With its original name “Sanitas Per Aquam” (SPA), “Health from Water” is the name given to water therapies practiced since the Romans. It is used in the sense of healing with water, health from the use of water, integrative therapy in which the feelings of rest and refreshment gained by applying water in hot, cold and different forms (flowing, dripping, showering, spraying) are obtained.

The definition of spa is care with healing waters. Although the spa market has developed considerably, it is an emerging sector in Turkey. Spa is a rapidly developing concept and continues to be included in resort and hotel complexes in many parts of the world. The features that distinguish spa centers from other centers start from the entrance of the place. From the music system and décor to the cosmetics used, from the scented candles to the lighting system, the center offers spiritual and physical services to the person who comes to the center. Spa customers generally prefer body care programs. Combining relaxing aroma oils with pure body peeling and massage techniques, this treatment provides both body and spiritual relaxation. The massage oil accelerates blood circulation and gives the body vitality thanks to the citrus aromas it contains, while the salt body peel cleanses the skin from dead skin. After this, the powdered seaweed is thickened with water and applied to the person’s entire body. After the person is bandaged with stretch films and placed in the dermolife device, the blood circulation is accelerated by vibration method and the body is purified from toxins with the aroma steam sprayed by the device. Different color reflections in the device allow the person to rest and relax spiritually by performing color therapy. Another method used is sea salts and algae. These are rich in minerals and also contain precursors that increase elastin, the skin protein. For this reason, you should pay close attention to such applications in the centers you are a member of. The purpose of all these treatments is to adjust the body’s water and salt balance, to energize the body, to relieve fatigue and pain and, as I mentioned earlier, to restructure the skin protein elastin.