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Make Your Own Body Wrap – Here’s How!

April 30, 2010 By 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.

Body Wrap Ingredients

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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  1. 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.
  2. 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

Body Wrap Bandages for Making A body Wrap

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:

  1. Large pot to fill with boiling water
  2. Exfoliating skin brush
  3. Robe or sweat suit
  4. Body wrap bandages
  5. 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!

You can buy body wrap supplies at my shop.

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The Definitive Guide To Body Wrap Clays

April 16, 2010 By 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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