Getting light and smooth legs, without a drop of retention and cellulite is not a mission that requires only expensive cosmetic procedures. Before thinking about super-expensive technologies and methods that are sometimes really painful (although effective), Why not try wraps? This treatment, which can be performed at home and/or in the salon, offers many advantages in the drainage and cellulite control strategy. And this does not even come close to the cost of medical and aesthetic protocols. Let’s find out together how wraps work.
Body wraps, what are they and how do they work?
Based on the experience of Angela Noviello, Head of Beauty at Milano Estetica Cosmetic Surgery & Medical SPA: “bandages help many women prone to fluid retentionespecially in certain phases, see for example, before the cycle or after childbirth, or in summer, when extreme heat creates the conditions for swollen and heavy legs, like boulders. Absorbed with depletion of active ingredients at high concentrationsbandages act as an osmotic compress, attracting stagnant fluids and activating blood circulation. The result is a feeling of lightness and smoothness in the treated area, usually the abdomen, thighs and legs.”
What assets to look for in body bandages
To counteract localized fat deposits, orange peel, and water retention, it is helpful to know which problem-solving active ingredients to prioritize. Noviello explains: “in dressing formulations for home use look for seaweeds that enhance the breakdown of triglycerides to reduce body fat; caffeine, which promotes the removal of fat and facilitates drainage; birch, which has diuretic and cleansing properties; ivy, which, thanks to saponins, has a draining and firming effect, and sea salt, ideal for getting rid of toxins and eliminating stubborn congestion.
How to use body wraps at home
“It would be ideal to start with a scrub, which, by exfoliating the skin, prepares it for receiving the active ingredients concentrated in the dressings and absorbs them better. At this point, wrap the bandages starting at the ankle and moving up.one foot at a time. At home and at the institute, the effect of the dressing is usually enhanced by cardboard pants, wear and hold for at least 45 minutes. Sweating is a completely normal phenomenon, it helps to eliminate toxins and fluid from the body. After this time, you can remove the bandages and massage the rest of the product, working your way up from the ankles to the waist. And the last advice: in the following hours, drink plenty of water, preferably alternating with draining infusions.
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Source: Elle