Honey is often used as a component of masks, peelings, and skin moisturizing and nourishing products. Massage with honey and honey wrap help reduce the appearance of cellulite and overall reduction in body volume. How to make honey wraps for weight loss at home: basic rules.
The benefits of honey wrap
The beneficial properties of honey have been known since ancient times. It was often used for cosmetic anti-aging procedures. Honey wrap is a kind of compress that allows you to open pores, cleanse the skin and at the same time nourish it with vitamins and microelements.
Using this procedure you can achieve the following results:
- Reduction of fat deposits;
- Smoothing skin texture, eliminating “orange peel”;
- Strengthening the dermis, increasing elasticity;
- Removal of waste and toxins;
- Elimination of puffiness;
- Increasing the overall tone of the body;
- Relaxing effect.
Honey also has an anti-inflammatory and absorbable effect. Stretch marks and scars will become less noticeable after a course of wraps.
If the wrap is used for weight loss, you must also remember about physical activity, proper nutrition and drinking regime. The procedure speeds up the fat burning process, removes excess fluid and helps to quickly achieve the desired result. But with a high caloric content of food and physical inactivity, this method of losing weight will be ineffective and short-lived.
Indications
You can make a honey wrap to prevent and treat cellulite , as well as to strengthen and rejuvenate the skin . If you notice that the dermis has become looser and flabby, honey will help correct this.
Honey wrap is indicated for dry skin, swelling, and chronic fatigue. The procedure is recommended for people who are trying to lose weight, but even sports do not allow them to achieve good results. Honey speeds up metabolic processes in the body, removes swelling, so the weight loss effect will be noticeable faster. Also, honey does not allow the skin to sag too much when losing a large number of kilograms.
Returning to your chosen weight loss methods
Honey wrapping, including hot wrapping, should be carried out with the regularity recommended by experts.
If the procedures performed give the desired results and improvements are noticeable, then it is quite natural to return again to the chosen methods of weight loss.
Perhaps, after some time, interesting new items, additions, and interesting innovations will appear that will be appropriate to try and use in the future.
Successes in application, as a rule, are not long in coming in such situations. The selection of additions and new tools is very important.
Contraindications to honey wrap for weight loss
It is not recommended to carry out honey wrap in the following cases:
- Allergy to bee products;
- Menstruation;
- Any gynecological pathologies;
- Pregnancy;
- Phlebeurysm;
- Heart diseases;
- Hypertension;
- Skin lesions and damage.
Do not wrap during infectious diseases. You must first be cured and then go for the procedure. Compresses can cause an increase in body temperature if a person is sick.
For some diseases, any thermal effect on the body is contraindicated : uterine bleeding, oncology, thrombophlebitis, etc.
If you are allergic to certain bee products, do a little test. Apply honey to the area of skin on your wrist and wait. If within 5 minutes there is no burning sensation, redness, or rash, you can start wrapping.
Before carrying out the wrap, it is advisable to consult a specialist.
Varieties of honey wrap
Honey wrap can be cold or hot. ? Hot water is more effective in the fight against cellulite, but it is contraindicated for any vein diseases . ❄ When wrapped cold, honey does not heat up. To warm up the skin and enhance the effect, you can move during the procedure. Cold wrap with the addition of menthol cools the skin, quickly relieves swelling, and constricts blood vessels.
When applying a hot wrap, you need to heat the honey to 45 degrees and then apply it to the skin. Do not increase the heating temperature, as the beneficial substances in the composition will begin to deteriorate, and a burn may appear on the skin.
To get quick results , you can add other components to honey that will help warm and strengthen the skin:
- Mustard powder (it must first be diluted with warm water to a paste, and then pour in liquid honey);
- Aroma oils;
- Sea salt;
- Apple vinegar;
- Milk;
- Coffee;
- Red pepper.
Should you add 2-3 drops of essential oil? If you overdo it with this component, you may experience burns. The sensations during the procedure will not be the most pleasant.
When using honey-mustard wrap, you need to strictly observe the proportions. For 4 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of mustard is enough. During the procedure, the burning sensation should not be too strong. If it is difficult to tolerate, you should immediately remove the film and rinse the skin with warm water. For sensitive skin, this option is only suitable when adding nourishing oil. It creates a film on the skin and protects against the aggressive effects of mustard powder.
You can add olive or castor oil to the honey mixture. This composition is useful for those with very dry skin .
At home, a mixture of coffee and honey is especially effective. Natural coffee tones the skin, scrubs it, cleanses it and helps get rid of cellulite faster. Before wrapping the skin with film, you need to massage the mixture for a minute.
Kinds
Honey wraps for weight loss at home can be of two types: hot and cold. They differ not only in temperature, but also in the method of exposure.
The hot honey wrap procedure dilates blood vessels and stimulates blood circulation, which leads to the removal of toxins from the skin. Due to its anti-cellulite properties, this type is especially effective as an additional measure in the process of losing weight.
Cold honey wrap is the opposite procedure, in which blood vessels and capillaries narrow. With lymph, all waste and toxins are removed from the area of the body that is affected by the composition of the wrap. So-called detoxification occurs.
How is the procedure done?
It is advisable to carry out wrapping in courses of 10-12 procedures. You can notice the result after 1-2 sessions, but for a lasting effect you need to complete the course completely.
Honey wrap is carried out in several stages:
- Skin preparation . For the procedure to be as effective as possible, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin. In addition to soap or shower gel, it is advisable to use scrubs and peelings to remove the upper stratum corneum and eliminate all impurities. There is no need to use creams and lotions before wrapping to avoid clogging the pores.
- Application of the composition . The specialist applies a layer of honey to problem areas of the body. It is important that the honey is natural and sufficiently liquid, fresh (not candied). Several layers of cling film are placed on top of the mixture. You can cover the top with a thick towel or blanket to enhance the greenhouse effect.
- Removing the mixture . After 30-40 minutes, you can remove the films and wash off the honey. You can apply anti-cellulite cream to clean, dry skin to enhance the effect.
The procedure is painless and does not cause discomfort. Many noted that after honey wrapping their mood improved and their stress level decreased.
After wrapping, it is advisable to lie down for 15-20 minutes, covered with a blanket. At home, it is recommended to carry out the procedure at night. It is not recommended to eat food 2 hours before and 2 hours after the procedure.
In salons, the procedure usually ends with a light massage using nourishing oils. They help strengthen the skin, make it more elastic and velvety.
After wrapping, you need to give your body a rest . It is better to refrain from physical activity on this day and try not to go outside. You also need to drink more clean water to speed up the process of eliminating toxins. Water normalizes metabolism and helps reduce appetite.
Reviews
Girls who have practiced honey wraps for cellulite note intense sweating after the first procedure. The liquid literally flows down your legs, so it is better to wrap yourself in a sheet so as not to stain the surfaces. The sensations, according to reviews, are not very pleasant, but in one session you can lose up to three centimeters in the waist.
In the early stages of cellulite, using this method you can completely get rid of the unaesthetic manifestations of deviation. The skin quickly becomes smooth, elastic, soft. An effective method for restoring your figure after childbirth. Another advantage is that the manipulation does not take much time. It can be done while a small child is sleeping.
Honey wraps are very effective against cellulite. With their help, you can quickly model the contours of the body before an important event. However, if you relax and lead an incorrect lifestyle, the withdrawn fluid will quickly return along with extra pounds, tubercles, dimples, and flabbiness. To consolidate and improve the result, you need to eat right, play sports, and give up bad habits.
What honey is suitable for wrapping?
The quality of honey directly affects the effectiveness of the procedure. Fake substances will not give the desired effect. You can check the quality of honey in the following ways :
- Dilute a small amount of honey with water . If sediment appears, the product contains too much sugar and not enough nectar. Such honey will not be beneficial when wrapped.
- Add a couple of drops of iodine . If the color of the product changes, it means it contains starch or flour. Such honey cannot be considered natural.
- Sprinkle with vinegar . The appearance of foam indicates the presence of chalk in the product.
- Place honey on a spoon and let it drip . If the honey flows out in an even, viscous mass, it means it is of high quality. The diluted product will flow out in small drops.
It is believed that linden and buckwheat honey have the most pronounced anti-cellulite effect , but any natural honey can be used.
Buy honey only from trusted suppliers. Or you can go to a salon with good reviews, where they use natural, high-quality products.
Precautionary measures
Despite the benefits of honey, moderation must be observed in any cosmetic procedures. When performing wrapping, adhere to the following rules :
- At the first session, do not apply honey to your entire body . Just the thighs and belly are enough. Expand the boundaries of the wrap gradually.
- If well tolerated, you can increase the session time to 1 hour , but the hot wrap should not be kept longer than 40 minutes.
- The mixture is not applied to the heart area . Due to the warming effect and increased blood circulation, it already experiences increased stress during the procedure.
- You can wrap yourself in a blanket to enhance the effect , but do not use heating pads or a thermal blanket. The beneficial substances in honey will begin to break down.
- The film should adhere tightly to the body , but in no case should it be overtightened. Blood circulation in these areas will be impaired, which can cause fainting and other complications.
- Do not heat honey over an open fire (only in a water bath) and do not store it in the refrigerator.
- Do not wear synthetic clothing after wrapping . The skin may become irritated. It is better to choose natural hypoallergenic fabrics.
The wrap works well on steamed skin , so you can take a hot shower before the procedure. But you should not stay in hot water for too long, so as not to provoke tachycardia. The water should be comfortable and tolerable.
The mixture is applied from the stomach down. If the problem areas are the buttocks and thighs, doing the wrap yourself will be problematic. Someone needs to spread the mixture in an even layer quickly enough so that the honey doesn't have time to cool completely.
Keeping fit
It is known that starting any activities and procedures is much easier than then maintaining the body in good shape and continuing to achieve improvements.
Especially if any problems arise. Under no circumstances should you fold your hands and let everything take its course.
Sometimes you need to force yourself, but not give up, so as not to return to the original result and even worsen.
Excessive efforts have the same negative effect as neglect. Everything is fine when you find a certain measure, the feeling of which comes with time.
