By Tim Gorman
When you hear the phrase "body wrap", do you start to visualize yourself being trussed up like a mummy? Most of us have heard of body wrapping, but often don't have any idea exactly what it is or how it works. In fact, although you might think that being wrapped up sounds a little bit scary, it can be a rather relaxing experience, as well as helping get rid of cellulite. So let's take a look at what's really involved in a body wrap, so that you can decide for yourself if you'd like to try body wrapping to reduce your cellulite. The first step is to remove all your clothes, although you can generally leave on your undergarments. If you're only planning to have one part of your body wrapped, then you may leave other clothing on as well. The practitioner will begin by exfoliating the skin, with a sea salt scrub a popular choice. Then your body will be lathered with a cream mask made from natural substances. Algae, mud and seaweed are the most popular choices for the cream. Hydrating lotions are often mixed in with the cream.
Once your body is covered in the nourishing cream, warm cloths or seaweed is wrapped around you. These stay on for between 20 and 45 minutes, and feel wonderful. Once you are unwrapped again, all the cream is rinsed off. Then another hydrating body cream or lotion is applied to finish the process. You need to allow between an hour and an hour and a half for the whole procedure.
Detoxing your body is one of the main purposes of a body wrap. Toxins are removed from the body by the metabolic stimulation that the mixture of seaweed and algae promotes. The lotions can also do a great job of hydrating your body. A body wrap encourages your body's circulation, which is how it helps to minimize the appearance of cellulite. Hydration of the skin also helps this process. Sometimes you will see immediate results, other times it may take a couple of body wrap sessions before results are visible. A body wrap doesn't provide a long time solution, however. It's only a temporary fix for cellulite. Often people use other cellulite treatments too, coupled with a weekly body wrap.
It's important that you feel safe and comfortable wherever you choose to go for your body wrap. It's a rather personal procedure, so comfort is essential. Many establishments also offer a massage, if you would like to have one. If you sometimes suffer from claustrophobia, you may a body wrap distressing, and another type of treatment may be preferable. It's likely that you'll be left on your own while the wrap is in place, so make sure you are completely comfortable before the practitioner leaves you.
A body wrap can be effective in dealing with cellulite, as well as being a soothing experience. It also helps remove toxins and can improve the appearance of your skin. Sometimes a body wrap can leave you feeling dehydrated, so make sure you hydrate yourself well afterwards by drinking lots of water.
