Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort recently launched its new spa treatments utilizing natural remedies designed to relax the mind and body and to promote wellness.

Mr. Mark Heywood, General Manager of Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort, said that guests can pamper and indulge themselves with various treatments offered such as body scrubs, body wraps, full body massages like aromatherapy and Japanese acupressure called Shiatsu, hand and foot care, total spa relaxation such as herbal delight and marine immersion and facials. He added that specially trained masseuses are on hand to pamper guests with special care. Guests can enjoy their massages outdoors, allowing them to delight in the cool breeze and relax to the sounds of the ocean, indoors; in the privacy of their own rooms or in the specially designed spa rooms at the Fitness Centre," he added.

The Resort uses a high quality brand called Cerstin Florian which is from the USA. It is widely used internationally and is one of the top of the range products used in spa treatments.

One of the popular massage treatments and an all time favourite among guests at the Resort is the ‘traditional massage' which incorporates firm pressure massage that boosts sluggish circulation, aims to relieve muscle tension and induce general relaxation. It is also believed to shorten recovery time from muscular strain.

Ladies can pamper themselves with the 60 minute ‘Sea Harmony Facial' treatment which utilizes ingredients brimming with antioxidants, including an application of natural spirulina algae rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts to combat premature aging, lighten skin and provide a healthy glow.

The spa treatments also cater for the gentlemen. They can indulge in the ‘gentlemen's spa facial' which is a deep cleansing therapeutic facial designed specially for the skin care needs of men. The facial includes a luxurious massage and deep cleansing masque and specifically addresses sensitivity and razor burns.

During the spa treatments, traditional resources such as thermal mud, aloe vera, algae, essential eucalyptus, ylang ylang, geranium, pine, aromatherapy and lavender oils, salt and granulated pumice stones with thermal minerals are used to sooth the mind, promote circulation and detoxify skin, as it helps to relieve muscle aches and pains.