Skin Health

A survey of individuals that had received a massage within the last 12 months was completed. When surveyed, 67% of recipients identified the main reasons they scheduled a massage was either medical or stress-related (American Massage Therapy Association). While the benefits are numerous and varied, few recipients appeared to understand just how much of an impact massage can have on the health of their skin. While not traditionally used to renew, repair and heal skin, when you’re in the hands of a highly skilled massage therapist, you’ll undoubtedly see improvements in your skin as well.

Stress wreaks havoc on your entire body and immune system, and as your immune system weakens and your body begins to wear under the mounting stress, it can have an effect on your skin. Your skin is a huge organ as well. It’s important to treat it as such and engage in activities that help relax and refresh it. Massage works to reduce tension in the muscles, skin and adjoining tissues while also working to reduce stress, by reducing the body’s production of cortisol. By managing stress you can improve the health of your skin and reduce other related complications such as dark spots, excessively dry skin and even the buildup of your skins pores.