VinotherapyWhat is VinotherapyVinotherapy is a luxurious relaxing treatment...Imagine you’re soaking in an oak barrel bath treated with Champagne, your face covered with Merlot grape seed wrap. Therapists splash you clean with cool fresh grape water, then massage your back with a grape masher. Soon you’ll be sitting down to dinner with a glass of wine made from the vineyard outside. It sounds like an oenophile’s fantasy, but this is no wine-induced dream it’s “Vinotherapy”. The science of cosmetic “Vinotherapy” began in France back in 1999 with the introduction of Les Sources de Caudalie Spa by Mathilde Cathiard-Thomas and her husband Bertrand Thomas. Now spa-goers the world over are now choosing from new spa menus including exfoliating with crushed Cabernet scrubs, invigorating Muscatel peels, soaking in tubs of Chianti water, partaking with Vinolift Anti-Ageing facials and Pinot Noir Cocoon Wraps, enjoying Chardonnay Massages, relaxing with Bentonite Back Treatments, or opting for Merlot foot smoothers. The spa wine therapy treatments apply alpha- and beta- hydroxyl acids with polyphenols rich in antioxidants. What are its benefits?Among the benefits to the hottest new trend in the global spay industry are wine and grape-based treatments known as “Vinotherapy”. Polyphenois is the main contributor from the wine and wine by-products making up the newest spa craze. A powerful antioxidant which acts as a free radical scavenger – defending the skin, promote tissue elasticity – creating a more youthful appearance.Vinotherapy shows to stimulate collagen synthesis while supporting capillary health, soothing to the skin which absorb excessive oils, and acts as an anti-inflammatory, accelerate would healing, stimulate new cell growth. Polyphenois’ are 10,000 times stronger than Vitamin E and 50 times more effective, can reduce 80% of the free radicals which are responsible for wrinkles and skin aging and can improve circulation by strengthening blood vessels. There are anti-bacterial and antiseptic benefits. The wine by-products used are such as red grape extract, micronized yeasts, organic grape seeds, grape essential oils along with muscatel wines. Top 10 Luxury Wine SpasIf you would like to experience vinotherapy yourself, here are few great places to visit.1) Sante Winelands Hotel & Wellness Centre - South Africa 2) Les Sources de Caudalie – France (The original “Vinotherapy” Spa) 3) Auberge des Gallant - Quebec, Canada 4) Four Seasons Carmello – Dpto. De Colonia, Uruguay 5) Hosteria las Quintas Eco Spa – Central Mexico 6) The Vineyard at Stockcross – Newbury, England 7) The Kenwood Inn & Spa – Kenwood, California 8) Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa – Yarra Valley, Australia 9) Patios de Cafayate Hotel and Spa – Cafayate, Argentina 10) Silver Star Mountain Resort & Spa – British Columbia – Canada So, whether you are recovering from surgery, illness, physical or mental exhaustion or seeking privacy and peace you can add “Vinotherapy” to your spa experience & inspire your body, mind and soul. Adding being spoiled, pampered and truly indulgent to a little piece of my life I know I’m going to be booking my appointment for this fall. - by Nancy Gooderham Also, to win a 2-night stay, send us your winery reviews, or complete a monthly poll. And don't forget to find out what your wine personality is. To be educated on the wine terms prior to your trip to the wine spa, make sure you familiarize yourself with wine facts. Back to Winery Explorer Home Page
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