Planet Beach: Less Stress Means Clearer Skin
FeaturedStress management helps a body inside and out
We all know carving out time for ourselves is crucial for stress relief – we’ve built Planet Beach automated spas on that very foundation. What is less well known is the toll stress takes on skin, and a trip to our Spa can help with that, too!
Breakouts are a bummer. So are itchy dry patches, flares of rosacea and bouts of psoriasis. These occasional, and sometimes chronic, skin conditions can elevate stress levels.
Yet new research shows that the relationship between the mind and the skin is so complex that managing stress in the rest of your life can actually help improve the look of your skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology,
“Stress is personal, so what might be stressful for one person may be a non-stressor or even exhilarating for someone else,” Dr. Richard Fried, dermatologist and clinical psychologist with the AAD said in a new release.
“In terms of how stress can exacerbate or even initiate a skin condition, we are talking about distress, such as feelings of anger, anxiety, depression or tension, and how these emotional states translate to physiological problems,” Dr. Fried said.
Planet Beach can help untangle these stressors with several self-automated spa services. Members have access to more frequent massages, spray tans, facials and other services for a fraction of the cost at a traditional day spa. All the push-button services are in private, attendant-free rooms.
Those looking for some guided meditation can plug in with our Cloud 9 system to ease into relaxation and use creative visualization and reduce stress. With insulated headphones and dark glasses, choose a meditation session for immediate relief that also helps build up more healthy sleep patterns.
Our variety of massage options also work to relax the mind and body. The Hydro-Massage relieves stress, decreases tension and targets the body’s vital pressure points. As a whirlpool massage that incorporates heat with water pressure, the Hydro-Massage bed provides all of the therapeutic benefits of massage in a fraction of the time. For a little more pressure, the Aqua Massage works from three angles at once. With water temperature, pulsating jets and firm pressure to work key pressure points along your back and the sides of your body, the AquaMassage will get you in a state of bliss in just minutes.
Finally, designed for the ultimate in relaxation, the Cyber-Relax massage therapy chair uses a Point Navi Sensor that scans body shape, size and posture, creating a customized massage with 509 different combinations. Like most of our spa services, the client has a wide choice of music to help increase relaxation and decrease stress.
How can such relaxing experiences not make an entire body feel better?
In fact, Dr. Fried noted that stress management makes patients feel more empowered and in control, which can make them more likely to stick with a plan that also translates to better skin. “Alleviating or minimizing stress goes a long way in improving their overall health,” he said.
Sure, the stress reduction therapies at Planet Beach automated spas are designed to provide a mental break to help find clarity and focus for the rest of the day. It turns out they may work a world of good on the skin as well.
