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Are Expensive Spa Treatments Worth it?

Posted by mariamichelle • 6/18/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: Costa Rica, facials, massages, resorts, spa

I am staying at a resort in Costa Rica. I have been to several spas and had a variety of facials, body massages etc. Here these treatments seem ESPECIALLY expensive.

Does anyone know do they really work? For example, some claim to increase collagen and decrease celllite. I know they are relaxing and make you feel good.

However, $200 for a body treatment or $170 for a facial seems a little unreasonable.

Just wanting some opinions. Thanks.

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6/18/08

BennyGreenberg

I'll treat your body for half of that

no no no Just Kidding... at least 2/3's

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6/18/08

DrowseyMonkey

They are expensive, I've done it once ... it was wonderful so to me well worth it because it felt great and I had a great day & felt so relaxed afterwards. Can't put a price tag on that. Well, I guess you can. It's certainly not something I can afford to do more than once or twice in my lifetime, but it was nice!

As for doing what they claim, not sure about that.

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6/18/08

mariamichelle

@Benny LMAO

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6/18/08

mariamichelle

@Drowsey

I agree. You can't put a price tag on how great these treatments make you feel. However, hard to get that wonderful feeling when you feel like you're being overcharged.

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1. 6/18/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  Well, that is true. I think that often you're paying for the place, the surroundings or the name ... more so than for the product or what the product can do.
6/18/08

mariamichelle

I can do a lot with $200.00 as opposed to only 45 minutes of bliss.

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6/18/08

Theresa111

At those prices, I'll give you a facial
(Said only with purest intentions in mind)

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6/18/08

mariamichelle

lol Theresa I think we all would give facials :)!

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9/16/08

JaydenVasara

i handled PR for a 5 star resort & spa and their treatments were VERY expensive, but their guests swore by them. if you have the money apparently it's quite worth it if $300 for a back facial is out of your reach, go get a nice mani/pedi those are relaxing too

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9/16/08

Ranu

I don't mind spending on the spa treatment occasionally. It not only helps me to relax but this is the way I treat/pamper myself.

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9/16/08

calais50

Here is an article on what cellulite treatmts really work
www.mayoclinic.com/health/cellulite/DS00891/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

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9/16/08

SweetViolet

Funny you should bring up spa treatments...Sunday I blogged about making your own salt scrubs, one of the most invigorating spa treatments I've ever had.

sweetvioletsa.blogspot.com/2008/09/luxury-on-cheap-spa-scrubs-for-next-to.h...

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9/16/08

lordiwanttobewhole

its worth it for the relaxation factor...some people go for the anti aging aspect and I believe it shouldn't be the number one factor to going to a spa...because it may not be too effective

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2/12/09

natalies82

I think it's worth it if you're rich.

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2/12/09

sunnyberra

It wouldn't be for me, but then again I don't find spa treatments or massages relaxing at all.

But if you do, and you're interested, then why not?

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