Body Wraps for Weight Loss

Body wraps are one of the very popular cosmetic procedures that are known for their effectiveness and safety in losing weight in a healthy manner. They were in use even during ancient times for purposes other than weight loss. Their effectiveness in weight loss was discovered a few years ago and has been used ever since to lose inches.

There are two different types of body wraps for losing inches and both work in different ways for weight loss. Body wraps can also be prepared and applied at home besides those that are available in the market.

The effectiveness of a body wrap will depend upon the type that you choose. As mentioned before, there are two different types of body wraps, the weight loss body wrap and the water loss body wrap. The former works by helping the lymphatic system detoxify the body by a process known as lymphatic drainage.

This method of natural detoxification helps the body to lose inches and results in natural weight loss. This type of weight loss is permanent and healthy. The latter works by eliminating water from the body and this loss in weight is regained once the water is replaced in the body.

This type of weight loss is temporary in nature and is suitable if a quick, emergency weight loss is required.

Making a weight loss body wrap at home is easy and can be done using a few simple herbal ingredients. While doing so, you must make use of ingredients that suit your skin type and have the ability to soothe your skin. Here are two body wrap recipes that you can prepare at home.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup sea salt
½ cup powdered herbs
1 cup clay
2 cups water

Method

Heat the water. Add the salt to it and stir it well until the salt dissolves completely. Remove the water from the heat and mix it with the herbs, olive oil, and clay. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly into a fine paste. Allow this mixture to cool before you can use it.

Ingredients

¼ cup sea salt
½ cup powdered herbs
1 cup clay
2 cups water
1 teaspoon each of lavender oil, chamomile oil, and rosemary oil.

Method

Heat the water and add the salt to it. Stir the mixture well until the salt dissolves completely. Then remove the water from the heat and add the herbs and clay to it. Mix it thoroughly into a fine paste and then add the essential oils to it. Mix it again and allow it to cool before use.

There is a specific procedure to be followed while making body wraps at home so that the desired results are obtained. First of all, you will need to hydrate yourself by drinking at least three glasses of water before you apply the body wrap.

Then, indulge in a warm bath that allows the pores in the body to open up and help the wrap soak better into the skin. Also, exfoliate the skin while bathing. Then dip the plastic or rubber wrap in the wrap solution and carefully apply it to the area where inch loss is required.

Let it remain there for an hour or so and then remove the wrap and wash off the solution.

For the best desired results, always use a weight loss body wrap rather than a water loss one. Also make sure that you follow the appropriate procedure for obtaining maximum weight loss through body wraps.