Spa Treatments for Kids!

But once in awhile, it doesn't hurt to sit back and enjoy a good chat. Nowadays, spa treatments tailored for kids are becoming more popular in spas. They are completely safe for kids of most ages.

If you are looking for a spa to host a birthday party or celebration, call your favorite spa and ask about kids packages! Most spas will offer a variety of kids packages ranging from services for the face, hands or toes.

But whether it's an outdoor picnic with a bouncy castle, a games day at the arcade, a full day at the park or a first-time pampering experience at the spa, the smile on their face is your biggest accomplishment.

Treatments for kids are performed the same way as treatments for adults but they are less intensive in product use and more simple and shorter in length. In this blog, we will discuss the mini treatments for kids of all ages.

Kids Mini Facial

A regular facial for adults which includes the basic steps of cleansing, toning, exfoliating and masking is too harsh for a 5-year-old kid.

Especially exfoliation because the kids` skin is delicate and thin. In a mini facial for kids, the essential steps are to cleanse and mask.

Using a gentle cleanser formulated without harsh ingredients, the aesthetician will do a light cleanse over the full face to get rid of any dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. Next, the aesthetician will apply an edible mask such as mashed avocado, chocolate, or Greek yogurt over the face for a couple minutes. Edible masks are safe for children, who may be curious and want to taste them. 

During this time, the kids are welcome to taste the mask but don't eat it! The leftover mask that will be removed from the skin may contain dead skin cells that are not pleasant to swallow. After the mask is removed, the skin is brighter, smoother and smells incredible!

This is a fun process that you can do with your child before a special occasion, or just for fun! Introducing your child to the spa early is a good way to teach them about healthy lifestyle habits for years to come.

Light Relaxation Massage

Now kids can indulge in a full body relaxation massage. Just ask the massage therapist to apply light pressure. Typically 30 minutes is all that`s needed.

Reflexology is also a good choice if the kids play a lot of sports and run around for hours at the park. It helps to relieve any soreness and increase stability to continue their daily activities.

You can book your massage with your child’s treatment. It is a great way for kids to calm down after a busy day.

Kids Manicure

Nowadays, manicures for kids are exciting because the little ladies can pick and choose from a variety of beautiful colors especially the sparkly polishes.

Nail art is also very popular with the ladies because it adds a touch of fun. The little boys are definitely not missing out on the fun, just opt out of the nail polish for a gentle hand massage and clear coat. This helps maintain nail health it can also help cure bad children's habits like nail biting! Your child won't want to ruin their beautiful nails with bad habits like biting them. 

Since the kids` hands are more delicate, using metal tools are not necessary. They can easily scratch the skin. A gentle filing around the nail to give them shape is a good base for polish application. Apply one coat of her favorite nail polish and the manicure is just as good as moms!

Kids Pedicure

When you are getting a manicure, you might as well follow up with a pedicure! The kids can enjoy a warm foot soak, nail filing, callus removal, gentle foot massage and a nail polish application. The callus removal uses a scrubbing foot paddle to remove dead skin cells, making the feet smooth and refreshed.

A kids mani-pedi is a fun birthday party idea or something special on a day out.

Mini Makeup Application

For the ladies, a simple makeup application is always welcome. While there has been controversy about moms being concerned with their kids using makeup at a young age, a mini makeup application should be very minimal to the use of only face paint for kids and a tinted lip balm like Smackers.

Face paint is non-toxic and easily washable, hence there is little to no risk of skin reactions. Apply a tinted lip balm to the lips, finish up with a hint of glitter on the eyelids and a princess is born! Follow up with a beautiful braid and up-do to touch it up a notch!

You can also request a more professional, light makeup application if your child is preparing for a special occasion, or your teen is learning how to apply makeup properly.

Treat your Kids!

Ready for some quality time with your kids but looking to relax at the same time? The spa is the place to be. Keep in mind, not all treatments are suitable for kids.

Some more intricate spa treatments are best saved for adults only. But if you are planning a spa day for your child, call ahead and your spa can help make the day special!

Consult the spa about treatments for kids and the safety measures. At Le Petit Spa, we want you to enjoy the time with your loved ones, contact us for more information!