In my last post I introduced a detoxing tip from Executive Chef, Alex Branch. But, if you are like me, there is still more detoxing in order! So I reached out to Capella Ixtapa’s Spa Manager, Valentina Velazco for some additional detoxing tips. She was happy to oblige and shared her favorite post-holiday treatments.
Valentina recommends a visit to the sauna. Specifically she suggests combining Finn and Turkish Sauna (Ice Room and hydrotherapy), as it is a very efficient way of ridding the body of toxins.
After that she recommends a 3-step treatment:
1) Body Exfoliation. Look for options with anti-inflammatory and purifying elements like papaya or mango.
2) Body Wraps. This is opportunity to add nourishments into the skin. At Capella Ixtapa we often include the local Melissa plant in these sort of treatments.
3) A Massage. Whether you like something deep or lighter, a therapeutic massage is a great way to free the tension in one’s muscles.
Also, don’t forget about your face! A purifying facial treatment will help you remove all impurities and remedy the saturation of make up usage during the holidays.
After a spa day like that and Alex’s fantastic Cocoa Tea, it will be easy to continue with the good habits in the rest of the year. I am implementing this plan and am already seeing results!
Do you have a special detox recipe or treatment plan that works for you? Please share it with me in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter! Here’s to continued good habits in 2013!
