7 homemade body wrap recipes

For an extra little boost to care for your figure, this week we’re sharing some body wrap recipes to make at home: coffee, blue clay, seaweed, climbing ivy, shea butter, green tea and avocado! For each one, you’ll find the ingredients, method and leave-on time, so you can pamper your stomach, thighs or bottom and care for the areas where stubborn dimples tend to appear!

Our body wrap recipe ideas to take care of your skin

What is the purpose of these homemade wraps? These are natural treatments to care for your skin using simple ingredients and quick preparations. You can apply them several times a week and alternate between recipes, giving your skin a truly pampering moment!

The coffee wrap

Ingredients:

• 25 g ground coffee
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method:

This homemade wrap couldn’t be simpler to make! To prepare this caffeine treatment, mix the coffee and oil together until you get a paste. Apply a thick layer to the desired areas, then wrap everything in three layers of cling film. Leave on for 20 minutes, remove the film and rinse with cool water!

The blue clay wrap

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons blue clay powder
• spring water

Method:

Gradually mix the clay powder with water in a bowl until you obtain a smooth paste. Apply to the targeted areas, then wrap in three layers of cling film. Leave on for 30 minutes, remove the film and rinse with cool water. Blue clay is a much-loved ingredient in body skincare rituals!

The seaweed, egg & citrus body wrap

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk
• 20 drops camphor oil
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• 3 tablespoons dried kelp

Method:

Bring water to the boil, then remove from the heat. Leave the seaweed to soak in the water for 20 minutes, then drain. Add the egg yolk and blend. Then add the oils and mix well. Apply the mixture to the desired areas — stomach, thighs, buttocks — being careful to avoid mucous membranes. Wrap in three layers of cling film and leave on for 20 minutes. Remove the film and rinse with cool water!

The ivy wrap

Ingredients:

• 2 handfuls of climbing ivy
• 5 drops lemon essential oil

Method:

For this climbing ivy wrap, simply place the ivy leaves into boiling water. Leave to boil for 5 minutes, then strain the liquid. Allow to cool, then add the essential oil. Soak compresses in the liquid, then apply them to the targeted areas. Wrap in three layers of cling film and leave on for 15 minutes. Remove the film and rinse with cool water!

The shea butter wrap

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons shea butter
• 1 teaspoon cocoa butter
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 drops lemon essential oil
• 3 drops juniper essential oil
• 1 drop geranium essential oil

Method:

This shea butter wrap is wonderfully simple. Start by melting the butters in a bain-marie over very low heat, then remove from the heat. Add the sesame oil and stir to combine. Once the mixture has cooled, add the essential oils and mix well. Apply to the desired areas, then wrap in three layers of cling film. Leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water!

The coffee and green tea wrap

Ingredients:

• 1 green tea bag
• 20 g coffee grounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method:

In a bowl, empty a green tea bag, then add the coffee grounds and olive oil. Mix everything together until you get a paste, then apply to the desired areas, massaging gently. Wrap in three layers of cling film and leave on for 25 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water!

The avocado and lemon body wrap

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon
• ½ ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 drops rose geranium essential oil
• 2 drops lemongrass essential oil

Method:

Blend the avocado flesh, squeeze the lemon juice and combine the two. Then add the essential oils and honey, mixing well. Apply the preparation to the desired areas, then wrap in three layers of cling film. Leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse!

How to apply a body wrap to your stomach, thighs or bottom

Whether you go for coffee, blue clay or avocado, the steps are the same. Apply the mixture to the areas you want to treat, such as your stomach, thighs or bottom, avoiding mucous membranes. You can massage gently as you apply it, just as in the coffee and green tea recipe.

Then wrap the area in three layers of cling film and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the recipe. Remove the film and rinse with cool water. Once rinsed, a firming cream can round off your skincare routine.

You now have several easy body wrap recipes you can make at home! Short on time to make your own wrap? Discover the Cellublue Slimming Wrap, a ready-to-use treatment formulated with two active ingredients, caffeine and Pro-sveltil, to care for the skin on the areas that matter most to you.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy a ready-made body wrap?

The Cellublue Slimming Wrap is available from the Cellublue online shop.

How do I make a cheap homemade body wrap?

These wrap recipes use simple ingredients you’ll often already have in the kitchen: ground coffee or coffee grounds, olive oil, green tea, avocado, lemon or honey. The coffee wrap needs just two ingredients, plus some cling film to wrap the area.

How many times a week can I do a body wrap?

You can apply these wraps several times a week, alternating between recipes. Listen to your skin: if it turns red or feels tight, space out the applications or stop altogether. If in doubt, ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Can I use a body wrap with essential oils during pregnancy?

Several recipes contain essential oils or camphor oil. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before using any of these preparations.

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