When it comes to weight loss, the market offers innumerable methods that promise great results in just a couple of days. Starting from restrictive diets and ending with the fitness craze overtaking the world, people are searching for the most efficient ways to lose weight.
Body wraps are considered one of the most prominent means of weight loss. It is claimed that body wrapping will help clients lose those inches on their waist, tighten the skin, and make it smoother. But can it bring noticeable results?
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WHAT IS BODY WRAPPING?
A body wrap, also known under the names of body mask or body cocoon, is a treatment that is aimed at enhancing both the health and appearance of body skin. Moreover, it is claimed that body wrapping gives immediate weight loss effects and is noticeable after the first procedure. Body wrapping treatments are done with the help of special oils or mineral-rich formulas that deliver health and beauty benefits to the skin. The formula is then applied on certain skin parts, such as the hips, legs, belly, back, and arms. The body is then wrapped with a plastic wrap – like the product used in the kitchen. Body wrapping was initially created as a procedure in physical medicine used for edema treatment. Recently, this method has been combined with other cosmetic procedures and aromatherapy. It has also become increasingly popular in the personal beauty industry. These services are a standard program in almost every cosmetic institute, wellness hotel, and spa.
If a skin care professional decides to make this treatment available in a professional setting, it will take about 45 minutes to an hour, costing around $70 per session. Certain parts of the body are wrapped tightly in plastic wrap after special cosmetic treatments are performed to prepare the skin for the wrap. This wrapping technique is used on the body parts with unwanted fat deposits, such as on the thighs, stomach, buttocks, breasts, or upper arms. The effects of body wraps depend on the type of a mask applied to the skin. This article will go through the various benefits that body wrapping may deliver, and the formulas needed to be used to achieve certain effects.
WEIGHT LOSS
Body wrapping is mostly known for its weight loss properties. However, it should be remembered that the body and inch loss delivered after a body wrap is water weight reduction. When wrapped in plastic, the body tends to sweat and lose water stored in deeper skin layers. For this very reason, a client might see a drop in their weight after the first body wrap treatment. Nevertheless, regular body wrapping procedures might help a client in their weight loss journey if combined with other methods, such as keeping active and eating healthy.
MOISTURIZATION
Virtually all body wrap formulas have moisturizing ingredients that will hydrate and nourish the skin on deeper levels. As a result, skin will look fresher and get that dewy, soft touch to it.
DETOXIFICATION
Certain ingredients such as algae, mud, or seaweed have detoxifying properties. Body wraps featuring these ingredients will help remove toxins from the skin by activating metabolic processes. Never forget that the skin is the largest organ in the body and by healing the skin, general health and well-being might be significantly improved. Wrap treatments usually start with a thorough exfoliation procedure. Scrubbing the skin with special formulas based in coffee or sugar will provide a smoother complexion.
RELAXATION
As soon as the client is all wrapped, they will have around 20 or 30 minutes to lie down, relax, and enjoy this time at its fullest. Relaxing music and herbal tea could make this treatment effective for both the client’s physical and mental health. The number of treatments is crucial to achieve visible effects and noticeable results. Regular use of the body wrapping technique can certainly help tighten the connective tissue in certain parts of the body. The circulation of blood and lymph in the skin is stimulated during this treatment and visibly strengthens the general complexion. The skin surface can also appear smoother and feel firmer after regular wrapping applications. In addition, the pressure created by the foil wrap opens the lymph channels and fat burning can be increased by stimulating the body at these points to break up the fat that has been stored in the depots into smaller, more even cells. Before a body wrap, the skin is usually treated with special preparations that stimulate the lymphatic flow, which has extremely positive effects on the body’s detoxification processes. The substances stored in the fat cells are released and digested through other organs, or the fat cells are split into smaller cells that are distributed in a more even manner.
Nevertheless, if the client is willing to achieve noticeable results that this type of beauty treatment promises, they will need to work in other spheres of their life. Body wraps cannot replace a diet but can support a weight loss program. A healthy, balanced diet should always be the goal if the client wants to achieve and maintain a desired body shape. Regular exercise can come in the form of long walks or light sports, such as swimming, cycling, running, or gymnastics. In order to achieve visible effects through body wrapping, it is also important to consume enough water. Above all, the client should drink as much as possible right before the body wrap, which will provide the body with enough fluid to flush out the waste products, toxins, and fats.
BODY WRAPPING FOR DETOXIFICATION
The plastic wrap, which is tightly wrapped around the body, promotes heat development. This warmth and special wrapping technique ensure that the lymphatic flow in the body is stimulated. A possible lymphatic congestion, through which toxins accumulate in the body cells, can be easily dissolved. These toxins can come from tobacco and medication channeled back into the natural lymphatic system and removed from there. Body wrapping completely detoxifies the lower skin tissue. However, since the detoxification cannot usually be fully achieved with only one procedure, several treatments, ideally at regular intervals, are necessary. The plastic wrap creates a strong heat that promotes blood circulation and opens the lymphatic capillary. Through this process, the cells excrete toxins and the body is detoxified. The removal of the depot fats should be visible after the first treatment, but at least 10 treatments should be carried out for a permanent change.
AT-HOME OR IN THE SPA?
Nowadays, many cosmetic producers and internet retailers offer various wrapping sets consisting of special gels, plastic wraps, and precise instructions for use. Since treatments in a spa can be highly expensive due to the number of sessions that is necessary, the option of doing body wrapping at home seems like an attractive alternative. Skin care professionals can also benefit from this trend by retailing at-home body wrapping kits, especially during the current pandemic.
However, the do-it-yourself variant should only be used with extreme caution. The correct wrapping technique and pressure strength must always be individually adjusted. If the wrap is done incorrectly, the desired effect will not appear, and it can also pose a health risk. This compression wrap can severely impair the supply of oxygen to individual parts of the body or to the whole body. In extreme cases, incorrect use can lead to cardiovascular system disorders.
Therefore, only trained professionals with the right wrapping technique, according to individual physical needs, should use this method. The right pressure level is also related to the nature of the connective tissue. The weaker the tissue is, the less pressure should be put on it. Only a professional can properly take this into account. Let the following work as a guide for clients looking to purchase at-home kits.
IS IT WORTH IT?
Body wrapping is wonderful for relaxing or as a spa day for the client. Explain to the client that everything needs to be prepared well. Since some of the body wrapping cream can come out on the surface of the wrap, extra paper towels should be put down on the surface chosen for relaxation. Also, have the client think about what else might be needed, such as something to drink, eat, or a book to read.
Have them create their own island of calm for body wrappings. Clients should seal themselves off by closing the curtains, lighting candles, putting on pleasant music to make sure there are no disturbances during the treatment. This time should be truly special.
An individual’s weight loss journey is a personal process that requires discipline and hard work. With a saturated market of quick fixes, body wrapping can sometimes appear to have a bad reputation. However, practitioners know that this treatment can be a great tool to shape the body when joined with a healthy lifestyle and the consistency of application. In the world of today, there is no better time to offer at-home body wrapping kits to clients through their journeys. Give clients the chance to not only experience a spa service from the luxury of their own home, but this also gives the skin care professional a chance to bring in income to their spa while also still satisfying client’s needs.
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Rahsha Batiste is a licensed master aesthetician in Virginia, with over three years of experience in the body and skin care industry and 25 years of Corporate America Leadership. Batiste has gained extensive experience treating all different skin types. She has performed treatments ranging from acne facials to body contouring. She uses the most cutting-edge equipment available in the industry. She specializes in treating bodies non-surgically and preparing the body for other cosmetic procedure. Batiste also has extensive experience in the Cavitation procedure and body contouring treatments. Since graduating from the Institute of Epidermal of Cell Training in 2016, Batiste has developed her knowledge by working as a body contouring specialist for her business, Unique Skin and Beauty Bar.
