1. Exfoliation

2. Mechanical Exfoliation
Examples
Dry Skin Brushing
Wet Skin Brushing
Salt Glow
Sugar Glow
Body Polish
Body Scrub
Loofah Scrub
Friction
Buff and Bronze
A physical process in which the body is rubbed with an abrasive product or with a coarse hand-held item such as a loofah

3. Enzymatic or Dissolving
Types of exfoliation used only by estheticians or physicians
Rely on their biological action rather than physical abrasion
These products dissolve keratin in the skin
Dissolve dead skin cells
Support the skin in natural turnover
The use of these products is out of the massage scope of practice

4. Broaden Your Understanding
Exfoliation treatments offered by estheticians and physicians in the spa industry
Facial Exfoliation (E)
Usually part of a facial
Enzyme Exfoliation (E)
Enzyme such as papain used
Skin Peels (E)
High concentrations of AHAs and BHAs
Chemical Peels (P)
Trichloroacetic acid (a vitamin A derivative) used
Dermabrasion (P)
Controlled surgical scraping
Microdermabrasion (E)
Skin “sandblasted” with microcrystals of aluminum oxide
(E) = Esthetician, (P) = Physician

5. Treatment Considerations
Scope of Practice
Massage Focus
Relaxation
Lymph flow
Stimulation of circulation
Decrease muscle tension
Increase the vital energy of the body
Esthetician Focus
Skin care
To avoid confusion, massage therapists focus on the body-oriented benefits of the treatment in the promotional description rather than focusing on the skin

6. Dry Skin Brushing The body is brushed in a particular pattern to
Stimulate lymph flow
Boost immunity
Stimulate circulation
Revitalize the body

7. Dry Skin Brushing Technique

8. The Salt or Sugar Glow
Salt or sugar are used with oil, water, body wash, or other wet or oily product in a mechanical exfoliation

9. Dead Sea Salt
The Dead Sea is an ancient landlocked sea whose water has been slowly evaporating over the centuries, producing a concentrated natural salt solution that has a velvety texture
Salt formations at the Dead Sea

10. Bearn Salt
Bearn salt, from springs in the Pyrenees Mountains of Southern France, has well known restorative and antistress properties
The salt dance—traditionally danced at the Bearn Salt Festival

11. Epson Salt & Table Salt Table Salt Epson salt Inorganic mineral salt
Often used as a soaking aid for sore, tight muscles
Drying
Best used on oily skin types
Table Salt
Never use table salt in a spa treatment

12. Sugar Gentler than salt Emollient Humectant (moisturizing)
Used granulated for exfoliation
Used as a body glaze in a cocoon
Table sugar
Brown sugar
Honey
Molasses
Raw sugar
Sugar cane

13. The Full-Body Polish
An elegant four-step exfoliation treatment that often includes a well-designed smell-scape
Steps
Cleanse
Exfoliate
Tone
Moisturize

14. The Body or Loofah Scrub
Vigorous
Foaming body wash and hand-held loofah, mitts, or rough-textured cloths
Well-suited to wet- room delivery

15. Review Exfoliation Treatments
Place a C by conditions that are contraindications
and an I by conditions that are indications for a
full-body salt glow
_____ Inflamed skin
_____ High blood pressure
_____ Stress and tense muscles
_____ Eczema
_____ Sunburn
_____ Serious circulatory condition
_____ Low energy

16. Exchange: The Salt or Sugar Glow
Wet-Room Outline
Go through medical history if cleared of contraindications explain treatment.
Move the client to the Vichy Room
Client Supine
Apply salt or sugar in a bath gel
Rinse the salt or sugar from the body
Turn the client and repeat
Move the client to a massage table for a full–body massage and rehydration
Dry-Room Outline
Go through medical history if cleared of contraindications explain treatment.
Start client supine
Apply salt or sugar and exfoliate the area
Remove with a hot towel
Apply aroma mist or skin toner
Apply aloe gel
Pat dry with a hand towel
Redrape the area and move on to the next area