Body Wrap
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Body wraps are treatments designed to tighten your skin, eliminate toxins, help with temporary inch loss and/or soothe tired muscles. There are different wraps available tailored at different needs, so some will be slimming and detoxifying, whereas others will be relaxing and revitalising.
Some body wraps promise to lose you six inches after a single session, however you probably shouldn’t base your new summer wardrobe on this – it’s no miracle cure, certainly not a permanent one anyway! Even so, you should see and feel some noticeable changes once you’ve had the treatment; you’ll find your skin is smoother and tighter and your clothes should feel a little looser too.
The effects of any body wrap are only ever temporary, but if you’re worried about baring all on the beach this could be a quick way to get some extra confidence. The results from body wraps also make them a popular choice of treatment for a few days before a big event (e.g. a wedding) where temporary results are most important.
What should I expect from the treatment?
The beauty therapist will ask you to change into some paper knickers and then you’ll lie down on the treatment table ready for the process to begin. In preparation for the wrap your skin will need to be exfoliated to remove all the dead skin cells and help improve your circulation. This part of the treatment is perhaps the most important as your pores will have a better chance of soaking in the treatment if the layer of dead skin has been removed. If you’ve chosen an inch-loss treatment the therapist will then take the measurements from various parts of your body so you’ll be able to compare the before and after results.
The chosen solution will then be applied to your entire body. The solutions used for body wraps can be anything from mud to seaweed to oils to clay – it’s completely up to you to choose the one you think is best for your needs. All will have different qualities so it’s worth taking some time to talk to your beauty therapist about which is right for you. Many spas or salons will have their own signature wraps so it’s also worth looking around to see what’s available.
Once the solution has been applied, the beauty therapist will wrap you tightly from head to toe in warm cotton bandages – a bit like mummification but far less scary! The heat from the bandages will encourage your pores to open and you’ll begin to sweat out any toxins. You’ll be left to relax for about 20 – 60 minutes and if you’re comfortable to do so you can even drift off for a short nap! When it’s time to remove the bandages they may feel slightly cold and soggy so this part of the treatment is usually done as quickly as possible. Any excess solution will be wiped away and you should be left feeling refreshed and detoxed. The treatment is sometimes finished off with some moisturising lotion or cream. Your measurements will be taken again if you opted for the inch-loss wrap and you’ll find out exactly how many inches you lost!
Obviously body wraps can vary enormously depending on the spa, therapist etc. and some may prefer to use plastic wraps instead of bandages, or completely different solutions or methods but the outcome should be the same. Body wraps can also be combined with other treatments such as Vichy showers, massages and facials.
What body wraps are available?
There are many different wraps available but some of the most popular include:
- Algae wrap (nourishes and detoxifies)
- Chocolate wrap (has anti-ageing properties and tones)
- Clay wrap (detoxifies, cleanses and firms)
- Mud – (detoxifies, cleanses and firms)
- Oils – (nourishes and moisturises)
- Paraffin – (moisturises and reduces muscle aches)
- Seaweed – (hydrates and firms)
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