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Body Scrub/Polish
What is a scrub?
A scrub or body polish is a spa treatment which exfoliates the skin on your body leaving it feeling fresh, smooth, moisturised and soft. An abrasive product is rubbed vigorously, and massaged across and into your skin, and is then rinsed away to reveal a moisturised layer of fresh, clean and smooth skin. A scrub can be really invigorating as well, and improve the circulation of blood and lymph to the surface of the skin, helping to fight cellulite and improve your skin tone.
A good body scrub or polish forms the basis of other body treatments:
-it prepares your skin for an even tan
-it opens the pores and wakens the skin
-the oils used can relax or stimulate your senses ready for any similarly-focused treatment that you might be having afterwards.Before your appointment
There's nothing to do before your appointment except have a shower. You will be able to keep your underwear on, and they may give you disposable pants.
Scrubs and body polishes are suitable and safe for just about everyone. It's not an invasive treatment, and doesn't involve you assuming any odd positions.What to expect when you have a scrub or body polish
You'll be almost entirely covered for the whole treatment, as towels are expertly rolled and folded to maintain your dignity.
Before the treatment begins, you will be asked what kind of product you prefer, giving you a choice of smells or asking whether you want to feel relaxed or revitalised by the body scrub.
The scrub will start with one side of your back, and the product will be swept up and down your body simultaneously - this is really invigorating. working across your body, rubbing, scrubbing and massaging one area at a time, and then removing product with warm soft water (not required for dry scrubs) and covering you with a towel before moving on to the next part.
Afterwards
A body scrub is a great treatment as it makes you look and feel good. After a good body scrub, your skin should feel really soft, smooth and silky; you will feel pampered and energised.
Note
You should not have a scrub if you have cancer or if you have a fever. You should also seek expert advice if you are allergic to anything or have a skin condition of any kind. Anyone with fragile, broken or sun burnt skin is well advised to skip this treatment as well, as a very vigorous scrub may hurt more than heal.
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