Moment of Serenity

Body Wraps and Scrubs are being used as a form of spa therapy. Often referred to as body cocoons or body masks this is what a typical session is like:

The session begins with an exfoliation of the skin using a salt scrub (which is a mixture of sea salt and oils rubbed on the body) or dry brushing (which involves brushing the body with a body brush that has natural bristles). The patient then lays down on whatever it is they will be wrapped in, which is usually a form of plastic but sometimes it can be towels or sheets. Some therapists will include a bit of massage in the treatment as they apply the body mask to the body. Once the product is on the body, you are wrapped to stay warm as the body mask works its magic on your skin. Usually the therapist will leave the room at this point, but some may actually stay and give you a scalp massage while waiting. When the 20 minutes is up, the wrap is removed and the body mask is immediately washed off. Depending on the therapist, and the facilities available, you will either jump into a shower to rinse yourself off, or the therapist may rinse your body using a handheld shower or a bucket of clean water and a sponge. Finally, you are dried off and a lotion is applied to your skin to seal in moisture.

There are benefits to getting a body wrap. Treatments that include mud, clay, seaweed or algae are detoxifiers and help rid the body of any bad toxins through the stimulation of the metabolism. Treatments that include lotions and creams such as shea butter have hydrating effects and can leave the skin feeling soft and smooth. Body wraps are a great for relaxation and skin rejuvenation.