Body Wrap Ingredients

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?

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

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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.

The Definitive Guide To Body Wrap Supplies

May 25, 2010 By Ella Simpson 1 Comment

If you are ready to try a home body wrap treatment, purchasing the right body wrap supplies are essential. No matter whether your goals are to lose inches, detoxify the body, or simply improve your skin, choosing high quality supplies is very important.

In this “definitive guide” to body wrap supplies, I will outline everything that you need to know about body wrap supplies including:

Which supplies you need
How to use them
Where to find them

If this is your first body wrap treatment from home, you can use this post as a checklist to ensure that you don’t miss any of the essential components to an effective treatment.

So let’s begin…

What Body Wrap Supplies Do I Need To Get Started?

In order to be effective, a body wrap treatment can be very simple. With that being said, there are a number of “essential” body wrap supplies that you will need in order to make your own home treatment.

The supplies that you will need include the following:

Exfoliating products
Body wrapping bandages
Body wrap formula
Sauna suit

Now, a little more detail on each of these “essential” body wrap supplies…

Exfoliating Products

Before you begin your body wrap treatment, it’s important that you condition your skin. This will open the pores of your skin and allow it to absorb the nutrients from your body wrap formula. Although an application of exfoliating cream will work, generally the easiest method is to use a dry skin brush and gently rub it on the skin in a circular motion.

Body Wrapping Bandages

Also know as “ACE” bandages, these are the same types of compression bandages used to wrap muscle and ligament injuries. Although towels can be used, body wrap bandages offer the added benefit of compression. They can be re-used many times and simply placed in the washing machine after use.

Body Wrap Formula

The body wrap formula that you apply to your skin is a very important. You may choose to use a clay based formula that is applied to the skin as a thick paste, or a liquid formula that your body wrap bandages are soaked in before being applied to the skin.

For more information about body wrap formula’s, read the following articles:

Sauna Suit

The sauna suit or “sweat suit” is a plastic body suit used to trap in body heat and promote sweating. Alternatively, one can use a bath robe or baggy sweat pants and a long sleeved sweat shirt, however, expect things to get messy!

Where Can I Find Body Wrap Supplies?

Most drug stores will carry the exfoliating products and compression bandages. Where it get’s a little trickier is finding all of the ingredients needed for an effective body wrap formula. Although health food stores often do carry a decent selection of essential oils that can be used, you will need either a clay or liquid herbal formula such as Aloe Vera which can be more difficult to find.

Fortunately we offer wholesale prices on all body wrap supplies, including all types of clay and liquid formula.

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The Key To Making Effective Home Body Wrap Recipes

May 16, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

Your own home body wrap recipes can be extremely powerful and yield fantastic results only if you use the ingredients that will work best for your specific goals.

You see, certain herbs and essential oils that are added to your body wrap recipe play specific roles in terms of what results they will help you achieve. For example, your goal may primarily be to lose inches, where as someone else may be more interested in reducing the appearance of their cellulite.

Simply put, with different goals comes different ingredients.

If you have more than one goal in mind (inch loss, body detox and skin tightening for instance), that’s alright. You will simply want to incorporate more ingredients in to your recipe.

What Are The Best Inch Loss Recipe Ingredients?

When it comes to inch loss,

you will always want to use a clay base as opposed to a liquid based recipe. Here are a few of the best inch loss ingredients to add to your body wrap recipe:

Bentonite Clay
Green Tea Extract
Cayenne Powder

What Are The Best Detoxifying Body Wrap Recipe Ingredients?

For a detoxifying body wrap, a clay based recipe is not necessary. Using an herbal liquid or pure Aloe Vera liquid as a base is the best bet. You can then ad

d your choice of essential oils to the mix.

Herbal liquid
Grapefruit Extract
Sea Salt

What Are The Best Body Wrap Recipes For Skin & Cellulite Problems?

When it comes to skin and cellulite problems, nothing beats the power of various Seaweeds such as Dulse for example. Pure Aloe Vera is also essential.

Sea mud Clay
Sea Vegetables (Dulse, Bladderwrack, Irish Moss, Kelp)
Aloe Vera Liquid

You can always combine any of these ingredients together to make your own potent mix. In fact, I always recommend that you experiment with different ingredient combinations until you find the “ultimate” recipe for your body.

The list of ingredients that can be used for body wraps is almost endless, but here are those that are generally used most often:

Essential Oils

Patchouli
Rosemary
Basil
Lemongrass
Rosemary

Herbs

Aloe: Aloe Vera Leaf Powder
Ayurvedic Herb: Bhringraj Powder
Ayurvedic Herb: Gotu Kola Powder (Brahmi)
Ayurvedic Herb: Neem Powder
Ayurvedic Herb: Rose Petal Powder
Herb: Alfalfa Leaf Powder
Herb: Chamomile Flower Powder
Herb: Comfrey Root Powder
Herb: Fennel Seed Powder
Herb: Ginger Root Powder
Herb: Ginseng Powder

Other

Hydrosol: Yarrow
Milk Powder: Buttermilk
Milk Powder: Goat’s Milk
Milk Powder: Whole Milk
Organic Vinegar: Apple Cider

Putting It All Together

The key to an effective home body wrap recipe comes down to choosing the right combination of ingredients for your specific goals. Don’t be afraid to experiment so that you can tailor a recipe that your body responds to the best. Be sure to keep track of each of your recipes along with the results that are achieved so you know when you “strike gold” and find that special secret recipes that works like magic!

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Tips For Buying Body Wrap Supplies With Natural Ingredients

May 11, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

When it comes to buying body wrap supplies, it’s important that you deal with a reputable company that sells high quality, natural products. The last thing you want is to be exposing yourself to toxic chemicals during your detox body wrap!

First and foremost, when buying body wrap supplies, finding natural ingredients should be a top priority. Although even the highest quality products likely have some preservatives in them, it is possible to have them made with none at all.

So why are preservatives added at all? They are added to most body wrap formulas is to improve shelf life. Without preservatives, the bacteria that may develop over time can be far more harmful than the preservatives!

Sea mud, clays and dry mineral can all be made without preservatives with a pretty good shelf life of a few months. by storing them in a cool place, you can increase their shelf life.

Custom Body Wrap Formula’s

Most body wrap clays can be formulated with special herbs or essential oils for your own unique custom blend.

Another option is to request an extremely concentrated formula in a 100% glycerin base (no preservatives added). Once you add water to it, that is when the preservatives are needed for longer shelf life to prevent bacteria. Glycerin is non-toxic and good for the skin and is used in many products for its skin conditioning properties.

Another solution for preserving herbs without preservative would be in oils such as sunflower or mineral oil, but that would not blend well with water for creating the formula for body wrapping. With the glycerin base, you would add a very small amount to the water when you are ready to use it.

If you want to completely avoid any preservatives in your body wraps, there is another relatively new option. This is a product for soaking the bandage wraps in pure herbs. The Herbal Body Wrap Tea Bags include over 15 herbs that are specifically chosen for targeting cellulite, inch loss, toning, varicose veins, and improving skin health. Boil water, add the tea bag, pour into the heating unit and allow to brew while cooling down to desired temperature. This provides the purest herbal wrap with no additives, and less expensive that other methods.

In the end, make sure that your body wrap supplies are made of high quality ingredients. Certain preservatives are acceptable even in higher end products. If you want to eliminate any preservatives completely, you will likely have to contact the company and request a custom order.

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The Benefits of a Body Wrap Kit

May 8, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

Are you ready to try a body wrap at home? To begin, you will need body wrap supplies, and have two options. You can either purchase a body wrap kit, or all of your ingredients and supplies separately. In this article I will outline the benefits of each option so that you can decide for your self.

Body Wrap Kits

A body wrap kit includes all of the accessories and ingredients that you need to perform a body wrap at home. although the content of each body wrap kit vary, most contain the following:

Body wrap formulas – this could be a clay, herbal solution or both
Body wrap bandages – normally ACE style compression bandages
Sauna suit – helps trap heat and help you sweat
Exfoliating products – usually exfoliating cream or a dry skin brush for before your body wrap
Tape measure & tracking sheet
Instructions

The amount and type of formula that a body wrap kit contains will vary. In most cases, the larger the size of the kit, the greater the savings. This means that if you pay more upfront for your kit, the cost of each body wrap will be lower.

The big benefit of a body wrap kit is that it contains everything that you need, and will save you quite a bit of time since you don’t have to search for all of the ingredients separately. The cost of a body wrap kit is also usually cheaper compared to buying separate items.

The only real disadvantage of a body wrap kit over buying supplies separately is that you may not have the option to choose a specific type of clay or formula, however, most companies are willing to customize your order.

Buying Body Wrap Ingredients & Supplies Separately

If you decide to take this route as opposed to buying a body wrap kit, you will have more flexibility. If you find that the ingredients & supplies in the body wraps that you have been looking at do not fit your needs, then this is probably the best route to take.

Here is a list of the items you will need in order to perform your own body wrap:

Clay or herbal liquid
Wrapping bandages
Dry skin brush
Essential oils *optional

There are many different types of body wrap clays, herbal liquids, and essential oils that you can choose from when creating your own kit. Don’t be afraid to experiment and see which ingredients work best for you.

Which Option is Best for Me?

If you have never tried a home body wrap before, a home body wrap kit is probably the easiest and most economical way to get started. If on the other hand you are a home body wrap “veteran”, you would probably benefit from purchasing your ingredient and/or supplies separately so that you can try to create your own formulas.

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Make Your Own Body Wrap – Here’s How!

April 30, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

In this post I’m going to outline the steps it takes to make your own body wrap at home. The good news is that the entire process is relatively easy, and it will cost much less than a spa treatment (we’re talking around $5 per wrap as opposed to $100).

Now, in order to make a body wrap that will yield impressive results (inch loss, detox, skin improvements etc.),you will need to assemble some supplies. Some of the things can be found around your home, while others will have to be purchased.

What You Need To Make Your Own Body Wrap

Here are the “essentials” that you will need in order to make your own body wrap. Keep in mind that for any of the items that you need to buy, you will save a considerable amount of money if you purchase in bulk.

You will need some decent ingredients in order to get good results from your body wrap. If this is your first wrap, there is no need to get too fancy. The ingredients below will be all you need to get started.

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Bentonite Clay – The clay is applied to your skin and helps draw out impurities as well as replenish the skin with minerals and other nutrients. This is the most important ingredient of your wrap! if you are aiming for inch loss, clay is a must.
Herbal liquids – Herbal liquids are often an Aloe Vera base making them great for the skin. These liquids can either be added to clay, or used on their own by soaking your body wrap bandages in them.

Although you can use Bentonite clay or herbal liquids as the sole ingredients in your body wrap, I recommend that you use both in order to get the best results. If you are on a budget, go for the clay as opposed to the herbal liquid.

You can also add essential oils in to your formula when you make your own body wraps. There really is no limit in terms of the types of oil that can be used. Essential oils have many benefits, and can be purchased either online or at a health food store.

Body Wrap Accessories

In addition to the ingredients, you will need some supplies in order to make your own body wraps. You may already have many of these things around the house:

Large pot to fill with boiling water
Exfoliating skin brush
Robe or sweat suit
Body wrap bandages
Access to a shower / bath

Assuming that you have all of the ingredients and accessories listed above, you can not begin the process of making your own wrap.

Here is how to do it…

Step 1: Skin Preparation

You will want to exfoliate the skin in order to help open your skin pores. The easiest way to do this is to use a dry skin brush, lightly brushing the skin in a circular motion. This is also a good time to take pre-body wrap measurements and record numbers on a sheet (thighs, hips, waist, breasts, arms).

Step 2: Fill a large pot with water and heat it. Do not allow the water to boil. If you are using an herbal liquid, add it to water.

Step 2 (if using Bentonite clay: Begin to apply a thin layer of clay on your skin. Always begin at the lower part of the body and work your way upwards.

Step 2 (if using liquid based solution): Dip your body wraps in to your heated liquid solution, letting allowing them some time to soak and absorb the liquid.

Step 3: Wrap your body with the bandages, again beginning at your ankles and working your way up towards your neck. The wraps should be snug, but not uncomfortably tight.

Step 4: One you have wrapped your self, you have two options. The first option is to go lie down and relax in a warm place. The second option is to exercise (treadmill, housework, jumping on mini-trampoline etc.). Option number two will yield better results, but is also much less relaxing. Whichever option you choose, aim for 45-60 minutes.

Step 5: Slowly remove the body wrap bandages, this time working from your neck downwards. Take a room temperature shower to remove the clay from your body. If you used an herbal liquid only, you may not need to bathe.

Step 6: Take post-body wrap measurements and compare to earlier measurements.

Step 7: Apply a post body wrap moisturizer to your skin.

Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy your new silky smooth skin and slimmer body!

Please post a comment below with any questions or experiences!

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Choosing The Right Body Wrap Supplies

April 28, 2010 By Ella Simpson 2 Comments

If you are considering performing a body wrap at home, there are a number of body wrap supplies that you will need. Most of the supplies can either be ordered online, or purchased at a local beauty supply store. The cost of home body wrap supplies is quite reasonable, and will cost somewhere between $80 – $200 depending on the number of treatments you are looking for. This price includes body wrap bandages that can be re-used for many treatments.

Generally speaking, the more you spend upfront on body wrap supplies,the less expensive each wrap will cost. This is because buying body wrap formulas in bulk is much less expensive than buying smaller quantities at a time.

What Body Wrap Supplies Do I Need?

Now let’s outline what supplies you need to perform an effective body wrap at home.

Dry Skin Brush – $12.99

Exfoliating your skin prior to a body wrap is an important step that is often overlooked. Using a dry skin brush is an effective way of removing dead skin cells, and opening up the pores of the skin. This will ensure that your body is able to absorb all of the beneficial ingredients of your body wrap formula that is applied to your skin.

Body Wrap Bandages – $60 (enough for entire body)

These are reusable bandages that you wrap yourself in after you have applied the formula to your skin. Body wrap bandages generally come in two different forms. “Premium” body wrap bandages, and “high quality” body wrap bandages. Premium bandages are more durable and will last longer, but cost more money as opposed to the high quality wraps.

Body Wrap Formula – $40 (8-10 body wraps)

The body wrap formula will be one of the most important supplies that you purchase for your body wrap. There are many different types of formulas including:

Bentonite Clays (Sea Clay, Sea Mud, Chocolate Clay for example).
Dry Mineral Clay
Herbal Liquid
Aloe Vera Liquid

The type of body wrap formula that you choose will generally depend on your budget, and specific goals.

Sweat Suit – $19.99

The sweat suit helps trap the heat in after you have applied the body wrap bandages. This is an “optional” body wrap supply, since jogging pants and a thick cotton shirt will suffice. With that being said, for the small price of the sweat suit it is well worth the convenience.

Total price for body wrap supplies mentioned above: $140 approx.

Instead of purchasing all of these body wrap supplies separately, it’s often easier to purchase a body wrap kit. These kit’s contain all of the supplies that you need in a convenient package, and are very economical.

So that about wraps it up! The body wrap supplies listed above are all that you will need for your first at home body wrap treatments. As you become more experienced, you may begin to add new ingredients to your formulas such as essential oils or other herbs, but for not this is all you need.

I hope you found this article helpful!

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The Definitive Guide To Body Wrap Clays

April 16, 2010 By Ella Simpson Leave a Comment

When it comes to body wrap clay, it’s important to take your time choosing a high quality product, since this is the most important ingredient of a clay based body wrap formula. Although all types of clay may work, some do have certain advantages over other, and the body wrap clay that you choose will depend on both your budget, and goals.

Below is is a list of the most common types of clay, and a description about each.

Types Of Body Wrap Clay

Bentonite Body Wrap Clay: One of my favorites because of its exceptional drawing properties. Cosmetic companies have used it in facial mask products for years. Liquid Bentonite can be taken internally to help to detoxify the colon. Powder Bentonite should be used for the wrap formulas since the liquid is too diluted.

*French Green Clay: Also widely used by cosmetic companies for facial or body mud. Also has excellent drawing and toning properties and is a rich source of minerals.

*Red Body Wrap Clay: Also another widely used by cosmetic companies for facial or body mud. Also has excellent drawing and toning properties and is a rich source of minerals.

Sea Clay: Has s a high mineral content and has great drawing properties. It is great for drawing oils out of the skin and makes a great facial mask.

Dead Sea Clay: Has been described as clay that is extremely high in minerals and very beneficial to the skin. It has been used for joint pain, a complexion treatment, and is excellent for drawing toxins out of the skin. It contains a high concentration of potassium which helps to regulate the moisture levels of the skin.

*These clays contain a high concentration of Montmorillonite which is highly absorbent and has a high concentration of minerals. When available always opt for using one of these two clays in a formula. As they yield the highest drawing properties.

Forms Of Body Wrap Clay

Body wraps clays can also commonly be found in the following forms:

Solid Form: This is the most common form you will find for body wrap clays, and it is ready to use without mixing or adding ingredients.

Examples of solid body wrap clay include sea clay, and sea mud.

Powder Form: Body wrap clays are also found in powder form. There are powders that need to be mixed with water to form solid clay, and there are also dry mineral clay formulas that stay in a liquid form, and are absorbed by the body wrapping bandages as opposed to being applied directly to the skin.

Which Clay Is Best For Me?

Although you can certainly experiment with the different types of clay mentioned above, I generally recommend that people stick with Bentonite clay, since it’s easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and works very well. If you are looking for a less messy approach, a dry miner clay is a great alternative to solid Bentonite clay.

Please feel free to post any body wrap clay questions below, I’m always happy to help out!

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