Some Bizarre Treatments
Treatments run the gamut of the traditional ones handed down from one generation to the more modern ones using the latest technology. There are also treatments which may be considered outlandish and just plain bizarre. They might be considered strange because they are not commonly practiced or might border on being gross.

These treatments are often enjoyed by extraordinary people who are more daring than the others. There are also those who would try these treatments just to satisfy their curiosity. It makes for a once in a lifetime experience.

Cupping

An example of these so-called bizarre treatments is not so bizarre at all. It has been practiced for centuries. This one is called fire cupping or just cupping. It makes use of cups made of glass, plastic or bamboo though small jars may also be used. Cupping is fairly common in places like China and Vietnam in Asia and in most countries in Europe.

A person usually ends up with circular marks on the back after the treatment but he is also more relaxed and refreshed. The marks are the effects of the suction like process which happens when the heated cup is placed on particular points on a person’s back. Then as the cup cools down, the skin is pulled up because of the vacuum in it. There is a sensation and pressure very similar to that in acupressure. It also works on the premise of having a balance of energy, or in this case of humors within the body to make it function well.

Snake Massage

A snake massage does not only belong to the list of bizarre treatments but would top the list for treatments needing much courage and daring. This spa treatment is performed by placing corn snakes, milk snakes, California and Florida King Snakes of various sizes on the back or a person’s face. The slithering snakes cause the heavy and light kneading just like in traditional massage types. Clients who have tried the snakes massage say that it leaves a relaxing sensation, albeit a cold one.

Nightingale Excrement

Ingredients for facials have become quite varied from fruits to minerals but there is another ingredient which may just elicit reactions from positive to negative. This is one is from Japan and was supposedly used by geishas and Kabuki actors. It can make the facial skin clear and hydrated. It is made with the excrement of nightingales. This is a case of a facial treatment one would love to have or would like to avoid.

Perscentoelogy

Perscentoelogy is one therapy which might be considered peculiar. It is a way of profiling an individual’s personality by reading the toes. It is said that a lot of things can be revealed by the lines on the toes. This is usually done in complement with other spa treatments.

Cactus Massage

Cactus has been used for several purposes in the past but this time it is being used for spa treatments. The cactus massage makes use of a concoction of cactus blossom, pulque and cactus meringue and is applied using the cactus paddies. Once it has been slathered on the body it is kneaded just like in other types of massage. It flushes out toxins and moisturizes the skin.

Exfoliation happens when the topmost layer of the skin becomes dried and is shed off. This can happen naturally but at the same time a person can also use some products to facilitate exfoliation. There is an immediate positive effect on the skin. During the process, the pores are unclogged and a smoother, younger skin is uncovered.

Body exfoliation can be done in several ways. It is possible to do it manually or mechanically like when a viscous towel, loofah, salt crystals, pumice and other abrasives are used. Enzymes, as well as some chemicals, can also be used to exfoliate.

In manual exfoliation the abrasive is scrubbed or moved against the skin’s surface to scrape off the dead skin cells. The smaller the granules of the abrasives or exfoliant, the better and gentler it is on the skin.

Enzymes and chemical exfoliation make use of fruit enzymes such as papaine and bromelin, Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHA and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) as the exfoliating ingredients. These dissolve the dead skin cells making it possible to uncover the next layer. The use of enzymes and chemicals are usually done on people whose skin cannot tolerate the pressure and the abrasive qualities of other exfoliants.

Body exfoliation has become a feature in wellness centers and spas since it also enhances blood circulation, especially if combined with other form of therapies like massage. Other natural exfoliating products are combined to create a much more effective and beneficial body exfoliation. Sea salts or sugar can be used to scrub the body, at the same time employing some massage strokes. In most cases, the body is moisturized after the exfoliation.

The body exfoliation experience promotes relaxation and eases stress while cleansing the skin making it younger looking. It energizes and renews not only the skin but the person as a whole.