Body wraps are a cosmetic procedure, the goal of which is to create a greenhouse effect in problem areas of the body using special wrapping clothing or special wrapping material. Body wraps are generally a procedure performed by professionals in day spas, but they can also be done at home.
How do fat loss body wraps work?
The objective of the procedure is for the skin to be nourished by all the necessary substances contained in the envelope mixture. The pores are narrowed and the skin texture is slightly smoothed. The wrap promotes the reabsorption of cellulite plaques, gives the skin elasticity and smoothness, reduces volume and improves blood circulation.
Preparation for body wraps
• Cleanse the skin with a scrub or peel with sea salt or seaweed extracts. You can massage problem areas with a scrub.
• Wrapping mix should be smooth and elastic; otherwise, you will not be able to apply it to the skin.
• The mixture is applied in a thick or thin layer on problem areas: thighs, buttocks and abdomen. Wrap the treated areas with a plastic film so that it warms up and better absorbs the microelements contained in the mixture or prepared product. The film will retain heat and will not allow the product to dry out. Then wrap yourself in a blanket or sleeping bag, if you have one. Some body wraps require you to move.
• When the wrapping time is over, wash off the remains of the wrap in the shower and then you can take a bath with sea salt and then apply an anti-cellulite cream or toner.
• The home wrapping course should include 5-10 more procedures. It is best to repeat them every other day or as directed.
• If you experience contraindications, consult your doctor.
Types of body wraps
1. Body wraps to lose weight
An effective slimming and cellulite wrap is made with honey + 2ml of papaverine (ampoules) + 2ml of caffeine (2 ampoules). Mix the components, apply on the skin with massage movements (abdomen, buttocks, thighs), cover with a film and leave for 3 hours; Put on warm clothes or underwear. For best results, you need to move: play sports, clean, or dance. Then take a shower and apply the body cream.
2. Anti-cellulite body wraps
For anti-cellulite wraps, you can use clay, seaweed, mud, essential oils, warm honey, etc.
One of the options is 2 tablespoons of seaweed or seaweed (available in pharmacies). The seaweed should be mixed with warm water and allowed to swell for 15 minutes. Then add the yolk of 1 egg, 10 drops of citrus essential oil and 20 drops of camphor oil. Mix the components well and spread a layer of thought over the problem areas. Wrap with a film. The wrap is pretty messy so you will need an oilcloth and a sheet and blanket to wrap around. Lie down for 30 to 60 minutes. Then take a shower and apply the body cream.
Oil body wraps as cellulite treatment
The basis for such wraps is wheat sprout oil, hazelnut oil, almond oil, and jojoba. Add essential oil or an essential oil blend. For 20 ml or base oil, add 3 drops of lemon, juniper and lavender oil. Make sure the essential oils are well mixed and then added to the base oil.
Apply the oil mixture to the problem areas and then wrap the body in plastic film. It is advisable to wear warm clothes. You can actively move or lie under a blanket for 0.5 to 1 hour. Then take a shower and apply the anti-cellulite cream.
Green tea body wraps
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of powdered green tea, 2 tablespoons of honey, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, hot water.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the powdered tea to make a paste, then add honey and cinnamon and mix until smooth. Apply the warm mixture to problem areas, wrap it in aluminum foil and lie under a warm blanket for 30-60 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply anti-cellulite cream with massage movements.
Effect: marvelously fights cellulite, smoothes and awakens the skin, tones and strengthens it, produces an antioxidant effect. Green tea wrap is contraindicated for people suffering from inflammation of varicose veins and appendages.
behind
• Drink 3 liters of water a day to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
• Increasing the amount of toxins in the blood also causes cellulite on the skin. Use detoxifying juice or syrup once a month to flush toxins out of your body.
• Consume clean, alkaline, unprocessed salt to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
• Consume fish or fish oil pills to nourish the skin. They add elasticity to the skin, thus reducing cellulite.
• Get regular exercise.
• Eat a healthy diet of fresh green leafy vegetables and fresh low-glycemic fruits.
• Use a milk-based moisturizer twice a day to reduce cellulite.
• Reduce the consumption of salt and sugar.
• Include honey, carrots, wheat and gluten, broccoli, and protein-rich meat to minimize the appearance of cellulite.
Not to do
• Avoid fried foods, junk food, hot sauces, and salty snacks while using cellulite reduction treatment as it increases cellulite on your body.
• Dehydration is the main cause of a variety of skin problems, including cellulite. Drinking inadequate water, drinking a lot of carbonated beverages and sodas also causes cellulite, so avoid them.
• Post-pregnancy cellulite should be treated only after 40 days of delivery. Starting cellulite treatment before 40 days can cause skin surface side effects for women who have had cesarean stitches on the body.