Body Contouring / Body Wraps

Body Contouring or Body wraps is another what SPA offers to pamper your lovely body. :) The body is wrapped in hot linens, plastic sheets and blankets. Heat penetrates the skin resulting in relaxation and skin revitalization. They are designed to improve the texture and appearance of the skin by helping to rid the body of excess fluids and toxins. The benefits of body wraps may include body contouring, detoxification, boosting of the lymphatic system and metabolism, temporary inch loss, skin tightening, and skin softening.

Body wraps promise to tighten your skin, eliminate toxins, treat cellulite, and even lose you six inches after a single session.

There are varieties of Body Wraps for slimming, contouring etc etc. Wraps are spa treatments designed to slim and tone the body, hydrate or firm the skin, or relax and soothe the muscles. Body wrap treatments come in varied and exciting packages, with one common factor: mummification.

OK, so it's not as scary as that. You should think of a body wrap as a nourishing cocoon to warm, cleanse and moisturise. It's an amazing feeling trust me :D You will love the process if done by Professionals. It helps in getting temporary inch loss, tighter, softer, firmer, hydrated or cleansed skin and relaxed muscles.

Perfect treatment for the ladies who are going to be married in couple of months ;)

Wraps are not a magic solution for wobbly bits, so if your spa "guarantees" weight loss or cellulite-blitzing, beware. Weight loss after a wrap is generally due to water loss, so drink plenty before and afterwards to avoid dehydration.

Similarly, miraculous inch-loss "promises" might not be all they seem. Any buttock/thigh/waist shrinkage is unlikely to be permanent, so don't expect to walk out of the spa with supermodel-svelte legs. Unless you were lucky enough to walk in with a pair, of course.

The solution first applied to your body depends on the treatment you have chosen. Mud, algae, seaweed, herbs, oils and paraffin are common, but honey, rose oil, aloe vera or cucumber are not unknown, either. Many spas have their own signature body wraps, from the exotic to the just plain edible. Could you spend an hour coated in chocolate or red wine without being tempted to lick...?

After she has coated you in mud, algae, chocolate or peanut butter, your therapist will wrap you in warm towels, or heated cotton bandages, or hot linens, while you lie on the treatment table. You will be wrapped again in a thermal blanket or warmed plastic sheets to trap the heat next to your skin and boost your circulation.

Body wrapping mimics the effects of a fever; it encourages the body to sweat out impurities. So to keep you comfortable, you might have a cold compress placed gently on your forehead.

When you're finally freed from your cocoon, don't expect an immediate butterfly-like transformation. You might feel quite cold and soggy at first without your thermal blanket -- so the shower afterwards will be a welcome one. You will be able to scrub away any remaining algae, mud or lumps of strawberry jam before your therapist rubs cream, lotion or oil into your baby-soft skin.



The results are great!! You feel slimmer, toned and firmer after your wrap treatment. Although any initial weight loss will sadly disappear once you have a drink, the wrap experience might just provide the motivation you need to start a healthier new diet or fitness programme.

Different kinds of wraps:

Algae mask or wrap: Warmed algae is applied to the entire body to help nourish and detoxify the skin. It comes in the form of a pungent thick paste and might feel funny or even itchy.

Chocolate wrap: Chocolate is now recognised for its anti-ageing and toning properties. Slathered in real chocolate - and sometimes chocolate cream - sparks off your endorphins, softens your skin, plumps out wrinkles, tones the skin and brightens your day. Warmed, it's extra special!

Frigi thalgo wrap: A cold wrap treatment, designed to control excess fluid in the hip, leg and thigh areas. Frigi thalgo is thought to be good for attacking cellulite and fluid retention, and provides relief for tired legs. The coldness of the wrap stimulates circulatory changes and might be ideal for kick-starting a diet.

Thalasso or seaweed wrap: A concentration of seawater and seaweed is designed to hydrate and firm the skin. Before you start imagining yourself rolled up in a layer of sushi nori, it's worth noting that the seaweed treatment comes in the form of a thick paste, and doesn't always smell beautiful.

Mud wrap: A layer of soothing mud is applied to the skin to detoxify, cleanse and firm. The anti-stress properties of the mud are thought to ease water retention and cleanse the pores by drawing out impurities. A mud wrap might help with arthritis, rheumatism and minor skin irritations.

Cellulite treatment wrap: Designed to boost circulation and flush out toxins -- cellulite-focused wraps target problem areas around the buttocks and thighs.

Herbal wrap: Specially selected for their nourishing properties, fresh or dried herbs are blended with oils and steeped in very hot water. Cloth sheets, often muslin, are soaked in the warm solution before being wrapped around the body. This wrap is usually designed to remove dead skin cells and nourish the skin.

Clay wrap: Similar to a mud wrap, often mixed with aromatherapy oils.

Bust wrap: A firming serum or mask is used around the bust area, aimed at toning and moisturising the skin. A treat for your décolletage, especially after weight loss or breastfeeding.

Paraffin wrap: Warmed paraffin wax is brushed over your body, although some paraffin treatments focus just on the hands or feet. A paraffin wrap is thought to reduce muscle and joint aches and soothe symptoms of arthritis. It's a popular winter treatment and great for skin in need of intense moisturising.

Parafango wrap: "Fango" is the Italian word for mud. This treatment uses a warmed paraffin and mud mixture to create a mini-sauna affect, stimulating the lymphatic flow of the body and drawing out toxins.

Oil wrap: Rich, nourishing aromatherapy oils are used to moisturise dry or dehydrated skin. Often these come in the form of an oil-based balm which, when heated, melts into the skin.

In Qatar, most of the SPA's have Body Wrap's. I had taken Body wrap course of 6 sessions offered at the Marriott SPA. I wanted to try everything special for my wedding :). Unfortunately none of the above Body Wraps were available at Marriott coz they have their very own special "Pevonia Botanica Slimming Green Coffee Body Wrap (Anti-Cellulite)".

This is one of the famous slimming and toning wrap which stimulates your body's ability to break down fat, increase metabolism and eliminate water retention. Pure 100% Micronized Green Coffee, naturally rich in Chlorogenic Acid, Polysaccharides, Proteins, and Essential Oils, smoothes and enhances your skin's overall texture, visibly reducing spongy, dimply, cellulitic areas.

I didn't see any difference in the first session. I drank plenty of water and after the second session my sister was like "you look slim". :D It did work for me

The also sell "Pevonia Botanica'" products. So in case you wanna keep the treatment running you can go for them. I was using Anti-cellulite gel so didn't purchase them. If I had any clue about this I would have not purchased any other brand coz i love the way Pevonia Botanica products worked for me.

Go for it Girls ;) Its worth it :D

Stay Beautiful ;)
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