Wraps are a fairly popular procedure in the fight against overweight and cellulite.
For their implementation, various ingredients are used, including seaweed.
Kelp wrapping is offered in salons as a weight loss procedure.
Also, it is often carried out by women on their own at home.
Kelp wrap: do or not do
Laminaria or simply seaweed belongs to the brown seaweed family. This plant contains a large amount of iodine, vitamins, as well as a rich set of macro- and microelements. Laminaria is used as a traditional food product among peoples living in close proximity to the sea. It is also successfully used in medicine and cosmetology for skin care, cellulite control and weight loss.
The miraculous power of kelp lies in its chemical composition. However, it is impossible to say exactly how much of one or another element is present in seaweed, since everything depends on the specific place of its growth. In nature, kelp is quite widespread, has many varieties. It is mined in the Japanese, Okhotsk, White and Red Seas.
Laminaria contains:
• Iodine
Sea kale contains iodine in large quantities, moreover, in a bioavailable form for the human body. This makes it a unique medicine in the fight against diseases caused by iodine deficiency.
• Alginates
These are substances responsible for the removal of toxic substances, radionuclides and heavy metals from the body. In addition to the fact that they serve as sorbents, their ability has been proven to effectively fight the formation of malignant tumors.
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Normalize metabolic processes in the body, activate the blood supply to organs.
• Vitamins
Laminaria contains a beneficial skin complex of vitamins. Vitamins A, C, B1, B6, B9, PP, and others are present in large quantities in it.
• Microelements
The composition of seaweed contains: potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and iron. All these substances play an important role in the active life of the body and skin in particular.
In cosmetology, kelp is used for skin care and as an effective means for losing weight. And this is not at all surprising with such a composition rich in useful substances.
Based on the foregoing, it can be argued that the assurances of beauty salons who offer kelp wrapping as an effective procedure for losing weight are not at all groundless. Beauticians claim that seaweed is capable of:
• clean the deep layers of the skin from toxins and toxins;
• reduce body fat on the waist and abdomen;
• eliminate edema by removing excess fluid from skin cells;
• prevent the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite;
• saturate the skin with vitamins and other beneficial substances, making it smooth and supple.
With the help of a seaweed wrap, a significant improvement in the condition of flabby skin areas can be achieved, including in the chest area.
An important advantage of wrapping kelp as a means for losing weight is its availability. For those who can not afford this procedure in a salon, there is an alternative: wrapping kelp at home. You can buy this seaweed in a regular supermarket, pharmacy or cosmetics store.
Wrapping kelp for weight loss has its contraindications. This procedure cannot be carried out:
• in the presence of allergic reactions to any of the components, first of all, this concerns the allergy to iodine;
• pregnant and lactating;
• on damaged areas of the body where wounds, burns, deep scratches, etc. are present;
• immediately after hair removal;
• in the presence of skin diseases;
• for diseases of the heart and vascular system;
• with diabetes;
• for oncological diseases;
• at elevated body temperature or simply feeling unwell.
Kelp Wrap: Preparation
In order for the effect of the procedure to be noticeable immediately after the first application, the raw materials for wrapping should be properly prepared. Algae can be used as a whole puff or powder. The process of preparing different types of raw materials has some differences.
Kelp sheets, before becoming cosmetic raw materials, undergo a drying process using a special technology that allows you to maximize save all the useful components of the raw materials. Before use, the leaves are soaked in water, and this fully returns to them all the beneficial qualities of fresh algae. For wrapping the whole body you need only 0.5 kg of dry leaves. They must be immersed in 5 liters of water. Water temperature and soaking time depend on the method of wrapping.
To improve blood circulation in the skin, it is enough to conduct a cold wrap. For this, the raw material is soaked in water at room temperature for 1-1.5 hours.
For enhanced penetration of the active ingredients into the skin, it is recommended to conduct a hot wrap with kelp. To do this, leafy algae are soaked in water heated to 50-70 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Using hotter water is not recommended. Otherwise, plants may lose a significant amount of nutrients.
To prepare for wrapping powder raw materials, heat the water to 50-65 degrees. Mix water and powder in a ratio of 1: 4, that is, for one part of the algae you need to take four parts of water. Stir the mixture thoroughly, leave to swell for 20 minutes. About 150-200 grams of powder will be required to wrap the entire body with kelp.
Kelp wrap: types and their purpose
Wrap procedures are divided into hot and cold. They differ from each other in the method of preparation of raw materials and are used to achieve various cosmetic effects.
Cold wrapping with kelp most often has a local character, that is, it is carried out on a separate problem area of the body. It is intended to relieve edema by enhancing the process of outflow of lymphatic fluid. At the same time, the skin becomes more elastic and elastic, fatigue is removed from muscle tissue.
Hot wrapping with kelp causes the expansion of blood vessels, and activates blood circulation. The active components of seaweed penetrate through open pores into the deep layers of the epidermis, and stimulate the onset of the process of active breakdown of subcutaneous fat. This method of wrapping is very effective in losing weight. It is used to combat cellulite and treat various forms of obesity.
There is also a contrast wrapping method that combines the two previous methods. In this case, the hot method is first used, and then the cold one. Most often, the combined method is used on individual parts of the body to combat the "orange peel".
Kelp wrapping: sequence of actions
After the raw materials are ready, you can proceed directly to the procedure itself.
First of all, before the wrapping procedure itself, care should be taken to open the pores of the skin to the maximum extent, and thereby ensure the unhindered penetration of active substances into its deep layers. To do this, you can take a shower or bath, or even better visit a steam room.
The next step is cleaning the skin. To do this, it is better to use body scrubs containing sea salt or algae.
Next, the following manipulations are performed:
• Algae soaked in water are applied to the body. This may be a procedure in which the entire body or its individual parts are involved. You can apply kelp directly to the skin or with gauze or a thin cotton cloth. Laminaria leaves are placed on fabric or in two layers of cheesecloth (if whole raw materials are used), or a pre-prepared algae powder mask is applied in a thin layer. The use of fabric allows you to get rid of excessive stickiness and greatly facilitate the washing process.
• To enhance the effect on top of the algae, the body is wrapped in a thin cellophane film and insulated. For warming, you can use a large terry towel, plaid, blanket or even a sleeping bag.
• During the procedure, it is better to relax and allow beneficial substances to calmly carry out work to improve the condition of your skin and correct your figure. The exposure time of the wrap is from 40 to 60 minutes. For the first procedure, 40 minutes is enough, and in the future, the exposure time should be gradually increased, bringing to 1 hour.
• Over time, algae are removed from the body.
• Next, take a shower.
• Finally, apply a nourishing cream to the skin.
Kelp Wrap: Professional Tips
Wrapping with kelp for weight loss, it is recommended to conduct courses in 7-14 procedures. Procedures should be carried out daily or at one-day intervals.
To achieve a long-term result, the treatment should be repeated every 3 months.
Between sessions of kelp wraps, it is recommended to treat the skin with nutritious lotions.
During intensive weight loss, along with wraps with kelp, you should regularly drink clean water. This contributes to a faster removal of toxins from the body.
Laminaria wraps can be carried out with the participation of additional ingredients: honey, pepper, blue clay, essential oils, sea salt or cinnamon. Such combinations allow the body to lose weight even faster.
In order to get the maximum effect from wrapping kelp, you must first prepare the skin for the procedure. To do this, you can take a bath or shower. However, if you want to use the beneficial substances of seaweed to the maximum, you must take care to fully open the pores of the skin. The sauna is 100% capable of coping with this task.
For wrapping kelp for weight loss, you can use the combined method. To do this, on the problem areas of the body, the procedure is first done with algae in a hot way, and then a mask with laminaria with a cooling effect is applied.
Cooked kelp can be used for wrapping no more than two times. In between procedures, it should be stored in water. The maximum shelf life of soaked algae is 4-5 days.
Do not rush to pour out the water left after the kelp is soaked. During the lock, it turns into a concentrated infusion, which can be used to prepare masks or to cleanse the skin of the face and neck. You can also freeze it and wipe your face with ice cubes. This is especially good for aging skin.
