Body Wraps
Body wraps have been around and used for centuries which date back to the
Ancient Egyptians and are thought to be one of the first spa treatments to be
invented, it is from the Egyptians that the ‘mummifying’ or ‘wrapping’
technique of this treatment was developed to the one that is used today by
therapists. Body wraps were also used by the Chinese, Romans and Japanese,
they would use herbal body wraps to act as both a medical treatment and a
beauty treatment. Body wraps were introduced to America in the early 1960’s
and where a massive hit due to the instant and visible inch loss that
accompanied a body wrap treatment. Apart from promoting relaxation there are
many benefits that body wraps have on the skin and body. They help to detoxify
the body by boosting the metabolism and lymphatic system and ridding the
body of any toxins. There is noticeable temporary weight and inch loss by
receiving a detoxing body wrap it helps the body to sweat off any excess water
and toxins which helps to improve the contours of body, tightens the skin and
tones the body allowing the client to lose up to a dress size. Almost every type
of body wrap contains a moisturizer that will help to hydrate and smooth the
skin giving it a brighter and improved appearance. One of the most popular
body wraps is the seaweed wrap which also incorporates the use of a salt and oil
scrub. Seaweed is a power anti-oxidant and natural inflammatory, which contain
many B vitamins which are useful in helping to protect the skins surface. It is
also found to contain anti-aging properties along with helping to detox, tone the
skin and even reduce cellulite which is what makes this type of wrap so popular
in a salon environment.
Body Scrubs
Body exfoliation is a technique or skin therapy that has been around for
centuries and was used throughout almost every civilization, from the Ancient
Egyptians, Romans and Greeks to the Chinese and Japanese. This a treatment
that uses the power of touch to help revitalize the senses and boost the bodies
circulation. By doing body exfoliation it helps to enhance the body’s natural
exfoliation process to allow the new younger and more nourished cells to appear
therefore giving the appearance of brighter healthier skin and improving the
skins tone and its texture. It also helps to aid in the removal of dead skin cells,
reduces cellulite and reduces fluid retention. Body exfoliation can be done with
products that contain abrasives, by chemicals, machinery or with a body brush.
A salt and oil scrub can be used as part of body exfoliation which is particularly
useful for clients that have dry and rough skin as it will help to leave the skin
feeling more nourished and softer. Most salt scrubs are blended with different
oils such as lavender oil which is calming and soothing on the skin and also
almond oil which contains vitamins A,B&E which are needed for the skin to be
healthy.
Use of Body Scrubs on the Face and Joints
Face- Facial skin is more sensitive than the skin on the rest of the body. Body
scrubs are made for thicker, tougher skin, such as the skin on the knees and
elbows. If used on the face, body scrubs may cause: irritation, scratches,
dryness, redness, itchiness, tingling and breakouts.
Joints- As body scrubs remove dead skin and impurities, they leave your skin
feeling soft and revitalized. This is especially important in rough areas like
elbows and knees. You can expect a thorough scrubbing when you have it done
professionally. In between toes? Check. Thigh fold? Check. Basically, every
nook and cranny including those that have been neglected or forgotten about
will be thoroughly scrubbed and left baby soft.