At its source in France, is considered a natural means of thalassotherapy, which uses a combination of mineral elements in seawater, skin-care products and hot water.
It is assumed that the seawater used in thalassotherapy electrolyte concentration is similar to that of blood plasma in the body. Obviously, this increases the absorption of essential trace elements like magnesium, potassium, calcium and other mineral salts directly to the skin. Thalassotherapy reaction of the skin results in skin pores, allowing the extension of oligo-elements that filter into the deeper layers of the skin.
Although many in the beauty industry swear on thalassotherapy, the scientific community is cautious about this treatment for many, and at times outrageous, claims.
Different Types of Therapy
Therapy is available in various forms of use. These include:
- Seaweed massage oil containing
- bath together and seaweed
- coverings of seaweed
- mud baths with seawater
- A popular choice in the thalassotherapy seaweed wrap
Seaweed wrap treatment involves a combination of seaweed, therapeutic herbs and a cloth-like material that is wet and tightly wrapped around the body. A thermal blanket placed over the body for about an hour. After this time, cover and seaweed wrap is removed. The remainder of the algae products, oils and herbs are gently massaged into the skin.
This increases blood circulation and detoxify the body apparently removing accumulated toxins build up. The seaweed body wrap helps to spread the local adipose tissue deposits, leaving skin nutrition and healthy looking. The skin also absorbs the minerals that are necessary to restore its tone and vitality.
Advantages Thalassotherapy
The beauty and cosmetic industry, which claims the following health benefits, can be obtained from the thalassotherapy. Although the medical community will scoff at some of these outrageous claims, thalassotherapy is still widely practiced on a global scale with hundreds of thousands of men and women, vouch for its benefits.
Healing properties of salt water is placed on the thalassotherapy helps in the management of high blood
pressure, asthma, and muscle atrophy.
This treatment is a natural defense against aging, because fighting for physical signs of aging by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The therapeutic effect of water on the skin leads to a release. This helps to reduce stress and improve sleep.
There is a reduced appearance of cellulite, such as improved blood circulation resulting from the prevention of accumulation of toxins.
The increase in blood circulation cardiovascular function improved.
Seaweed wrap is often used for weight loss because the body increases the metabolism rate. Treatment also firms the skin.
Skin cleansing and detoxification usually appears as accumulated toxins are removed through the pores.
Food complementarity for the skin and body as a poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and stress depletes the body of vital minerals and elements, even in well-fed individuals.
The additional nutrients and therapeutic thalassotherapy strengthens the immune system.
High concentrations of electrolytes in seawater help to reduce muscle spasms, pain and inflammation of the surface.
