Being exposed to the sun for even just a little bit too long can mean sore, red skin that stings. Combat any excessive time on the beach with a spa treatment aimed at soothing and re-hydrating sun-burnt skin. Here are six spas that offer sun-specific body treatments you should try.
The Island Cooler at Biras Creek Resort Spa
The spa at Biras Creek Resort on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) offers a signature treatment called the Island Cooler. This three-in-one treatment includes an invigorating scrub using natural salt from Salt Island (a small island south of Tortola, in the BVI), followed by re-hydration using freshly picked aloe from the property’s gardens with essential oils in a body wrap, followed by a soothing massage.
After Sun at Spa Sandos
Sandos Finisterra in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is home to Spa Sandos. The unique setting combines mountain and desert with the spa’s natural stone walls, desert-inspired design and Instagram-worthy panoramas of Cabo San Lucas. If you spent a little too much time soaking up the sun you can head straight for the spa for their revitalizing After Sun treatment, an anti-inflammatory and hydrating body wrap designed for sun-damaged skin. Products used during the treatment contain marine extracts, which help to deeply hydrate and eliminate pain from sunburnt skin.
Hydrating Soak at the Heavenly Spa
The Heavenly Spa at Westin Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers several soothing and revitalizing treatments in their “Heavenly Waters”. Follow up a fun, sun-filled day on Fort Lauderdale Beach with a tranquil soak that’s designed to nourish and hydrate the skin. Being in the sun can quickly dehydrate your skin so this 25-minute treatment will leave you feeling soft and smooth all over.
Hydrating Wrap at the Spa at Orlando Hilton
The Spa at Hilton Orlando encourages travellers to take a break from the nearby theme parks and other attractions to nourish their dry, sun exposed skin with the spa’s Hydrating Wrap. This 50 minute body therapy treatment begins with a warm application of algae blended with aloe vera and essential oils applied directly on your body to soothe and heal the skin. In addition, relax even further with a restorative scalp, foot and hand massage.
Vita-Rich Body Treatment at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona is where you can treat your sun-weary body to an indulgent 60 minute treatment designed to hydrate and revitalize at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. The Vita-Rich Body treatment encompasses an omega-rich olive oil exfoliation meant to prep the skin for a moisturizing warm vitamin and mineral wrap, followed by a relaxing scalp massage.
Elemis Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap at Mandara Spa
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico is situated on 500 acres along a golden stretch of beach adjacent to El Yunque National Rainforest and the Mameyes River. The property’s spa helps sun-drenched travellers protect and condition their bodies with the Elemis Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap. During the treatment your skin will be treated with ultra-hydrating monoi oil scented with coconut and frangipani flowers before you’re cocooned in a comforting wrap. Following the skin soothing wrap, relax further with a conditioning scalp massage and a 25 or 50 minute body massage.
Lead photo: The Westin Beach Resort & Spa
