Spa & Salon Guide: Chemical Peels, Detox & Massage Therapy

Spa environments offer systemic health benefits through chemical resurfacing, hydrotherapy modalities, and targeted massage for detox.

Do-It-Yourself Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is a favorite of clients at many spas and salons. Believed to date back to the ancient Egyptians, hot stone massage is usually done with smooth basalt. Some massage therapists use oil for hot stone massages and some do not.

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How to Neutralize a TCA Peel

Home skin peels are a less expensive way to give your face a little extra glow. One of the most popular is the trichloroacetic acid, or TCA home peel. TCA is available in concentrations from less than 5 percent to 30 percent or more.

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How to Exfoliate the Skin After a TCA Chemical Peel

Chemical peels are designed to remove the top layer of skin, revealing fresh, young skin underneath. Trichloracetic acid (TCA), is used in different concentrations ranging from mild peels you can do at home to deeper ones that require a doctor's care.

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