Body Massage
One of the most immediate and well-known benefits of a body massage is feeling that stress falls away. Even if it’s only for an hour before the craziness of the world comes crashing back in, that massage can do wonders for your outlook. That, in turn, changes how you feel physically and gives your mental health a boost.
1. BOOSTS SKIN HEALTH
The average person sheds about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells every minute. That’s not a typo: every minute.
When you get a full-body massage, the movement of the therapist’s hands across your skin helps facilitate this shedding. This helps rid the skin of stubborn little bits that may be hanging on.
If you think you’re glowing after a massage, it’s probably because you really are. With all that dead skin out of the way, the beautiful, clean skin underneath can shine.
To top that off, the lotion or oil that the massage therapist uses can not only moisturize your skin but also give it other benefits too.
2. FACILITATES CIRCULATION
The movement of the therapist’s hands also facilitates circulation and improves blood flow.
Imagine that your muscles are like the sponge that you use to wash the dishes. Rather than soap and water coming out when you squeeze them, blood and lymphatic fluids are pressed out.
These fluids are full of nutrients, oxygen, and cells that help with the immune system. Your body will hungrily lap up this nutrition, sparking a number of other benefits.
