The Plaisir des sens Facial
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Posted by Elaine Moore Mar 17, 2008 |
Plaisir des sens is a term referring to pleasure of the senses. Select spas offer Plaisir des sens facials that combine massage with essential oils and principles of aromatherapy.
Paris’s Yon-ka (800-966-5255) salons, world pioneer of esthetic aromatherapy and phytotherapy introduced Plaisir des sens facials in 2003. These 70-75 facials, which cost $95-$175 depending on the salon location combine:
- sensory therapy to improve skin texture by using essential oils;
- volcanic stone therapy, which oxygenates the skin and stimulates the circulation using Yang (warm) massage techniques;
- aqua jade pebble therapy, which provides a constrictive action for an immediate firming effect using cooling Yin massage techniques;
- color gem therapy with positive healing energies that tap into the body’s natural self-curing abilities;
- chakra therapy, which rebalances the seven Chakra points from the bottom of the spine to the crown.
At Philadelphia’s Terme Di Aroma salon (215-829-9769, termediaroma.com) Plaisir des sens facials begin with a half-hour back massage utilizing hot chakra-balancing stones. Clients then receive a cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing facial, followed by warm stones chosen to improve the skin’s condition. Volcanic stone is used to oxygenate the skin, while cool aqua jade pebbles are rubbed over puffy eyes to reduce swelling. In addition, seven different semiprecious gems are place on facial tender points, which are intended to help the body heal itself.
At Central Oregon’s Sage Springs Spa in the Sunriver Resort (541-593-7891), the 90-minute Plaisir des sens stone facial touches on all five senses to impart a deep and total feeling of wellbeing. Precise techniques follow the original Yonka procedure, which utilizes warm, smooth basalt stone therapy to relax tense, tired muscles of the back and facial area. While rebalancing the energies of the body, the complexion is left fresh, dewy and radiant.
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