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Sara’s Body Wrap Journal – First Healing Wrap

December 5, 2011 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

The first step is figuring out which wrap is right for you. In her ebook, Wrap Yourself Slim: Body Wraps Exposed, Ella Simpson, author and founder of wrapyourselfslim.com, gives a ton of great recipes and tips for making your own wrap formulas. She even gives you resource ideas for where to get the ingredients. These look great! But as a total wrap newbie, I think I’m going to stick with a pre-made formula for now.

If you’re having a hard time deciding, don’t worry, I’m going to test out all of them and give you my thoughts on each. But, I’ve got to start somewhere.

So, after going through a comparison of the available body wrap kits, I’ve decided to start with the Healing Kit.

This Kit uses Sea Mud as its foundation. It targets cellulite and focuses on toning and slimming. It’s also good for skin problems, using Aloe Vera, which is well known for its soothing properties. It is summer and I’ve been spending a fair amount of time outside. I live in the desert, so moisturizing my skin seems like a great idea. It would also be nice to be a little less self conscious about my thighs when I put on my bikini and go down to the pool.

I received my box from WYSS a couple of days ago and anxiously dove in to see what was inside. My favorite thing so far, the brush!! I love how my skin feels after using it. I’ve been doing it every day since I my products arrived.

Tomorrow I’m doing my first wrap. I want be ready, so I’ve read through all of the instructions. Seems pretty easy.

Can’t wait to see what the results are.

Best!

Sara

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How to Choose the Right Body Wrap Mud

March 16, 2011 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

Choosing the right type of body wrap mud is important if you want to get the most out of your next home body wrap. With many different mud’s (also know as body wrapping clays) to choose from, choosing a clay can become overwhelming.

That is the reason that I wrote this article!

Which body wrap mud is right for me?

Choosing the right type of body wrapping mud is similar to choosing the right type of body wrap kit. The mud or clay that you choose will depend on the goals that you are trying to achieve. Certain mud’s are better for certain goals, which is one of the reason’s we’ve formulated a number of specialty body wrap mud’s and formulas. The chart below will help you determine which body wrap mud will help you achieve your goals:

What is the difference between body wrap mud’s?

The difference between body wrap mud’s are the mineral contents, and the ingredients.

For example, the Sea Mud Formula uses a Bentonite Clay base with various types of seaweed as the top ingredients. The Sea Clay formula uses a Bentonite base and has various herbs as the top ingredients.

Although there are a number of different types of clay available for body wraps (Bentonite Clay, Green Clay, Red Clay etc), I prefer Bentonite because of it’s powerful drawing properties.

I prefer products that have herbs and essential oils added to them. You’ll notice that all of my body wrappimg clay’s have many beneficial organic ingredients added to them to maximize results.

Where to go next?

Order body wrapping formulas HERE.

If you’ve never had a body wrap, order body wrap kits HERE.

Any questions, please feel free to email me or chat using the Live Chat feature in the top right hand corner of the site!

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Body Wrap Solution – What is it?

March 16, 2011 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

The right body wrap solution can mean the difference between a highly effective body wrap, and one that yields little to no results. Whether you are trying to lose inches in certain areas of your body, or are simply trying to tighten and firm up your skin, the body wrap solution is the most important part of the body wrap!

So what exactly is a body wrap solution?

Simply put, it’s a mixture of various types of body wrap ingredients that are applied to the skin. The types of ingredients that are included within the body wrap solution depend on your specific goals. Most body wraps contain some sort of a mud or clay base (bentonite clay or seaweed clay for example), or a liquid herbal formula. Many people like to combine both clay and herbal liquid’s to get the most out of their body wrapping session.

What are the most common ingredients in a body wrap solution?

There are many different ingredients that can be part of a body wrap solution. Certain ingredients are more effective for specific purposes. Below is a list of the most common ingredients that are found in a body wrap solution:

Some people like to add certain herbs and/or essential oils to to their body wrap solution, however, you will often find that the ingredients above already have many essential oils and herbs in them.

To maximize the effectiveness of your home body wrap, we usually recommend combining a clay or mud with a liquid formula. This combination will provide everything your body needs in order to achieve results.

Which is the best body wrap solution for me?

The type of body wrap solution you choose depends on your specific goals. Below is a list of the most common goals that can be obtained from a body wrap, and which ingredients best suit that goal.

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Beneficial Herbs Used In Body Wraps

August 3, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

Body wraps are often used to tone and sooth skin, reduce visible signs of aging and cellulite, and to relax and purify the recipient. In order to accomplish these tasks, body wraps utilize a wide range of herbal products in order to accomplish these tasks, many of which may be highly beneficial for the individual depending on particular ailments or skin conditions.

Herbs are highly valued plants, often for their flavor’s, scents, or medicinal qualities. People often utilize herbs in cooking, aromatic treatments, or for their special medicinal qualities. Herbs contain powerful ‘phytochemicals’ which have specific effects on the body, depending on the type of herb. While some herbs are used for culinary purposes, other herbs are used for their medicinal qualities and highly prized and beneficial effects on the human body. Some of the most highly sought after effects from herbs are those for weight loss, skin regeneration, and increasing metabolism. Such herbs with these properties are Cayenne, Green tea, Seaweed or Kelp, Nettle, Ginseng. Each of these herbs are widely used within processes such as body wraps to achieve a multitude of beneficial outcomes.

There are several Beneficial herbs used in body wraps. Body wraps can be comprised with any number or combination of beneficial herbs based on the desired outcome of the wrap. The amount of herbs that can be utilized are limited only by the imagination and knowledge of wrap technician, and are virtually endless.

Some types of beneficial herbs used in body wraps include anti-inflammatory such as Chamomile, to sooth skin, Burdock root, also known as Arctium Lappa, to purify the blood and sooth skin ailments like eczema or psoriasis, or ginger root, used to improve circulation and warm the body. Each beneficial herb used within the body wrap has a specific and very targeted purpose. Rosehips, for example are naturally very high in Vitamin C and work well to nourish dry skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars, and pigmentation defections. While Alfalfa is said to feed the skin and relax tense muscles while dissipating fatigue.

Certain combinations of beneficial herbs may be used in a body wrap to achieve a very specific effect. Often herbs such as Chamomile may be used in conjunction with clays such as kaolin and bentonite to detoxify skin. Seaweed may be used along with Chickweed and Comfrey Root Powder to improve rashes and reduce cellulite. Honey may be mixed with sugars and Fennel Seed powder to detoxify skin, exfoliate, and cleanse.

Body wraps can be done by professionals in a spa, of done within the comfort of one’s own home. However, prior to doing an at home body wrap with beneficial herbs, one must make certain that they seek the professional consultation when selecting a proper combination as many herbs can be beneficial when in small doses, can be mildly to highly toxic in large doses.

While herbs have many wonderful and beneficial effects for human beings when experienced in a body wrap, it is always best to make sure they are orchestrated and conducted by well seasoned professionals, educated in proper procedure of body wraps. This will ensure not only optimal results for the body wrap, but an exceptional experience likely to bring a person back again and again.

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Body Wraps To Reduce Cellulite

July 30, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

Body wraps originated from humble beginnings where Ace bandages or plastic wrap was tightly wrapped around a body to result in expediated weight loss. Today, the body wrap has exploded and morphed into a new form of spa treatment that promises not only weight loss, but with different applications and ingredients, can also be utilized as a treatment for a wide variety of skin ailments. Amongst the most common reasons for treatment via body wrap are eczema, psoriasis, and most predominantly aside from weight loss, cellulite.

Body wraps to reduce cellulite and other skin ailments can be obtained within salons and spas. They often include the application of various ingredients such as varieties of mud (sea, dead sea, clay, etc.), seaweed, algae, lotion, cream, honey, and the list continues on, then pressed into the skin by wrapping bandages or plastic wrap around the body.

The average time for a body wrap to reduce cellulite is roughly 20 minutes, though some may last longer, after which the products are usually rinsed off and followed with a moisturizing treatment such as lotion. Often advertisements claim to not only accomplish the reduction of cellulite, but also to shed anywhere from one, up to as many as twenty inches of weight from a client’s waist line, thereby reducing the visibility of cellulite. The weight loss is primarily the result of a process known as vasodilation.

Vasodilation occurs when the blood vessels widen as a result of the relaxation of the smooth muscle tissue within the walls of the blood vessels. Due to the decrease in vascular resistance, the flow of blood is then increased, exposing larger amounts of water, mineral, and other contents of the blood to the surface of the skin. The eventual outcome of the process behind body wraps to reduce cellulite is the loss of water through the skin, causing the tightening and firming of skin tissue which creates the appearance of less cellulite.

Many salons make the claim however, that cellulite is completely banished in the process of body wrapping, and that by continuing the process over time, one can manage to remain cellulite free. Critics argue that the cellulite is often still present, and upon ending use of body wraps that cellulite often returns.

Spas and salons widely advertise the “detoxification” properties of body wraps to reduce cellulite, as well as their ability to rejuvenate the skin. Body wrap treatments help detoxify the body by using the ingredients to pull the toxins and fat out of the skin/blood through perspiration, therefore reducing cellulite.

The philosophy behind how body wraps accomplish this detoxification is that it is accomplished by draining the lymph tissues of the body by spreading the fat cells apart, allowing toxins and wastes to be drained from lymphatic tissues which also may reduce swelling. However, one should keep in mind fat is not soluble; though both nutrients and minerals essential to the body are water soluble, and therefore easily lost in wrapping procedures.

The average body wrap designed to reduce cellulite can range in cost from $80-$150 for a forty-five minute procedure, or upwards of $100-$200 for a one hour procedure. You can save substantial amounts of money by performing your own body wraps from home. They work as well as spa treatments, and are easy to perform either on your own or with a friend.

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Common Herbal Body Wrap Questions Answered

July 20, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

girl with body wrap I get all kinds of emails with questions about herbal body wraps. Here are a few more of the most common questions I receive, along with answers. Please fell free to email me directly if your question is not answered anywhere on my site. For more “frequently asked questions”, checkout the article “Do Body Wraps Work“.

How often should I perform A body wrap?

You can experience a wrap every other day. We recommend that you be wrapped 2 times a week until you meet your goals. Then continue to wrap once or twice monthly to enjoy continued benefits.

How many wraps will I need?

For best results, complete a series of 4-12 wraps initially. You will need a series of wraps to see long lasting results. Depending upon the amount of cellulite that has formed, your percentage of body fat etc. will determine the number of wraps needed to obtain your desired results.

How many body wraps will I get from one container?

You will get approximately 2-4 body wraps from one 8 oz container of sea clay or sea mud. If you are doing partial or spot wraps, you will get many more. Remember to apply a thin layer of the clay or mud to the skin for best results.

Will I lose a lot of weight?

Body wrapping is not a weight loss process. The Body Wrap process is designed to reduce inches. You will look and feel as though you have lost weight which can encourage you to stick to your diet and exercise programs.

Is the inch loss permanent?

Yes, as long as you stick to drinking plenty of water and eating properly.

Is the body wrap safe for everyone?

Almost anyone should be able to have a wrap but if you have a medical problem, circulatory problems, heart disease, low or high blood pressure, diabetes, or other disease, check with your doctor first. It is recommended that you consult with a doctor before beginning any weight loss or inch loss program. Do not perform a wrap if you are pregnant, nursing, menstruating or are constipated.
Test patch a small area of the skin prior to use to check for allergic reaction. Keep out of reach of children. Not for internal consumption. External use only.

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Benefits Of Herbal Body Wraps

June 28, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

Herbal body wraps were born from the humble beginnings of Ace bandages or plastic wrap tightly wrapped tightly around a body resulting in vasodilation. Vasodilation causes the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the blood vessel walls causing the vessels to widen. As the blood vessels dilate, blood, and likewise other hormones and chemicals within the blood, are pulled closer to the surface of the skin. Spas and salons have built upon this theory by adding additional heat to the procedure by placing clients under thermal blankets while they lay, usually upon a warmed table or bedding. The current day procedure of body wrapping therefore has several benefits such as the firming and tightening of the skin and pores, weight loss, and detox of the body through metabolic stimulation.

Depending on the type of material used for the body wrap treatment, different results may occur. Some spas offer treatments utilizing a wide variety of materials such as algae, seaweed, mud, clay, lotions, creams, and salts. The duration of the treatment can vary from spa to salon. Many body wrap treatments tout weight loss. Some claim to remove anywhere from 6 inches to 20 in a single treatment. The weight loss offered by wraps is also often fast and attainable within just a few treatments, or even as little as one treatment. While yet others tone skin using dead sea mud mixtures. Mixtures including ingredients such as algae and seaweed promote omega -3 integration into the skin, and exfoliation to make the skin smoother and more supple, all while smoothing and relaxing the surface of the skin.

Other materials that are commonly used to facilitate body wraps are a wide variety of scrubbing agents, such as salts, sugar scrubs, and coffee. Salt wraps have been touted as “glow wraps”, due to their ability to not only exfoliate the skin, resulting in a radiant glowing effect, but also hydrate the skin, providing minerals to the skin and drawing water impurities out from the skin. Sugar scrubs , likewise are known also for their exfoliating abilities, however, it is also believed that due to their similarities to the skin’s genetic make-up, sugars reinforce moisturizing, and add a plumpness to the skin. Coffee scrubs are famous for their diuretic abilities, drawing toxins and excess water from the skin. Coffee is also believed to rejuvenate dry, dehydrated skin, and help reverse sun damage and aid in soothing skin ailments such as psoriasis and eczema.

Although body wraps offer several physical benefits such as weight loss, skin toning and the soothing of different skin ailments, the primary draw to these body treatments for many people is still the peaceful tranquility of being pampered. The warm and comfortable environment is often described as “cocoon like”, and the moisturizing massage that follows the rinsing of the body wrap material is highly stimulating for the skin. Despite the type of material utilized in the treatment, all body wraps have been touted by several various clients in testimonials as being highly relaxing, soothing, as well as enjoyable.

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Body Wraps For Inch Loss

June 22, 2010 By Ella Simpson 2 Comments

Body wraps have now long been touted as a method for not only losing weight, but as quick reduction methods to shed inches from waist lines. They come in a variety of different options to treat anything from eczema to eliminate toxins from the body, and even tighten and improve skin tone. There has developed however, a range of opinions as to whether body wraps actually work or not, and whether or not they are in fact, even healthy for individuals to attempt.

Many salons that offer body wraps that claim they can take a anywhere from 6 to as many as 20 inches off your waist line and body in one sitting. The procedure is relatively a simple one and is done through special minerals, clays, salts, and muds that are applied to the body, which is then wrapped up and usually left to soak.

While different wraps may require different sitting times, the average wait times is approximately one hour in most salons and spas. After applying the mixture, the individual is often laid down on a table, and wrapped snuggly and comfortably in a thermal blanket. This is thought to allow a person to “sweat out” the toxins and other impurities in the body. Many individuals claim to lose inches from their waist, thighs, and sometimes calves and arms as well. They also claim to have better skin tone, with the added benefit of softer skin as well. Some individuals claim to feel better, lighter, and even more energetic after applying body wraps.

However, some people purport that such body wraps can indeed be harmful to one’s health. It is commonly thought that logically, as fat is not water soluble, that fat is not indeed what is being lost by using a body wrap. It is theorized by means of logical deduction, that what is being lost rather, is water weight, and that this is accomplished by dehydrating the body. If this were the case, the process of body wrapping could indeed be harmful to those that are highly susceptible to complications due to dehydration, such as the very young, elderly, and those with certain medical conditions.

However, for those of young adulthood, or middle age, aside from purportedly being a “taxing” method of weightloss on the body, there does not appear to be any noticeable long term health concerns. One should however, be very careful to observe how the claimed inches were measured. Many testimonials, such as the one written online by Ronita Dutta, documenting her own experience

( http://www.ivillage.co.uk/beauty/bodybasics/cellulite/articles/0,,548152_551143,00.html ) note that while many inches were in fact lost during the body wrap, the total is a combination of all the inches lost from the entire body, not just the waist line.

In addition to being a highly effective, though controversial method of weight loss, wraps are also highly available. Most salons and spas offer such treatments, and the treatments themselves range from approximately $80 and up. However, if you are unable to afford regular wrap treatments, and have found that they work well for you, you can find do-it-yourself body wrap kits available here.

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3 Tips To Maximize Your Body Wrap Results

June 15, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

In order to get the most out of your body wrap, there are a few important tips that you need to follow. In this post, I will outline three things that you should do before your next treatment. I promise that if you follow these three steps you will see great results!

#1 – Select The Right Herbal Ingredients

The body wrap ingredients in your solution are a very important aspect of a successful treatment. The top spa’s and salons use organic herbs and the most potent sea clay’s. Be sure to buy your ingredients from a trusted source, and make sure that you carefully read the ingredient lists so that you know exactly what you are buying. Whenever possible, try to choose products with the least amount of preservatives in them, or better yet, make your own recipes from home.

#2 – Increase Your Water Intake

Hydration is an important aspect of a successful body wrap that is often overlooked. Try to increase your water intake a few days before your treatment. By ensuring that you body stays adequately hydrated, you will ensure that the body is able to flush impurities out and allow you fully detoxify.

#3 – Wrap Consistently

Although you may see results after your first body wrap, you should really perform a series of treatments in order to see significant results. This partly due to the detoxifying properties of the body wraps, which take some time. Instead of performing only one or two body wraps, aim for eight to ten, spread out over a series of weeks

In addition to the three tips above, I always feel that it is necessary to mention the importance of regular physical activity and a healthy diet. So many people think that they don’t have to exercise and can essentially eat whatever they want while body wrapping, and they will still get results. Yes, they might get some results, but the treatment will not live up to anywhere near their potential this way.

Whether you are visiting the spa or performing your own body wrap from home, the tips mentioned above will help you achieve excellent results during your next body wrap treatment.

If you are considering trying your own home body wrap treatment, please stop by the body wrap shop to order your herbal body wrap supplies, or order a body wrap kit that includes everything you need to get started right away.

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The Top 3 Herbal Body Wrap Myths

June 11, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

There are plenty of myths about herbal body wraps out there. I’m constantly getting questions from customers asking me if things that they are reading about body wrap treatments are true or not. I am amazed at some of the crazy questions I get!

In this post I’d like to outline and dispel three of the most common body wrap myths.

So let’s begin…

1 – You Can Eat Anything You Want While Body Wrapping

In order to get amazing results, you have to eat well no matter how many body wraps you are getting. Simply put, a body wrap can’t replace a healthy diet. In order to lose inches and detoxify your body, you have to make sure you take care of yourself. It’s time to ditch the packaged foods if you are still consuming them and replace them with plenty of high quality vegetables and fruits, and organic meat. If you eat a healthy low calorie diet and be active, and I promise that you will experience great results!

2 – You Don’t Need To Exercise While Body Wrapping

Herbal body wraps are a great way to tone your skin, but exercises is still important if you want to see jaw-dropping results. Excessive exercise isn’t necessary. Aim for resistance tube and body weight exercises a couple times a week, and aerobic activity at least three days. The duration of your aerobic workouts will depend on intensity (harder = shorter duration). Simply put, regular exercises should always be included as a part of your body wrap regimen if you want to get the most out of each treatment.

3 – You Only Need One Body Wrap Treatment

Although most people will see some results after their first body wrap session, I highly recommend a series of 3-10 body wraps over a 1 month period. Depending on a number of factors, you may need at least three treatments to maximize your inch loss. Those of you that also want to detoxify the body will want to perform a minimum of 8-10 wraps.

I hope this clears up some of the common body wrap myths out there. If you want to see amazing results, pick up a high quality herbal body wrap kit, eat a balanced diet, exercise often, and aim for a series of treatments as opposed to one.

If you think you are ready to get started and want to try a body wrap at home, please visit the body wrap shop and place an order!

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