BODY WRAPS AND LINEN

What is Body wraps?

Body wraps are specific therapeutic treatments that envelope the whole body in various types of linen, heat retaining foils, bandages or blankets. A body mask is first applied to the body before wrapping the body with warm linens. After the warm linens help the skin soak the goodness of the body mask it is rinsed off. This method is also popularly known as body cocoon.

Body wraps put to use various body masks made of algae, seaweed, mud, clay, lotion or cream, depending on the treatment. The treatments are done for a variety of reasons some of which are:

·To detoxify.
·Remineralise the tissues or re-hydrate the skin.
·To assist in the elimination of excess fluids.
·Relax the body.
·Soothe aching muscles.

 

Benefits of Body wraps:

 

Here are some key benefits that reaffirm the relaxing and rejuvenating gains that a body wrap promises:
·Body wraps that use algae, seaweed, mud or clay are detoxifying treatments that help eliminate the toxins in the body through metabolic stimulation.
·Body wraps using shea butter and rich lotions are hydrating treatments that ensure softening of the skin.

 

How is a body wrap conducted?

 

The body wrap is a known therapy and is a favorite among many because it is simple and relaxing. Here is the simple body wrap technique to relax the body with help of some masks, linens and wraps:

·Usually the body wrap begins with exfoliation .This can be done by dry brushing or a salt scrub.
·The mask, lotion or cream is applied all over the body with smooth strokes .A massage therapist can put to use strokes and pressures for therapeutic results.
·The body is then wrapped in hot or warm towels, sheets or linens of your choice for about 20 minutes
·After which the linen is unwrapped and the body mask has to be removed. Commercially body wraps often take place in wet rooms, equipped with a shower, wet table, or Vichy shower.
·After the body is dry, it is pampered with generous application of lotion or cream to moisturize the skin.

 

Kinds of Body Linen Wraps

Here is a comprehensive list of various types of linen wraps that are commercially available at known spas and health resorts:

 

·Aloe Linen Wrap
Aloe Vera wrap is ideal for over-exposure to the sun and for those desiring extra plumpness and suppleness to underlying skin tissue. The masque infused with green tea and rich in anti-oxidants promise to soothe and harmonize the skin.

·Herbal Linen Wrap
A treatment in which herbal infused, warmed and moist linens are wrapped snugly around the body, followed by plastic sheets, then blankets in order to promote circulation, stress relief and aid in detoxification. Generally, a head, neck and face massage accompany this treatment, which lasts on average between 30 and 45 minutes. It is also a classic spa and it may be bundled with a pressure point facial massage.

·Aromatherapy Wrap
An Aromatic Oil of personal choice is applied prior to a warm linen wrap from neck to toe. The heat and oils work together to relax and moisturize.

·Detoxifying Mud Wrap
This treatment includes application of blended mud containing oar weed algae. This treatment is known to deeply stimulate the circulation and lymph. The body is wrapped followed by extensive massage.

·Monticelli Mud Wrap
This treatment includes application of a creamy mud, rich in Italian thermal waters and essential oils such as cypress. The body is then enveloped in linen or wool wraps. During the wool wrap a face and scalp massage is performed to absorb potent minerals. A bath is prepared with bath cubes to encourage remineralization. A massage with milky massage oil completes this experience.

·Herbal Wrap
A warm linen wrap with pre-treated herbal towels covers the body from neck to toe. This treatment helps to relax the muscles and detoxify the skin.

·Pelle Di Uva / Skin of the grape Wrap
This rejuvenating body wrap incorporates a combination of steps to allow the body to soak in all nourishment that grape seed extract has for treating the skin. The body is wrapped in a grape seed and French clay mixture followed by a warm linen sheet wrap. This is followed by a hydrotherapy bath and a skin moisturizing session.

·Eucalyptus Steam Wrap
Therapeutic eucalyptus oil or body buff is applied prior to a loose fitting wrap and a visit to the steam bath. The steam bath helps the eucalyptus application to treat the skin.