Western GTA Convergence Centre

Body Wrap Treatment

Back in the past, body wraps such as elastic (ACE) bandage and saran wrap were used to promote weight lost by wrapping them around one's body. The treatment will cause a rise in body temperature hence help losing weight through a process called vasodilatation. Nowadays, these treatments provide more than just superficial benefits, they are able to cleanse the toxin in your body as well.

Now, body mask treatments usually contain certain type of herbal products to improve the therapy outcome. Herbal products such as herbs, clay or essential oils are first layered onto the skin. Then a nonwoven fabric is wrapped over the area where the first layer is applied.

The following are some of the common ingredients that you can find in most herbal body masks: (Please check whether the ingredients used are suitable for your current health condition such as pregnancy or allergy.)

• Green Tea wraps
  Antioxidant, reduces inflammation, delay skin aging and prevent cell damage.
• Eucalyptus wraps
  Relieve tension, antifungal, antibacterial and able to alleviate cold symptoms.
• Lavender wraps
  Relax aching muscles, soothing nerves and promote sleep.
• Centella Asiatica wraps
  Anti-viral, tightens skin and increase skin elasticity.
• Seaweed wraps
  Seaweed wraps improve blood circulation, better metabolism, energizing and detoxification.

All of the herbal body wraps above are designed to give your skin a firmer look and help in detoxifying your body at the same time. These weight loss body wraps are widely available in the market and you can apply them in the comfort of your home too. We must always remember to follow a proper diet and workout routine because a healthy lifestyle can't be relied on body treatments alone.