Algae Wrap: An effective home slimming technique

• Mechanism of action
• Contraindications
• Features of the home procedure
• Recipes

Still straining with intolerable diets and difficult trainings in gyms? Not enough strength, running out of patience? Of course, we do not envy those who try to fight overweight this way. Although it is possible to accelerate the process of burning subcutaneous fat several times. To do this, it is enough sometimes to make seaweed wraps for weight loss.

Of course, we are not talking about edible seaweed, which can be bought in any grocery store. Brown seaweed powder is sold in pharmacies exclusively, and on its basis you can prepare a phenomenal anti-cellulite mixture for local correction of the figure.

Mechanism of action

Not for nothing seaweed wraps promote rapid weight loss. This unique product is a real storehouse of vitamins, minerals, acids, antioxidants, and other useful elements. Each of the components takes part in the process of burning fat in its own special way, and cellophane with its thermal effect only enhances the effectiveness of the procedure.

Here’s how it all works on the body:

• The skin is enriched with useful substances: iodine, ascorbic acid, niacin, choline, potassium, calcium, and other vitamins and minerals;
• As a result, the skin damaged by cellulite is gradually smoothed out, becomes smooth, elastic, and silky; after 3-4 procedures, the orange skin effect disappears;
• Active ingredients improve blood and lymph circulation;
• Metabolic processes in the problem area are accelerated;
• The body starts to use fat, breaking it down and removing it along with excess fluid;
• Seaweed is an excellent scrub, it cleanses the pores and improves cell respiration;
• The thermal effect of the cellophane accelerates the biochemical processes launched by seaweed, due to which the effect of losing weight is achieved in the shortest possible time.

And if you supplement the action of seaweed with several additional ingredients that promote weight loss, the wrap will allow you to achieve striking results.

It should be borne in mind that seaweed contains a lot of iodine and vitamin C, an overdose of which can cause burns, irritation, redness, and even age spots on the skin. Since seaweed has such a strong effect on the body, it should be used with caution for weight loss, given the contraindications.

Origin of the name. The name “seaweed” comes from the Latin word “lāmina”, which can be translated as “plate”. Indeed, by their shape, these algae resemble plates.

Contraindications

Not everyone can do wraps with this marine plant because of its aggressive effect on the skin. If you ignore the list of contraindications, you can severely harm yourself.

It is forbidden to lose weight in this way if there are the following diseases and conditions:

• Pregnancy and lactation;
• Propensity to allergic reactions;
• Individual intolerance to the components of the wrap;
• Thyroid disorders, when excess iodine is unacceptable;
• Problems with blood microcirculation;
• Skin damage on the treated area.

Seaweed is seemingly harmless algae. But with inept handling, it can cause significant harm, even during a simple wrap. Therefore, be prudent when deciding on such a procedure at home.

If you apply for a procedure at a beauty salon, a doctor will examine you, identify contraindications, and understand whether seaweed wraps are acceptable for you. At home, you will have to take this responsibility upon yourself.

From world history. Seaweed is the oldest food product for the Japanese. They call it the herb of immortality, attributing to it miraculous rejuvenating properties.

Features of the home procedure

In order to make seaweed wraps for weight loss at home, you will have to follow special instructions. It describes step by step what should be done and how at different stages.

Strict adherence to these recommendations, accuracy, use of working recipes — all this will affect the result.

Preparation

1. Seaweed thalli or algae powder (flakes) can be purchased at the pharmacy. For wraps, it is preferable to use the latter option. But if you only found thalli, simply grind them in a blender.
2. Pour dry crushed algae (1 tablespoon or 15 grams) with a glass of thawed (filtered/bottled/still mineral) water at room temperature, it can be warm. Do not pour boiling water or hot water over seaweed. It will simply become welded and lose all its valuable properties.
3. Leave the seaweed in water for 1.5 hours. It will absorb water and swell.
4. After this time, wrap the swollen algae in several layers of clean gauze and squeeze out excess water.
5. The resulting algae mass is used in the wrap recipes, which will help you lose weight.

Preparation

1. Steam your skin in a hot bath.
2. Scrub with a washcloth.
3. Massage with a scrub.

Application

1. The algae is very slippery, so it is recommended to do the wrap in a place where you are not afraid to dirty furniture, floors, and clothes.
2. Apply the algae mass to the problem areas on the arms/legs/abdomen (sides or waist) with circular motions.
3. Massage for 1-2 minutes until you feel warmth spreading through your body.
4. Wrap the problem area with cellophane in 5-6 layers, starting from the bottom and moving up in a spiral. It should fit snugly against the skin, but do not overdo it: it can pinch the blood vessels.
5. Settle in: put on warm things, wrap yourself in a scarf, shawl, or blanket.
6. Lie down and rest for 30-40 minutes — this is how long the seaweed wrap lasts.

Completion

1. Unwrap.
2. Remove the cellophane.
3. Rinse off the seaweed mass with warm water without using detergents.
4. Apply cream to the problem area. It is best to use an anti-cellulite cream. Alternatively, a moisturizing, lifting, or anti-aging cream will do.

And here are some additional useful tips for seaweed wraps:

• If after the procedure there is some algae mass left, it can be soaked in cool water and put in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf. It can be used for another 2-3 days. But before the next wrap, it will need to be squeezed out again.
• If the recipe contains softening ingredients, such as honey or olive oil, the wrap time can be automatically increased to 1 hour. If the additives are aggressive (mustard, pepper), reduce this time to 20 minutes.
• The recommended frequency of use is 1-2 times per week.
• The course of wraps for weight loss should consist of no more than 10 procedures.
• To achieve a good result, balance your diet: count calories, do not indulge in flour and fatty foods, eat a lot of vegetables and fruits.
• In addition, if you include exercise, you will correct your figure even faster. For this, morning exercises or a light half-hour run will suffice.
• It is advisable not to eat 2 hours before the procedure. As for drinks, kefir or green tea are allowed.

As you can see, seaweed wraps for weight loss can be easily done at home. However, keep in mind that the effectiveness of the procedure depends solely on adherence to the rules of the recipe and the regularity of its implementation.