subject: Different Types Of Body Wrap [print this page] If you are a regular spa visitor, one of the things that you might commonly see in the list of services that they offer is body wrap. Body wraps have been around for quite some time now but has been primarily known for being a good way to lose weight, albeit a temporary one. In truth, body wraps were designed provide a slimming or toning effect to the body, rejuvenate the skin, and relax the muscles. It is, however, not for everyone especially those who have heart disorders, hypertension, or psoriasis.
The average length of a body wrap session is usually one hour, from the preparation to the unwrapping. This could still go longer depending on the type of body wrap. However, regardless of the type, a body wrap usually involves exfoliation before the mixture is slathered on the body. You would then be wrapped in plastic, mylar or hot towels.
One of the most common types of body wrap is the Thalasso or seaweed body wrap. This body wrap is usually aimed at detoxification while hydrating and firming up the skin. What happens is a hot towel dipped in seaweed solution is wrapped around your body for about an hour. After an hour, the wrap is removed. You can then rinse your body and have a moisturizer applied afterwards. This body wrap is recommended for people who have difficulties in the area of water retention, joint pain, sore muscles, and arthritis.
An oil wrap is another body wrap that most Bay Area skin care clinics offer. In this process, aromatherapy oils are used in order to moisturize dry or dehydrated skin. Some of the most commonly used aromatherapy oils for this process are olive oil, eucalyptus oil, spearmint oil, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil. There are also some spa therapists who make use of aloe vera and chamomile.
If you want your skin to feel cleaner and be younger looking, you might want to try having a mud body wrap Bay Area clinics offer. Aside from making your skin feel tighter, mud wraps have also been proven to help treat eczema, acne, and body aches.
If you are not comfortable in having your body wrap done in a Bay Area skin care clinic, you can purchase body wrap kits and do it within the comfort of your own home.
