Guest guest Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 HI Robin Here is some information on body wraps that I have. I hope this will be of some help to you. Good luck and have fun. Many Blessings Lynn > >> >> >> Herbal Body Wraps >> >> The body wrap produces therapeutic and cosmetic benefits by > cleansing >> the body of toxins and reducing inches. Body wraps are great for >> anyone who wants to improve, tone and tighten the look and texture > of >> their skin, including people with loose skin from weight loss or >> pregnancy. Also those who experience joint pain and inflammation > will >> benefit from the therapeutic effects of body wraps. >> >> A simple wrap can be a mixture of a clay and some natural sea salt. >> To the simple wrap you can add more complex ingredients such as > herbs >> and up to 2 tablespoons of an essential oil. >> >> Sample of essential oils >> Lavender, sage, lemon, sandlewood, lemongrass, rosemary, > grapefruit, >> olive oil >> >> Sample of herbs >> Alfalfa leaf powder, ground basil, chamomile flower powder, rose >> petal powder, rosehip powder >> >> Clay Body Wrap Recipe >> 1 cup bentonite or green clay >> 1/4 cup sea salt >> 2 tbsp. olive oil >> 2 cups water >> >> Boil water and add sea salt until it is dissolved. Add remaining >> ingredients and stir. Adjust the water if necessary to form a wet >> paste. >> >> Rub the mixture over your entire body and cover yourself with thin >> towels or a clean white sheet. Most salons will recommend that you >> use proper wrapping sheets as the compaction helps to squeeze the >> tissues together for greater results. >> >> Lay in the tub for a minimum of 45 min. to one hour. >> >> Body wrap session tips >> >> Body wraps are messy and in my opinion, the best place to take the >> wrap is in the bath tub. >> >> It can also be boring laying in the tub and staring at the ceiling >> for 45 min. To help make the time go by faster, you can listen to >> your favorite music on a walkman or bring in a portable television. >> >> Take a warm shower before applying the wrap to open the pores. >> >> Drink lots of water both before and after your wrap to help flush > out >> toxins. >> >> You can cover yourself with an inexpensive foil thermal blanket to >> keep warm. >> >> Try to avoid caffeine, sugar, fried fatty foods, soda drinks and >> alcohol for the next 48 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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