Body wraps are fast becoming popular with women, especially by those who believe that such wraps can help them shed a few pounds. Spas across the world see women forking out money to be wrapped in various wraps like ivy extracts, mineral salts and seaweed. All these with the hope of getting rid of some extra weight and cellulite while having to do absolutely nothing.
Great weight loss technique
Then again, body wraps work as a very good weight loss technique when used in combination with a balanced diet plan and exercise regime. Body wraps are especially beneficial in reducing unsightly cellulite from the body as well as tone skin and trim tummy, thighs and buttocks. You do not necessarily have to spend tons of money on wraps at the spa when you can do it as the comfort of your own home. What’s more, these wraps are as effective as those that are used in the salons. The body wraps make use of natural ingredients so making it yourself will not cost you very much. In fact, you can make savings in hundreds.
Homemade DIY body wrap
Below is how you can make your own natural body wrap using ingredients found around you.
Natural ingredients such as Epsom, sea salt, aloe vera, oils like sunflower oil, essential oils like sage, lavender herbs like clay, chamomile and rose petals can all be used to make the body wraps. These ingredients are easily obtainable in supermarkets or health stores. If you have the facility, you can even buy them online and have them delivered to your home. One easy body wrap recipe is one that makes use of a ripe papaya.
All you would need to do is to puree the papaya into a smooth paste and spread it all over your body. The application part can be messy. So make sure you lay the floor and mattress you will be lying on with old towels so that you do not end up having to clean a nasty mess after a relaxing body wrap session. Otherwise, you could just lie in your bath tub. Following this, cover yourself with a plastic sheet. If this is not available, you can even use cotton sheets or tin foil. Light candles around the room or play light or soft music during the rest period.
Lie down in a warm room for about 20 minutes and then unwrap the plastic and rinse the papaya off with warm water. You should be rejuvenated after this.
Once you are done with this, you will be in the mood for a hot drink. However, it is most beneficial for you to drink some water so as to get rid of excess fluids which have been built up in the lymph system.
