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Sheep placenta facials - The serum contains amino acids and peptides that help regenerate and vitalize the skin. It's a treatment Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian swear by.
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Bird poo facial - Known as the nightingale facial, this treatment originated in Japan and involves pasting a mix of bird droppings, rice bran, and water over the face. The spa-goer then lies under a UV light until it dries.
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Beer Spa - Beer spas are taking the Czech Republic city of Prague by storm. The unique concept originates from a medical procedure dating back to the Middle Ages.
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Caviar Facials - Caviar facials are not new, but not everyone has heard of them. Caviar contains fatty acids and vitamins that restore skin elasticity and locks in moisture.
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Cryotherapy - Cryotherapy is a wellness trend wherein a person steps into a giant fridge for up to three minutes, in temperatures of -230ºF (-145°C).
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Cryotherapy - Many athletes swear by the treatment, claiming it promotes self-healing, releases endorphins, and boosts hormones. The treatment is popular in Nordic and eastern European countries.
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F**k it retreat - What started out as a retreat for over-worked executives has turned into a way of life. The growing trend, which originated in Italy, has crossed over to other countries, including the UK.
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F**k it retreat - The therapies offered promise to teach people how to "let go of things that upset them" and dispel worry, stress, and anxiety.
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23-carat gold facial and body ceremony - The gold body ceremony includes a hammam cleansing ritual, black soap body scrub, and a full body massage, before topping it all off with a 55-minute 23-carat gold facial.
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Laughter Yoga - Laughter Yoga Wellness London & UK is a London-based provider of laughter yoga and holistic well-being workshops.
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Orgasmic meditation - Orgasmic meditation is actually a thing. The practice consists of fully clothed couples engaging in intimate activities until someone... you know... does their thing.
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Orgasmic meditation - According to Turn on Britain, when the partner reaches their climax, they have the ability to access an optimal state of consciousness brought about by the activation of the sex impulse.
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Flotation therapy - Flotation therapy is when a person is encased in a large salt water pod designed to minimize sensory input. It's pitch black and completely silent. Some have even described being able to hear their eyelids open and close.
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Flotation therapy - According to Floatworks, research has indicated that flotation therapy has the ability to elevate levels of dopamine and endorphins while "turning down" anxiety in the brain.
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Snake massage therapy - Snakey Sue, a snake dancer from Essex in the UK, runs a sanctuary where she offers live snake massage as a way to relieve tension and pressure in the body.
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Sheep placenta facials - Flaccid skin? Why not try a sheep placenta facial? Well, not quite. In fact, it's the stem cells that are harvested and mixed into a serum.
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Sheep placenta facials - The serum contains amino acids and peptides that help regenerate and vitalize the skin. It's a treatment Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian swear by.
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Snail secretion facial - The secretion of live snails contains biological properties that supposedly reduces acne and wrinkles, relieves skin conditions, and improves dull complexions.
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Snail secretion facial - Some spas offer a treatment where live snails excrete mucus directly over the skin. The more squeamish can opt for snail serum instead.
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Bird poo facial - Known as the nightingale facial, this treatment originated in Japan and involves pasting a mix of bird droppings, rice bran, and water over the face. The spa-goer then lies under a UV light until it dries.
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Bird poo facial - Certain bird droppings are thought to contain enzymes that break down dead and damaged skin and restore your natural complexion.
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Beer Spa - Beer spas are taking the Czech Republic city of Prague by storm. The unique concept originates from a medical procedure dating back to the Middle Ages.
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Beer Spa - Beer's natural ingredients, namely hops and yeast, are believed to beneficial in cleansing pores and rejuvenating the skin.
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Caviar Facials - Caviar facials are not new, but not everyone has heard of them. Caviar contains fatty acids and vitamins that restore skin elasticity and locks in moisture.
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Caviar Facials - Caviar is also said to slow down the skin's aging process, while improving collagen levels in the face.
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Chocolate treatments - This one doesn't sound bad at all—and it's no surprise that it originates in one of the world's largest consumers of chocolate: Switzerland.
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Chocolate treatments - In Geneva there are several chocolate-related treatments on offer at various spas, including cocoa body scrubs, and chocolate and whipped-cream baths.
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Cryotherapy - Cryotherapy is a wellness trend wherein a person steps into a giant fridge for up to three minutes, in temperatures of -230ºF (-145°C).
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Cryotherapy - Many athletes swear by the treatment, claiming it promotes self-healing, releases endorphins, and boosts hormones. The treatment is popular in Nordic and eastern European countries.
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F**k it retreat - What started out as a retreat for over-worked executives has turned into a way of life. The growing trend, which originated in Italy, has crossed over to other countries, including the UK.
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F**k it retreat - The therapies offered promise to teach people how to "let go of things that upset them" and dispel worry, stress, and anxiety.
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23-carat gold facial and body ceremony - The gold body ceremony includes a hammam cleansing ritual, black soap body scrub, and a full body massage, before topping it all off with a 55-minute 23-carat gold facial.
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23-carat gold facial and body ceremony - Gold is believed to contain antioxidants said to alleviate sun damage and rid the body of toxins.
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Laughter Yoga - Laughter Yoga Wellness London & UK is a London-based provider of laughter yoga and holistic well-being workshops.
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Laughter Yoga - According to Laughter Yoga, the practice was developed in India by Dr. Madan Kataria, and has since been introduced in over 100 countries and territories.
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Orgasmic meditation - Orgasmic meditation is actually a thing. The practice consists of fully clothed couples engaging in intimate activities until someone... you know... does their thing.
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Orgasmic meditation - According to Turn on Britain, when the partner reaches their climax, they have the ability to access an optimal state of consciousness brought about by the activation of the sex impulse.
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Flotation therapy - Flotation therapy is when a person is encased in a large salt water pod designed to minimize sensory input. It's pitch black and completely silent. Some have even described being able to hear their eyelids open and close.
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Flotation therapy - According to Floatworks, research has indicated that flotation therapy has the ability to elevate levels of dopamine and endorphins while "turning down" anxiety in the brain.
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Snake massage therapy - Snakey Sue, a snake dancer from Essex in the UK, runs a sanctuary where she offers live snake massage as a way to relieve tension and pressure in the body.
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