Your average women’s magazine is full of articles about famous celebrity women who have had a baby and immediately lost all of that excess weight. There is also no shortage of stories about celebrities who have completely changed the shape and size of their body in a very short period of time, in spite of the fact that they claim that they made no changes to their diet or exercise regimen.
In many instances, a body wrap is directly responsible for these changes in weight and shape and may be able to help you lose inches while also speeding up your metabolism. But you don’t have to spend lots of cash to experience the benefits of this trendy spa treatment.
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What Is A Body Wrap?
A body wrap is a way to promote excessive sweating in a particular area of the body, which can result in not only significant loss in weight, but the reduction in toxins throughout the body. In many ways, the results that you will get from a body wrap is much like what you would experience from spending time in a sauna or steam room. The only differences that a body wrap provides more substantial changes in size and weight over a shorter period of time.
Depending on the kind of body wrap that you choose, and whether or not you opt for an at-home body wrap or one that is done in a spa, they usually consist of some type of skin exfoliation or micro dermabrasion, followed by application of oil, followed by wrapping the body with plastic or some other type of material.
Do Body Wraps Really Help You Lose Weight?
It is important to note that a single at-home body wrap will not in itself cause you to change your body fat percentage or give you a healthier body. But, it may result in short-term water weight loss that can help you fit into your favorite jeans or a new dress. It’s also nourishing for the skin, and many people report seeing a healthy glow after they try it.
The amount of weight that you can lose will depend on the methods that you choose, how much excess water your body is storing right now, and the amount of time that you are able to tolerate the heat.
Body wraps should never be used by women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, those who are taking medications that make them susceptible to heat, or anyone who is suffering from existing health conditions. Body wraps can be uncomfortable for some people, though the results can often be worth it.
How to Create an At-Home Body Wrap
Most commonly, people will have spa body wraps the first time, as a way to see if this is a method of weight loss that works for them. One problem with having a body wrap done in a spa is that it can be embarrassing to have in other person wrapping your body and plastic or applying exfoliating and moisturizing products. If you’re not bothered by such up-close and personal attention from a stranger, then no worries!
The other downside to a spa body wrap is that it can be very expensive. Keeping in mind that the results are primarily short-term, spending hundred dollars or more on this type of treatment might not be something that you are willing to put into your family budget.
On the bright side, it is possible to create your own at home body wrap as long as you do it sensibly. Here’s how to try it for yourself:
- Exfoliate. Create your own body scrub out of natural food products that you may have in your home right now.Here’s our favorite (and cheapest) recipe:
– 1 part oil (we like coconut oil the best, but you could also use canola or olive oil
– 2 parts sugar (make sure the granules are fine; large ones can tear your skin)
– 2 drops of an essential oil for fragrance (optional – we like tea tree oil)Using a loofah exfoliation sponge (or just your hands), rub a generous amount of the scrub all over your body, using a circular motion. You can spend more time on rough areas such as elbows and heels. - Rinse thoroughly to cleanse the skin. You won’t need a moisturizer after using this scrub.
- Wrap yourself in plastic wrap. The easiest way to do this is to use a handy plastic wrap dispenser like the ones that furniture movers use. This will allow you to wrap the plastic fairly tightly on your limbs and torso. Just don’t wrap TOO tightly! You will look like an insane person once you’re done, but it’s also kind of fun, we promise.
- Cover yourself with a warm blanket or heating pad. Stay wrapped up and warm and cozy for about half an hour. This will help make the treatment more effective.
Another Option For Heat-Sensitive People
If you don’t want to put together your own wrap kit, or if you don’t have a heating pad or don’t feel like sweating but still want the detox effects of a good wrap, I recommend this detox clay-based kit from Amazon.com:
Brazilian Silky n’ Slim Volcanic Clay Body Wrap Home Treatment System >>
Here is an example of the results one woman got with this clay-based body wrap:
How Much Money Can You Save?
Most women already have everything they need at home in order to create an at-home body wrap. If this is something that you enjoy doing on a regular basis or you are doing this is a way to reduce toxins in your body, then choosing an at-home body wrap treatment is certainly more sensible in terms of cost.
Since the average spa treatment can run upwards of $300, the savings can be considerable and will enable you to do this on a more regular basis. Our home-made recipe above, including the scrub ingredients, the plastic wrap, and a brand-new heating pad cost us a total of $22.50. Of course, if you already have one at home, or opt to use a blanket you already own, your total cost is more like a very minimal $2.50. Super great bargain!
Is an At-Home Body Wrap Right for You?
There are obviously warnings with any kind of at home treatment, and so an at-home body wrap should only be used by someone who is otherwise healthy. It is also important to take the time to properly hydrated after doing this type of treatment. By consuming more water both before and after your at-home body wrap, you will better be able to flush toxins and excess debris from your body.
Sensitive to heat? Try out this very highly rated clay-based body wrap treatment:
Brazilian Silky n’ Slim Volcanic Clay Body Wrap Home Treatment System >>
I love this
Wanted to know what happens if using the wraps on ur tummy without knowing u r pregnant?
Hi Emely – Please check with you doctor if you suspect you might be pregnant! I don’t recommend using body wraps during pregnancy.
If I don’t have money to get a heating pad or blanket is there something else I could do?
Hi Lora – do you have a hair dryer? You could try using that for heat, you’ll just have to move it evenly and continuously around the areas you’ve wrapped.
Make a rice bag heating pad. Regular rice(not instant) in, I like to sew a dish towel together like a sack. Fill with rice. Put in the microwave for 3 minutes. Heat lasts a long time. Inexpensive and easy.
Great tip, thanks Lori!
you can use a hot water bottle
if you take some hand towels get them wet and wring them out to get the excess water out. heat them up in the microwave till theyre warm put them on the area of focus and then take a dry towel and cover the warm wet one up to keep it warm longer.
Actually, I put the scrub itself in the microwave for 10 seconds. Not sure if that would help ? I’m still going to use a heating pad though. Just thought this may help
Hello there, I’m really interesting in this stuff but do I have to cover my whole body while wearing it? Or just cover my tummy??
And I work out everyday so should I workout before I wrap or after?
Hi Grace – just wrap the areas you want to tighten and firm. I do my arms and stomach usually. And I usually wrap before I work out, but you could do either way, I’d think.
I’ve tried on of the body wraps from a spa kit. The thing is, we only used a small amount of plastic wrap to hold it in place. It was an herbal patch. I didn’t sweat much at all, and drank a lot of water during the procedure so that any inches loss wouldn’t be water weight. I’m curious what blend of herbs they used on the wrap.
I’m interested in knowing how many times a week can this be done? It does not say in the article.
In my experience, once or twice a week has given me great results. Really, you could do this as many times as you want, but it may cause skin irritation depending on your skin type and if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients or materials involved. You might want to try it once then gradually increase the number of times per week.
Is it ok to use a store bought sugar rub instead of making your own?
Hi Lilly – sure, that will work just fine!
Yes but I prefer the homemade one for better results
May be a strange question but do you wrap yourself wet after rinsing or dry off first
Sarah,
I’ve only ever applied the wrap after drying off. I would think that the wrapping material may not stay in place as well if applied while you are still wet.
I just did this wrap. It made me soft but nothing else. How long till you see a result? How much water do you drink before or after or both? I tried the it work wraps and had to drink 1/2 body weight in water for three days. I did 4 wraps and saw no results. Curious why these don’t work on me. I am a small apple size and used to be hour glass and would like to be back. 🙁
Hi Tammy – I know what you mean about being hourglass at one point in your life and wanting it back! I’m more of a pear shape, and definitely need to tone up my problem areas. I have had some luck seeing small improvements on my stomach and thighs with these wraps, but nothing very significant. I get the best results when I combine diet and exercise with spa treatments like these. One thing I’ve noticed is that I look a lot less bloated and more slim when I cut dairy and alcohol from my diet. Maybe try that for a good month, if you consume those things?
I was told that I can rub Preparation H on my belly for the heat and that works
I used itworks 4pack as well and it also did nothing to me
What’s the exact measurements? I don’t understand 1 part, 2 parts, etc. Are we talking teaspoon, tablespoon?
Hi Dana,
The “parts” refers to a generic measurement for a ratio of ingredients. This is used so that anyone can mix up as much or a little as they wish. For example, if you used your base measurement as a tablespoon, then “1 part” would be 1 tablespoon and “2 parts” would be 2 tablespoons. Since the recipe is for a scrub for the entire body, I use a cup as the base measurement, so my recipe is 1 cup/part oil, 2 cup/parts sugar, and a couple of drops of fragrant oil. You can also adjust the ratios to suit your personal needs.
Hope that helps.
I put Argan Oil in my hair but also on my body. Will that work as good as the other oils.
Yes, argan oil is a great choice!
I am interested in trying this. My question is can I wear this while working out? And while I’m working out should I wear sweats?
Hi Brooke – thanks for your question! I wouldn’t recommend wearing your wrap while you work out. Your body needs to be able to perspire and your sweat needs to evaporate so you don’t overheat. But I can’t think of a much better treat for *after* your workout than pampering yourself with a wrap!
How long should you leave it on for??
Good question – I usually leave mine on for about 30 minutes so the ingredients really penetrate into my skin.
I’m confused by this, when you say to let the ingredients penetrate your skin… aren’t you exfoliating, then rinsing, drying, and then wrapping…?
Hi – sorry for any confusion – yes, you’ve got the order of steps right. I just meant that even rinsing off the exfoliation ingredients and then patting dry will leave some residual moisturizing goodness in your skin. 🙂
Zoe
i put the mixture on tgan wipe it off before the wrapping?
Hi Ruthelma – yes, you can wipe off the mixture or hop in the shower to rinse it off, then wrap and apply heat.
Hi can you wear the wraps when your at work like all day or not
Hi Kerry – I wouldn’t recommend it… seems like it would get pretty uncomfortable!
Is it true that you have to drink a lot of water before during and after the wrap?
Yes, it’s always a good idea to stay hydrated. Try drinking eight ounces of 8 before you do the wrap, and then another 8 ounces after.
Do you think the exfoliate could be re used? Maybe before rinsing, try to scrape most of it back off and put in air tight container. (I’m cheap) haha
Hi Sydney – I don’t see why not! Good money-saving tip 🙂
Not a good idea to reuse the scrub! Bacteria from your skin are incorporated once used. Not very sanitary. Coconut oil you can get for an average price of $8-10. Sugar is roughly $1-2. The essential oils are not necessary, just used for aromatherapy. But they vary in cost but roughly $5-10. You can just make a large batch of it instead of attempting to reuse it.
I don’t think that would be very sanitary. There is a lot of bacteria that lives on the surface of the skin. That might cause your scrub to go bad and have very bad smells. I would not recommend it.
I would like to use this wrap on my mid section and thighs. Is it possible to do that with this?
Hi Linda – yes, this is exactly how I use the wrap, as those are my main trouble spots. 🙂
I want to try this wrap, is it safe to do it every night before bed? I just want to work on my stomach
Sure, it’s certainly safe to do every night on your tummy, but I wouldn’t leave it on for much longer than 30 minutes a night. It’s not harmful, but if your skin is sensitive at all, I wouldn’t want you to have any irritation.
Does this mean that I’d be able to use this over night and go to school the next day or will you notice where the wraps have been on?
Thanks 🙂
Hi Caitlin, I wouldn’t recommend using the wrap overnight while you sleep – I don’t want you to prune up! 🙂 You can certainly use it at night, before bed, but take it off before you go to sleep.
I love DIY articles like these, especially when it’s about trimming down some on my midsection! I have had a baby and he is now almost a year and-a-half old. Ever since then I have not had the luxury to buy body wraps because of my extra expenses (due to supporting a child and being out on your own) but I like the idea of this. I was wondering if I could also use this kind of wrap on my back area, arms or neck? And if I wanted to, could I leave them on longer than half-an-hour? Any feedback on my question would be much appreciated! Thanks 🙂
Hi Sarah – Thanks so much for your comment! I love DIY beauty ideas, too. Saving money is always a plus! 🙂 Sure, I don’t see why you couldn’t use this wrap on your back, arms, and neck – it should provide the same benefits there as it does on your midsection. You can certainly try leaving the wrap on for longer than 30 minutes, but I wouldn’t go longer than 45 minutes at a time, just because it can get a little uncomfortable and I don’t want you to prune up! 😀
what sugar and fragrant oil do u recommend
For the sugar, I just use the generic fine-grain cane sugar you can get at Safeway or your local grocery store. Whatever is cheapest but has really fine grains – the finer the better.
For the oil, I love using coconut oil, but you could do canola or olive oil if you already have those on hand.
After doing the 30-45 minutes in the rap do you rinse off again when the wrap comes off.
Hi Lisa – You can rinse off or even wash off again if you don’t like that “super-moisturized” feeling. But what I like to do every once in a while is get an old towel that I don’t mind messing up, and just lightly wipe off any residual oil from the exfoliation part of the process (if there’s any still on my skin), rather than get back in the tub or shower. It keeps my skin feeling really soft and supple for days!
How long does it take to lose inches
Hi JC – I would recommend doing the wraps about 3 times a week for 2 or 3 weeks to start seeing results. Everyone is different though, so it may take longer. Let me know how it goes!
I’m confused at what type of sugar we’re suppose to use? And for the 3rd step can I use cocoa butter? Or what other oil?
Hi Alban – sorry for the confusion! Any brand of fine-grain cane sugar you find in your local grocery store works just great. And for the oil, coconut oil works great, but I think cocoa butter would be too thick. You want something very oily/liquidy so it slides easily over your skin.
Believe it or not, I actually use body wash instead of oil. I didn’t like the feeling oil left (makes me feel like I’m all greasy)
Will this work on saggy stomach skin? i want to get rid of that saggy skin 🙁
Hi Sarah – this will help you slim down and firm your skin a little, but it really depends on how much loose skin you’re dealing with. The best approach is very good skin moisturizing combined with a sensible diet that is high in vegetables and fruit, plus a moderate fitness program.
I am not fat but I would like to lose a small pooch I have after my second baby 5months ago and I’m wondering if this will work for me I work out 5times a week and eat fairly clean .. Any suggestions
Hi Vero – I can’t say for sure it your situation, but it has worked for me to help tighten up some loose skin on my lower abdomen. Give it a try, and good luck!
this is probably stupid question, but in the article you said “it may result in short-term water weight loss”. does that mean i wont keep the inches i lose off?
Hi Sky – You may not keep all the inches off long term, but you should keep some off, and if you combine the wraps with a sensible diet and exercise, you should certainly keep them off!
How long will this take to work? Does it work? I can’t seem to get rid of my extra fat no matter what I do! I want to be happy with my body for once.
Hi Abby – It can take several treatments to start seeing results, but I recommend you try two to three body wraps a week for 4 weeks in a row for best results. Good luck!
Can I use lotion instead of the scrub???
Hi Destiny – you sure can, especially if you have really sensitive skin.
So basically sugar, olive or coconut oil & plastic wrap & a thick blanket & 30 min!
hi , i have 15 kilo extera weight and also i need lifting so my question is body warp can help me is it useful for me?thank you
Hi Azi – I can’t say for sure, but I think it would be useful for you to give it a try. At the very least should help give your skin some nice moisture and firmness, and it’s kind of relaxing, too!
Hi Zoe
I love this idea and am definitely going to use it. Now if you could only come up with a wrap or something that would put my tata’s back where they belong!! =P
Kathy
Ha, Kathy – you and me both!!
How long am I supposed to leave this on for? I used it overnight
Hi Kat – I mention in the post above to leave it on for half an hour, but you could do longer if you want. Overnight would drive me nuts, how did it work for you??
Let me ask do I continuously rub the scrub mixture and how long should I leave the scrub on?
Hi Paula – I usually massage the scrub into my skin for about 5 minutes total, so I don’t overly irritate it. I leave it on for about half an hour, but you could do longer if it’s comfortable for you.
Can I do multiple areas at same time?Thighs and stomache for instance.
Hi Malisa — sure, good idea. You might need to increase the amount of scrub you make at the onset, just a heads up.
Hi I am a little confused do you put the oil sugar & tea tree on then rinse off then wrap then what is on you if you rinse off the oil sugar & tea tree oil kinda confused?
Hi Heidi – sorry for the confusion! I like to put the mixture on, massage it all over my skin to exfoliate and moisturize, and then rinse off, and then wrap. I think some other people have tried leaving the mixture on while wrapping, but I find it uncomfortable.
My skin is loose, if body wrap help me to stiff my skin?
Hi Zahra – the wrap can help deeply moisturize your skin, and wrapping it tightly can encourage firming, but results really depend on how much loose skin you have. The wrap should help with the health and condition of your skin, but it can only do so much firming over time. Still, it’s kind of fun and worth giving a try. Good luck!
Hi Zoe, this might sound like a stupid question but I’ve had 3 c-sections so I have what seems to look like extra saggy skin around my scar or its possible that it’s just scar tissue, so I’m wondering do you know if this will still work when the extra fat is surrounded by scar tissue
Hi there, not a stupid question at all! I can’t say for sure whether the scar tissue will affect the results, but it’s definitely worth trying out and seeing how it works for you. At the very least, you should see softer, firmer skin in your tummy area. I’d love to hear how it goes, good luck!
Hiya once the wraps been on obv ul be a bit sweaty do u shower after or juat wipe down for best results x
Hi Keli – ha, I usually do shower after I’m done, especially if I get really sweaty. 🙂
Oh whats best granulated sugar or caster?? Xx
I just use regular granulated cane sugar – the kind that come in bags at the grocery store.
how come a breastfeeding mother shouldn’t do this? if its just for one hour? lol
Hi Tara – I just think it’s important to err on the side of safety where new moms are concerned, but definitely check with your doctor first, and if he/she says it’s OK, go for it!
I’ve heard from older women that back in the day they rubbed Preparation-H on and wrapped that area of the body. Have you heard of this before and if so is it a good idea to do so?
Hi Netta! That is so interesting — I’ve heard of using Preparation-H on undereye bags, and I even tried it myself, but it irritated my skin, so I’d just worry about skin irritation in general. Heck, maybe give it a try on a small test area and see what happens…. I’d love to hear about it! 😀
I’m doing the preparation h and plastic wrap now and it’s self heating I just hope to see results I’ll keep you posted and I’m doing overnight bold right
Can regular blanket work and for how Long
Hi Nisha – you really need the heat from a heating pad or electric blanket to open up your pores.
Is this suppose to help you loose body fat like in my case stomach fat?
Hi Brittany – the wrap by itself can’t cause you to change your body fat percentage, but it can result in short-term water weight reduction to help you fit into your favorite jeans for a special occasion. 🙂 Hope this helps!
Thanks, I was looking for a way to find a wrap to help me loose body fat , because I had a baby by c section and im having a difficult time losing it.
Hi there. I’m pretty tight and don’t want to pay alot for the wraps. But I was told that using a household wrap (like food cling wrap), was bad as the toxins from the wrap are going into your body?
Hi Leah – great question. The research I’ve done has proven to be a little conflicting, but the most reputable sources say the danger from toxins is something to worry about only when using cling wrap to microwave food you’re actually going to consume. And even then, testing has proven that BPAs and other toxins in several major cling wrap brands don’t even transfer to food in an traceable way. So the good news is, it seems like there’s little reason to worry about using cling wrap on your skin.
Here’s a link to a Good Housekeeping article in which they tested several brands of wrap and their findings: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/consumer-protection/plastic-safety-heat-food-6
Hope this helps!
Hi, is plastic wrap the one used to wrap food? If not then where can I find plastic wraps to purchase? And is aluminum foil the plastic wrap? Plz let me know, thanks.
Hi Bhanu – yes, you can use plastic wrap used for food.
Ok, I’m confused. After reading the article and the comments, I’m a little lost on the process.
Do we scrub while dry and leave the scrub on for awhile and then get in the shower to rinse/wipe it off or do we do the scrub while in the shower and just scrub for a few minutes?
After using the scrub, we wrap a clean dry section of the body, right?
Leave the wrap on for 30 minutes and be warm. What if you don’t have a heating pad?
After the 30 min wrap, what do you do? I read one comment to just wipe off and another one saying to shower if you’re Reay sweaty.
Please clarify! Thanks 🙂
Hi Tabitha – I think maybe I confused things in the comments, so sorry about that! But really you could do it a couple of different ways with the same good results. To address your questions specifically, I like to scrub while in the shower, rinse off the scrub in the shower, then get out and gently pat dry so my skin is still damp. Next, apply the wrap and heat (if you don’t have a heating pad, you can just snuggle up under a warm blanket). After 30 minutes, remove the wrap and rinse off in the shower again if you like — you don’t have to, but I always feel kinda sweaty after I finish a wrap, so I like to hop back in for a few minutes. 🙂
Can i wear this overnight? How many times daily and/or weekly should i do this to get improvement in a certain amount of time? Im going so an anime convention in may and im cosplaying.. But im kind of “flubby…” And for the cosplay, my stomach should show
Hi Jillian – You can do the wrap up to 3 times a week, but I wouldn’t wear overnight because it would personally drive me crazy to sleep in it. 🙂 Good luck with your convention, I’m sure you’ll look great!
So I work out and have a healthy diet but can’t seem to slim my gut down. Will the wrap help to get a flat stomach in a couple weeks?
Hi Justina – I can’t say for sure since everyone is different, but wrapping can result in short-term water loss that can shrink your tummy a bit.
If I use my own exfoliant, do I need to put on a moisturizer or oil before wrapping? I have very dry skin so I can’t imagine being too moisturizer…is it the heat +moisture that makes it work?
Hi Angela – yes, feel free to moisturize after exfoliating and before putting on the wrap. It should provide excellent moisture for your dry skin!
my shower has a steam/sauna built into it, so would it be okay to do that with the wrap instead of a heating pad?
Hi Hannah – sure, give that a try, I bet that would work really well!
Sure, give it a try – I bet it would work quite well!
can we use burger or sandwich rap.which is soft and transperant..
can we apply slimming gel before wrapping
Hi Komal – sure, that’s definitely worth a try!
I just use food-grade plastic wrap, like Saran Wrap.
I tried a similar version of this a few nights ago. It involved vapor rub, and was very slimy.
I have a couple of questions;
1. I have terrible terrible love handles/muffin tops, and I’ve been slowly loosing weight everywhere else, but these will just not go away! Do you think a lower wrap would help?
2. I have a home made coffee sugar body scrub, would that be okay to use befor hand?
3. How much wrap do you use to actually wrap yourself? The pics I’ve seen online vary from a dainty 2-3 see through layers to a hardcore mummification.
Hi Ash — yes, definitely continue with the wrap to target your love handles, and keep doing your great work with weight loss!
Using the coffee sugar scrub should be just fine to use before you wrap. And I usually just wrap myself with about 3 layers max. I’m not sure wrapping with any more layers would be more effective, but maybe I’m wrong. All I know is you just cracked me up with “hardcore mummification” 😀
I just done this with hot water bottle nd blacket for 45 mins and I lost 3.5 inches off my belly great results
Wow, Shauna! That is fantastic!
Do you mind commenting how you did it? Anything different from the original post? and how long did you leave it on for?
I heard that you can use bengay .. Is that so ?
Hi Sheila, I haven’t heard about using BenGay with your body wrap. I’d be curious to hear if any other readers have tried this or know more info?
I have a few target areas that I want to loose weight from which include my stomach and love handles. I have a heating pad but it isn’t big enough to cover those three areas. Should I purchase another heating pad? Or do you have any other suggestions?
Hi Julia – You could try placing the heating pad right on your stomach and then wrapping a big blanket around yourself to help distribute the heat more evenly over all the areas you’d like to target. You’ll definitely start to sweat!
I want to do it in my arms will it work and ??
Hi Lulu — sure, you can certainly try this wrap on your arms. Good luck!
Hi, you mention drinking water before and after. But would it be okay to drink coffee or water during the wrap?
Thank you.
Hi Tia – I would stick with water during the wrap.
My body its like pear shape i think because my lower area its so much fat can i wear this home made wrap after exercise and than i wear thise wrap. And give me result fast .my weight is 70 .
After 14 days my brothers wedding so how much i lose weight in this short time plz tell me fast thank u
Hi Mayuri – it’s hard to say how much weight you can lose in 14 days, but the wrap should certainly help smooth and tighten your skin a bit. Good luck, and have fun at your brother’s wedding!
Oh yea, is it also okay to wear the wrap around my stomach during running and for the whole day at school?
Hi Kimberly – No, I don’t recommend wearing the wrap for longer than 45 minutes or so, and not while exercising.
Why not while exercising?
I just think this would be really uncomfortable and you might overheat.
Hi Zoe! I was wondering if its okay to use a body scrub that you already have (e.g. Soap and Glory) Because I want to do it tonight but I cant get to the shops as my car has broken down.
Hi Nicole – sure, definitely okay to use a body scrub you already have on hand. Have fun!
After the hour is up do you take it off and rinse? Or do you just take it off amd leave it
Hi Jasmine – I usually hop in the shower and rinse off after I take off the wrap.
What can happen to my baby if I wrap myself if I’m breast-feeding .
Hi Elena – it’s generally recommended that you don’t do anything to your body that can be absorbed into your bloodstream while you’re breastfeeding, so I don’t recommend you do any wrapping during this time. Always check with your doctor before you decide to proceed. Thanks for your question!
Zoe, I give you props for not going crazy over answering the same question over and over. I just read through all the comments and I was screaming at the screen. Great job Zoe. 🙂
Lol me too
If I do this myself can I put my waist trainer on over it to help with the heat and results?
Hi Kristin – Sure, that’s definitely worth a try! Let me know how it goes.
Awesome. Thank you for the response
I’ve found that I have wonderful results with these when I use them regularly and drink a detox water. My favorite detox water is 1 part 100 percent unsweetened cranberry juice and 7 parts water. Unsweetened cranberry juice is disgusting, but mixed with water and over ice it is amazing! It releases toxins from your body and it’s also a fat fighter! And for those of you ladies that struggle with urinary tract infections it does WONDERS to prevent them! Wins all around! I also sleep in my wraps now that my body is used to it. I couldn’t at first, but I do this every other night before I go to bed. I only ever wrap my thighs and tummy so it may be harder to sleep in them if you’re wrapping your back or calves or arms.
Hi Jade – Great tips, thank you so much for sharing!
Hello i was wondering what kind of essential oils could be used? Like perfumes? Or food flavors? I was confused… Some people want $50 for one wrap! Ridiculous!!! I rather make my own mixture!!! Taking this weight loas pill called “Saba” so far ive lost water weight. I did their detox pill but i lost nothing!! I eat heathy too fruit detox water ect want to loose the #######
Any different ingredients i could use let me know thanks:D
Hi Sasha – for essential oils, choose one that has anti-aging or anti-inflammatory properties for the skin, like tea tree oil, argan oil, sweet almond oil, or avocado oil. Any of these will work well – my favorite lately is sweet almond oil, because I like the smell. 🙂
I like the natural scrub you made it t feels really nice.
I did my wrap kinda overnight. Just wrapped myself up in my thickest blanket. I got t HOT so I woke up after 2-3hrs and then took off the wrap GREAT results though. Lost almost 2in off of my hips so I’m happy thanks for the blog post!
That’s great, thanks for sharing your results, Amber!
Can I use a warm towel instead of warm blanket??
Hi Athena – sure, as long as it covers the whole area that you’re wrapping, that should be fine.
Why can’t you do this while breastfeeding just curious? Because your not putting chemicals in your body
Hi Rebecca – It might be OK, but please check with your doctor first. I would just want to be 100% sure wrapping is approved by your physician to make sure it’s totally safe for mom and baby!
Hi Zoe!
I was wondering if I could use a normal moisturizing/body cream instead of the scrub. Which would work better?
Hi Valeria – you could certainly try that, and let me know how it works for you!
and how long should i leave the wrap
I usually leave it on for about 30 minutes.
Hi Zoe and others,
I was wondering if you could wear this in the shower? It may seem stupid but it just emits a lot of steam, a hot shower. 🙂
Hi Samantha – You could certainly try that — kind of like being in a sauna, I imagine! Just be careful and don’t let yourself get overheated.
Hey! I was wondering if I could put lotion/moisturizer on then put the wrap on? And also is it ok for someone in their early teens to use?… I’m 15. Thanks so much for writing this! Stay beautiful!!!!
Hey Alex – you sure can! If you want to skip the exfoliation step, you could just put on lotion and then wrap. But remember not to keep it on too long. Half an hour is ideal, and I don’t recommend more than an hour. Good luck!
Hi, was wondering if I could use my own exfoliate sea salt scrub I got from SASA (for burning of fats) first, then wash off, apply on my moisturizer/aloe vera before putting on the wrap?
Thereafter, after taking off the wrap and washing, can we put on any moisturizer or we should just leave it as it is?
Thanks for sharing this article which answered lots of my queries. Stay beautiful!! 🙂
Hi Sheryl – thanks for your questions! Sure, I encourage you to use your own exfoliation scrub – it sounds great. And yes, you can certainly apply moisturizer before you wrap – a lot of folks have written in to tell me they did that too and had good results. I’m going to try it myself next time. 🙂
Hi ladies, just did wrapping on my legs, stomach and buttock yesterday. Made paste of white clay, fine grounded coffee, sea salt and see weeds. First poured boiling water over sea salt to dissolve, added sea weeds and then rest of ingredience . In the end added 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Before applying past on my problem parts of the body made a scrab of ground coffee and olive oil, polished skeen, washed away and pat almost dry. Then applied body wrapp mixture on my skin, wrap with cotton sheets, secure with cling plastic wrap and put warm pants on. Stayed for about an hour covered with warm blanket, then took a shower and massage anti-cellulite oil that prepared myself ( 1/3 cup of base oil +10 drops of juniper or Rosemary oil + 2 drops of lemon essential oil) into problem parts. Massage for about 5-10 min.
Result I could see right away. Cellulite bumps less noticeable, skeen is smooth, soft and tight.
Wraps should be done regularly at least twice per week for 10-14 sessions to see result. Also exercise and right eating is a must if we are really determin to make a changes. On some website it was saying that we should use different recipes for wrapping for the best result. So good luck and wish all ladies to be satisfied with result ! Stay healthy and happy!
Can you use the wrap during a workout?
Hi Flor – I don’t recommend it, since I think it would be uncomfortable and restrict your movement.
Just curious, how much of each ingrident do you use & in which order & how do you put it all on your areas?
Hi Asia – please see the post above for ingredients, amounts, and instructions for application.
Do i leave that mixture on then wrap my body, or do i rinse it off and wrap, if so do i dry off to wrap or wrap my body wet….
Hi Cynthia – you can do it either way, but I have lately been leaving the mixture on and then wrapping. The only challenge is that it gets pretty messy. 🙂
Will you see immediate results after one try????
Hi Karen – Since the wrap helps with losing a little amount of water weight, yes, I have noticed results after just one try.
What happens when i do it overnight?
Hi Seval, I don’t recommend leaving the wrap on overnight, as it would be uncomfortable and probably cause your skin to prune.
Hello I was wondering how many wraps will I use before I see progress and how long can you keep it on and is it breastfeeding safe
Hi Shelbie – I usually notice some skin tightening after 2 or 3 wraps. For your breastfeeding question, please check with your doctor to make sure it’s OK to wrap while breastfeeding.
Hi there,
Could you use a deep heat but mild version like anti flam for the heating affect?
Hi Cara, great question, I’ll have to look into this, as I’m not familiar with deep heat. I’ll get back to you!
Do we need the scrub?
Hi Jocelyn, you could try the wrap without it. You don’t technically have to do the scrub, I just find that it makes my skin so soft it’s worth it!
Good morning, where can I buy the wrap and the clay, please help me with a telephone number.
Thanks
Janita
Hi Janita – You can purchase the wrap kit mentioned in the post above on Amazon by clicking this link: http://amzn.to/1BUabN2
Do i need to use essential oil for fragrance? Is there anything i can use insted, or dose it work without?
Hi Alice – You can skip the essential oil if you like, it’s optional.
This is amazing. Thank you souch for posting this. I can not believe you haven’t gone insane from answering the same questions over and over. Idk how you do it, I have a four year old and woo lol
can you leave the plastic wrap on longer than 1 1/2 hours.
Hi Gloria – I don’t think it would hurt, except you might get some skin pruning!
My wife is nursing, she is trying to find a way to tighten up her belly. Can she use a DIY wrap? A few times?
Hi Kendall, I recommend having your wife check with her doctor before trying the wrap.
how often can you do it?
Hi Samantha – I’ve done this as often as twice a week with good results. You could probably even do three times a week if you have the time and patience. 🙂
How often is safe to wrap?
Hi Julia – Once a week is about how often I wrap (when I have time). 🙂
do I have to use a specific sugar?? I have the natural sugar at home and was wondering if that would suffice
Hi Sam – yes, the sugar you have at home will work just fine.
How tightly do i need to wrap myself
Hi Britney – you want to make sure the wrap is pretty snug so you can work up a decent sweat. But don’t wrap so tight that you cut off circulation! 🙂