Body Wrap Ingredients

Body Wrap Product Ingredients

There are many different ingredients that are widely used for body wrap products.  Here is a list of the body wrap ingredients and their purpose when used in the body wrap products.

There are in alphabetical order only and are not listed as one ingredient is better than another.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera absorbs into the body 4 times faster than water, which helps to normalize fluid levels by regulating the acid/alkaline balance in the body to reduce inflammation and fluid retention, allowing toxins to flow out of the cells more freely and nutrients to flow in.

Bentonite Clay

Bentonite Clay absorbs toxins, fats and oils, and can never be absorbed by the body so it’s not harmful in any way. Bentonite Clay is so effective because it is negatively charged, and most toxins in our body have a positive charge. It acts like a magnet that attracts toxins and draws them into the center of the clay where it is held.  We usually see clay used in facial products to help with acne to help dry up and draw out the bacteria.

Bladderwrack

Bladderwrack is a form of kelp that has been used medicinally for centuries. The main use of the herb has been for the stimulation of the thyroid gland, as a treatment for obesity and cellulite. The high iodine content of the herb stimulates thyroid function, which boosts metabolism.

Butcher’s Broom

Butcher’s Broom was approved by the authoritative German Commission E as a supportive therapy for chronic venous insufficiency – a condition causing pain, swelling, and fatigue in the calves. Chronic venous insufficiency is related to varicose veins. The Commission also recommended butchers broom for treatment of hemorrhoids. At least one clinical trial found that butchers broom may relieve lymphedema (arm swelling) following treatments for breast cancer.

Dandelion

Dandelion is used by modern naturopathic physicians to detoxify the liver and reduce the side effects of prescription medications.

Guarana

The benefits of the Guarana are almost endless. It acts as a mild stimulant, antioxidant, enhances memory, calms the nerves, tones, balances and strengthens the heart, relieves pain, helps to suppress the appetite, lowers blood pressure and increases fat burning. It is widely used in oral diet supplements, but is just as powerful when absorbed into the body through the use or application of body wraps.

Horse Chestnut

Horse Chestnut is an astringent, anti-inflammatory herb that helps to tone the vein walls which, when slack or distended, may become varicose, hemmoroidal or otherwise problematic. The plant also reduces fluid retention by increasing the permeability of the capillaries and allowing the absorption of excess fluid back into the circulatory system.

Japanese Green Tea

Japanese Green Tea has been the focus of exciting new studies indicating its effectiveness in raising metabolism for weight loss, and preventing and fighting cancer and other diseases with its super antioxidants.

Kelp

Kelp is good for those troubled by water weight. Diuretics clean out the system and assist in shedding water and the toxins in the system. Kelp is the number one herb for supplementing iodine.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a drawing agent that works in conjunction with the bentonite clay to remove heavy metals like aluminium and Lead as well as toxins out of the body. Magnesium draws the toxins to the surface so bentonite clay can attract them. Magnesium also stays in the system for days after, to continue the detox process.

Methyl-Sufonyl-Methane (MSM)

MSM is a natural chemical in green plants such as Equisetum arvense, certain algae, fruits, vegetables, and grains.

MSM may be of some use for skin problems, GI upset, and certain cancers. MSM is also said to alleviate musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, and allergies; to boost the immune system; and to possess antimicrobial effects. MSM has been suggested for use as a food supplement.

In summary, these are just some of the ingredients that can be found in body wrap products that are beneficial to the body when the body wrap is applied.  There are other ingredients, such as calcium, potassium, natural preservatives and even a host of different types of clays (white, blue, green, red).

There are also companies that use more herbs; either in powder form or in an oil form.

If you are allergic to anything that you know, it is always wise to get a list or at least let your body wrap technician know of any allergies so they can be sure their body wrap product is safe for you to use.

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