The peculiarity of the spa treatments in Hawaii is that local natural ingredients are used here. Many spas use tropical fruits (such as bananas, pineapples, coconuts), tee leaves, kukui, macadamia, avocado and olive oils. Sweet scrubs are prepared from local honey and sugar with the addition of various essential oils obtained from native plants and flowers.
The procedures themselves also use the ancient art of healing. The most popular Lomi Lomi massage is an ancient Hawaiian “soulful” massage used by a master healer not only to heal the physical body, but also for mental and emotional healing. This massage releases muscle tension and energy stagnation with gentle rhythmic tapping with the forearms and hands. The procedure can also be performed using wet hot volcanic stones, in this case it is called “Lomi-lomi Pohaku massage”.
The influence of the Hawaiian nature can be seen in any spa treatment. Facial masks are formulated with a combination of marine enzymes, and body wraps may contain local red clay or Hawaiian noni berries. Seaweed is used to remove toxins from the body, and hot towels soaked in herbal infusions are used for relaxing, natural skin cleansing.
Spa treatments are available in almost all of the larger Hawaiian islands, both in luxury five-star hotels and in small, private salons, and treatments in salons are cheaper than in hotels. In many hotels and salons there is an opportunity to enjoy spa treatments right in the fresh air, during which you can simultaneously enjoy the tropical climate and ocean views.