Spas, like other businesses, are a collective effort by individuals or teams to achieve several goals, one of which is generating income that can support the owners and employees. Often, passion for the product is also the primary reason for the creation of the business, with much less emphasis on financial gain.
Spas are lucky in this case, because the products they produce have a lasting shelf life that will always be in demand - Health. This is especially true if the Spa team is passionate about wellness, both for guests and themselves, the environment, society and ultimately all life. Importantly, the collaboration of several factors will determine the extent of wellness a Spa can offer, especially if the Spa team collectively lives a healthy life according to the principles of Sustainability. This way, clients can begin receiving the holistic health benefits that permeate the Spa before any treatment even begins.
Sustainable Spa, through the wellness experiences it offers, runs its business holistically, taking into account the environment and also the communities in which it operates. The underlying philosophy is that personal health is connected to and interdependent on the health of the planet and society.
Let's discuss 9 important qualities of a Sustainable Spa:
1. Sustainable Spa is committed to reducing harmful practices and exposure to hazardous substances and is open to learning, adopting and implementing new environmentally friendly strategies and techniques.
2. Sustainable Spas seek to conserve natural resources and operate in an environment that supports health and well-being. For example, a Sustainable Spa building will create a healthier and therefore more productive environment in which to work and provide therapy. The benefits are then transferred to the Spa guest experience, adding wellness value to the therapy itself.
3. Sustainable Spas adopt energy conservation practices and use fixtures and equipment that comply with those practices. Energy conservation means reduced carbon emissions and an overall smaller carbon footprint for the Spa.
4. Sustainable Spas have water conservation practices and equipment to reduce drinking water consumption and maximize the use of available water resources that are sustainable, for example rainwater harvesting and gray water recycling.
5. Sustainable Spa is committed to using reusable or recyclable products, following recycling practices, and actively promoting waste reduction.
6. Sustainable Spa incorporates natural or organic skin care products in their therapies and encourages their guests to apply this thinking to their personal wellness care at home.
7. Sustainable Spas promote the well-being of their employees and communities by empowering employees with new skills, by enabling employees to participate in decision-making processes, by participating in community projects, and by contracting with their local communities for the delivery of products and services wherever possible.
8. Sustainable Spa also shares their concern for the well-being of the planet with guests and provides a sustainable example of Green living and Green thinking.
9. Sustainable Spas always have a Sustainability Policy that incorporates their sustainability principles which are available for guests to learn about.
Indonesia is a rich country. This is clearly proven because in Indonesia we can find beautiful natural landscapes, delicious culinary delights, and a variety of attractive cultural heritage, for example through traditional body care.
Discussing body care, this tradition has been passed down from generation to generation by Indonesian women. The ingredients used also come from traditional spices which are rich in benefits and are considered safer without side effects due to a mixture of chemicals.
The sensation of this traditional treatment is also more interesting because the techniques and processes follow ancestral traditions. So that you don't get curious, get to know several types of traditional body care from various regions:
1. Lulur - Javanese
Apart from being rich in special handicrafts, the Javanese also have extraordinary cultural attractions, one of which is the lulur. Lulur or what is known by another name ngadi saliro is a beauty ritual for princesses that is popular in Java. But over time, this traditional treatment has been used by various levels of society. In general, body scrubs are made from spices pounded with rice, galangal, turmeric, or jicama.
Of course, the benefits of this scrub are very good for the skin, because it can moisturize and remove dead skin cells.
2. Boreh - Bali
If you usually go to Bali to enjoy the exotic beaches, now is the time to try something new. For example, by warming the body with traditional treatments that can also brighten the skin, called boreh! This traditional spa method originates from Bali and uses spices rich in benefits such as ginger, cloves and lemongrass which are ground and mixed with water until the texture resembles a thick paste.
Then rub the concoction all over the body for approximately 30 minutes and after it dries, you can rinse it with rose water, so that the after-feeling is more refreshing.
3. Tangas - Betawi
Different from the previous one, the traditional spa from the Betawi tribe from Jakarta is carried out using the stages of massage, body scrub and steam bath. What is unique about this body care is the spices used. The ingredients for this traditional spa consist of kantil flowers, jasmine flowers, roses, ginger, lime, pandan and Betawi tangas oil.
Tangas are commonly used by prospective brides and grooms with the aim of refreshing and tightening the skin.
4. So'oso - Madura
Madurese people use this traditional treatment to clean dirt and dead skin cells, soften and make the skin more fragrant and radiant. If you are curious to try it yourself at home, prepare the ingredients in the form of tamarind fruit, rice flour, Javanese ginger and chicken eggs.
5. Tellu Sulapa Eppa - Bugis
This traditional body care from the Bugis tribe has various benefits, from brightening the skin, improving blood circulation, to blackening hair. Interestingly, this typical Sulawesi body scrub is made from natural ingredients called bedda lotong which consists of black sticky rice, ginseng, lime and pandan leaves.
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