There are many experienced spa-goers who do not always understand body wraps. Many unique purposes are usually served by the body wraps and so, it is very important to have an understanding about the difference between hydrating, detox and slimming wraps. As a result, you get the experience which you want.
About Body Wraps
Body wraps usually start with some kind of exfoliation. There will also be a dry body brushing in this particular procedure. But, a dry body brushing is not considered to be that much effective as a body scrub. You should make sure that the body wrap includes a body scrub first as you want the product they put on your skin to be able to penetrate the skin.
Detox And Mineral Body Wraps
A variety of products are mainly used in detox wraps which includes seaweed algae, clay, mud or get which helps to get rid of toxins from the body. It is known to be a body mask when the product is applied to the body.
You are wrapped in plastic and after that, covered with a blanket for about 20 minutes after the product is applied to the body. These products usually work by drawing out impurities, stimulating your circulation and giving your body minerals which it might be missing. Just after that, the body mask is washed off and the esthetician will apply lotion.
When you are really making certain changes in your diet, you should save the full body wrap for this which helps in reducing your toxic load. These muds, clays, and seaweeds may be natural but they are considered to be expensive and effective.
In case you do not have a detox wrap then you should go indulge in a T-bone steak and drink four martinis. It will contribute to making you feel worse rather than better and you will have wasted your money.
Hydrating Body Wraps
Creams and gels are specifically used in hydrating body wraps which helps to soothe, soften and hydrate the skin. It is also considered to be very important to get a body scrub treatment beforehand so that the rich cream does not particularly sit on the outermost dead skin cells.
Again, a super luxurious body cream from its line is also used by the spa. The therapist just massages in the body cream with a hydrating wrap. Sometimes, you do not preferably want to wash it off.
During the middle of the winter, your skin is very much flaky and dry and so, at that time, the hydrating wraps are considered to be great. It is considered to be the best time to hydrate and exfoliate. Aloe vera wraps are very much popular in the Caribbean and so, it can help your skin to recover from long sun exposure.
Slimming Wraps
Slimming wraps are generally a labor-intensive specialty and so, it is not found everywhere. Each limb is tightly wrapped in Ace bandages which have been soaked in a high concentration mineral solution for a slimming wrap.
This helps in the detoxification and demineralization of the body. Once you are wrapped, you look a little bit like the mummy. You can exercise, walk around or spend some time in an infrared spa. Again, you are measured before and after so you can easily tell how many inches you lost.
This effect is considered to be temporary but it is very good in case you want to look fantastic for a wedding. The effect is longer lasting if you get them once or twice a week.
What Happens During A Body Wrap?
A body wrap should begin with a body polish, salt scrub or exfoliation and it is considered to be much superior to dry brushing. In this method, you preferably lie down on whatever you will be wrapped in often mylar or plastic. Sometimes, it can also be sheets or towels.
How Does A Body Wrap Work?
It is considered to be best for a massage therapist to do the body wrap as they naturally incorporate massage techniques. But, there are most spas which are involved in giving the stand-alone body treatments to the esthetician.
To be able to get a massage therapist, you might have to get a signature treatment. Usually, for 20 minutes, you are wrapped to stay warm once the product is on. It is very important to give you a scalp massage at times when the therapist leaves the room.
You are unwrapped when the time is up and so, the body mask has to preferably come off. This is the main reason, why this particular process often takes place in wet rooms. Either, you might jump in a shower or the therapist will rinse you off with a handheld shower that feels fabulous.
Conclusion
So, it is evident from the above section that, it is considered to be the best treatment for you. But, you should not expect a body wrap to be a massage. This again may not be the right treatment for you if you have claustrophobia.
