Tracing The Roots

The people of Bali ( Balinese ) always valued the health benefits that massages offered. It is said that for centuries Balinese people practiced massaging their newborn babies for improved health. In every village, they had a skilled masseur who was designated as the village healer. The Balinese massage was often conducted when someone felt unwell. Today this massage is done worldwide to improve people’s total well-being.

Balinese massage is a perfect amalgam that bears the hallmark of a number of techniques derived from China, Indonesia, and India ( Ayurveda ). The techniques of applying acupressure and pressure points are said to be taken from China, the incorporation of beauty rituals which were practiced long back in the Java palace from Indonesia, and the use of therapeutic herbal oils along with the traditional methods of massage from Ayurveda which was practiced in ancient India. Balinese massage, later on, gained its popularity during the early half of the 20th century.

What Is Balinese Massage?

Balinese Massage is an administered full body deep tissue massage that works more like a holistic treatment for your body. It is a therapy that includes traditional healing techniques from parts of Southeast Asia, India, and China. This traditional massage is done with a combination of gentle stretches combined with acupressure and reflexology and at times combined with Aromatherapy in order to stimulate the flow of oxygen in your body which will, in turn, bring out a sense of wellness and relaxation. The techniques usually involve skin rolling, kneading, stroking, and pressure point stimulations. If you are feeling a bit low on energy, a Balinese massage could be your go-to go treatment as it involves a variety of massages that will address not only your physical upliftment but also your mental wellbeing. Balinese massage is also said to be beneficial for your reproductive health and also for improved colon health. The massage is also said to be capable of boosting one’s sleep patterns as it involves regulating blood circulation in your body, therefore helping your brain to function properly rectifying issues of sleep.

One thing that you should always keep in mind is to always discuss your medical conditions with your specialist before the session. This is because some techniques and essential oils may not work the way they do when under some medication. If you are pregnant, then it is advised that you consult your doctor before going for a massage.

How Is this Massage Performed?

Balinese massage can be performed on a massage couch or a floor mattress. Aromatherapy is something that will help change the course of this whole massage session. The use of scented massage oils occurs to be therapeutic and helps in lighting up your mood instantly. The massage oil helps the strokes to become fluid, free of friction, and thus doesn’t give you the slightest of pain or irritation. The masseur starts by treating the legs and then will go with firm movements in the back and arms and finally it will reach to slow massages on your scalp.

The masseur might use a bit of deep pressure during the massage. This is for the massage to work in your deep tissues and to help mend your knotted tissue and damages in muscle. Masseur will also go with long and gentle strokes and kneading to help you relieve tension and also improve blood circulation in areas closer to the surface of your skin. The treatment session usually lasts for 60 to 90 minutes. After the session, you will be all set to smell amazing along with feeling refreshed and re-energized. Make sure that you don’t let anything stop you from relaxing to your ultimate. If the massage makes you feel sleepy, go for it. You will experience one of the best and relaxing sleep after the session.

What type of Oils are used?

Therapists generally use vegetable oils that include sesame oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, Tahitian monoi as well as scented oils like rose oil and ylang-ylang. At times very rare and exclusively found oils ( some are found in Bali or Indonesia ) like the frangipani essential oils are used for administering a Balinese massage. This is very popular and appreciated by the people in those regions because these oils are well known to boost one’s mood. The use of these oils also acts as agents supporting the health of one’s skin mainly to make it stay hydrated and moisturized.

What to expect?

Balinese massage is therefore a perfect solution that will help reinvigorate your physical as well as a mental state in wholesome manners. The rhythm in which it is executed helps in relaxing your muscles makes you feel energized, restoring what was lacking in your system. This is the perfect recipe to spice you up if you feel jaded and exhausted all

And don’t worry, you do not need to book an international ticket to experience this magical treatment. Protone Day Spa offers you a world-class massage experience right here in Kochi. You can either book an appointment through our official website or by dialing +917306471181.
We follow all the preventive measures to assure your safety. We are also open for Franchise and if you wish to be a part of Protone Day Spa and extend our outlet to your place, come partner with us.

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It is a misinterpreted fact that moisturizers will lead to you having breakouts. This ain’t true. It simply means that you aren’t using the right moisturizer for your skin. People with any skin type, be it oily, combination, dry or sensitive, find the right moisturizer for your skin. There could be purging at the initial phase of using a new product but this ain’t severe or bad, it’s just that your skin is building a resistance to new products. Therefore to see the real effect of any skin product you should use it for at least three weeks and then decide if it’s suited for your skin or not. 

Basics Of Moisturization

We all are well acquainted with this word. But how well do you know this process? Why do you think it helps in plumping up your skin making it feel soft and young? Let’s start with some basics.

• Applying a moisturizer acts as a protective layer on your skin, preventing loss of water from your body. For example, take a glass of water and pour some oil on top of it. You can see that the oil forms a layer above the water preventing its contact with air and evaporating. Same way when you add a layer of moisturizer you are protecting the water in your skin from losing which helps in making your skin stay supple all day.

• We see everyone stressing the fact of drinking enough water for healthy-looking skin. Only if you drink enough water your skin will look soft and hydrated. If you stay dehydrated or fail to consume enough water, you will start getting wrinkles at a very early age. Therefore it is very important that you drink enough water and then apply a suitable moisturizer on top of that. You will immediately start noticing a glow on your face.

• If you have very oily skin, you might feel that most of the creme based moisturizers break you out. You must choose a moisturizer suitable for your skin type. We have a wide range of gel-based moisturizers available in the market that are suitable for oily skin. If it still gives you breakouts then apply an aloe vera gel instead of moisturizer. If you are allergic to oil-based moisturizers, the market today offers you a range of water-based moisturizers that won’t clog your pores but gives you the required amount of moisturization.

• Did you know applying a moisturizer on wet skin is more beneficial than applying it on dry skin? Studies suggest that applying creams on damp skin enables the skin to better absorb the product. For this, you can either apply the cream directly on cleansed damp skin or use a toner to make your skin wet ( rose water can be used) and then go for a moisturizer. 

• Most of you tend to rub your moisturizer on your skin. But new studies suggest tapping and patting your products to be more effective for it enables the product to seep better into your skin pores thus treating your scars and blemishes in a better way.

Hydration and Moisturization

Most of you would be aware of these two terms, but did you know that there is a key difference between these two processes. Moisturization is a process of preventing loss of water or moisture from your body while Hydration means adding moisture to your body. Drinking water is a part of hydration and applying a moisturizer is to prevent its loss due to evaporation. At times you might have to reapply your moisturizer to make your skin stay hydrated for longer hours. 

This is where any products that have hydrating agents come to use. You might come across some products in the market with the label “HYDRATING CREAM” “ADDED HYDRATION” etc. What these products do to your skin is that they are capable of absorbing the moisture content in the atmosphere to add that to your skin. So even if you don’t get to drink enough water or reapply moisturizers in intervals, your skin would still stay fresh, soft, and supple. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, glycerol, propylene glycol, etc are humectants and they will help to give you that added hydration.

How to get the best out of it?

You can incorporate a good moisturizer in your everyday skincare routine to keep your skin stay soft and wrinkle-free. Other than that, getting a good facial or Body Wrap or a massage can help you boost the benefits of moisturization even better. Facials and Body Wraps are the best means to lock the moisture in your skin for a longer period which could even last for days. It not only helps in hydration and moisturization, but it also helps to unclog your pores and detoxify your skin. Getting it done on a routine basis will also help your skin build healthy barriers and better resistance.

A massage is also the best way to feed your skin with a good moisture dose. The oils used during the massage sessions are massaged in a way that they seep better into your skin, giving you that glow. You get that glow because your skin is actually soaked in the goodness of that particular oil or cream used during that session and this can even last for a week or more. If you are running on a very hectic schedule and you don’t get the time to pamper your skin, then get yourself to a spa and get a facial or massage done. This will help to add that missed amount of moisturization to your skin.

Protone Day Spa can be your destination for getting this glow here at Kochi. We have the best professionals to give you that reviving experience at our spa. We operate abiding by all safety measures and norms. You can always book an appointment by calling +917306471181 or through our website to experience the best of Massages and Face Refresher Services.

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But, what could be done? The stress only seems to build up and refuses to leave, taking a toll on your sleep and mental health altogether. Well, you’ve stumbled upon the right piece of article. Aromatherapy is one such means to escape from all these problems and to technically take that ‘chill pill’. Tension Gone and Healthy Skin On!

The need and awareness of aromatherapy have been on the rise for a while now. There is an increasing need for ways to combat problems of stress, anxiety, depression, etc. With most of the population working from home, issues relating to posture along with work pressure are now addons to all those existing problems.

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a massage therapy by which aromatic oils (essential oils) are blended with carrier oils and are applied to your body. Massage in itself is a great way to relax, but with the use of aromatic oils, it is said to lighten up your moods and sensory organs to give you that elated and pleasurable state of mind. Have you ever noticed the use of incense sticks at places of worship and wondered why? This is because your olfactory system plays a major role in controlling your ability to meditate and ease out. The use of aromatic camphor and incense sticks help in reviving your mood, helping you relax and meditate while you pray. The same works with aromatherapy but with a scoop of extra delight.

During this massage, the molecules of the essential oil that are used to get absorbed through your skin as well as get inhaled by you during the whole session. They are believed to bring beneficial improvement to your body as well as your mind by working on the region of your brain that is involved with your system of emotions, which is the limbic system. They are also said to bring down the levels of Saliva Cortisol (your body’s stress hormone) and Salivary Chromogranin (an indicator of stress level in your body).

Different oils benefit you in different ways. For Calming you down, the best oils to be used would be chamomile, lavender, geranium, bergamot, and lemongrass. If what you seek is for decongestion, it is better to opt for eucalyptus, pine, or tea tree oil. To have that boost of energy into your mind and system, the best essential oil would be rosemary. Essential oils of Ylang-ylang, clary sage, rose, neroli, etc are best for an Uplifting massage.

Benefits of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy isn’t a complete treatment or medical practice to cure you of any long term ailment or medical illness. Concerning its usage and feedback from consumers worldwide, it was observed that aromatherapy did help in relieving stress and to get rid of fatigue. Let us take a look at a few benefits of aromatherapy.

• The massage helps to ease sore muscles. Since aroma oils are very potent, when used correctly they will reap you the benefits of that preferred oil.
• The fragranced oil will help awake your olfactory system giving you that luxurious feeling of getting a royal treatment.
• Aromatherapy is said to help people with insomnia or difficulty while sleeping. People often use lavender oil to spray on their pillow cover and say they get a good night of sleep.
• It is a preferred Holistic method of healing without involving the use of any drugs internally or externally. If you are not comfortable with using medical drugs, aromatherapy can help you to take that ‘no drug’ path.
• Some studies suggest that aromatherapy was seen as effective in lowering symptoms of anxiety and depression among cancer patients. Since willpower is a major factor to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment and you are restricted to use any other drugs during the treatment period, no drug therapy is a considerable safe option and aromatherapy can offer you that.
• The use of aromatic oils in massage helps to reduce cramping during periods. People (often celebrities) in their social media accounts post their experiences of using aromatic essential oils to ease the difficulties of menstruation during their hectic life schedule and say it was very much efficient.

Things to note before you go for Aromatherapy

We had an overview of the benefits of aromatherapy. Now let us look at some things that you need to look out for before going to a spa for this therapy.

• You have to convey your level of olfactory tolerance to the specialist before the therapy begins. If the smell is too harsh for you, then the therapy will not benefit you the way it is expected.
• If you have allergies or reactions to any substance do let your specialist know.
• Make sure to convey to the specialist your smell preferences, be it citrus, floral, herbal, anything. Always make sure you effectively communicate your needs to them.
• Do not consume a heavy meal at least an hour before your session. This will reduce the effect of the therapy as well as create discomfort in you.
• If you are already under any medical condition or taking prescribed medication, do update your specialist about it. Some fragrances might react differently under the medication period.
• Make sure you drink water before and after the session to stay hydrated. Tissue massages are done to release accumulated toxins and water enables the pancreas and kidneys in flushing out these from your bloodstreams
• Try and avoid intake of caffeine because caffeine is a stimulant that will increase your heart rate triggering symptoms of anxiety and fear. In the same way, stay away from alcohol after a massage because this can reverse the effect of your massage. 
• Try taking a hot shower before the massage. This will help the goodness of the oil absorb better because hot water will open up your pores and all the goodness of the oil will sweep better into your skin.
•  If you are pregnant, it is highly recommended that you consult a medical practitioner before getting an aromatherapy massage. During pregnancy, you will be advised to stay away from certain fragrances of essential oils. The National Association For Holistic Aromatherapy suggests not using essential oils of aniseed, basil, birch, parsley, pennyroyal, sage, tarragon, and wintergreen during the time of pregnancy.

You don’t have to book your tickets to other countries or states to avail a premium spa experience. Protone day Spa can provide you with this revitalizing treatment here in Kochi. We have the right experts to guide you through what is good for you and provide you with the perfect spa experience. You might be wondering if going to a spa during Covid is actually safe or what? Fret not, we function with all the precautionary guidelines and we ensure necessary measures to provide you with utmost safety during the therapy. 

 We offer a wide range of spa services that helps you to attain the path to a relaxed mind and soul. You can book an appointment anytime by dialling +917306471181 or through our website to experience the best of Aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy as a practice has gained popularity in today’s world, Bath and Body Works have an entire range of lush products named Aromatherapy and they are in high demands. We do have readily available aromatherapy products like aromatic candles, bath products, body creams, room fresheners, essential oils, etc in the market these days. One reason for its popularity is that there are readily available products like candles that are very convenient to use even for people with a very hectic lifestyle. Do give yourself a try at this, and it’s for sure that you are going to love it.

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What exactly are body wraps?

Many people think of mummies when they hear body wraps. Well, technically, it’s kinda the same thing. But you don’t have to be an Egyptian Pharaoh to enjoy a body wrap!

Body wraps are a unique experience that provides your skin with all the nourishment and moisture it needs. It’s basically a procedure that lets your skin soak in creams for some time.

A special cream is applied onto the body and is then wrapped using bandages or film. This process seals in the creams used, and your skin is allowed to soak in the cream. This is to ensure that your skin absorbs as many nutrients as it needs. After some time, the wraps are peeled off and your body is rinsed.

Most wraps are performed on the entire body, except for the face and private regions. This special treatment has benefits such as dead skin removal, detoxification, and moisturisation. To top things off, wraps are an intensely relaxing experience as well!

What to expect at Protone Day Spa?

Since a body wrap deals with your entire body, feel free to take a shower before your session. You will have to be partially undressed for your session. Your therapist will respect your privacy and will give you time alone to undress.

A body wrap usually starts off with a body scrub. The therapist uses a mild exfoliant along with a gentle abrasive. This exfoliates your skin, leaving it clean and devoid of any impurities. This also has an added benefit. Scrubbing your skin unclogs all your pores. This makes it easier for your skin to absorb all the goodness from the creams and other substances we use for our wraps. 

Gentle exfoliation by itself is beneficial to the skin. This helps with many common skin issues. The long strokes applied by your therapist also helps improve blood circulation.

After this, the therapist applies certain creams over your body. After the application of these creams, they will then use bandages to wrap your body. These wraps are left for some time, allowing your skin to be soaked. This process nourishes your skin and works wonders in moisturizing it. After some time, the wraps are slowly taken off, and the residue of creams and other substances from your body is rinsed off.  

At Protone Day Spa, we have 2 different kinds of body wraps:

• Full-Body Wrap

This takes care of your entire body. This includes your torso, arms, and legs. A complete solution for your skin.

• Back/Front Wrap

This wrap exclusively focuses on your torso. This is great if you want to quickly address skin issues on your torso.

We recommend combining body wraps with one of our body scrubs. Getting a good scrub before your wrap multiplies the effectiveness of your session. Try it out and thank us later!

If at any point, if you feel like the wraps are too tight, or if you feel uncomfortable, do communicate it with your therapist. If it is your first time getting a wrap, don’t be shy to ask questions! The more you know, the better you’ll be able to enjoy your session. 

To wrap things up (pun intended), a body wrap is an experience you shouldn’t miss out on. It provides your skin with much-needed nourishment, AND it is an invigorating experience. Why not get one the next time you visit us? Book now and we’ll see you there!

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