The Aesthetic and Therapeutic Benefits of Hot Springs

What do the Romans, the Vikings, and the people of Ancient China have in common? They all enjoyed a nice long soak in one of the world’s natural wonders: the hot spring. For thousands of years, hot springs have been sought out for their therapeutic and restorative properties. Today, these soothing pools of mineral-rich water dotting the planet are popular tourist destinations, but depending on where you live, you may not have to travel too far to visit one. Read on to learn more about the health and beauty benefits of hot springs, and which aesthetic treatments to pair with them for the most luxurious spa experience.

What Are Hot Springs?

The water in hot springs is heated geothermally, which usually means it comes from somewhere deep in the earth where the temperature is hotter. This is also why hot springs tend to be rich in minerals, which infuse the water as it travels up to the surface. They can be deep or shallow, but most hot springs tend to be well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot springs are the world’s original spa and can be found all over the world, including in Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Japan, Canada, and the US.

Aside from being popular tourist destinations, they are used regularly as a form of therapy or for rehabilitation for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Their health benefits are due to the heat and high mineral content. Because the hot water provides the perfect suspension for heavier minerals, hot springs can contain calcium, magnesium, silica, lithium, and sulfur, which you’ll recognize by its distinctive odor. The exact mineral content varies depending on the location of the hot spring and the minerals in the ground surrounding it.

Health & Beauty Benefits of Hot Springs

With their combination of soothing heat and minerals, hot springs have multiple benefits for the mind and body:

They’re relaxing. Immersing yourself in hot water has been shown to reduce stress levels, increase happiness, and improve quality of sleep.

Not only that, but soaking in the springs is considered a natural way to relieve pain as well, mitigating conditions like joint pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia.

They stimulate certain bodily processes. Time spent in a hot spring has the effect of boosting circulation throughout your lymphatic system, helping to detoxify your system. Speaking of circulation, the increased blood flow that occurs when you’re submerged in hot water is also good for your heart and improves your metabolism. Best of all, the circulatory benefits leave you with a healthy, all-over glow.

They’re like a multivitamin for skin. The minerals in hot springs benefit skin in a number of ways:

• Magnesium bolsters skin health and clears troublesome complexions

• Potassium eliminates toxins and promotes healthy skin cell turnover

• Sodium decreases inflammation, swelling, and flushes toxins

• Sulfur hydrates and soothes skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis

Venus Treatments + Hot Springs = The Perfect Pairing!

Plan the ultimate luxury spa day by pairing a dip in a hot spring with an aesthetic treatment. Here are a few treatments to harness the benefits of hot springs for both face and body.

Venus Bliss™ Fat Reduction Treatment

To enhance the metabolism-boosting benefits of your hot spring experience, Venus Bliss™ fat reduction treatments are an effortless, non-surgical solution for melting unwanted body fat in a short timeframe. The diode laser technology and radio frequencies combat hard-to-beat fat, reduce cellulite, and create a leaner appearance painlessly and without the recovery time a more invasive procedure would require. The treatments are just as relaxing as a hot spring dip, and there’s no downtime.

Venus Legacy™ Body Sculpting Treatments

The toxin-flushing and anti-inflammatory effects of hot springs can give you a slimmer, more toned appearance. So can Venus Legacy™, which works to shrink fat cells below the skin’s surface while boosting skin elasticity to restore a smoother, firmer silhouette. The treatments also minimize the appearance of cellulite and sagging skin by reducing fatty tissue in stubborn areas, such as the flanks and abdomen, and by tightening skin. The result is a, slimmer, more sculpted appearance, with no pain and no downtime.

Venus Glow™ Facial Renewal Treatment

Want to prolong the glow you get from sitting in a hot spring? Venus Glow™ uses water to open pores and pull dirt, excess oil, and impurities from below the skin’s surface, resulting in a more radiant, refreshed complexion. The micro-massaging tip then stimulates nutrients to spread through the derma layer and restore nourishment to tired, stressed skin. It’s a fast, safe, and effective way to leave skin feeling noticeably healthier, cleaner, and more hydrated. With the addition of Glow Serums™, the treatments also let you target your unique skin concerns with naturally derived botanical and mineral ingredients.

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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)² applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.

Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.

NeoGraft^® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.

ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.

Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.

Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.

Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.

Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.

Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.

Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.

Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.

Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.