Anti-cellulite wrap is one ofthe most common and most beloved by women procedures of all the others offered by beauty salons to get rid of the unpleasant "orange" skin condition and, of course, to correct the figure. After all, it is no secret that almost all of us are quite slow to get up and make any effort to improve our appearance. And such a method that offers to get rid of the eternal female enemy - cellulite, and improve the contours of our body in just a few procedures, and, mind you, without any effort on our part are anti-cellulite wraps: reviews from women who have been using them for a long time are the most positive and confirm that there is nothing better than such wraps against cellulite.
Anti-cellulite wraps: what are they?
Anti-cellulite wraps can be cold orhot. If you choose from them, you need to pay special attention to each of the methods, since each has its own contraindications. For example, hot wraps are contraindicated for varicose veins. And anti-cellulite cold wraps cannot be done on the abdomen and thighs if there are currently gynecological problems. Hot anti-cellulite wraps are considered the most effective, since they serve to expand blood vessels. That is, during this procedure, there is a qualitative improvement in blood flow, activation of metabolic processes in the body, and expansion of pores. The active ingredients of the wraps increase the rate of removal of excess fluid and toxins from tissues. In addition, such anti-cellulite wraps help to normalize the transport of oxygen to areas affected by cellulite. Anti-cellulite cold wraps, unlike hot ones, have the opposite principle of action. It works towards narrowing the blood vessels, and with its help toxins are quickly removed through the internal cleansing organs and lymph. The cooling components used for these procedures have an extremely beneficial effect on the walls of the vessels, relieving heaviness in the legs and swelling. But still, the most effective anti-cellulite wrap is recognized when there is an alternation of hot and cold methods. And if you do not have any contraindications, then it is more rational and best to use this scheme.
Anti-cellulite wraps: procedure from start to finish
So, how to do anti-cellulite wrap and withWhat do you start with when doing an anti-cellulite wrap? Naturally, you start with thoroughly cleansing your skin with a good scrub. This could be a scrub based on coffee, sea salt or other abrasive substances. Cleansed of dead skin cells, the skin is ready to better perceive and absorb all the benefits of the upcoming procedure. The next step is to apply a special lymphatic drainage gel and a light warming massage. After all the necessary preparatory procedures have been carried out, you can proceed to the procedure itself - applying the anti-cellulite wrap mixture, which is applied to the skin in a thick layer using a special brush or simply by hand. Then the body should be wrapped in a special film and a thermal blanket (if the hot method is used). Anti-cellulite wraps usually last from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the wrapping method and the mixtures used. At the end of the procedure, the mixture is washed off in the shower, and a tightening gel with a cooling effect is applied to the skin.
Active components of anti-cellulite wraps
Of course we are very interested in why exactlythere is a positive effect from the anti-cellulite wrap procedure. These are the active components contained in the mixtures that are applied to the skin. Most often, sea therapeutic mud, essential oils (orange, cypress, juniper, grapefruit, lemon, oregano and lavender), kaolin clay, and seaweed extracts are used. All these components are included in different anti-cellulite wraps: their recipes are very diverse, but equally effective. Therefore, you can never say for sure which anti-cellulite wraps are the most effective. Cold wraps necessarily contain lemongrass oil, mint, ivy and horse chestnut extract and, of course, menthol. As a rule, three or four procedures are enough to notice a positive result from anti-cellulite wraps: reviews of this procedure are so positive that they can often be heard from one or another of your friends, which is understandable. After all, the skin tightens as if before your eyes, and excess fluid is removed. A full course of these wraps can consist of 5-15 procedures. Their number depends on your stage of cellulite. To maintain the result, you should do anti-cellulite wraps at home or in a salon once every 5-6 months.
Anti-cellulite wraps at home
As already mentioned, anti-cellulite wrap– in terms of its effectiveness, one of the most powerful ways to combat cellulite. This method can only be compared with the anti-cellulite massage and wrap procedure. But here it is important that a professional does the anti-cellulite massage and wrap, and if you take one thing as an anti-cellulite procedure, then you yourself will be able to do anti-cellulite wraps at home. And can anti-cellulite wraps do harm: contraindications for this useful procedure, most likely, take place. Cold wraps themselves cannot do any harm. It has long been proven that it is absolutely safe, but if you have any health problems, then you should first consult your doctor. It is absolutely obvious that anti-cellulite wraps cannot be done during pregnancy, if there are abrasions and rashes on the skin, after a recent operation with non-healing sutures. Kidney and liver diseases, asthma, varicose veins, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases are not contraindications for cold anti-cellulite wraps. Hot wraps are, of course, more effective than cold ones, but they also have many more contraindications:
- varicose veins
- pregnancy
- skin wounds, dermatitis
- any tumors
- kidney problems
- cardiovascular diseases
- gynecological diseases
Having found out everything about contraindications, let's move on tothe question of how to make an anti-cellulite wrap. So, for an anti-cellulite wrap at home, you need to prepare long sheets of thin polyethylene film (buy food film) 20 to 30 cm wide, a blanket or warm plaid, an anti-cellulite wrap product that will be applied to the skin and a paper towel for hands. The composition of the anti-cellulite wrap product is as follows (here we are considering the most accessible options):
- Finished mud (dirt based on clay, Dead Sea mud, thermal, etc.) or the same clay.
- Brown algae (now sold in supermarkets and in all pharmacies). The most popular algae in anti-cellulite wraps are laminaria, spirulina, fucus.
- Anti-cellulite cream or oil (can be prepared by yourself, or purchased ready-made).
- Honey.
- Green tea
- Ground coffee.
As you can see, the compositions can be very different.for anti-cellulite wraps: the recipes are very diverse and effective. It will be much more effective if anti-cellulite wraps at home are done after using a cream that “burns” fat, or a thermoactive gel with theobromine or caffeine (do not wash off either the cream or the gel before the wrap itself). Next, you need to wrap the areas to be treated with film (it is better to wrap in a spiral from the feet to the groin area) and lie down for 25-30 (but not more!) minutes under a warm blanket or blanket. Then apply cream again. Then take a shower, and be sure to go over all the problem areas with anti-cellulite cream again. It is better to have several such creams. Since wrapping with anti-cellulite cream is a very powerful anti-cellulite remedy, it is recommended only for adults, but even in this case, due to the release of fat breakdown products and toxins into the blood, at first there may be a rash and irritation on the skin, exacerbation of various chronic diseases, dizziness and weakness, increased heartbeat. All this, of course, will pass and then there will be an improvement, but still, if such reactions occur, then it is worth consulting with your doctor. How often can wraps be done? Every two or three days, a course of at least twelve procedures.
Anti-cellulite wrap recipes
They come in different types:starting from a simple wrap with anti-cellulite cream bought at the pharmacy, including anti-cellulite chocolate wrap and anti-cellulite wrap with coffee, not ignoring anti-cellulite wrap with blue clay, and also with seaweed and honey. Anti-cellulite wrap with honey and anti-cellulite wrap with seaweed can be done according to the same recipe. For wrapping with seaweed, you need to take 2 tablespoons of kelp or fucus, dilute with warm water, leave for 15 minutes so that they swell. Then add an egg yolk, 15-20 drops of camphor or citrus oil. Mix the resulting mixture well, then apply a thick layer to all problem areas. For anti-cellulite honey wrap, instead of seaweed, you need to use warm honey. In general, honey wraps against cellulite are very popular, since honey is in almost every home and, probably, everyone without exception, in one case or another, has managed to see for themselves the excellent healing properties of this product. Therefore, it is not surprising that, without knowing about any other wraps, any woman knows how effective an anti-cellulite honey wrap is. Another recipe for an anti-cellulite honey wrap is to use it and dry milk diluted with warm water. You need to take several tablespoons of honey. For honey wraps against cellulite, you can use both fresh and hardened, old honey. Only the latter, of course, will lose to the first in the percentage of useful properties. Anti-cellulite chocolate wraps are undoubtedly a pleasure for the soul and body. After all, it has long been known that chocolate has many useful properties. It makes the skin more elastic, and its caffeine has a strong anti-cellulite effect on it. For a chocolate wrap, you will need 200 grams. cocoa powder and 0.5 liters of hot water. You need to dilute the cocoa with water and apply the brown mixture to problem areas. With the help of such chocolate procedures, you can get an excellent cosmetic effect, and also a high charge of positive emotions, because it is with the help of chocolate that our body produces endorphin - the so-called hormone of happiness. You should only take into account that an allergy to chocolate can be a contraindication to such a wrap. Fans of the invigorating aroma of strong coffee will certainly like the coffee anti-cellulite wrap. To prepare an anti-cellulite wrap with coffee, you will need 50-79 grams of natural ground coffee, which you will need to pour boiling water over and let it cool to 40 degrees. You need enough water to form a gruel. Clay, lemon oil and algae can also be added to coffee anti-cellulite wraps. For anti-cellulite wrap with blue clay, you only need to dilute blue clay with warm water to the consistency of sour cream. And add, for example, 1-2 drops of essential oil to your taste. As is known, blue clay contains many useful microelements: magnesium, potassium, nitrogen, calcium, phosphate, iron. Therefore, it has a very beneficial effect on metabolic processes in the skin. We recommend reading:
