Bangkok Spa Services
Here are some of the pampering Bangkok spa services. Beyond relaxation, there are slimming or aesthetic treatments.
Massage
Swedish Massage
Uses firm but gentle pressue to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation.
Shiatsu Massage
Used to restore the healthy flow of energy throughout the body, the therapist will use their fingers and thumbs to apply pressure to specific points on the body's energy pathways.
Thai Massage
Uses stretching and gentle pressure along the body’s energy lines to increase flexibility and relieve muscle tension. A deeply relaxing and energizing massage.
Reflexology
A feet massage where the therapist works on "reflex points" in the feet, to promote health organs.
Hot Stone Massage
Uses smooth, heated stones placed on specific points long your back or palms of your hand to ease muscle tension. A deeply soothin massage.
Facials
Cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear and healthy-looking skin. Basic steps include cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation and mask application. A good therapist will also be able to give advice on home skin-care.
Exfoliation
Removes oldest dead skin cells on the skin surface. Helps to leave the skin smoother, and also makes it easier for facial products to penetrate the skin. Mechanical or Chemial Exfoliation may be used.
Microdermabrasion
Mechanical exfoliation that removes the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the face, giving a 'glow' to the skin. Also helps to reduce wrinkles.
Body Treaments
Salt Glow
Used sea salt to scrub or exfoliate the skin, leaving behind glowing skin. Spas may also combine the salt with aromatic oils. Helps to hydrate the skin.
Body Wraps
Depending, your body may be slathered with a body mask (e.g. algae, seaweed, mud), then wrapped for 20 minutes, and later rinsed off. Body wraps that use algae and seaweed help to remove toxins from the body.
