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Many celebrities and people wanting to have immediate success are using body wraps to detoxify slim, tone, tighten and yes remove unwanted inches from the body.  It is a very inexpensive way to rid the body of that extra body fat and reduce the appearance of cellulite.  Body wraps have been proven to be only having temporary results that last approximately thirty days, though.

You should also do an allergy test before apply the oils and herbs to make sure you do not have any allergic reaction to ingredients that will be used.  Although it is all natural and completely healthy your body may react to these simple ingredients.

The ideal of natural body wraps is to remove toxins from the body and thus make you look both younger and healthier.  It will clean the skin, restore minerals, soften the skin and reduce minor joint pains.  Many spas will do these body wraps, which typically last one hour for around $40, but you can do them in the comfort of your home for a fraction of the cost.  Before attempting to do a body wrap, you must take a warm shower before the procedure, to open the pores up.  Make sure to drink lots of water before and after the wrap to remove the stored toxins in the body.

Dead Sea Clay or bentonite clay can be added together with natural sea salt to make a simple wrap.  You can add two tablespoons of oil and the desired herbs to the simple mixture as desired.  The herbs are optional, but helpful.   Essential oils are important to an herbal body wrap and will cause marked improvement in the skin. If done correctly, an herbal body wrap can reduce up to 20 inches, depending on the person. The types of oils typically used include:

• Lavender
• Sage or rosemary
• Lemon or lemongrass
• Sandalwood
• Olive oil
• Grapefruit

The types of herbs used normally are:

• Alfalfa leaf or leaf powder
• Ground basil
• Chamomile powder
• Rose petals or rose petal powder
• Rosehips or rosehip powder

As the body wrap can be messy, it is best to lie in a tub while waiting for the body wrap to be completed (around 45-60 minutes).  You may cover with an inexpensive foil thermal blanket to keep warm.  Many spas will recommend using special wrapping sheets but they are not necessary.  After the body wrap, it is important to watch your diet.  Refrain from fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, fried foods, sodas and alcohol for at least 48 hours.

Herbal body wraps can be an excellent way to shed those inches, but remember that an improper diet and lack of exercise will cause the inches to come back quickly. While the herbal body wraps are effective, they will not solve underlying issues with weight gain or water retention, and one should always seek the opinion of a doctor or spa professional before attempting to do a wrap from home.

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