Dead sea mud treatment
The water of the Dead Sea is very healthy, bromide dissolved in the sea has a nerve calming effect, magnesium is useful for the skin and iodine for the glands. Salt criystals detoxify the skin and the whole body, minerals stimulates the skin’s metabolism, intensifies its moist-keeping and oxygen-intaking ability and make the skin look young. It is also used to ease painful symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis.
Dancercize
Aerobic routine using dance
Day Spa
A facility offering a variety of spa treatments performed by trained professionals; salons that offer spa treatments are referred to as “Salon and Day Spa” , “Spalon” or similar. Visitors can come for a few hours during the day. Overnight accommodations are not available.
Dental Spa and/or Spa Dentistry
A facility whose dental program is run under the strict supervision of a licensed dentist. Services are provided that integrate both traditional and non-traditional dental and spa treatments (such as massage therapy, skincare and body treatments).
Dermabrasion
Procedure for smoothing skin by abrading the outer layer with a rotating metal wire.
Dermal Epidermal Junction
The portion of the skin where the dermis and epidermis connect.
Dermal Papilla
Contains capillaries that give nourishment to hair.
Dermaplanting
Procedure for smoothing skin by shaving off the outer layer of the skin.
Dermatosis
Any form of skin disease.
Desquamation
Cellular renewal process of the epidermis.
Destination Spa
An entire program of spa treatments laid out over the course of a few days. Overnight accommodations are available, and guests can participate in weight loss programs, exercise and healing treatments, along with the usual pampering. Guests at these facilities are all on a spa program, the only program that is being offered.
Detoxification
The metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body.
Dihydrotestosterone
Derivative of testosterone believed to be responsible for increased sebum production in the sebaceous glands.
Dihydroxyacetone
Aa simple carbohydrate that is primarily use as an ingredients in sunless tanning products; often derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane, by the fermentation of glycerin
Direct Current
An even, uninterrupted flow of current.
Doshas
Refers to the three Ayurvedic body functions, consisting of Vata, referring to blood, circulation, and healing; Pitta, heat and metabolism; and Kapha, the structure of one’s spiritual and philosophical self.
Dulse Scrub
Exfoliating body treatment using dulse seaweed powder, hydrated with water or essential oils.
Duo Massage
Synchronous massage treatment performed by two therapists on one person.
Dysplastic Nevi
A mole with an atypical appearance.