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BEAUTY CARE
9
Quarter 1 Week 2 Module 2
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Explain the Benefits of Spa Treatment

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Quarter 1–Module 2– New Normal Home Economics Beauty Care Nail
Care Services 9
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TLE - Home Economics
BEAUTY CARE 9
MODULE 2 (QUARTER 1, WEEK 2)
LO1 Benefits of Spa Treatment
Enumerate the benefits of spa treatment

Explain the benefits of spa treatment

Value the importance of having a spa treatment

How to learn from this module?

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every

page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning that is important to develop and
keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answer.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.

Enjoy LEARNING! 

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 LESSON 1 BENEFITS OF A SPA MODULE (2)

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

HOME ECONOMICS

BEAUTY CARE NAIL CARE SERVICES- GRADE 9

Module 2: Benefits of Spa Treatment

What is this module all about?

This module teaches the various benefits of Spa treatments. It further

explains the benefits of Spa Treatment to a person. It helps you realize the
importance of Spa to one’s body and health.

LESSON PREVIEW

Spa services also known as Spa treatments help relax one’s body and mind.
They also provide numerous health benefits to the patrons. The most popular spa
treatment in the US is known as massage. This service provides many health
benefits. It has been administered to people for thousands of years.
Spa treatment is a non-medical procedure to help the health of the body.
'Spa’ is an acronym of the Latin phrase ‘Sanus per Aquam’, meaning ‘health from
water’. It is often performed at a resort, destination spa, day spa, beauty salon or in
school. The spa industry has evolved and improved over the years with varied
services to offer according to the needs of clients.
Spa treatments are usually presented in groups. These are usually called
spa menu. It includes everything that a spa offers. It provides face, nail and body
treatments such as exfoliation wraps, body scrubs, aromatherapy, hand spa, steam
facial, face mask, hair mask, hair spa. Spa treatment also provides massage.

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 LESSON 1 BENEFITS OF A SPA TREATMENT Module No. (2)

PRE- TEST
1. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read each statement carefully and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. It is a spa treatment that can help slow down aging process.
A. Anti-ageing C. Face treatment
B. Day spa D. Spa
2. It is a popular spa treatment that offers different personal care treatment.
A. Cruise spa C. Hot spring
B. Day Spa D. Nail Treatment
3. Using this part of our body creates callouses and uneven skin conditions.
A. Arm C. Hand
B. Feet D. Leg
4. It grows in toenails when the feet are exposed to moisture.
A. Fungi C. Hot Stone
B. Hands Spa D. Paraffin Wax
5. A beauty care service where curative minerals are present for
beautification and health purpose.
A. Cupping C. Massage
B. Hands Spa D. Spa
6. It helps relieve and remove aches after the procedure.
A. Face Massage C. Massage
B. Hot Stone D. Spa
7. It is one of the benefits of spa treatment that helps delay and prevent the
onset of wrinkles.
A. Anti-aging C. De-stress
B. Cruise spa D. Detoxification
8. It helps eliminate bloating and water retention.
A. Alcohol C. Destination Spa
B. Club Spa D. Detoxification
9. It is the part of the body that is exposed mostly to daily dirt.
A. Face C. Fingers
B. Feet D. Hands
10. It is the benefit derived from spa treatment such as hydrotherapy massage,
heat therapy, and other body treatments.
A. Delays aging C. Lowers blood pressure
B. Improves blood circulation D. Weight loss

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 LESSON 1 BENEFITS OF SPA TREATMENT MODULE No. 2

After you finished this module, you

must be able to:

1. enumerate the benefits of spa treatment.

2. explain the benefits of spa treatment
3. value the importance of having a spa
treatment.

READ AND STUDY

Let’s learn some important words related to SPA Treatment

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Benefits – an advantage or profit gained from something

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment. PPE are garments designed to

protect parts of the body i.e., eyes, head, face, hands, feet and ears
from injury, chemicals or exposure to virus and bacteria.
SPA – A beauty care service where curative minerals are present for
beautification and health purpose.
The term also refers to a mineral rich spring considered to have
health – giving properties.
At present this also refers to the place where people go, in order
to become more healthy and to improve their appearance. The Spa
offers massage, beauty treatment, exercises sessions and other
services.

SPA Treatment- a non – medical procedure to help improve the health of the
body.

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 Pedicure - a cosmetic treatment to improve the texture and appearance of
feet and toenails. It also refers to professional care of toenails
and feet.

Paraffin wax treatments- is a therapeutic and cosmetic procedure that

uses paraffin wax. It creates and transfers
moist heat to give benefits on a deep muscular
level as well as on the outer layer of skin.

Manicure - is a cosmetic treatment to improve the health and beauty of

the hands and fingernails. It also refers to professional
care for hands and fingernails.

Pamper - is to treat with extreme care and attention, and to give someone
with special treatment and comfort.

Personal Protective Equipment for a spa service

Face shield

Facemask

The required PPE for a spa personnel while giving spa services for
protection against virus and bacteria is shown above. However, the spa personnel
during pandemic should comply with the IATF Rules when providing services to
patrons.

Source: Google.com

Using complete PPE for spa service personnel will

protect patron and spa service personnel from any
disease and virus.

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Below are some of the benefits of spa treatments.

1. Helps to de- stress

The spa offers a way to
keep out of life’s stressors and
have precious time to relax. Spa
treatments give clear mind and
increased productivity. A
therapeutic massage relaxes and
soothes aches and pains.

2. Helps fight anti-ageing

There are spa treatments
that help fight ageing. These are
facial treatments that help delay
and prevent the onset of wrinkles
by stimulating the skin cells and
hydrating the skin.

3. Promotes a better sleep

One of the benefits of a
spa is helping relax your muscles
and lowering blood pressure.
This helps maintain a healthy
heart rate that gives a better
sleep.

4. Relieves aches and pains

Unsupported mattress
causes aches, and sitting for long
period of time at a desk
contributes to aches and pains of
the body. Spa is a good way to
remove these aches.

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5. Increases happiness
Massage at spa is known to release serotonin, which is the hormone
associated with happiness. Massage helps to improve moods of the patron.

6. Prevents varicose veins

Using your feet for the
whole day harms your body.
Standing up for long period of
time may develop varicose
veins, which are swollen and
enlarged veins. Leg massage
helps prevent varicose from
developing.

7. Reduces frequency of
headaches
Many of us are prone to
headaches, but this can become
more frequent during period of
high stress. Spa treatments such
as head massage and hand
massage help decrease
frequency of head headaches.

8. Provides Mental Benefits –

Visiting the spa relaxes a person.
It stimulates the patron mentally
and physically. It also increases
one’s confidence and self-
esteem.

9. Helps one to lose weight –

Health spa provides different
ways to help the person lose
weight. A person may look for
weight loss program fitted to her/

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 his medical condition. Spa treatments and weight loss are related, hot spa
treatment open the skin pores help the body remove toxins.

10. Detoxifies our body

The process involves
detoxification. It removes toxins
and excess fluids in the body. A
detox helps eliminate bloating and
water retention.

11. Avoids sleeping disorder- Spa

enables the body and mind free
from tension and stress to cope
with any sleeping disorder.

12. Improves Blood Circulation and Manage Blood Pressure

Spa treatment such as

hydrotherapy massage, heat
therapy and other body treatments
improve blood circulation and
regulate blood pressure. These
treatments go with diets and
exercise to improve blood flow and
circulations. Regular massage
helps regulate blood pressure. It helps improve health condition to support
the body fight off illnesses. When one ‘s body and mind are free from
tension and stress , a person copes well with any sleeping disorder.

13. Manages body aches and pains

Massage, heat and hydro-

therapy help lessen body pain,

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 relieve arthritis and nerve disorders.

14. Improves flexibility and breathing

There are spas that offer
yoga. This improves your body
flexibility that strengthens your
respiratory system.

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED

Proper choice of spa treatments regularly will keep you

fit, good looking and healthy.
Acquiring the skills in providing Spa Treatments will
help one become a successful spa personnel and own
a business in the future.

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Let’s Do it Together
Staying at home may not mean that you
cannot treat yourself. Try to look for relaxing
things to do at home. Relaxation is beneficial for
your body. It lessens muscle tension and pain as
well as improves concentration and mood.
Relaxing reduces the harmful effects of stress.
It also produces positive effects to people and
improve their mood. There are many good
ways to relax at home like listening to relaxing
music, dancing around the room and trying new
creative hobbies such as planting, sketching,
singing , writing and reading.

List down good activities that you can do to relax during pandemic.
Share these with your family members.
 ______________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________

1. MATCHING TYPE
DIRECTION: Match the picture in column A with its name in column B

A B

1. A. Management of body
aches and pains

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2. B. Detoxification

3.
C. Mental benefits

4.

D. De- stress

E. Lose weight
5.

LET’S PRACTICE

Direction: In this activity, name the benefits of a spa treatment based on the
given picture. Write your answer on the space provided.

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1. _________________________

2. ________________________

3. ________________________

4. ________________________

5. ________________________

I learned that…
Identifying and understanding the different benefits of
spa treatments will lead to good health to every family
member.
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 HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED

1. Have you experienced having a spa treatment? If not, make an interview

with a spa expert, then ask what benefits will you gain from hand spa and
foot spa.
Tell the class about your experience, or the interview that you conducted.
2. Why is spa treatment important?

Taking Care of oneself is ______________________________

important during pandemic, it ______________________________
will help you be equipped to ______________________________
help your family and friends . ______________________________
Cite ways by which you can ______________________________
take care of yourself at home ______________________________
during pandemic . ______________________________

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Directions: Read each statement carefully, then circle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. It is the benefit derived from spa treatment such as hydrotherapy massage,

heat therapy, and other body treatments.
A. Blood Circulation C. Detoxification
B. De-stress D. Hot Stone Massage
2. It helps relieve aches and pains.
A. Detoxification C. Management of body aches and pains
B. Massages D. Spa
3. It is caused by the release of serotonin from the massage at spa.
A. De-stress C. Hot stone massage
B. Detoxification D. Increased happiness
4. This process removes toxins and excess fluids in the body.
A. Club Spa C. Detoxification
B. Destination D. Spa
5. It is designed to protect many parts of the body.
A. Alcohol C. Spa
B. Soap D. PPE

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 RESEARCH

What Are the Benefits of a Paraffin Hand Spa?

By Lindsey Robinson Sanchez
Medically reviewed by Gregory Minnis, DPT — Written by
RelMedically reviewed by William A. Morrison, MD
What Are the Different Types of Massages?
Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC,
AHN-BC, CHT
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https://www.deped.gov.ph
https://www.evergreenbeauty.edu

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The Complete Nail Technician; Marian Newman
Lindsey Robinson Sanchez
What Are the Benefits of Using Paraffin Wax?
At Home Remedies for Numbness in the Leg and Foot
Paraffin Wax Treatment for Feet
How to Make a Moist Heating Pad
What Are the Benefits of Using Paraffin Wax?
By Caryn Anderson
Voyagerix/iStock/Getty Images

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POST TEST

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read each statement carefully and encircle the correct answer.

1. It is one of the benefits of spa treatments that helps prevent the onset of
wrinkles, by stimulating the skin cells and hydrating the skin.
A. Anti-ageing B. Day spa C. Face treatment D. Spa
2. Leila does not have any experience of a spa treatment service. If you will
convince her to try, what will you tell her?
A. Spa treatment will remove pimples.
B. Spa treatment will help in digestion.
C. Spa treatment can make hair shiny
D. Spa treatment can improve blood circulation, regulate blood pressure, and
improve one’s appearance .
3. Lea usually goes out on an urgent errand. In what part of her body do
callouses and uneven skin conditions appears.
A. Arms B. Feet C. Hand D. Toes
4. It grows on toe nails when feet are exposed to moisture
A. Fungi B. Hands Spa C. Hot Stone D. Paraffin Wax
5. It is a beauty care service where curative minerals are present for
beautification and health purpose.
A. Cupping B. Hands Spa C. Massage D. Spa
6. It helps manage body ache and pains and improves blood circulation.
A. Face Massage C. Massage
B. Hot Stone D. Spa
7. Lala’s mother always asks for facial treatment one benefit of facial treatment
is
A. Anti-aging B. Cruise spa C. De-stress D. Detoxification
8. Spa treatment that helps eliminate bloating and water retention.
A. Alcohol C. Destination Spa
B. Club Spa D. Detoxification
9. The part of the body that is considered most exposed to daily dirt.
A. Face B. Feet C. Fingers D. Hands
10. This is not the benefit in giving spa treatment
A. Diagnoses your illness and provides remedy
B. Frees mind from tension and stress will be able to cope with any sleeping
disorder.
C. It gives clear mind and increases productivity
D. Prevents varicose veins

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 KEY TO CORRECTION

1PRE-TEST
BENEFITS OF A SPA
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. a 6. c
2. b 7. a
3. b 8. d
4. a 9. d
5. d 10. b

SKILLS CHECK
MATCHING TYPE
1. d
2. a
3. c
4. e
5. b

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED

1. a
2. c
3. d
4. c
5. d

POST TEST
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. a 6.c
2. d 7.a
3. b 8.d
4. a 9.d
5. d 10. a

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