Cold wraps for weight loss
Cold wrapping is becoming increasingly popular among those who want to find the ideal shape. This is a great way to say goodbye to cellulite and nourish the skin with useful substances.
Cold wrap for losing weight: essence, use and effect ^
The essence of cold wrapping for weight loss differs significantly from the principle of the action of hot, warming procedures.
When exposed to cold on the body, there is a narrowing of the pores and vessels, which leads to the outflow of liquid, slag and toxins from the subcutaneous tissues. In this case, they are excreted from the body through the kidneys and liver.
The body begins to look for additional fuel for warming and eventually splits the fat reserves to obtain the necessary energy. Due to this, weight loss occurs. Often in the mixture and solutions for cold wrapping add cooling elements - mint or menthol, as well as a component for strengthening the vessels - horse chestnut.
Benefits and benefits of cold wrap
Cold wrap has several advantages:
- It can be used if the hot wrap is not suitable for any reason.
- Cold wrapping will help to eliminate cellulite in a short time, remove swelling, get rid of fatigue in the legs, smooth out stretch marks, make the skin supple and elastic.
- In addition, it is good for cleansing the body and is especially recommended for varicose dilatation.
The main indications for the application of cold wraps are excess weight and the presence of cellulite. It is also recommended for edema of limbs, varicosity, leg fatigue and the presence of stretch marks on the body.
Contraindications for cold wraps
Compared to hot wraps, which have many contraindications and which are not suitable for everyone, almost every woman can cold wrap. Exceptions are cases when there are personal intolerance of the components of the formulation, gynecological problems, pregnancy, cystitis, skin diseases.
If the skin has wounds, abrasions, cuts or other damage, the procedure should be postponed until the skin is completely healed.
Of course, such a service in one of the beauty salons will not be expensive, but it can be done at home with minimal effort and budget.
How to make a cold wrap for losing weight at home: recipes, technique, description of the procedure ^
Before you begin the cold wrap, you need to carefully prepare the skin. With this task, a scrub and a stiff brush for the body will do an excellent job.
- Then the body is applied in advance prepared for one of the recipes liked wrapping composition, wrapped in a film and washed off at least after half an hour.
- The maximum time of the procedure is one and a half hours. The final step is applying a nutritional lotion to the skin.
- During cold procedures for weight loss, you do not need to cover yourself with a blanket or put on warm clothes, as is usually done with other types of wraps.
Variations of recipes for cold wraps are very diverse and will satisfy the preferences of any woman.
Cold wrap for slimming with honey
It takes natural honey, essential oils and food film. It will be enough to have 3 or 4 tablespoons of honey and a couple - three drops of citrus or mint oil.
- Honey mix with oil and apply on problem areas, and then wrap the body with a film.
- In the case of honey wrap it is recommended to still warm and cover with a blanket to make honey work better. At the same time, pleasant mild coolness will spread through the body from the mint oil.
- After one hour, a maximum of one and a half remove the film and rinse the remaining honey with water.
- Then apply a skin anti-cellulite or moisturizer.
Cold wrap for slimming with clay
Blue clay is best for this purpose, but other types can be used.
- Mix the clay with a small amount of water at room temperature until a homogeneous mixture is obtained that resembles sour cream. You can supplement the recipe with a couple of drops of essential oil.
- Apply to the skin and wrap film for 20-30 minutes.
- Wash off with water and moisturize the skin with cream.
Cold wrap for slimming with kelp
You can buy seaweed in any pharmacy - you can soak twice as much algae, but no later than 3 days after first use.
- Pre-laminaria should be filled with water and wait for about 60 minutes until it becomes soaked.
- Ready algae should be laid on the body, covered with a film and enjoy the rest from 60 minutes to an hour.
- Then remove the film and algae, rinse the body with warm water and do not forget to use body cream.
Cold wrap for slimming with oil
This is based on vegetable, olive or any other oil. An additional component to the base is essential oils( 3 drops).You can add one drop of different oils( juniper, grapefruit, mint), this will make the procedure especially pleasant and fragrant.
- Oil is applied to the body, we tighten with a film and leave for an hour.
- The oil can also be impregnated with a piece of cloth or bandages, wrap the body around them and cover them with a film.
- The duration of the procedure is 30 to 50 minutes.
Cold wrap for slimming with mustard
- The main ingredients - mustard powder, a little water, honey, essential oil.
- Mix honey and mustard in equal proportions and add a little oil.
- Apply to problem areas. The exposure time is from 20 minutes to an hour.
But with this type of wrapping you need to be more careful, since not everyone is suitable. On sensitive skin this can lead to a slight burn or irritation on the skin.
Therefore, in advance it is necessary to make a test for an allergic reaction. And if there is a burning sensation, immediately remove the film and rinse with seven cool water.
Cold wrap for slimming legs
Cold slimming procedure can be performed solely for the feet according to any of the above recipes.
- For wrapping the legs it will be more convenient to use bandages impregnated with a special solution or a liquid mixture.
- Feet is bandaged from the bottom up. Do not tighten the bandages, the pressure should be minimal.
- As a result, weight in the legs will disappear, puffiness, vessels will become stronger, the "stars" will become less noticeable.
Cold wrap for slimming belly
Quickly clean the stomach and tighten the skin will help cold wrap with clay.
- Clay powder mixed with water, applied to the abdomen and thighs and wrapped in film.
- Flushed after half an hour or 45 minutes.
Cold wraps for losing weight at home: reviews, videos, results of weight loss ^
The guarantee of impressive results from wraps is systematic and regular:
- The wrapping course consists of 10 or 15 sessions. Procedures should be conducted every other day.
- You can get a noticeable effect after the first two procedures, but you do not need to relax and stop at this.
- Also, do not forget about proper nutrition and additional physical activity. In conjunction with them, the process of losing weight will begin much faster.
The results of cold wraps for losing weight at home do not cease to please those who want to lose weight with minimum effort and cost for a short time. Those who pass the entire course receive a smooth renewed skin and beautiful forms as a bonus.
Reviews of cold wraps for losing weight of our regular readers are also very positive. Here are some of the responses sent to us:
Victoria, 36:
"Already several times turned into clay. I like. The skin becomes even and firm. The forms are also tightened, which is particularly encouraging. It is arranged to conduct 10 sessions. "
Eugenia, 24 years old:
"Of all the cold wraps, I need more honey. Cellulite markedly decreased, and volumes also slept. And the skin. ... no incredibly soft and smooth. I recommend".
Olga, 48 years old:
"Wrapping helped to say goodbye to cellulite and become the owner of the velvet skin itself. I used different clay( white, green, blue).Between the procedures she did massage with banks, tried not to eat sweet, and added a bit of sport to her life. The result is very satisfied. "