With belfies going viral online, it has triggered off a new beauty treatment — 'butt facial'. Gaining momentum around the world, here's looking more at it...
Anumber of Hollywood celebrities are swearing by glowing bums, which they attribute to a novel beauty treatment known popularly as the butt facial or posterior facial. However, this trend of a facial for the butt is not just restricted to the Western world alone; it seems to have caught up in the country as well.
According to international reports, women abroad are going in for this treatment, which costs a whopping $500 (approx ` 30,000), to enhance and polish their butt. However, the basic treatment in India costs about ` 3,000 to `5,000.
What is a butt facial?
Says dermatologist Dr Apratim Goel, "This 40-45 minute treatment uses chemical peels, lasers and moisturisers to smoothen and tone your butt. It has been especially designed for women, who are hesitant about dressing up for pool parties or going out on the beach, wherein you may have to wear swimwear, which exposes a part of your butt."
Treatment in India
Butt facial in India is done by deep cleansing the area to tackle dry and uneven skin tone, followed by the application of a body scrub. The area is scrubbed for approximately 15-20 minutes, before it is massaged with seaweed and aloe vera to lighten the complexion. It is then completed by spraying hydrating mineral water, which seals the benefits of the facial.
How do you stand to benefit from this facial
There are more than one benefits of getting a posterior facial done. It softens the skin and helps reduce rashes and scars. It also reduces stretch marks and lightens the blemishes. As soon as the skin is exfoliated, it reveals the underlying skin,which gets moisturised and supple with the application of the hydrating gel.
Other treatments that are in demand
With the butt facial catching the imagination of women across the world, the related facials are also gaining in popularity. One such treatment is the vagina facia, which includes a therapy called the 'gommage therapy'. This therapy involves a gentle, but a highly effective form of exfoliation to make the area soft and smooth. It also helps women deal with problems such as dry skin and ingrown hair around the area.
So, are you geared up for the beach parties this season? The glow from these facials are sure to make you the object of envy.
BDST: 1537 HRS, December 15, 2014
