Incorporating Seaweeds
Reasons Why the Client Would Benefit
From a Seaweed Body Wrap
o Detoxifies body toxins
o Rematerializes the body
and puts back essential
vitamins and minerals
o Circulation stimulation
o Increase metabolism to
accelerate weight loss
o Sagging skin and stretch
mark improvement after
weight loss or pregnancy
o Smooth, soft feeling to the
skin
Seaweed Body Wrap Contraindications
o Allergy to sea
o Pregnancy
water, fish and
sea plant
material, iodine
o Hyperactive
thyroid
condition (Body
metabolism
would increase)
o Claustrophobic
o High Blood
PressureHeart
Conditions
o Varicose Veins
o Cancer
o Open wounds
or inflammation
o Bruising
o Broken Bones
o Strained
ligaments or
tendons
Categories of Seaweed
Scientific Name
Color of Seaweed
A. Clorophylls
A. Green
B. Carotenes
B. Orange
C. Xanthophylls
C. Phycocyanin (Blue)
D. Phycobilins
D. Phycoerytherin (Red)
Divisions of Seaweed
Scientific Name
Color of Seaweed
A. Chlorophyta
A. Green
B. Cyanophyta
B. Blue-Green
C. Phaeophyta
C. Brown
D. Rhodophyta
D. Red
Different Types of Seaweed
Laminaria Digitata
Irish Moss
Rhodophyta
Phaetophyta
Explanation of Each Division
Chlorophyta – Green
This division has a beneficial effect on skin’s firmness,
improves circulation, and aids in moisturization and cell
renewal. It is considered to be the most universally
distributed in fresh and seawater. Lichen moss contains
green seaweed.
Explanation of Each Division
Cyanophyta - Blue Green
This division is high in vitamins A,B,C,D, and E to
stimulate metabolism. It is highly gelatinous, has a unique
ability for fatty acid synthesis, and due to a high quantity of
chlorophyll. It is highly responsible for molecular oxygen.
Blue-Green seaweed grows well in hot springs.
Explanation of Each Division
Chlorophyta – Green
Cyanophyta - Blue Green
Explanation of Each Division
Phaetophyta – Brown
This division is strong in metabolic stimulation, increases
heat processes, helps in cellular exchanges and balances,
and accelerates the elimination of toxins. It is most
commonly used in food, cosmetics and industry and has
high potassium and iodine content
Explanation of Each Division
Rhodophyta – Red
This division mixes well with other species and serves as a
stabilizer, filter and lubricant. It is rich in iodine and very
gelatinous. More than seventy-eight species produce agar
which is commonly used in jelly and the production of icecream, and as a clarifying agent in beer.
Explanation of Each Division
Rhodophyta – Red
Phaetophyta – Brown
Preparation of the Treatment Room
o Esthetic or Massage Bed
o Table for treatment supplies
o Cotton Sheet
o Solar blanket and blanket
o Plastic liner
o Spa wrap
o Small/Large towels
o Spa slippers
Preparation of Client for Body
Treatment
o Therapist should explain fully the service
being performed and go through
contraindications with client
o Client should lie on his/her back on top
of bed covered by heavy cotton sheet
o Client should be asked frequently during
the treatment on his/her well being
Seaweed Preparation
 Plastic or Glass mixing bowl
 Large Spatula
 Gloves (non latex)
 Treatment brush
 Seaweed P0wder
 Warm Water
Protocol for Seaweed Body
Treatment
o Apply seaweed to right
o Apply seaweed to right arm
bottom leg then to right
thigh (cover leg)
o
o Apply seaweed to left bottom o
leg then to left thigh (cover
leg)
to shoulder
Apply seaweed chest area
Apply seaweed to left arm to
shoulder
Protocol for Seaweed Body
Treatment
o Apply seaweed to stomach in o Ask client to resume lying
clockwise direction
o Ask client to sit up to a 90
degree angle
o Apply seaweed to full back
down
o Wrap client
o The client rests for 20-30
minutes
How to Give a Spa Body Wrap
What is a Body Wrap?
In this video we will
learn from a licensed
aesthetician how
body wraps are
relaxing treatments
with hot linens or
sheets that detox the
skin and body.
How to Give a Spa Body Wrap
How to Mix Seaweed Gel
In this video we will
watch as a licensed
aesthetician properly
mixes seaweed gel
with grape seed oil
and warm it before
applying to a body
wrap client and thus
learn how to mix
seaweed gel to give a
spa body wrap
properly.
How to Give a Spa Body Wrap
How to Apply Seaweed Gel
In this video we will
learn from a licensed
esthetician how to
apply seaweed gel
properly in order to
give a spa body wrap.
How to Give a Spa Body Wrap
How to Wrap the Body
In this video we will
learn from a licensed
aesthetician how to
wrap the client with
mylar foil tightly but
comfortably to
proceed in a body
wrap treatment.
How to Give a Spa Body Wrap
How to Unwrap the Body
In this video we will
learn from a licensed
aesthetician how to
unwrap a client after
a body wrap and how
checking comfort
and levels is key
when unwrapping.
How to Give a Spa Body Wrap
How to Rinse the Body
In this video we will
learn from a licensed
aesthetician how to
properly rinse the
body using Vichy
showers and how
Vichy showers are
relaxing spa showers
with warm water and
five overhead
sprinklers.