Needles are sharp and pointy, and they hurt when they pierce the skin. Given that a needle poke essentially causes trauma to the skin, you might wonder who discovered that repeatedly puncturing the skin with miniature fine needles encourages skin rejuvenation and can effectively treat numerous skin conditions.
The practice of using massage to heal injuries, relieve pain, reduce stress, and prevent and cure illnesses has roots in ancient Eastern and Western civilizations. The earliest written records about massage therapy came from Egypt and China between 3,000 and 2,500 B.C. However, a sacred form of massage known as Ayurveda is thought to have emerged in India before 3,000 B.C., with the first written texts detailing its principles and practices between 1,500 and 500 B.C. The ancient Greeks and Romans heartily adopted massage for health purposes and, when combined with aromatic oils, as a beautifying skin treatment.
Spring has sprung and summer beckons, making now the perfect time to renew your skin with a deep spring cleaning. Southwest Florida’s Tru Glō Medspa offers clients HydraFacial®, a medical-grade facial with patented technology and proprietary skin-conditioning serums for optimal deep skin cleaning. Let’s look at how HydraFacial® works and what it can do to enhance your skin. We will also review some commonly asked questions about this unique facial treatment.