BATH CARE
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Balneotherapy
Balneotherapy is the use of baths as a
therapy to treat certain parts or the whole of
the body. There are different types of
Balneotherapy: solid baths (mud, sand),
bubbling baths (ozone) and liquid baths
(thermal water and seawater) which are
more well known.
The popularity of liquid baths in the last ten
years or so has led to the creation of health
and sports centres, SPAs and beauty salons,
all of which propose hydro-massage baths or
“balneo-aesthetic treatments”. In France, the
term balneotherapy is strictly reserved for
the medical or paramedical field.
Efficient hydro-massage baths require the
following:
Efficient hydro-massage baths require
the following:
1 Equipment
2 Hygiene
3 Products
4 Temperature
5 A professional treatment procedure
1 Equipment
Ergonomical, strong and comfortable with the possibility of
different types of massage.
- Baths with bubbles
Millions of air bubbles diffused by micro-injectors which
provide a relaxing and floating effect.
- Hydro-Massages
Hydro-massages work sequentially in different ways on
different parts of the body. They reduce nervous tension and
have a draining effect which improves the venous circulation
and reduce oedemas.
- Air and water baths
The injectors, under pressure, diffuse both air and water. The
massage that they create has a greater impact and is more
gentle and comfortable.
- Ozone baths (O3)
These are bubble baths that are enriched in ozone. Once
ozone comes in contact with water, nascent oxygen is created
which is absorbed by the respiratory system and the skin and
thus helps combat fatigue and insomnia, eliminate body
waste and purify the skin.
- Under-water jet
This powerful jet is used manually under water to massage the
whole of the body, following a precise procedure. Highly
effective, the jet relaxes muscles and relieves aching joints. It
is an excellent anti-cellulite treatment as the power of the jet
is able to break down and filter fat and cellulite.
- Certain more recent baths rare equipped with
chromotherapy: which combines the energizing effects of
hydro-massage with an energy balancing action through the
use of color.
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2 Hygiene
4 Temperature
The temperature is chosen according to
the client's requirement:
To guarantee hygiene and the security
of balneotherapy baths, they must be
equipped with:
- Automatic disinfection which is
activated after each bath.
Temperature
Time
Circulatory
34°
15 minutes
Toning
36°
15 or 20 minutes
Relaxing
37°
15 or 20 minutes
Refining
34° à 38°maxi
20 minutes
Bath
-An emergency stop button.
3 Products
(Depending upon the type of
cellulite)
Marine salts, algae, essential oils
etc. must be perfectly soluble in
water, provide targeted actions and
be suitable for use in personalized
programs.
The products must be easily
evacuated when the bath is emptied
and they must not obstruct the pipes
and water and air injectors.
The maximum temperature must
never exceed 38°.
Anything less than 15 minutes is
insufficient for efficient mineral
absorption.
5 A Professional
Treatment Procedure
can be summed up in 3 words
HEALTH - WELL-BEING - HYGIENE
1. Health
Indications and contraindications
for hydro-massage baths or
balneo-aesthetic:
It is imperative you ensure that your
client does not have any medical
contraindications or allergies to
products used in water.
For warm baths, the temperature
should be increased gradually to
avoid “thermal shock”.
2. Well-being
INDICATIONS
- Regain form (fatigue, stress)
- Muscle relaxation and joint relief
- Circulation stimulation
- Weight loss aid
-An addition to anti-cellulite treatments
- Elimination of metabolic waste
- Oxygenation and skin firming
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Serious circulatory problems
- Heart problems, inflammation
- Chronic dermatosis or skin disorders
-The first three months of pregnancy or if
complications arise
- If in doubt, ask for a medical certificate.
Make sure that the balneo treatment
room is warm enough. Offer your
client a headrest, dim the lights and
that's it!
A relaxation period afterwards is
obligatory and should be at least as
long as the balneo session itself.
3. Hygiene
After each bath, activate the
automatic hydro-massage circuit
disinfection system and carefully
clean the bath with a suitable
product.
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PREPARE
MARINE BATHS
ENERGIZE
Product
Sheet
THALASSOBATH
WITH ALGAE
TREAT
Remineralizing, Toning
FOR WHOM:
For anyone who wishes to plunge into an ocean of well-being and vitality.
Anyone suffering from water retention.
VT 3405 - 600 g Bottle
KT 3405 - 5 kg Tub
ACT I V E I N G R E D I E N TS
RETAIL PRODUCT
Ascophyllum nodosum
ACTIONS
- Tones and firms the skin
Laminaria digitata
- Remineralizes, energizes
Marine Salts
- Remineralize
- Activate perspiration
during warm baths
- Soften the skin
SALON PRODUCT
Marine salts and 100 % natural M.M Algae
- Remineralize
- Activate water elimination
and blood circulation
- Soften the skin
R E S U LT S
Used in a warm bath, these algae enriched marine crystals promote relaxation, activate perspiration and fight
water retention. In a cooler bath, they act on the microcirculation and have a toning action. Thalassobath is
also recommended for relaxing and decongesting footbaths.
USE
At home: for 3 capfuls of Thalassobath with Algae into the bath water. Apply Plasmalg Gel all over the body
before getting into the bath.
In the salon: use 200g of Thalassobath per bath (do not use with essential oils).
COSMETIC IDENTITY
Retail: monochrome-green crystals with marine and invigorating tones.
Salon: fine, beige colored salts without fragrance, pH 6
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PREPARE
MARINE BATHS
ENERGIZE
Product
Sheet
LAGOON WATER
BATH PEBBLES
TREAT
Well-being - Relaxation
FOR WHOM:
For those looking for a relaxing bath this is moisturising for the skin.
VT 11034 - Box of 6 sachets of 33 g pebbles
VT 11035 - Refill for presentation unit with 72 pebbles
ACT I V E I N G R E D I E N TS
ACTIONS
Soothing Marine Complex
- Maintains moisture levels
- Softens the skin
Micro-Algae (Dunaliella and Spirulina)
- Anti-oxidant
- Reinforce the skin’s natural
protective barrier
White Waterlily
- Hydrates
- Tones the skin
Hesperidia EOs
- Relax
R E S U LT S
A real feeling of well-being and relaxation in this lagoon blue effervescent bath. The skin is scented.
USE
At home: get into a 37° bath and place the pebble at your back. The effervescent pebble instantly generates
hundreds of relaxing micro-bubbles.
In the salon: a treatment performed during the Spirit of Polynesia Ritual (c.f. technical sheet) or à la carte
for 20 minutes. 1 pebble per bath.
COSMETIC IDENTITY
Lagoon blue pebble, fresh and aquatic fragrance. pH 6
PREPARE
MARINE BATHS
ENERGIZE
BALNEO-AESTHETIC
TREATMENT
TREAT
Treatment
Sheet
FOR WHOM: For
anyone who is used to well-being and boosting treatments or looking for a
treatment that will globally take care of their excess weight, cellulite and lack of
firmness.
RESULTS: Right from the first treatment the skin regains its suppleness and the epidermis is
refreshed and softened.
AS AN INTENSIVE MARINE TREATMENT COURSE: 12 treatments, two or three times a week.
TO MAINTAIN RESULTS: 1 treatment a week or every 2 to 3 weeks.
45
minutes
1
: P R E PA R E
Start with the Purity Ritual (Descomask Body Scrub or Marine Prelude).
2
: ENERGIZE: Marine bath
Bath effects
Refining
Excess weight
Hard cellulite
Soft Cellulite
Draining
Water retention
Circulation
Tired, heavy legs
Thalassobath Aromacéane
Time and
KT 3420 - 3425
temperature with Algae
KT 3430 - 3435
KT 3405
Mixed Baths
(Algae + E.O)
OCEAN memory
baths or
Indocéane
20 minutes
37 – 38 °
37°
36°
180 g
20 ml.
100 g
Aromacéane Slender +10 ml.
20 minutes
37°
180 g
20 ml.
Aromacéane Detox
100 g
+10 ml.
15 minutes
34°
180 g
20 ml.
Aromacéane Detox
100 g
+10 ml.
20 ml.
Aromacéane Relax
100 g
+10 ml
Contraindicated
Contraindicated Contraindicated
Relaxing
20 minutes
37°
Anti-fatigue
(Pregnancy)
20 minutes
36 °
180 g
OCEAN memory :
1 bath diffuser
Indocéane :
30 g of powder
Only after the first three months of pregnancy and if baths are authorised.
1 Using effleurage movements, apply Plasmalg
Gel all over the body. At the same time, fill the
bath 1/3 with water at 36° maximum.
4 After the bath, invite your client to relax
(obligatory) in a calm area for 20 minutes
minimum. Follow with a cool shower if possible.
2 Help your client into the bath and make sure
that the foot bar is placed at the correct distance.
If necessary, increase the warm water flow
depending on the desired effect.
5 Finish the session with a massage using the
product most suited to the required bath effect.
In the case of a High Performance Treatment
program, follow on with another treatment.
3 Start the bath and add the chosen
product(s). Length of bath: 15 - 20 minutes.
SPECIAL NOTE: During the relaxation period, it is possible to carry out a relaxing massage and/or complementary
treatment
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