Mud wrap is one of the most popular treatments in body care salons. Yes, aesthetics are not enough: a mud-coated body does not look attractive. But even the first procedure brings such amazing results that a few minutes in the mud is such a trifle.
Words by words, but what really is? What are the benefits of a mud wrap? What types of procedures exist. More about this later in the article.
Why do we need wraps?
Mud body wrap has a positive effect and not only. Yes, in appearance the process looks unaesthetic, but it brings relaxation to the body, pleasant sensations and benefits. What are mud packs for?
- The dirt used during the procedure saturates the skin cells with elements that the body itself does not produce. Carboxylic and humic acids are necessary to increase skin tone and rejuvenation.
- The procedure relieves muscle pain, improves joint activity, which is especially good after exhausting physical exercises.
- Mud anti-cellulite wraps effectively fight the “orange peel”.
- Blood microcirculation improves.
- There is a rejuvenation and tightening of the skin.
- Mud wrap is needed for those who want to "burn" extra centimeters at the waist, hips, etc.
- To cleanse the skin from the inside (removal of toxins and toxins), to clean pores and remove dead epidermal cells.
And just to relax the whole body after a busy week, for psychological relief. Such a procedure can be done periodically and independently at home.
Contraindications
Mud procedures are practically safe. However, not everyone is allowed. There are a number of contraindications.
- internal infectious diseases in the acute stage;
- phlebeurysm;
- wounds, scratches and injuries on the skin;
- ovarian cyst, uterine fibroids;
- oncology;
- thyroid dysfunction;
- disturbances in the work of the cardiovascular system.
If you have one or more contraindications, you should abandon the mud wrap for the body (anti-cellulite or other action) or find an alternative cosmetic method. Ignoring contraindications can significantly worsen the condition of the client during the procedure.
How is the procedure performed?
Before you begin to consider the technique of performing mud wraps, it is worthwhile to give valuable recommendations, the observance of which enhances the effect. These tips will be especially helpful to those who practice mud coating at home.
- It is better to do the procedure in the evening, 3-4 hours before bedtime.
- During the session, the stomach should be empty, that is, a couple of hours before wrapping, you must complete the last meal.
- While the course lasts, it is necessary to use a sufficient amount of liquid. Pure water, herbal teas without sugar, berry and fruit drinks and fruit drinks (not sweet) are suitable.
- The course itself is not limited to one session. It is designed for 12-15 procedures with a frequency of 2 days.
And the execution technique itself consists of the following steps:
- Cleansing the skin. Before a mud wrap at home, you must take a bath or shower. The steamed body is rubbed with a hard washcloth, this will contribute to skin stress and a rush of blood to its surface. After this, a scrub is applied to the body and the skin is cleansed of keratinized particles.
- Mud also needs to be prepared. This can be done both before and after taking a bath. On the "wrapping" of the whole body at one time will require approximately 300 - 500 grams. The substance is heated to a temperature of 37-40 ° C, and then distributed in a thin layer over the body.
- The body is wrapped with cling film, and then covered with a blanket. In salons, special wrapping blankets are used for this. Remain in this position for 30-40 minutes.
- After everything is washed off with warm water.
- The final stage will be the application of an anti-cellulite cream or other care product to a dry body.
The stages of the wrap are the same, regardless of the purpose for which they are used: to get rid of cellulite, relieve pain in muscles and joints, etc.
Types of procedures
Mud anti-cellulite wraps are of two types, each of which is slightly different from each other, although in general they are identical.
- Cold wrap. This procedure is applicable to improve blood microcirculation, to tighten the skin and smooth wrinkles.
- Hot wrap is suitable after physical exertion to relieve muscle fatigue, for general relaxation and for lymphatic drainage effect.
Cold wrap
Cold wrap has several advantages over hot. It is allowed to use even those who suffer from varicose veins. Moreover, the procedure even helps to deal with this ailment. And in general, there are much fewer contraindications to this technique than for hot mud wraps.
A cold procedure has a different effect on the body (compared to a hot one):
- The basis of the mud should be a coolant, the principle of action of which is to sharply narrow the blood vessels and pores of the skin.
- One of the effects of cold wrapping is a powerful outflow of blood and lymph from the tissues of the subcutaneous layer.
- Through the liver or kidneys, toxic substances are eliminated.
- The paste for cold wraps contains a considerable percentage of healing substances that are beneficial to the skin.
- To warm the body, when using means for cold wrapping, in the area of applying a cold substance, the body begins to actively burn fats, which leads to intense weight loss.
- Cold wraps are very effective for losing weight in the abdomen and hips.
- Cooling mud wrap quickly relieves swelling in various parts of the body.
- After several sessions, stretch marks become less noticeable.
- The former skin tone returns.
- The extra pounds gradually disappear.
- Cellulite disappears, as the epidermis is smoothed.
- Puffiness and heaviness in the legs disappear, which is especially good after a long busy day.
The most valuable is the cold salon mud wrapping, since it is in the salons that cryotherapy is used, that is, the treatment of the body area with liquid nitrogen.
Hot wrap
Hot mud wrap is used mainly as a warming mud. Under the influence of heat, the vessels and pores expand, resulting in improved blood flow and sweating.
Mud hot wrap is used not only to relieve pain in muscles and joints, but also as anti-cellulite. Compared with cold, it has a number of contraindications.
- Skin damage.
- The progression of infectious diseases.
- Phlebeurysm.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Thyroid dysfunction.
- Uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts.
- Cancerous tumors.
Types of dirt
Muds for the procedure also come in several varieties.
- Peat or swamp. Such dirt has a high thermal effect, so they are good for hot wraps. Peat deposits contain a high percentage of humic acids and lipids.
- Silt sludge, the extraction of which is carried out from the bottom of salt lakes. The composition of silt mud contains salts and hydrogen sulfide, which have a bactericidal and therapeutic effect. Such wraps are used to treat skin diseases and contribute to the speedy recovery and renewal of epidermal layer cells. Among the well-known products are therapeutic muds for wraps, extracted from the bottom of the famous lakes of Saki and the Dead Sea.
- Sapropelic mud. This type is obtained from the bottom of fresh water. A feature of such deposits is their high biological activity.
- Volcanic rock deposits. Kamchatka mud wraps are especially popular. They are used to combat cellulite, overweight, to treat the initial form of varicose veins.
Natura SIBERICA products - Siberian mud wraps are in great demand among women practicing body wraps at home.
Local mud wraps
What is meant by local wraps?
- Hair wrap is used to treat them.
- Mud wraps for cellulite.
- One-time wrap with mud bags for one-time use. The procedure is easy to apply: the contents of such a package are applied to the problem area of the skin, and a thermocompress is pressed on top, the temperature of which should be at least 40-50 ° C. They also wrap polyethylene and a blanket on top. After 20 minutes, the remaining dirt on the body is removed with a damp cloth.
Hair wraps
The procedure resembles applying a mask: apply special dirt to wet hair, wrap it with polyethylene and a towel, leave it for 25-30 minutes. After rinse with water and shampoo.
It is enough to use hair mud 1-2 times a week to make them healthy and beautiful. The mud wrap has a different formulation, suitable for different types of hair, as well as for hair in various conditions: brittle, falling out, split, thin hair.
Anti-cellulite treatment
Experts recommend combining mud therapy with anti-cellulite massage. Thus, the orange peel problem can be solved several times faster. You can carry out the procedure both in the salon and at home.
So, first they massage, using various oils from cellulite. Upon completion, the skin is cleaned of the remnants of massage oils and other products. Then, healing mud is applied to already clean skin to soothe, relieve swelling and effect on subcutaneous fat.
The duration of one session is 25-30 minutes, but not more than 40 minutes. After the mud is washed off simply with water, without gels and soap. Apply anti-cellulite cream to the treated areas of the body. It is necessary to conduct a course of 14 mud wrap procedures and weight loss will occur in a short time. Judging by the numerous reviews, the effect is amazing.
Can I make mud wraps at home?
Many are interested in this question. Mud wrap is a popular salon procedure. But is it worth spending an impressive amount of money if such a procedure can be done at home?
It is quite possible, just buy a special tool based on natural healing mud in a pharmacy or cosmetic store.
Before applying the product, the skin is prepared as described above: steaming, peeling, etc.
After this, the mud product is heated: in a water bath or in the microwave. Its final temperature should be 40 degrees. After that, the substance is applied to a specific area of the body, wrapped with cling film, left for 25-30 minutes, and then washed off with water without the use of gels or soap.
The advantage of home use of the product is that after it the body relaxes and you can immediately lie down and continue to relax. And from the salon you still have to get home.
Reviews
Mud wrap reviews are mostly good. Positive statements are left by women, although men can safely experience mud smearing on themselves. Many who have tried this wonderful procedure on themselves note that it really "works" and brings all the stated results. The skin becomes soft, smooth, more toned. The general condition of the body improves.
Many women care about whether the mud really removes cellulite? According to reviews, the anti-cellulite mud wrap for the body is effective, but only in conjunction with other anti-cellulite programs: proper nutrition, sports, massage, and other cosmetic procedures of a similar orientation. You can combine with wrapping all together, or you can choose one thing. In any case, additional “help” to the mud procedure is simply necessary.