Do you know all the benefits of homemade wraps? Take advantage of the weekend to try our natural recipes! Today we’re sharing 2 wrap ideas made with simple ingredients, to enjoy as a pampering moment to treat your skin, especially areas prone to the look of orange-peel skin. Time to treat yourself to a little me-time in the bathroom!
2 homemade wrap ideas for toned-looking skin
The toning green clay wrap
For this first wrap, you’ll need 50 g of green clay, 10 cl of apple cider vinegar, 10 cl of warm water and 3 drops of grapefruit essential oil. Green clay helps cleanse the skin by absorbing excess sebum and impurities, leaving it clean and soft. Please note: grapefruit essential oil is photosensitising, so stay out of the sun for a few hours afterwards. Apple cider vinegar, diluted in the water, completes the mixture: it’s a classic straight from grandma’s beauty cupboard.
Simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl, then apply the mixture to all the areas you’d like to treat. Stomach, thighs, arms: apply the treatment in a thick layer, then wrap everything with 3 or 4 layers of cling film. Leave on for 20 to 25 minutes, then rinse off with cool water!
The relaxing coffee and lavender wrap
For this second wrap, you’ll need 100 g of green clay, 1 cup of tea, 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds and 3 drops of lavender essential oil. Tea and coffee grounds form a slightly grainy paste, for a gentle exfoliating effect when you rinse off – a well-known favourite in many a beauty routine. As for lavender, its scent invites you to unwind!
The body cream that hydrates and helps firm the skin
- Kigeline & Fenugreek, two plant-based actives at the heart of the formula
- Hydrates the skin and helps strengthen its firmness on targeted areas
- Melting texture: it absorbs quickly, with no residue or greasy film
Mix all the ingredients together, then apply the treatment in a thick layer over all the desired areas. Wrap with cling film and leave on for 25 minutes. Then rinse off with cool water for a refreshing feel and skin that looks more toned.
So, which of these two wraps will you try first? Make the most of this moment to yourself and truly unwind! And to really tackle the appearance of cellulite, turn to skin-rolling massage: try our CelluBlue cup, ideal for massaging even the most stubborn dimples… Complete your routine with the BodyRoller massager, the accessory specially designed to smooth the look of orange-peel skin. To find out more, click here.
A few precautions before you start
A homemade wrap is a beauty treatment: it won’t make you lose inches, but it’s a lovely way to relax and leaves your skin feeling really soft. To enjoy it without any unpleasant surprises:
- Patch test the mixture first on a small area, such as the crook of your elbow, to make sure it doesn’t irritate your skin.
- Don’t apply the wrap to damaged or irritated skin, or straight after waxing or shaving.
- Essential oils are not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- Don’t wrap the cling film too tightly: it should cover the skin, not squeeze it.
- After rinsing, apply a moisturiser or body oil.
One wrap a week is plenty. To work on the appearance of cellulite, pair it with regular massage, physical activity and a balanced diet.
Frequently asked questions
Will a homemade wrap help me lose inches?
No. You’ll mainly notice softer, fresher-feeling skin, and any firmer feeling after a wrap is only temporary. To work on the appearance of cellulite, focus on skin-rolling massage, physical activity and a balanced diet.
How long should I leave a clay wrap on?
Between 20 and 25 minutes, as in our recipes. Don’t let the clay dry out for too long: rinse off with cool water as soon as your skin starts to feel tight.
Can I use a body wrap during pregnancy?
Check with your GP or midwife first, and avoid essential oils altogether during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
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The cream that smooths the appearance of orange peel skin* and tones the skin
*Consumer test on 22 volunteers over 2 weeks, participants' self-assessment.
- Smooths the appearance of orange peel skin on the thighs, buttocks and stomach
- Caffeine & Green Coffee, the two benchmark active ingredients in body care
- Melting texture: absorbs in seconds and leaves the skin feeling comfortable
