Body Wraps - Do They Work???
Thursday, August 29, 2013
I wanted to see what all the hype was
with Body Wraps so I thought why not and booked myself in for one. I thought I would
go into a little about the body wrap procedure before I tell you about my
experience.
What Is a Body Wrap?
A body Wrap is a Spa treatment which
became popular in the 1980s and 90s. When body wraps were first offered decades
ago, linen sheets were used. The wraps were then mostly called herbal wraps. Body
wraps is a term that came to mean more than herbal wraps. Eventually, plastic
or thermal blankets replaced the linen sheets.
Although the service varies from spa to spa, body wraps are often done
in a darkened room with flickering candles, soft music, and a massage table.
Some spas promote body wraps as a relaxing, moisturizing treat.
Others, though, tout specific body wraps as a way to detoxify, slim
down, or deal with cellulite claims that may go too far.
Body Wrap Options
There are many different body wraps, but these are a few;
·
Moisturizing, which uses a variety of lotions and ingredients
·
Detox, which includes ingredients such as seaweed or mud that have more
''pulling'' action, according to Ellis
·
Slimming that use smaller strips of material wrapped tightly
·
Cellulite, which typically uses herbal remedies
Can a Body Wrap Detox?
The claim sounds good. But doctors say it's unsupported. There's never
been any real scientific evidence that body wraps pull out toxins or purify
your body in any way.
Can a Body Wrap Slim You?
As for
slimming wraps, any loss of inches is going to be temporary. Wraps cannot take
the place of a healthy diet and Exercise. Boo!!!!
But if
you're trying to look good for a day at the beach on your honeymoon, temporary
improvement may be good enough to make you feel your best.
Can a Body Wrap Banish Cellulite?
Cellulite
body wraps won't take away the dimpled skin but the appearance can be better.
So here is my conclusion
I opted
for a detoxing wrap as I was going to a wedding and I took a pair of tight
jeans with me and thought if I can get into them easily afterward then I was
worth it.
When I got
there finally after arriving at the old salon as wasn’t made aware they had
moved so had a 25 minute walk as didn’t know any taxi numbers. I arrived rather
sweaty and ready for a relaxing experience.
It was a
lovely clean room with just a massage table and a side board full of products
and a mirror. She started by taking my measurements so I was stood in little thong
pants and a bra and it was pretty cold as it was the end of winter start of
spring. She wrote them all down and then it was time to start mummifying me.
She put on a thick clay like product all over my body legs and arms and wrapped
me up bandages and cling film. I than had to get on the bed which proved
difficult but funny and she then wraped me in a foil blanket and a nice warm
normal blanket too to keep the warmth in.
She turned
the lights down told me to relax for the next hour. A nice little extra was
that she gave me a mini facial while I was laid there too which lasted about 20
minutes so I felt like I was being pampered. She then left the room and left me
to relax for the further 40 minutes.
Im a
fidgety person and after about 30 minutes I was fighting myself to not take my
hands out of the blanket to itch my face and moving my legs so they wasn’t touching.
But I managed to last the full hours and then she came in to release me.
She took
all the bandages off and gave me a small wipe down saying it would carry on
working through the night if I didn’t wash it all off.
Then for
the exciting bit the measuring….. I lost 9.5 inches altogether off all my body
combined and the real test was when I put on my jeans and wow they fit
perfectly. I instantly felt a lot better also i did notice my cellulite look a lot less noticeable too.
I have to
say though it only lasted about a week before I started to see my body changing
again but would have one again for a special occasion in the future as it makes
you a lot more confident.
Has
anyone else had one of these procedures???
What are
your thoughts????
Carrieanne
xx
9 comments
Every:- body needs a wrap and great relaxing massage like this. Very informative post. Thanks for this awesome reminder :)
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Thanks Hun, I know could just have another one Cx
DeleteI need this wrap , not fir inch losd but for relaxing and for experience..
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Yes the facial bit was lovely Cx
DeleteI saw a girl have one of these at school weird I know she was wrapped up in it then put in a dressing gown and just chilled for a while. It did however work really well :)
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Wish i got a dressing gown Cx
DeleteThis looks really fun and interesting to do! I can't believe you lost that many inches!
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I know it was weird Cx
DeleteI was so sceptical about these wrap that i never actual braved one but seen as it work so well for you im actually considering booking my self in for one .
ReplyDeleteIv been told you need to have a course worth of them done for it to work fully ?
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Lots of Love
Carrieanne xx