Honey Massage

Overview

There is a specialized technique using honey on its own in a massage. Different from a Swedish massage which uses the gliding properties of oils to allow the hands to move easily along the skin, honey provides little glide and a lot of stickiness. The technique used is perhaps more related to something like cupping because, instead of gliding, the palmar surface of the hands of the therapist pull up on the skin resulting in a pumping motion, which stimulates reflex zones, improves circulation and helps the body in removal of toxins.

Side effects

The skin will be sticky after the session, its generally better to wait for an hour before showering

Benefits

When applied externally, honey acts as a humectant. That is, it attracts and promotes the retention of water. When added to a lotion or oil, it softens and hydrates the skin. It also contains many vitamins and minerals which will be absorbed into the skin. Just one tablespoon of honey contains calcium (20.3 mg), iron (1.4 mg), magnesium (6.8 mg) and potassium (176 mg). Honey also contains Vitamins C and B6, riboflavin and folate. The best thing of course is, although a tablespoon of honey contains about 64 calories, when used externally in a massage session, those calories don’t add on any weight

Pricing

One hour back neck and shoulders massage £50
Ninety minute full body £70