Spa Geek Knowledge
Those of you who read my articles once in a while will have noticed my section called “Spa Geek Knowledge”.
What is Spa Geek Knowledge?
In order to provide you with some real and useful knowledge besides simple product and consumer knowledge, I have decided to give you further well researched content in each of my articles.
You know, TalkWellness is not a mere beauty blog, where I post nice pictures about the lovely spas that I visit.
Instead I want to share and distribute expert knowledge and news on global spa & wellness topics, for both spa enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Today I round up all Spa Geek Knowledge sections that I have published so far. Consider it some kind of spa glossary beyond the usual ‘what is a Thai massage’ knowledge. These 30-second-training bits can help you make better choices every day and above may serve as useful conversation pieces at your next party.
Scroll down the respective articles (after clicking on the links) to find the indent Spa Geek Knowledge section in the text.
Balneo
My home country Germany is full of evidence of ancient bathing history. Most of those rituals are still valid today, hence it is useful for spa enthusiasts and professionals to know more about their origin:
Buddhism
A fantastic Buddha exhibition prompted me for this article in which I also explain, what Bhuddism is exactly.
Coconut Oil
Not only since I have worked and lived in East Africa I loved coconut oil. The great properties and many uses are explained here.
Cryo Therapy
My coldest experience ever at minus 140 C! This article called Ice Age 2.0 explains the term ‘cryo’ and what it stands for.
Glass Bottles
In my product review SPAManufaktur – waterfree skincare I tell you why glass is the preferred container option for skin care.
Hyaluronic Acid
In my product review on Hollyberry Hyaluronic acid & vitamin C Serum I explain what hyaluronic acid is and why it is the new prodigy in skin care.
How to Kneipp
Ever seen those Europeans taking their shoes off and storck-walking in knee-deep ice cold water? Here is why:
Kelo Wood for Sauna
Wood is not like wood and sauna is not like sauna. There are many detail differences. I explain why choosing a certain type of wood when building your sauna has a great effect on the guest experience.
Kukui Nut oil
Kukui oil has become very popular in skin care over the last few years. Read here what it is, where it comes from and what the benefits are.
Oil Pulling
When doing a product review on tooth oil (as replacement for tooth paste) I also looked deeper into the matter of oil pulling.
Parabens
Known for being harmful, parabens should be avoided in skin care and consumers need to be aware of the risks.
Stone Pine
The Swiss Stone Pine is an indigenous tree in the Alps and has been known for its healing properties for ages. Do you want to know more how this type of wood is used in spas and wellness areas and not only for home furniture and accessories?
Thermae (also see Balneo)
My home country Germany is full of evidence of ancient bathing history. Most of those rituals are still valid today, hence it is useful for spa enthusiasts and professionals to know more about their origin:
Ucuuba Butter
Another great and rather exotic ingredient in organic skin care.
As I write further articles, I am going to add more topics to my Spa Geek Knowledge list for you.
Is there any specific topic that you are interested in? Let me know and I am happy to write about it! Scroll down to leave your comment.
