Woodhouse Day Spa The Woodlands

  You may have heard about LED light therapy for skincare and you might be wondering if it is a good idea for you.  Light emitting diode, or LED, light therapy has been used for years by dermatologists to treat various skin conditions like acne and is becoming more popular for use by aestheticians in skincare treatment. LED facials offer many benefits for skincare and because they do not emit any ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths it is perfectly safe for use on all skin types. LED light penetrates the skin at various depths depending on the type of light emitted. LED light therapy uses red light and blue light to treat various skin conditions. Blue light is more commonly used in treating acne as it reduces activity of the glands in your skin which produce oil, thus reducing oily skin and acne. Red light is commonly used by aestheticians during LED facials to address signs of aging such as sun damage and wrinkles. LED red light is thought to act on cells in the body that produce col...

  Springtime is one of our most favorite times of the year, mother nature awakens from winter break and we all get busy with some happy spring cleaning. Nothing can remind you that you have been wearing cozy socks for months like pulling your summer sandals out of the closet. While we are excited for spring and the coming summer months, you will feel even better showing off your sandals with a pretty pedicure.  The color combinations are endless, whether you want to sport rainbow popping colors, stick with a pretty pink or a classy French pedi, beautiful nails are only one benefit of a professional pedicure. Show your feet and legs some love with a pedicure that leaves your legs and feet feeling invigorated with a thorough cleansing and leg massage in addition to trimming and polishing your toenails. Pedicures and Foot Treatments in The Woodlands The Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands, TX offers several types of foot treatments and pedicures that do much more than care for yo...

  A deep tissue massage is just that, a massage that targets the deep connective tissues and muscles to help people with tight muscles or “knots” that cause pain.  A deep tissue massage utilizes different massage techniques than other types of massage like a Swedish massage.  Your massage therapist will begin by warming up your muscles with light pressure and familiar massage techniques. Once your muscles are warmed and you are more relaxed, your massage therapist will begin to use specific deep tissue massage techniques called stripping.  This involves using deep pressure and gliding along your muscle fibers while applying firm pressure with elbows, forearms, knuckles, or thumbs.  Friction is also applied across the grain of your muscles which helps to release adhesions and realign tissue fibers.  What Benefits Does Deep Tissue Massage Provide? Deep tissue massage can provide benefits to many ailments such as sports injuries, chronic pain, tight back, nec...

  A hydrafacial is a skincare renewal experience that is laser free, noninvasive, and safe for people with sensitive skin and most skin types. This deeply hydrating facial cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, nourishes and hydrates for vibrant, more youthful looking skin. The best part about a hydrafacial? There is no downtime like with microdermabrasion. After a hydrafacial, you can get right back to your daily life, touch up your makeup, hit the gym, return to the office, or enjoy a night on the town. This hydrating facial exfoliates with glycolic and salicylic acid, gently extracts and then nourishes your skin with hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and peptides. These vital nourishments are infused into your skin for healthy hydration. The Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands offers the hydrafacial for the ultimate in resurfacing with no downtime. Who Will Benefit from a Hydrafacial? The hydrafacial provides effective anti aging results with similar benefits as a micro dermabrasion althou...

  Reflexology is a remarkable ancient technique that focuses on the study of how one part of the body relates to another. Reflexology focuses on the hands and feet and the reflexes map to all internal organs and parts of the human body. Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure and massaging particular spots on the hands and feet to rejuvenate, energize, and even heal some ailments. Reflexology goes beyond the feel-good effects of a foot massage with purpose that goes deeper than the muscles and skin.  Pulling on the toes, kneading the fleshy ball of your foot, pushing deep into the arch and tracing the heel are some reflexology foot movements proven to elicit effective response. Reflexology provides a natural treatment that is proven to have the ability to reduce pain, it is safe without the use of pharmaceuticals and stimulates the body’s release of natural pain relieving chemicals. Reflexology is practiced in the UK, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, the U.S. and worldw...

  The benefits of massage therapy are well documented, helping to relieve chronic pain, tired sore muscles, mental and emotional stress, and many additional health benefits. Sharing these benefits of specialized touch therapy with a special someone by your side enhances the experience for each of you. Experiencing a calming couples massage in a private room provides a unique experience for you and your partner to connect on a deeper level. Massage therapy increases the release of hormones like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin which provide an uplifting feeling improving feelings of happiness and affection. The increase of these hormones improves your mood long after your massage is over. Couples massage gives the dual benefit of individually experiencing the release of stress and anxiety as it leaves your body along with the joy of sharing this experience with someone you care about.  Couples massage provides a unique experience the two people can share together and provides ...

  Once we notice the appearance of dark spots on our face, it seems they showed up overnight out of nowhere.  We might try to cover with make-up or just chalk it up to older and wiser, but many dark spots are the result of damage that can be treated, and better yet, prevented in the future. Dark spots, sun spots, freckles, they all have one thing in common, pigment production ramped up in that area due to some sort of inflammation most commonly caused by sun damage but can also be caused from acne scarring or hormones.  Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, can be treated by licensed estheticians or dermatologists.  Trained estheticians are trained in treating hyperpigmentation with various skin care techniques and products. Getting regular facials is a great way to maintain radiant looking skin and slow down further skin damage from aging and environmental factors.  The Woodhouse Day Spa Facials in The Woodlands The Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands specializes in...