They are also a must-try treatment when you need head-to-toe, deep cleansing and moisturising.
Read the reviews below to see the body wraps tried and tested by us, for you...
Body Wraps can be a useful beauty treatment if you want to lose a few inches (through water loss/retention) before a special event - this is why many celebrities swear by them for a quick fix, pre red-carpet boost.
They are also a must-try treatment when you need head-to-toe, deep cleansing and moisturising.
Read the reviews below to see the body wraps tried and tested by us, for you...
Price: £60 for 90mins
Stockist: Collin
Best for: boosting a sluggish system
If you are feeling sluggish, bloated and not your usual self then this treatment could be the boost you need.
The Diet Kick Start Treatment, was created by beauty brand Collin as a motivation to spur you on if you have recently undertaken a diet regime and would work perfectly pre-holiday too.
The treatment starts with an exfoliation of the arms, legs and torso using a sea salt scrub, which works to remove dead skin cells and get your circulation moving. The scrub is really coarse so you can be sure it will be slough your skin thoroughly. Once the scrub is removed with dry mitts, a lymphatic drainage massage is carried out by the therapist. Don’t expect a Swedish, deep tissue massage - lymphatic drainage treatments recquire a light touch to stimulate the body to remove toxins. The therapist works on the neck, shoulders, arms, legs and back and the massage is extremely relaxing. Next, a non-invasive colonic irrigation massage - imagine your stomach being kneaded like dough - is performed to get the intestines and colon moving.
After this the treatment really ramps up. The therapist applies the wrap which contains a mixture of Algae Marine Powder, to firm and hydrate, and a cooling concentrate which turns the wrap super cold. The mask is applied from below the bust to above the knees and is so cool, it's like be submersed in an icy lake. The low temperature kick starts a process of lipolysis (the breaking down of fat cells) and calorie burning. The mixture takes around twenty minutes to set to the consistency of rubber, but even the relaxing head massage at this stage does little to distract from the sensation of limbs turned to ice blocks. After removal of the wrap, a Draining Balm is massaged into the skin to encourage futher flushing of toxins.
Following just one treatment you should notice smoother skin, a reduction in bloating, and an energy boost. Just the encouragement you need to stick to your new diet or exercise regime. Some people will notice inch loss, however for more noticeable shape changing you should have a course of four treatments over two weeks.
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