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Body Wraps for Cellulite Removal – What Are the Options?

In an age where a laser treatment can zap away cellulite for good, many people are still heading to the medispa for the latest body wrap.   

Spas across the country highlight the benefits of these ‘cellulite zapping’ wraps with unique formulas and concoctions filling up the spa services menus. From paraffin mud and seaweed to plant proteins, you’ll find an assortment of full-body wraps to help you shrink away cellulite and even reduce the appearance of fatty tissues. 

Does the body wrap live up to its claims? Here’s a closer look at some of the typical wraps and their benefits:  

How Body Wraps Work

Body wraps are designed to get rid of a few inches and flush out toxins from the body after a single treatment; these specialized wraps often include ingredients such as coffee extracts, Arizona copper and Moroccan mud that penetrate the skin to increase circulation and detoxify the body naturally. A body wrap treatment involves brushing the wrap solution onto the skin, then wrapping the body in plastic or solution-soaked towels for a period of time.  Some wraps require sitting under a heat lamp, while others, such as a seaweed wrap are designed to work immediately upon contact.   

Most wraps require at least 30 minutes to begin working, and the skincare specialist may follow the ‘soaking’ stage with a cool rinse. After that, your treatment may include a light massage and moisturizer. The result? Water loss and tighter, firmer skin – a simple way to get ready for an important event or detoxify the body at the end of the season.     

Cellulite Removal with Body Wraps – What Are Your Options?  

Today’s spa menus reveal an assortment of exotic concoctions for body wraps, each with its own set of benefits. From decreasing water retention to removing dead skin cells, consider these choices for body wraps at the medispa:  

Seaweed Wraps: These are designed to increase circulation and improve blood flow. They may include an exfoliation stage where sea salts and other exfoliants are applied to remove dry skin cells and stimulate the fibers under the skin’s surface. Seaweed wraps are typically made with a combination of algae, seaweed and essential oils for a detoxifying treatment.  

Coffee Wraps: Caffeine and coffee bean extracts can be found in several cellulite-reduction products, and can help decrease water retention and firm of loose skin as a wrap. Coffee wraps are especially beneficial for aging skin.  

Mud Wraps: Clay and mud wraps have intensive detoxification properties and can cleanse the skin, relax the muscles and may even give your metabolism a boost.  Mud wraps are especially beneficial during winter to increase circulation and improve blood flow.  

Juice Wraps: Different types of fruit and vegetable juices can be applied to the skin to remove toxins, increase blood flow and brighten up the skin tone.  If you’re looking for a refreshing or energizing treatment, a juice wrap may be a good way to enjoy a seasonal makeover (Source:  SpaFinder.com).    

The Downside of Body Wraps  

While body wraps help you shed a few pounds and tighten up the skin, they aren’t a permanent solution for getting rid of cellulite. Permanently removing cellulite will require surgery or laser therapy, and there are several treatment options available. Some people may experience an allergic reaction to herbal ingredients, oils and extracts so a sample test is recommended before proceeding with a full-body treatment.  

Despite the drawbacks of some body wraps, these treatments do help to flush away toxins from the body and improve skin tone; you can walk away a few pounds lighter and more refreshed.   

Learn more about cellulite removal in our information guide, or contact a medispa in your area to find out what types of body wraps are available this season.  When you’re looking for a mini makeover that’s easy on the budget, a body wrap may be the best way to lose a few inches after just one treatment.

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