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The Jamaican Bush Bath features a selection of herbs from Half Moon ’ s garden , including lemon grass , leaf of life , scaevola , mint , French thyme , cerasee , neem , aloe and grapefruit — depending on the season . “ Steeped and drawn for clients , designed to detoxify and rejuvenate the skin is our Soothing Coconut Milk Bath , a hydrating and soothing soak with coconut milk ,” says Tanya Vassell , spa director . The leaf of life plant is also known as miracle leaf and grows wildly in Madagascar and Jamaica with anti-bacterial , anti-fungal and antihistamine properties . Cerasee helps cleanse toxins and the leaf of the neem tree can help reduce blood sugar levels and aid digestive issues .
By integrating nature-inspired spa therapies into treatments , Salamander spas offer a sanctuary for the body , mind and spirit to recharge and thrive .
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If only the joy of experiencing an oasis of holistic therapy could last forever ! We asked Salamander spa directors to share a few at-home treatments .
“ I swear by a weekly body scrub in the shower to keep your skin silky smooth all year long . I love the Vinesime Pinot Noir body scrub because it gently exfoliates , but also leaves your skin super hydrated ,” says Ashley Helmick , director at Salamander Spa in Middleburg . “ If you are looking for at home scrub , mixing sugar , coconut oil and essential oils will also do the trick . It is so important to not only take care of the skin on your face , but the skin on your body as well .”
Make your own turmeric milk to sip throughout the day . A
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natural anti-inflammatory , it works to reduce gut inflammation and aids in the alleviation of muscle soreness after exercise . “ However , with turmeric , one can overdo it . That ’ s why I like to create a milk as opposed to taking a supplement ,” says Nicole Colavito , spa manager at Salamander Washington DC . “ I use an organic turmeric tea bag and steep it very strong or I use fresh organic turmeric and grate it to create my own tea .” Then add about ¼ teaspoon each of cinnamon , ground turmeric and ground ginger and 1-2 tablespoons of raw honey . Blend together the warmed turmeric tea , additional spices and the raw honey , then add a cup of unsweetened plant-based milk , mix thoroughly and refrigerate . |
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