ingredients. To protect their skin from the damage done by makeup, geisha made face masks that contained - you guessed it - bird droppings.
In truth, it has some powerful enzymes that can help rid the skin of dead cells. They contain something called guanine, which can give the face a wonderful color. Don't worry, the droppings are UV sanitized.
1. Urine therapy
If you think you've heard everything, hold onto your chair, because the following fact is really crazy. While most try to get rid of urine as quickly as possible, there are those who find it a completely different use. Some people, as odd as it may sound, love the restorative properties of urine.
Proponents of this unusual procedure claim that it can help with skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. If you are interested in such a procedure, then the ingredient for it should be collected in the morning, when it has the most effective properties. We bet you just can't wait to get it done!
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