Floatation Therapy:  A New Ingredient for Skin Treatment.

As the name suggests, floatation wellness therapy involves resting in a tank filled with highly concentrated Epsom salts, which helps promote effective relaxation, thereby easing stress and anxiety in the body and minimising physical or emotional trauma in the patient. This new therapy has gained currency and has become a sensational treatment for both physical (e.g. skin treatment) and mental treatment. Also known as restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST), this non-pharmacological intervention can help minimise stress, anxiety, and pain while also providing a range of benefits for skin health. The magnesium in the water of the float pod helps treat the skin by lowering cortisol levels, stabilising the hormonal balance, and improving cellular processes, which effectively allows the overall appearance of the skin. The treatment is both naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial and can help detoxify our body and clear up skin irritations.   

The skin is the largest organ in the human body; keeping your skin beautiful and healthy equally defines your personality. As an excellent way to increase magnesium levels in the body, floatation allows us to absorb magnesium through our skin from the water. This process is more effective than taking supplements orally because the digestive process can hinder the assimilation of magnesium into the body. Damage to the gastrointestinal tract may result in reduced efficiency of magnesium incorporation, which means that transdermal absorption is the most effective method for delivering magnesium into our system. Different common inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne and psoriasis, can lead to undesirable skin appearances, pain, and discomfort, resulting in feelings of insecurity and awkwardness. These distressing conditions can adversely affect an individual's life and self-esteem.  

Research

Multiple research works have shown that floatation can be highly effective in addressing various chronic skin issues, such as the skin's inability to manage toxins, which may result from inflammatory skin conditions. Stress can trigger acne or psoriasis, and meditation could act as a remedy to relieve stress and anxiety, which in turn minimises the overall stress load, leading to the alleviation of irritating skin disorders. Positive results from studies conducted by many reputable institutions have constantly validated strong evidence for the effectiveness of floatation therapy.

The benefits of floatation are enormous; they include, but are not limited to, the following:

Physical

* It improves skin condition and fights skin diseases

* It reduces and alleviates pains   

*It improves blood circulation

* It helps lower blood pressure & heart rate

*Improves Athletic performance     

Mental

* Floatation can reduce stress    

*It reduces insomnia; it helps one to sleep better

*It increases mental sharpness and creativity   

*It increases reactions and alertness

Spiritual

*It improves deep relaxation   

*It helps in meditation    

* Floatation reduces depression and stress   

* Expansion of consciousness

Float session and Experience 

Floatation therapy may seem daunting, especially for those who are claustrophobic or non-swimmers. However, the reality is that the floatation tub is not very deep, and you're always in control of your environment. Your feet can easily touch the ground, and the pod is equipped with lights and music to create a sense of relaxation. You may choose to leave these on or switch them off for maximum comfort, relaxation, and meditation. You may also close or leave the pod door open, giving you total control of your new environment. It's not uncommon for people to fall asleep during floatation sessions, but even if you do, you will still stay afloat due to the density of the water. However, the salty water could get into your eyes during the session, which can be uncomfortable. Some wellness centres provide a washcloth and a spray bottle of water in the pod for cleaning your eyes, but it's essential to be aware of this potential discomfort before your session.

A typical float session lasts about 90 minutes, covering 60 minutes of floating plus pre and post-float prep to achieve maximum effects. However, each wellness centre can design its session to fit its program and budget. It's highly recommended that you rinse in the shower before the session and rinse off the salty water after floatation therapy. It's also essential to allow yourself to dry and relax for a bit longer after your session to achieve adequate circulation and therapeutic effects. Safety measures are in place to ensure your comfort and well-being throughout the session.

Your first floatation therapy session may feel like a​ learning experience, but subsequent sessions will provide you with a sense of comfort and relaxation. More than that, you'll notice the potential and undeniable benefits that come with floatation, which can drastically change your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It's a great time to try floatation therapy and open yourself to the transformative potential it holds.