Clearwater Bch, FL (PRWEB) February 14, 2006
This Valentine’s Day, employees at Sharmaines Salon & Day Spa ask, “Why is it when we see a creamy chocolate fondue fountain we smile and feel tingly all over? What is it about chocolate that affects our mind, body and soul the way it does? What does chocolate do to us?”
Well heres the good news. Chocolate contains flavinoids and antioxidants, which help reduce blood pressure. Of course a large part of the chocolate pleasure is in the taste, a deliciously rich concoction that satisfies the most intense craving.
But, several chemical reactions are also at work. Chocolate stimulates the secretion of endorphins producing pleasurable sensations and seratonin also found in edible chocolate is shown to have mood lifting effects! So what this means is that we end up having feelings of happiness, love and passion. The real truth however, is that scientists are not really positive how the over 300 chemicals contained in chocolate make us feel so great.
In most parts of the world chocolate is associated with romance, and not without good reason. It was viewed as an aphrodisiac by the Aztec’s who thought it invigorated men and made women less inhibited. So when it was first introduced to Europe, it was only natural that chocolate quickly became the ideal gift for a woman to receive from an admirer or a loved one, and of course, vice versa. So we had the marriage of chocolate and Valentines Day.
But when a chocolate sauce is massaged into your feet or body at a Spa, what is it doing? Well first, its not a melted HERSHEY bar applied to the skin right from the microwave. This treatment is created for the body from chocolate oils, cocoa butter, essential oils, moisturizers and other healthy hydrating ingredients and yes, it smells just like chocolate brownies. (not edible, but very nosefriendly.)
The Chocolate Spa treatment is massaged, pressed, slathered, and pasted on the feet, legs and/or body of anyone who wants to indulge. Here’s what happens with a chocolate pedicure: the feet are soaked and rubbed with a scrub that is clear in color, but smells like a freshly baked chocolate cake. After the scrub is removed a mixture that looks and smells of Hershey’s finest is painted on the feet and legs. Hot towels are then wrapped around the feet and legs and after ten minutes the chocolate is wiped away leaving soft, exfoliated, hydrated skin. In the next step, the feet are massaged after being covered with oil that smells of chocolate-covered raspberries. It is warm and hydrating on dry winter skin, and therapeutic in every sense.
But, the only thing that really matters for chocoholics like me is that the benefits of spa chocolate services in pedicures, body treatments, and massages is nothing short of spectacular. Your mind, body, and soul are left feeling pampered and ooh so special.
So, we think it’s both an aphrodisiac and therapeutic.
For more information on spa services contact Sharmaines Salon & Day Spa on Clearwater Beach at 727-447-2025 or visit http://www.sharmaines.com
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