When we hear the word spa our impressions always lead us to hot tubs and hot springs. But we know better that spa is more than just a physical indulgence. It is wellness and nurture for both the body and the senses. The wide variety of spa treatments to choose from is brought from the techniques of diverse cultures. The early civilizations of Romans, Egyptians, Greeks and Mesopotamians had been practicing spa which was then called social bathing. Dip in healing waters they believe it promotes wellness, better heath and relaxation. However, today people associate spa as just another form of luxury. Spa services cost a fortune in most spa centers. But in Indonesia, obtaining spa treatments is a popular and practical part of cleansing the whole body.
Indonesia’s beautiful islands that are blessed with richness of the natural beauty are hard to find elsewhere. Their abundance of natural resources made it easier for them to acquire spa ingredients suitable for the whole body. The diversity of botanical produce in Indonesia gave its kind of spa treatments a lot different from others in the world. Many of the spa practices originated from old times, back from the time of Javanese kings. The most common spa treatments in Indonesia are: Mandi Bunga (Floral Baths Body Spa). This type of spa enriches your inner beauty with the ingredients of flowers and auras. The flowers can be rose, jasmine, bougainvillea, gardenia, magnolia and hibiscus. The petals are put in a bath tub of lukewarm water where you can soak yourself for 20 minutes; Mandi Susu (Milk Baths Body Spa). Cow’s milk or goat’s milk is believed to soften and whiten the person’s skin; Mandi Lulur (Lulur Baths Body Spa). Lulur bath is both an exfoliation and polishing process capable of leaving body’s skin so healthy smooth, soft and supple. The compositions have just the right cleansing essentials; Balinese Fruits Facial Spa. Papaya, Watermelon and egg when blended in the right procedure should produce a radiant complexion out of you. Ultimately, there are many ways to practice spa treatments at home to pamper one self and get that good dose of relaxation you need.