Seaweed wrapping

There are many ways to combat skin flabbiness and cellulite, ranging from various creams to surgical procedures. But it is the wrapping of living algae that is the most accessible and effective method of skin refreshing and improving metabolism.

Algae against cellulite

Modern beauty salons offer women a lot of different wraps, but this procedure is especially popular with the use of seaweed. Its effectiveness is due to the fact that algae contains such substances useful for the skin, such as iodine, magnesium, silicon, potassium, phosphorus and sulfur. Sea water is close in composition to serum, due to this the regeneration of skin cells and their renewal is increased. Regular wrapping procedures lead to smoothing of the skin surface, resorption of the interstitial fluid and splitting of fats, and improved blood circulation further enhances the excretion of decay products from the body.

Seaweed wrapping can be done at home, alone, for this it is only necessary to buy seaweed in a pharmacy or specialized salon. There are two types of procedure: hot and cold wraps. Hot wraps effectively fight fat deposits, improve blood circulation, and cold helps to eliminate edema and relieve fatigue.

How to make a seaweed wrap?

To self-conduct anti-cellulite wrapping algae at home does not require any special skills. It is enough only to withstand algae in cold water for 3 hours or pour them with hot water in the ratio of 1 liter of water per 100 grams of algae, depending on what kind of wrapping you want to do. A particularly effective method for controlling cellulite is a contrast wrap, when the procedure is first performed with hot algae to break down fat deposits and expand blood vessels, and then use a cold wrap to remove swelling and soothe the skin. Before the procedure begins, it is necessary to prepare the skin, it must be clean and dry. To enhance the wrapping effect, you can pre-use the body scrub or visit the sauna.

The course of wraps is 12 procedures, which must be done every day or every other day. You can repeat this course every 2-3 months, and perform the procedure best in the evening hours, then the skin activity is the highest. Wet lines of algae are superimposed on the problem areas and fixed to the body with food film. Over the compress put a towel or a terry dressing gown and for an hour, while the wrap works, you should lie down. After the time allotted, the film must be removed and the skin wiped with clean water or with a solution left over after soaking the algae. By the way, this solution can be used to make ice cubes, which can refresh the skin of the face, and Also for wraps using napkins impregnated with it.

In addition to classic wraps, you can make special mixtures with the addition of various useful ingredients. So, for example, for a fading and dry skin there is a recipe. Algae chop, pour hot water, let it brew for 30 minutes, then strain. To the algae, add 10 drops of lemon oil, a tablespoon of camphor and a yolk of one egg. The resulting mixture is evenly distributed over problem areas, cover with a film and lie down for an hour, covered with a blanket or blanket. At the end of the procedure, take a shower without using soap or gel.