Hemp-derived CBD is taking the spa world by storm. We tried Portugal’s first CBD spa to find out how it works.
Think a spa is totally relaxing? Think again. CBD treatments are changing the game and are making inroads into Europe.
I was invited to try PortugalFirst CBD massage at Pine Cliffs Serenity Spa in Albufeira.
As an exhausted mom on vacation with a 6-year-old (as any parent will tell you, vacations with little ones are far from a break), you need some time to relax and unwind. it was very necessary.
Excited to experience the therapeutic effects of this hemp-derived molecule, I prepared to enter a state of total bliss.
Here’s how it works and why you should try it too.
CBD Massage at Pine Cliffs: A State of Bliss
As soon as you enter the Serenity Spa, you are transported into a state of… well, stillness. A perfectly manicured bonsai tree stands in the center of the tranquil reception area. Here you can wait in peace and peruse the luxury cosmetics available for purchase, including full-spectrum CBD products used in breakthrough treatments.
Soon I was shown to a small wooden dressing room, where I changed into a soft toweling robe and sandals. I was then led down a dimly lit hallway with glittering walls to enjoy a CBD massage.
As promised, I was immediately transported into a state of transcendent bliss as the vanilla-scented CBD balm was rubbed deep into my sore muscles.
What is CBD Massage?
Simply tap your muscles and stretch your fascia for amazing results. But adding CBD products into the mix makes spa treatments more holistic.
This is because CBD, one of over 140 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, has a unique interaction with the body. It not only activates serotonin, dopamine, and vanilloid receptors that play an important role in pain management, but it also works with a remarkable but lesser-talked-about physiological network, the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
Unlike THC, CBD does not get you high, but through the ECS, a complex map of receptors found everywhere in every skin cell, muscle, bone, organ, and even cell wall. Helps restore balance in the body.
CBD supports this system, increasing levels of endocannabinoids or “bliss molecules” that re-establish equilibrium in the body. One of them is named after the Sanskrit word for “bliss” because of how it really makes us feel.combine it with Massage And you will experience double euphoria.
CBD itself comes in many forms, from the most widely used CBD oil to drinks, chocolates, massage oils, moisturizers and patches.Regular users of supplements Europe That number is estimated to reach 50 million by 2026, according to a report by market research firm Prohibition Partners.
Some CBD spas prefer to use a mix of internal and external CBD products. Some, like Serenity Spa, choose only transdermal products, such as muscle balms, to ensure that the active ingredients cross the skin barrier and enter the bloodstream.
Why Choose CBD Spa Treatments?
At the end of the 60 minutes, I lay down on a lounge bed surrounded by nature with Maria Dolly, Director of Serenity Spa. relaxation room. I’m floating in a towel with my hair standing upside down. She was so perfectly dressed in red skyscraper heels that I could only dream of walking in them. She clearly has a passion for holistic health and was keen to share exactly why CBD fits so well into therapy.
“The entire spa focuses on holistic mind and body care, offering nutrition plans, lymphatic drainage, fitness classes, detox baths and more,” Maria explains.
As Maria chose this year, adding CBD to her spa treatments was a natural choice after learning how the product works.
“We want our treatments to prepare your mind, body and spirit. That’s what we focus on in detox. withdrawAnd with CBD you can take this even further. “
Maria believes that incorporating the full range of CBD results in a superior spa experience. This means incorporating not just the CBD molecule, but a wider range of cannabinoids, terpenes, a blend of natural fats and minerals found in hemp.
Hemp is naturally very low in THC, the psychoactive compound of cannabinoids, and is very high in: CBDis the best plant to extract CBD oil.
“I chose Ila CBD’s full spectrum CBD products, all of which are lovingly made in the Cotswolds,” she told me from England. She “loves the smell and taste of hemp…and stays true to the full nature of the hemp plant.”
Naturally scented Ila products deliver the benefits of CBD through the skin.
Ila CBD is also registered with spas to train massage therapists on the intricacies of CBD. “So we can give our customers the best possible experience,” says Maria.
What are the benefits of CBD massage?
Unlike topical skin care products (moisturizers, etc.), transdermal balms contain “penetration enhancers” (natural in this case) that penetrate through the layers of the skin into the body. This will give you a complete soothing effect. CBDinside and out.
CBD itself is great for even the most sensitive skin, and preliminary research even suggests that topical use of CBD has potential for treating acne, atopic dermatitis, keratoderma, eczema, and more. increase. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it ideal for those suffering from sore muscles, joint pain, stress and sleep problems.
So how did a CBD massage compare to a regular massage? As for the massage itself, nothing changes.Luckily the Serenity Spa therapist was very talented and I enjoyed a great deep tissue Massage Gently relieves stiffness and rejuvenates tired muscles.
The benefits of CBD can really be felt after the massage. It healed not only my body but also my mind. I felt more patient and calmer for the rest of the day.
even me sonHis constant yelling for more ice cream (or the sugar tantrums that followed after I gave up) was enough to drive me insane. Oh, I slept like a baby that night too.
Ruby Deevoy was a guest at the Pine Cliffs Serenity Spa.
