7 Warming Treatments for Your Holiday Treatment Menu

It’s time to start your holiday treatment planning. Whether it’s a body scrub that features seasonal ingredients, or a massage that helps stressed clients relax during this busy time of the year, prep your service menu with inspiration from these popular seasonal offerings. 

1. Warm Tranquility Milk & Honey Ritual

Pure Fiji

(60 min., $250) 

1. With guest face down, apply a little Coconut Milk & Honey Exotic Oil to hands and perform inhalations having your guest take 3 deep breaths.
2. Cup the Milk & Honey Milk Bath mixture in one hand and slowly drizzle it up the left foot to glute to thoroughly moisten.
3. 3. Take 1/2 teaspoon of Milk & Honey Sugar Rub and rub it up the foot and leg, working up the body exfoliating using effleurage motions. Remoisten skin with Milk Bath solution to help break down Sugar Rub and allow the naturally occurring AHAs in the sugar to exfoliate the skin. Continue the process on the entire backside.
4. Remove with steamed towels.
5. Apply the Coconut Milk & Honey Masque with a soft bristle brush with long paced strokes. Optional: Massage in using hot stones.
6. Gently turn guest and repeat steps 1 & 2. Ask guest’s permission to do the abdominal area. Wrap guest.
7. Apply Coconut Milk & Honey Body Butter to hands and wrap with warm hand towels, then apply body butter to feet and wrap with warm towels. Place a blanket on top of the guest.
8. Perform a Fijian Scalp Treatment.
9. Unwrap guest and effleurage any remaining masque. To finish, spritz Coconut Milk & Honey Hydrating Body Mist.

2. Hot Chocolate Winter Warming Body Ritual

Circadia

(60 min., $85-$115)

1. Apply 1⁄2 pump Vitamin Veil Cleanser. Cleanse in circular motions and remove thoroughly.
2. Apply 1 pump Amandola Milk Cleanser and 1⁄4 tsp of Snow Algae & Spirulina Mask to the face & neck area and cleanse in circular motions. Cleanse the skin for 3-5 minutes. Remove thoroughly and pat skin dry.
3. Dispense 1⁄2 tsp of Cocoa Enzyme Mask into a portion cup, add 11⁄2 tsp of Cocoa Enzyme Activator. Mix well. Apply with a fan brush to the face area. Apply a hot towel or/and steam for 7-10 min. Thoroughly remove all product with a warm towel. Pat skin dry. **Extractions can be performed after this step.**
4. Spray 4-5 mists of Aloe & Calendula Mist on the skin, followed by light tapotement.
5. Apply 1-2 pumps Hydralox to 1 pump of Vitamin Veil and massage for 5-10 mins, remove excess products with warm towel.
6. Dispense 1 tsp of the Marshmallow Whip Hydrating Mask into portion cup. Apply evenly to face & neck with fan brush. *Optional* additional massage for 10 min. Remove mask with warm towel and 4X4 gauze. Pat skin dry.
7. Gently stipple 1⁄2 pump of Emergency Eye Lift to eye area.
8. Apply 1 pump of Vitamin C Reversal Serum to the face, neck and décolleté. Apply 1 pump of Post Peel Balm to face, neck, and décolleté.
9. Remove Saran wrap on the body.
10. Apply Tidal Moisture for Body to the areas where the Saran Wrap was removed from the skin.

3. Winter Warming Skin Ritual

Osmosis

(60-75 min., $200)

1. Apply 5-7 pumps of Relax & Unwind Elixir into a 4 oz glass of Lemon-Apple-Rosemary Infused Water and serve to client.
2. Apply a generous amount of Lift Away to the skin. Massage product into skin for 3-5 minutes. Apply a warm towel to skin and allow the towel to rest until skin is lukewarm in temperature. Remove with moderate pressure until skin is free from any product residue.
3. Gently cleanse the skin with 1-2 pumps of Deep Clean and 1 scoop of Willow Herb. Apply a warm towel to skin and allow the towel to rest until skin is lukewarm in temperature. Remove with moderate pressure until skin is free from any product residue.
4. Mix a generous amount of Winter Warming Enzyme Mask, 1 scoop of Vitamin C Powder Blend to the skin and 1/2 pump of Boost and apply to the skin. Massage product into skin for 5-7 minutes. Apply warm towel to skin and allow the towel to rest until skin is lukewarm in temperature. Remove with moderate pressure until skin is free from any product residue. Extractions may be performed.
5. Apply 1-2 pumps of StemFactor MD and massage evenly into the skin.
6. Disperse 1 Facial Infusion syringe and 1 pump of Boost into a small bowl. With a fan brush, thoroughly mix product until smooth. Optional: Perform RevitaPen Pro service per manual instructions. Make sure skin is adequately hydrated with Boost during RevitaPen Pro application and for sensitive skin, use a lower setting and speed.
7. Apply 1 dropper full of Nourish to the skin. Gently pat and press into the skin. Using the EPIC Duo Skin Tool gua sha fin, perform massage to the skin. Apply slow, consistent pressure from the center of the face to the outer area, then in a downward motion move past the ear and continue down to the sides of the neck. Using long strokes in your treatment will assist the immune and lymphatic system to function properly.
8. Apply a generous amount of Hydraluxe and massage evenly into the skin. Allow product to rest on the skin for 10-15 minutes. Apply warm towel to skin and allow the towel to rest until skin is lukewarm in temperature. Remove with moderate pressure until skin is free from any product residue.
9. Apply 1 pump of Replenish MD and 1 pump of Boost and massage evenly into the skin.
10. Apply a pea size amount of Refresh to delicate under eye skin by gently pressing into the skin.
11. Apply a blueberry size amount of Quench or Hydrate and massage into the skin. Complete the ritual with an application of a mineral based sunscreen to provide sun protection.
12. For best results, provide your client with Calm, Correct MD or Renew MD with Boost or Infuse. To further enhance results, include the EPIC Duo Skin Tool in your offering. Add an additional treatment serum of choice per skin concern. Consult the Skin Map to further recommend internal wellness. 

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4. Brightening Lumière Marine Treatment 

Thalgo

(50 min., $130-$150) 

1. Cleanse with Micellar Cleansing Water.
2. Apply Resurfacing Cream over all wrinkles and dark spots if present. Work wrinkle by wrinkle and on dark spots by circling and rubbing. Provide dermal stimulation.
3. If there are dark spots, target application of the Gentle Clarifying Peel on each dark spot. Leave on to act for 8 min., then spread evenly over the entire face and neck, leaving on for a further 2 min.
4. If there are no dark spots, apply over the entire face, leaving to act for 10 min.
5. Carry out a Head Massage.
6. Apply Post-Peel Neutraliser on all areas treated with the Gentle Clarifying Peel, then emulsify with water before rinsing well with an oshibori.
7. Apply Reviving Marine Mist.
8. If there are dark spots, target application of Brightening Mask on each dark spot using the brush. Leave it to act for 10 min. before spreading evenly over the entire face and neck, then leave it on for a further 5 min.
9. If there are no dark spots, apply Brightening Mask over the entire face and neck, and leave on for 15 min.
10. Provide a hand treatment with Resurfacing Cream, Brightening Mask and Deeply Nourishing Hand Cream.
11. Apply Corrective Serum to the face with unifying movements.
12. Finish the facial by applying the Brightening Cream and Sunscreen SPF50+.

5. Blushing Rosé Brightening Facial

FarmHouse Fresh

(50 min., $125-$175)

1. Drape the décolleté and shoulders with a warm, damp towel. Then, place your palms on guest’s shoulders and slowly alternate applying medium pressure to each shoulder. While maintaining constant contact, gently walk your hands down one side of their body – stopping at their feet.
2. Next, place hands on guest’s ankles, and gently raise their legs a few inches off the table. Lean back and stretch the legs with a gentle pull.
3. Continue walking your hands up the other side of their body, finishing at the shoulders. The entire initial contact should last about 3 min.
4. To start the facial treatment, apply Blushing Agave Organic Body Oil (pre-cleanse oil) using upward effleurage strokes beginning with the décolleté, up the neck, covering the entire face – and finishing with the forehead.
5. Next, dip your hands into the small bowl of warm treated water and glide your hands up the guest’s décolleté, neck and end with the forehead. Remove with a damp towel.
6. Now, apply Make It Melt Cleansing Balm to dry skin using the same upward effleurage strokes. Start with the décolleté, move up the neck, covering the entire face and finish with the forehead.
7. Add water and continue to massage. The cleanser will turn into a milky, white emulsion. Remove cleanser with a warm, damp towel. The entire pre-cleanse and cleanse process should take about 5 min.
8. Mist the face and décolleté three times with your facial tonic.
9. To begin exfoliation, apply product across the décolleté, neck and face. Use gentle circular motions to exfoliate. (If you are using an exfoliator that does not require manipulation and needs to sit on the skin, use this time to perform a scalp treatment). Remove with warm damp towel. The exfoliation process should take about 5 min.
10. Perform extractions. This step is optional based on your guest’s needs.
11. At this point, treat your guest to a facial, neck and shoulder massage with Blushing Agave Organic Body Oil using your preferred massage method. Remove any excess product used during the massage with a warm damp towel.
12. Now, with a fan brush, apply the Mighty Brighty Vitamin C Mask. Hold the bowl and rest on guest’s shoulder to always maintain contact. With long, smooth strokes, begin with the décolleté, and move upward and finish at the forehead.
13. Next, cover the eyes with the pre-treated cotton eye pads. While allowing the mask to dry, perform a hand and arm massage on your guest with selected oil or moisturizer.
14. Then, wrap your guest’s hand and arm with a warm, dry towel. Repeat process on other hand and arm – heated mittens are optional instead of a warm, dry towel.
15. Next, remove eye pads. Remove the mask with a warm damp towel. For easy removal, we recommend performing facial compressions for 1 min. to soften the mask.
16. Mist the face and décolleté three times with Vitamin Berry Facial Tonic.
17.  Apply Lustre Rose Facial Serum, beginning with the décolleté, moving upward and finishing with the forehead.
18. Apply Full Moon Dip Facial Mousse moisturizer using the same application method.
19. Apply Crow Catcher Eye Serum, using the Figure 8 method.
20. For the finishing touch, treat your guest by applying a warm, damp towel across their shoulders and apply medium compressions for about one minute. Gently remove towel and inform guest it’s the end of their treatment.

6. Pure Forest Fall Glow Facial Protocol 

Eminence Organic Skin Care

(60 min., $125)

1. Begin with 1 pump of Stone Crop Cleansing Oil. Emulsify and apply to dry skin. Gently massage with fingertips in a circular motion covering the face and neck areas for 1 to 2 min. Rinse thoroughly. Follow by applying a small amount of Stone Crop Gel Wash with water in hands and massage into the skin with fingertips in a circular motion. Remove with a warm, wet towel.
2. Apply 1 to 2 sprays of Stone Crop Hydrating Mist onto the face and neck. Leave on.
3. Dispense a small amount of Stone Crop Oxygenating Fizzofoliant to wet palm of hand and add a few drops of water. Rub hands together to create a foam and apply to face using circular motions, carefully avoiding the delicate areas around the eye. Gently massage into skin before removing with a warm wet towel. Pat skin dry.
4. Dispense 2 to 3 pumps of Charcoal & Black Seed Desincrustation Gel into a small bowl or palette. Apply on cleansed skin directly to the area to be treated. Allow a minimum of 3 min. before performing extractions. Maintain a thin layer on the skin as extractions are being performed. Once extractions are complete, remove excess with warm water.
5. Apply a thin layer of Snow Mushroom & Reishi Masque to cleansed skin, avoiding the eye area. Dilute with water for easier application. Remove with a warm, wet towel after 10 min.
6. Mix the Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer with a few drops of Facial Recovery Oil. Emulsify, apply and massage for 5 to 7 min. Gently remove excess with a warm wet towel.
7. Gently press a few drops of Birch Water Purifying Essence into skin until fully absorbed.
8. Dispense 2 to 3 drops of Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum and apply a thin layer on skin. Allow 30 sec. for optimal absorption. Leave on.
9. Apply the Marine Flower Peptide Night Cream and leave on. For extra moisture, layer with a few drops of Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil.
10. Apply a thin layer of Snow Mushroom Moisture Cloud Eye Cream to the eye area using light blending motions until absorbed. Leave on.
11. Apply the Rosehip & Lemongrass Lip Balm SPF 15 to protect and finish your client’s lips.
12. Shake Daily Defense Tinted SPF well before use. Apply liberally and evenly on cleansed skin, 15 min. before sun exposure.

7. Warming Ginger Body Polish

KM Herbals

(75 min., $150-$200) 

1. Begin service with 2 drops of essential oil and 3 deep breaths (Sleepy Thyme).
2. Dry brush the entire body using a sheet with proper draping; use 2 large bath towels when working on the stomach area (follow chart for Lymphatic stimulation).
3. Apply Illuminating Polish and Warm Ginger Body Wash mix on skin until it turns slightly foamy and skin pinks.
4. Use hot towels and remove polish in a circular motion (place in bowl under the table).
5. Once polish is removed, escort to shower if available or skip next 2 steps and move on to the body.
6. Suggest a quick rinse, no additional cleanser is needed.
7.  While client is showering (usually have 3-5 min.), flip the room and add a blanket.
8. Start client face up. Apply Warming Ginger Foot Lotion to the feet and wrap in hot towels, repeat for hands using Protective Hand Crème,
9. Perform scalp massage with 2 drops of peppermint oil. Remove towels and proceed to the body.
10. Conclude service with light full body massage, mist skin with Coconut Spray On Moisturizer and apply Warming Ginger Body Lotion to entire body.
11. Package the body brush for at home use and make product recommendations.