Woodhouse Day Spa The Woodlands

  It is important to take care of your feet which includes maintaining proper moisturization and trimmed nails to help prevent infection. To maintain happy, healthy feet you should schedule a pedicure regularly at least every 4 to 6 weeks. Some people may prefer a professional pedicure every 3 to 4 weeks to keep your polish in tip-top shape and for moisturization and foot filing. If you maintain a schedule of 4 to 6 weeks you should perform some foot care in the interim at home like periodic filing and continuous moisturization. Pedicures Help to Prevent Infection The skin on your feet and in between your toes can become dry and cracked just like the rest of the skin on your body and may be even more prone to cracking as some people just do not moisturize their feet as regularly as their hands or other parts of the body.  Dry, cracked skin can allow for infection to enter the body and could even turn serious without proper attention. Maintaining your skin’s moisture level in ...

  Easing into spring with summer on the horizon is the perfect time to evaluate your skincare routine and make accommodations as we transition to warmer weather. Our skin responds to the weather elements and a change in season requires an evaluation and adjustment to a new environment. Rapid fluctuations in weather can take a toll on our skin, you can protect your skin and maintain a healthy youthful glow by speaking with a qualified esthetician regarding the best facials for you . How Does Weather Affect Our Skin? Our skin is affected primarily by temperature, moisture, and sunlight. These elements change naturally with the seasons and any varying combination of these elements influence the look, feel and overall health of our skin. During the cooler months of winter with lower temperatures, our skin cries out for moisture with generally lower humidity and less sunlight. We typically use heavy moisturizers during dry winter months. With the onset of spring and increased temperatur...

  A Swedish massage is the most common type of massage therapy performed in the Western world and incorporates various techniques to reduce muscle tension and alleviate stress. Massage therapists perform proven techniques such as long strokes, circular motion, kneading and tapping for a full-body treatment that provides a long list of physical and mental health benefits. The most recognized top 5 benefits of Swedish massage include: 1) Promotes Relaxation and Reduce Stress Stress manifests in the mind and body as worry, anxiety, muscle tension, aches, and pains. Swedish massage techniques reduce or eliminate muscle tension by calming the nervous system which provides many benefits such as improving sleep and energy levels and reducing headaches.  2)  Improves Healthy Immune System Swedish massage techniques improve flow of lymphatic fluid which increases lymphocytes in the lymph nodes. This improves the body’s immune system and ability to fight off infection. 3) Increase...