Spa treatments terapies based on seaweed are called Thalassotherapy. Thalassotherapy is a rediscovered spa treatment based on an ancient belief in the natural healing properties of seawater.
How Thalassotherapy Works
Thalassotherapy's main objective is to increase blood circulation that is reduced by the depletion of vital minerals caused by stress, poor diet, and pollution. Since the chemical make-up of seawater is so similar to that of human blood, immersions in water when heated to body temperature results in trace minerals and ions such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium sulphates to be absorbed directly by the skin. This not only increases blood circulation but has beneficial effects upon the pores of the skin such as toning and moisturizing.
Thalassotherapy (sometimes referred to as thalasso) also helps to detoxify and nourish skin, as well as to relax the body.
The Benefits of Thalassotherapy
Increasingly, people are turning to thalassotherapy for its anti-aging treatments. It has become a favorite treatment for cellulite reduction both for its effectiveness as well as its calming approach. The causes of cellulite are generally attributed to poor blood circulation and a build-up of toxins, so an overall thalassotherapy treatment can release these agents while providing other benefits. Some of these benefits of thalassotherapy are:
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muscle toning and skin cleansing
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weight loss aided by improved metabolism
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improved cardiovascular functioning
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boosting of the immune system
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improvement of sleep quality
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relief of the symptoms of eczema, psoriasis, back and muscular pain, and stress
Thalassotherapy has also been used as an anti-smoking treatment .
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