Losing weight comfortably: effective bath wraps

The bath not only gets rid of extra pounds, but also improves health. Find out how to choose a sauna for weight loss, as well as which sauna procedures will speed up weight loss. Lose excess fat without dieting and sports!

Author: Kristina Lobanovskaya, doctor, practicing nutritionist Article updated: 11/10/2020

For some, visiting a bathhouse is just an exotic way to wash the body. However, most people treat it as a ritual of cleansing the body and spirit with the help of steam and medicinal herbs. In the bathhouse, dirt is washed away, tension and fatigue are relieved, and waste and toxins are removed from the body.

How it works

Not every woman knows that you can improve your figure at home, or rather, in the bathhouse; the main thing is to know several recipes for preparing the mixture and some tricks. Bath wraps are an effective aid against “orange peel” and extra centimeters.

Their mechanism of action in the steam room is quite simple:

• high temperature promotes the rapid removal of excess fluid through the exocrine glands, which reduces swelling and reduces weight. This process continues for a couple of days after visiting the bathhouse;
• blood flow in the body increases, which promotes the rapid elimination of toxins and waste;
• mixtures and pastes under the film penetrate deeper into the skin faster, and steam enhances the effect even more;
• in just an hour in a bathhouse you can burn 300-400 kcal, while, for example, when running, only 200-250 kcal are consumed.

Expert opinion

Yaremchuk Svetlana Sergeevna

The owner of a SPA salon knows everything about beauty treatments

It is worth noting that for effective weight loss one wrap is not enough. To get the figure of your dreams, you need to combine the procedure with proper nutrition and regular exercise.

Advantages and disadvantages

The result can be seen immediately after using the scrub. The skin takes on a fresh and healthy appearance. Cosmetics have the following positive effects:

1. enrich the skin with essential nutrients;
2. deeply cleanse the skin and prepare it for the use of moisturizers;
3. stimulate the production of collagen, due to which the skin becomes more toned;
4. activate metabolism and blood microcirculation in small vessels;
5. accelerate the removal of excess fluid;
6. are a means of preventing cellulite and improve the appearance of the skin;
7. normalize fat metabolism in skin cells, reduce its fat content.

Unfortunately, bath scrubs are not without some disadvantages:

1. small abrasive particles can injure the skin and cause inflammation or irritation;
2. when used on injured or inflamed areas, may cause scarring;
3. make the skin defenseless against ultraviolet rays and contribute to the appearance of age spots and sunburn;
4. Frequent use causes roughening of the skin.

To ensure that scrubs do not cause harm to the body, you should carefully choose the products and use them in accordance with the recommendations.

Recommendations for fast weight loss

For those who are going to visit the steam room in the evening and do a weight loss wrap, it is better to start preparing the body in the morning: then the effect of the procedure will not be long in coming and will be even more pronounced.

You don’t need to do anything special, just follow a few recommendations:

1. It is better to have breakfast with cereals in the morning. Oatmeal would be an excellent option, because... it does not overload the stomach and provides a feeling of fullness for a long time.
2. During the day, give preference to protein foods, avoid fatty and starchy foods. For drinks, it is better to choose green or herbal tea.
3. Do not eat 2 hours before visiting the sauna and for 2 hours after.
4. Try to empty your intestines before going to the steam room, because... high temperatures increase the release of toxins from the intestines into the blood.
5. Do not drink alcohol: in combination with a visit to the bathhouse, it leads to vascular spasms and slows down the functioning of the kidneys, as a result of which the effect will be reduced to zero.
6. You should not use synthetic skin products (shower gel, soap with fragrances) before wrapping; they clog pores and prevent active substances from penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin.
7. The effect of the wraps will be stronger if you visit the gym before the bath or do a workout at home.
8. Immediately after the procedure, apply a soothing cream or lotion to the skin and allow it to be completely absorbed.

To normalize the water balance in the body, you should drink a lot of water when visiting the steam room. Experts advise drinking at least 1 liter of non-carbonated mineral water.

By following these simple rules, your figure will become fit and attractive in a short time.

Step-by-step action plan

Every business requires a certain sequence of actions, and wrapping is no exception.

To achieve maximum effect, we recommend following simple step-by-step instructions:

1. 
   When you arrive at the bathhouse, take a warm shower.

2. Warm up in the steam room for 3-5 minutes.
3. Rinse with warm water to remove sweat and pat dry with a soft towel.
4. Rest in the dressing room for 10-15 minutes, then visit the steam room again with a broom (preferably pine or juniper): they need to carefully go over the entire body. The duration of the process is no more than 7 minutes.
5. After steaming, you need to relax your skin under a cool shower and rest for about 5-10 minutes.
6. The third run should also not be long: 5-6 minutes will be enough. It is advisable that it be accompanied by manual massage and peeling of problem areas.
7. After your final visit to the steam room, you should rinse off again and rest for about 20 minutes.

Contraindications to bath wraps include various diseases of the heart, liver and kidneys, hypertension, thrombosis, developed varicose veins, diabetes mellitus, oncology, internal inflammation, as well as pregnancy and lactation. If you have the slightest doubt, you should consult your doctor.

After all the preparatory steps, you can begin the wrapping process itself. To do this, the mixture prepared in advance is applied to problem areas of the skin and wrapped in cling film in a spiral, avoiding twisting. It should not be tightened too much, otherwise there is a risk of disrupting proper blood circulation.

All manipulations are carried out in a waiting room at a comfortable air temperature. The exposure time is 20-30 minutes, it is advisable to put on a terry robe. After completing the process, the film should be removed, rinse the body in the shower and visit the steam room again. At the end of the procedure, you can take a contrast shower or plunge into a cool pool, then apply any moisturizer to the skin: cream, oil or lotion.

Contraindications

Only healthy people can visit the bathhouse. Then it will bring the expected benefits. It is extremely important to know the contraindications so as not to accidentally harm yourself. If any of them are present, you will have to abandon the idea of ​​losing weight in the sauna.

So, it is strictly forbidden to visit washing establishments with high air temperatures if you:

• have undergone surgery in the last 6 months;
• have not yet recovered;
• you are in your menstrual period (until your period is completely over, you cannot step on the threshold of the bathhouse);
• you are hypertensive or suffer from any ailments of the cardiovascular system.

If you haven’t had a preventive examination for a long time, it’s better to check with a cardiologist just in case. After all, some diseases of the heart and blood vessels can occur hidden.

In the absence of the mentioned contraindications, visiting the bathhouse is not only possible, but even necessary. It will be beneficial to both body and soul.

Cooking recipes

There are a lot of ways to prepare pastes and mixtures for wrapping. We will tell you about the most popular and effective ones, which will not create difficulties in the cooking process.

Honey pleasure

One of the most effective masks in the fight against cellulite is a honey-based mixture.

To prepare you will need:

Mode of application:

1. Melt honey in a water bath or steam room until liquid.
2. Mix it with mustard and yogurt.
3. Apply the mixture to problem areas with patting movements, wrap with film.

Chocolate heaven

A simple method involves using natural products, without chemicals in the composition.

Required:

Mode of application:

1. Heat the water to 50-70°C.
2. Add cocoa and essential oil to it, mix until smooth.
3. Apply the mixture to the stomach, buttocks and thighs, and then wrap tightly with cling film.

Blue Lagoon

Blue cosmetic clay can be bought at any pharmacy: it is inexpensive, but the effect is amazing.

For wrapping you need:

Mode of application:

1. Dilute the clay with water until a thick creamy consistency is obtained.
2. Add almond oil and mix thoroughly.
3. Apply to problem areas and wrap in cling film.

Expert opinion

Yaremchuk Svetlana Sergeevna

The owner of a SPA salon knows everything about beauty treatments

To enhance the lymphatic drainage effect, you can add 0.5 tsp to any wrap mixture. ground red pepper.

Seafood

The anti-cellulite mask is prepared using seaweed. It is better to prepare it 30-50 minutes before the start of the procedure.

Required:

Mode of application:

1. Boil water in a small container.
2. Pour boiling water over the seaweed and let it brew for half an hour.
3. Squeeze out the resulting pulp, rub the body with it and wrap in cling film.
4. After exposure, remove the film and lightly massage the skin.

Fragrant pleasure

Essential oils are a godsend for those losing weight.

To prepare the mixture you need:

Mode of application:

1. Mix oils with red pepper.
2. Apply to the skin with massaging movements, wrap in film and wait 20 minutes.

In no case should you use essential oils in their pure form or in a large consistency - this approach can cause burns to the skin.

Coffee grounds

An aromatic wrap will not only get rid of uneven skin, but will also invigorate you perfectly.

To prepare you need:

Mode of application:

1. Heat the milk slightly and dissolve the coffee in it. It should have the consistency of mush.
2. Apply to problem areas and wrap with film. After removing it, the mixture should not only be washed off in the shower, but also rubbed onto the skin first.

Vinegar wrap

Wrapping with vinegar slows down the aging of the skin and helps speed up metabolism.

To prepare the miraculous mixture you need:

Mode of application:

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Apply the mixture to problem areas of the body, wrapping tightly with film.

For maximum effect, cosmetologists advise alternating wraps with each other, otherwise the skin gets used to the ingredients and will no longer give a positive reaction.

Herbal wraps

For herbal wraps, both various herbs individually (sage, chamomile, rosemary, St. John's wort, etc.) and mixtures of useful plants are used.

Before starting the procedure, a medium bunch of dry herbs is steamed with 1 liter of boiling water and left for 30 minutes.

Then a towel made of natural fabrics (linen or cotton) is soaked in the infusion and placed on the surface of the body, covering the top with film or cellophane. Exposure time - 30 minutes.

From the bathhouse - no extras!

To combat excess weight and get rid of cellulite, women have been using scrubs for a long time. If you do peeling in a bathhouse, it will give the best effect. The composition is applied to well-steamed skin on all parts of the body, then rubbed, vigorously kneading problem areas. This helps remove dead cells from the surface of the skin, activates blood circulation, and increases their elasticity. The body will begin to process all the “eaten” calories that were deposited on the sides, waist and hips, which will make the figure slimmer and more toned. Scrub, massage and hot steam will melt subcutaneous fat and relieve the body of excess fluid.

Bath scrubs for weight loss can be purchased in the store. Homemade remedies are no less effective, but more affordable. To make them, you can use products that are usually found in every kitchen. And if you can’t find any at home, you will find them in the nearest store. We offer recipes for the best homemade body scrubs for the bath.

Questions and answers

Is it possible to perform body wraps in a steam room?

No, the procedure should be carried out in the dressing room, but the skin should be steamed.

Can allergic reactions occur?

Yes they can. To avoid this, before starting the wraps, it is better to conduct a small test on the bend of your elbow.

Is it possible not to steam the skin before wrapping?

It is possible, but in this case the active substances will not be able to penetrate deep into the epidermis.

Is it possible to do body wraps on critical days?

No, it is better to refrain from the procedure during this period.

Is it possible to prepare the wrapping mixture several days in advance?

No, the mixtures are prepared from natural ingredients, so they are prepared immediately before the procedure.