10 Super Weird SPA Treatments We’d Certainly Think Twice Before Trying
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No matter who you are, a leading corporate lawyer, fashion designer, celebrity, elementary school teacher or a mother of three, we all want to look and feel as good as we possibly can. Various skin treatments and spa procedures can help us relax and rejuvenate, they also bring out that healthy and natural glow that is hidden under the chaos and stressful rush of the everyday life. Most of the time, these treatments include a pair of cucumbers placed on the eyes, some simple facials, massages and saunas. These are generally beneficial and, also, affordable. Yet, there are a few spa-goers who like to do things differently and walk an extra mile to achieve that famous glow.
If you are willing to spend a lot of money on a super strange adventure at the spa, we can suggest you one of these 10 weird spa treatments. Feel like killing time and spending some hard cash? Some of the prices of the treatments on our list range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Many practices on the list are centuries old, causing many faithful practitioners to swear by them! Yet, just because something is old, it does not mean that it works. The world did upgrade from carriages to automobiles. However, let’s not get too judgmental just yet!
So, what are the weirdest spa treatments? These 10 practices might shock you but they’re quite interesting as well! Are you ready! Let’s check them out!
Leech Therapy
Leeches were once very important in medicine. Actually, it was the case for a very long time up until the development of medicine that happened in the 20th century. People used to believe that leeches suck out the ‘bad blood’ out of your system and cure many diseases that the patients have. Although the method was not proven to be very effective, some people still claim that it works. Some professional cosmetologists and dermatologists strongly claim that the treatment is successful.
About 40 years ago it was discovered that leeches could still be useful when it comes to skin grafts and plastic surgery. So that’s how leeches moved into Spas and people pay a lot to get the magic bloodsuckers onto their skin to better alleviate some of the toxins near the skin’s layers. You could find a leech yourself and put it on your skin but it takes some time and expertise. Spas typically charge over $500 for putting leeches on you.
Placenta Treatment
A placenta is the container of fluid that develops in the uterus while the baby is growing inside the mother’s womb. It helps the baby eat and breathe. Although it sounds beautiful and it is extremely important for the baby, when it comes out of the womb, it doesn’t look very appealing and it doesn’t have to – it has done its job already. However, some people might pay high dollar for spa treatments that use a placenta. That’s not too bad, considered that some people even nibble on the placenta itself! No, we are not joking!
The placenta can be saved, dried out and then ground up into powder. It has enough nutrients to keep the baby alive so it makes sense that it would be beneficial for grown-ups too. However, that really does not change the fact that it sounds quite.. well.. you know. The powder is made into a paste and is used in facials. It is said to help people achieve glowing and smooth skin (like a baby). If you try it, just prepare for the smell that comes along with it.
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