What is a bandage wrap, what problems it can solve, an overview of manufacturers of popular bandages, the rules for performing bandaging at home. A bandage wrap is a procedure in which the body or its individual parts are tightly wrapped to provide compression effect. Such manipulations are quite effective, since the bandages are impregnated with any necessary solutions.
Features and purpose of bandage wrapping
For bandage wrapping, special elastic bandages are used. Usually they are impregnated with various compounds of natural origin, which help to solve certain aesthetic problems of the skin. Wrap bandages can be reusable or disposable. Excess weight, puffiness, sagging skin, fragility of blood vessels, cellulite - these and many other problems can be eliminated by this cosmetic procedure. For each of the aesthetic flaws, a special impregnation is used: extracts from watermelon and grape seeds, algae, basil and other herbs, as well as active ingredients such as nicotinic and hyaluronic acid, caffeine, etc. Bandage wrap is prescribed as a comprehensive body care, which also helps to lose extra pounds. It can be used by women to prevent cellulite and varicose veins. It also works well with other treatments to improve skin condition. The active ingredients in the bandage treatment mixture continue to act on the skin after the bandage is removed. In this case, you should not swim for some time after wrapping. This makes the procedure as effective as possible in the fight against the "orange peel".
This manipulation is carried out in almost any beauty salon. But it is quite capable of doing it at home. It is enough to purchase all the necessary materials.
The benefits of a bandage body wrap
After several sessions, the bandage wrap gives the first visible results. To obtain a prolonged effect, it is recommended to carry out a course of procedures - from 8 to 10.
In general, for the full course, you can achieve such positive changes in the body:
- Significant reduction and burning of subcutaneous fat deposits;
- Strengthening and toning of tissues - both upper and deeper layers;
- The launch of active cell regeneration - the renewal occurs faster, dead particles are exfoliated;
- Deep nutrition of the skin and normalization of metabolism;
- Removal of toxins, toxins through the skin pores through increased sweating;
- Removal of puffiness and normalization of the outflow of lymph and venous blood;
- Reducing the appearance of cellulite or completely getting rid of it;
- The body becomes more elastic;
- Cell respiration is getting better;
- Strengthening the flow of oxygenated blood to the surface of the skin - it also brings useful substances with it, that is, there is nutrition from the inside.
Bandage wraps are highly effective and make it possible to affect the deep layers of the skin, which are often left unused in other salon procedures. Moreover, certain impregnations allow you to influence the state of the whole organism as a whole.
Contraindications to bandage wrap
Like any cosmetic procedure, bandage wrap has a number of contraindications. First of all, this is pregnancy. In no case should expectant mothers be allowed to restrict movement and compress tissues and organs. It is worth refraining from wrapping in case of lactation.
Do not perform the procedure if you have open wounds, abrasions, cuts, ulcers, or various skin diseases on your body. If we are talking about hot wrapping, then the list of contraindications also includes varicose veins, heart disease, and malignant neoplasms. When planning to resort to bandage wrap at home, make sure that you are not allergic to any of the components of the impregnation. Warn the beautician about the presence of reactions if you carry out the procedure in the salon.
The main types of bandage wraps
There are several types of bandage wrap. They differ in the composition of the nutritious cocktail with which the bandages are soaked. It is recommended to select the appropriate impregnation for you from a beautician, after a thorough examination and identification of the main and accompanying aesthetic problems. Depending on the type of bandage, wraps are as follows:
- Warming up … This procedure is used to eliminate excess fat cells, and also helps in shaping the figure. Different gels are applied to the skin. They may include extracts from oceanic algae, phytoextracts, red hot peppers, caffeine and chocolate. These components help to improve blood flow, deeply saturate tissues with microelements, vitamins, normalize metabolism, and help the body to actively break down fat deposits.
- Decongestants … This procedure does an excellent job with puffiness - it stimulates the outflow of lymph, removes all types of congestion. The composition of medicinal cocktails includes blueberries, horse chestnuts, caffeine, peppermint and other components that are natural antioxidants. They help improve lymphatic drainage, strengthen the capillary wall in the upper layers of the skin. Such wraps are used in a complex of measures aimed at combating cellulite, as well as its consequences - sagging skin, sagging. Decongestant bandage is a prophylactic agent against the formation of hematomas and vascular fragility.
- Cryoband … They tighten aging and flabby skin and have a lifting effect on the entire body. These wraps can be used after you have dramatically lost many pounds and your skin has not had time to recover. In this case, the bandages are soaked in cocktails with extracts from grape seed, horse chestnut, carrots, decoctions of horsetail and sage, thermal water, and wine. Cryobandage deeply nourishes cells with useful substances, tones the skin, tightens it, smoothes it. In addition, this wrap also helps to eliminate body fat.
Rules for choosing materials for wrapping
To achieve the maximum effect from the procedure, you can use products from well-known world manufacturers. Gels, impregnations and bandages for bandage wrap are different, as they are aimed at solving various problems.
One of the most famous brands is the German brand Art de co. The range of products for wrapping is wide enough and allows you to choose the best option for you. Among the most popular bandages of this brand are:
- Toning "Mojito" … This bandage is used for a refreshing wrap. The impregnation contains extracts of mint, lime, chestnut, vitamins E and C. It helps the skin to produce elastin and collagen. It makes it fit, firm, and returns a healthy color. Usually used for arms, legs, abdomen.
- Modeling "Hot Choco" … Bandages for a hot type of wrapping, the impregnation contains phytoextracts of ginseng, cocoa beans, as well as chili peppers, theobromine, caffeine. These components break down fat deposits, improve skin elasticity. This bandage is used on the legs, hips, abdomen.
- Regenerating "Glintwein" … The impregnation contains antioxidants: extracts of grape leaves, rosemary, as well as warming ingredients - cinnamon, chili pepper. Helps in the fight against excess weight, get rid of cellulite. Areas of use: abdomen, thighs, legs.
- Cosmetic "Slim Classic" … Under the influence of this bandage, fat burning processes are stimulated, the figure is modeled, and active lymphatic drainage occurs. The impregnation contains extracts of ivy, algae, Dead Sea salt. It is used on the legs, abdomen, thighs.
- Draining "Algo Marine" … Helps to model the silhouette, relieve puffiness, skin fatigue. It breaks down triglycerides and removes toxins from the body. The composition contains extracts of chestnut, algae, ivy, echinacea. It is used on the abdomen, thighs, legs.
All of the above bandages are available in the form of disposable bandages impregnated with gel. Using them is simple - just fix it correctly.
In addition, there are separate impregnations for reusable bandages. You can choose the one that suits you:
- Crioclassic … Reduces the volume of the abdomen, thighs, legs, arms. The production of collagen and elastin fibers is stimulated. The vascular wall is strengthened. Active ingredients: vitamin C, menthol, mint extract. Provides a cooling effect.
- Cell Term … The anti-cellulite agent stimulates cell metabolism, provides cells with oxygen, and prevents congestion. Active ingredients: chili pepper extract, caffeine. You should not use this warming agent if you have vascular problems and hypersensitive skin.
- White lotus … For modeling a figure. It has a drainage effect, moisturizes the skin. Active ingredients: extracts of lotus, algae, rosemary, echinacea. Thermally neutral product.
The technique of carrying out bandage wrapping at home
If you want to save time and money, then instead of going to the salon, you can do a bandage wrap at home. It is not difficult, the main thing is to purchase the right material and follow the manipulation technology. Cosmetic wraps are available from many beauty brands. On average, their width is 12-15 centimeters. This allows you to conveniently fix them on the problem area. You can also buy an elastic cotton bandage from a pharmacy and use it in conjunction with a special treatment.
General recommendations for bandage body wrap
The end result of the wraps depends on how correctly you carry out the procedures and follow all the recommendations. Manipulations should be done twice a week. After 8-10 sessions, you need to take a break for a month. If necessary, the wraps are repeated. If you do them for a preventive purpose, then one procedure per month is enough.
The best time for bandaging is the period of maximum biological activity of the skin. Usually it is from 18 to 22 hours. Do not eat two hours before the start of the manipulation. During the course of procedures, you should drink about two liters of liquid every day.
If you are not sure that you can carry out the wrapping procedure at home on your own, it is recommended to visit the salon and go through a couple of bandaging sessions with experienced specialists. So you can get the necessary skills, and it will not be difficult to repeat the bandaging at home.
Preparation before body wrap
Before starting the procedure, you should go through the stage of preparing the body for the effects of nutrients and compression pressure.
Prepare like this:
- We take a bath or shower, thoroughly cleanse the skin.
- We apply a body scrub and treat the areas that will be bandaged well.
- We wash off the exfoliating composition and perform a gentle preparatory massage on damp skin. To do this, lightly tap the problem areas, stroke, knead. Avoid painful pops or pinches, otherwise you can disrupt the structure of the subcutaneous fat.
You also need to soak the bandages first if you are using reusable products. It is enough to put them in a container with warm clean water so that they become properly wet and softer. If you will be using a disposable impregnated bandage, do not soak.
Postpone bandaging if your body temperature rises.
Rules for applying bandages for wrapping
It is necessary to wrap with bandages in a standing position, in the direction of blood flow, from bottom to top. This should be done not very tightly, but also without sagging. The bandage should fit snugly around the body and not cause severe discomfort. The bandage can press on the skin as much as possible in the lower part of the leg, less pressure should be at the top, near the groin. Wrapping with reusable bandages that require impregnation is carried out according to certain rules:
- Shake the cocktail bottle.
- Apply the mixture to problem areas in a circular motion.
- Apply the rest of the mixture with a special brush to the bandage.
- Without waiting for the product to dry, we begin bandaging the legs from the feet and gradually move to the groin.
- We bandage the abdomen and hips, starting from the knee of the leg, rising to the waist, we go down to the second leg.
- We wrap each hand from the wrist to the side of the shoulder.
- We bandage the chest from the top of the waist, criss-cross through the neck.
- At the end of the procedure, the body must be wrapped in plastic wrap.
- If you practice a warming wrap, then it is recommended to wrap the treated areas with an additional blanket or blanket.
The time the bandages are applied to the body: about 35 minutes for a warming up procedure, about one hour for other types of wraps.
After you have removed the bandages, you do not need to rinse the rest of the mixture from the body. It is enough to wipe them off with a soft dry towel and treat the skin with a nourishing or anti-cellulite cream. It is not recommended to sunbathe in direct sunlight after a wrapping session for 24 hours.
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Bandage wrap is a procedure aimed at solving a number of cosmetic problems. Unlike modeling massage and the effects of various salon devices, you can carry out a course of bandaging at home. By following the rules and regularity of manipulation, you can achieve amazing results.
