What kind of chocolate is used for wrapping?
In spa salons, chocolate wrap is a common procedure, the materials for which are crushed cocoa beans and cocoa butter. Sometimes other natural vegetable fats and healthy additives are added: kelp, fucus, clay, green coffee extract, honey.
A chocolate mask with paraffin, which creates a film that enhances the penetration of active substances, is called “chocofango”. In terms of action, the procedures are similar.
Cocoa butter in the body mask is a source of organic substances, saturated and unsaturated acids that provide hydration and nutrition to the skin: oleic, stearic and palmitic. They normalize the water-lipid balance of the skin, make it elastic, and smooth out wrinkles.
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A cosmetologist can use either a ready-made mixture or independently “brew” special dark chocolate from cocoa butter and grated cocoa containing solid fractions. This is the best chocolate wrap because the raw materials have undergone minimal processing.
The content of vitamins, polyphenols (antioxidants), alkaloids (caffeine, theobromine) and minerals (iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium) remains high.
The benefits of wraps after anti-cellulite massage
After thoroughly kneading the body, blood circulation improves, more oxygen reaches the cells, lymph flow is normalized and the process of fat breakdown begins.
The “thermal effect” will help to strengthen it, for which you need a wrap. As a result of exposure to heat or cold, depending on the type of procedure, the effect of the products used becomes brighter. At this time, the sweat glands begin to work more actively, toxins are removed from the skin, metabolic processes improve and the water balance is normalized. This is a necessary step towards defeating cellulite.
The impact of the wrap depends on what specific composition will be used for it:
- Clay
. It helps tighten the skin, eliminate excessive oiliness, cleanse pores and exfoliate old particles. Blue and white powder is best suited for this case. - Coffee
. With its help, the regeneration processes of the dermis are launched, it becomes more elastic and acquires a natural, pinkish color. - Mustard
. Under its influence, the breakdown of fats is activated, acne and other skin defects are eliminated, and water balance is restored. - Seaweed
. Laminaria and fucus, fresh or dried, are considered the most valuable. They rid tissues of excess fluid, improve their elasticity, enhance the process of fat breakdown and help in cell renewal. - Oils
. The most beneficial are orange and rosemary essential oils. They relieve muscle and joint pain, soothe, regulate water-salt balance and restore damaged cells. - Green tea
. This drink removes toxins from the body and restores blood microcirculation, as a result of which the ill-fated “orange peel” usually appears. - Honey
_ Wrapping with this product allows you to exfoliate dead skin particles, remove excess fluid from it, improve its color and tighten it. It has a scrub effect, thoroughly removing all “garbage” from the body. - Chocolate
. Thanks to it, the dermis calms down, acquires a healthy shade, and begins to breathe calmly. Under its influence, unsightly folds are smoothed out and rejuvenation occurs. - Dirt
. The most useful is the one brought from the Dead Sea. This is an excellent anti-cellulite product that also additionally eliminates stretch marks, straightens wrinkles, removes dead skin particles, expands and cleanses pores. - Vinegar
. Its most important property is bactericidal. It also helps in the fight against sore throat, cellulite and excess fluid in tissues.
Note! Anti-cellulite wrap allows for the simultaneous use of several products from the proposed list, as it thereby enhances the effect obtained.
Who is chocolate wrap suitable for?
For both women and men of any age, the benefits of chocolate wrapping have been experimentally proven over several decades. The procedure has wide indications:
- Thanks to polyphenols and vitamins B1, B2, PP, A, E, cosmetic chocolate helps resist the action of free radicals. Simply put, it slows down the aging process. What is necessary for aging and dry skin in the anti-age care program.
- The composition of the chocolate mask stimulates the production and restoration of elastin and collagen. Allows you to avoid sagging skin during an intensive weight loss course and restore turgor in the postpartum period.
- Good drainage and removal of waste are stimulated by theobromine and caffeine, and potassium and magnesium contribute to the process.
- The ability of chocolate to improve blood circulation is used to prevent cellulite, normalize metabolic processes in cells, and remove excess fluid. Anti-cellulite chocolate wrap is indicated for weight loss and silhouette modeling.
- It is believed that caffeine and theobromine can break down fat cells, thereby helping to fight excess weight.
- If there is swelling, a “chocolate therapy” session will also not be superfluous. As well as for the rapid removal of lactic acid after intense training.
- The anti-inflammatory effect is due to the content of flavonoids (polyphenols). Therefore, acne-prone skin is an indication for “bathing” in chocolate.
- Those with skin with imperfections in the form of stretch marks, pigmentation, spider veins and other minor dermatological problems are also on the list of those who should try the thalassotherapy procedure with chocolate mass.
- Before traveling to hot countries, it is recommended to undergo a month-long course of 5-6 cosmetic procedures with chocolate “swaddling”. The content of natural melanin in cocoa helps the skin cope with the aggressive effects of ultraviolet radiation.
- Chocolate wrapping relaxes and promotes recovery from nervous overload. In addition, the non-volatile compounds that make up cocoa beans give a specific aroma that almost everyone likes. The smell of chocolate invigorates and improves mood during stress and seasonal blues.
Most often, chocolate wraps are used to remove external manifestations of cellulite, reduce body volume, and as part of comprehensive care. According to reviews, the aromatherapy component is especially liked by clients of “cosmetologist-chocolatiers”.
How to fight cellulite with varicose veins
When choosing how to get rid of cellulite with varicose veins, you need to consult a phlebologist. First of all, you will have to put the veins in order, normalize the blood flow, and only then work on restoring the skin.
In the early stages of the disease, a combination of diet, physiotherapy, and pharmaceutical medications is practiced. The main role is played by venotonic drugs, which increase vascular tone and eliminate congestion in the circulatory system. These can be ointments (such as Venarus, Lyoton, Troxevasin, Aescusan) or tablets of similar action.
Pharmaceutical products must be combined with approved anti-cellulite measures.
Massage in the salon and at home
Massaging for ladies with varicose veins is done very carefully so as not to provoke the progression of the underlying disease.
In a beauty salon, girls with this problem are recommended to take a course of hardware lymphatic drainage. It helps restore blood flow in the problem area, stimulate the breakdown of fats, and eliminate swelling.
Two types of such procedures are recognized as permitted:
- pressotherapy - the impact on problem areas with compressed air, which enters a special suit;
- microcurrent effect - irritation of the epidermis with weak pulses of electric current.
Attention: classic anti-cellulite massage in the form of strong kneading and pinching for varicose veins is prohibited.
Intense actions can provoke ruptures of fragile blood vessels in the problem area, external or internal bleeding. At home, girls should limit themselves to stroking and not too strong rubbing.
Hydrotherapy
This type of influence is used not only for treatment, but also for preventing the development of varicose veins.
Beneficial for skin and blood vessels:
- hydromassage of feet with a stream of water of different temperatures (from cold to hot).
- vibrated;
- contrast water procedures;
- Charcot's shower.
Hydromanipulation provokes a cyclic contraction-expansion of the vascular walls, which makes them elastic and prevents the formation of fatty deposits. Such methods have an equally positive effect on the skin, increasing blood flow in the problem area, strengthening and smoothing the fibers.
One of the types of hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, involves similar procedures, but using mineral water. The method allows, in addition to the above-mentioned effects, to supply cells with the microelements necessary for their vital functions.
Contraindications for chocolate wrapping
Like other salon procedures, it has chocolate wrap and contraindications:
- Pregnancy.
- Allergy to chocolate wrap components.
- Varicose veins and thrombophlebitis.
- Neoplasms, skin diseases and damage to the dermis.
- Hypertension.
- Endocrine, cardiovascular, gynecological diseases.
- Predisposition to bleeding.
- Acute infectious or inflammatory disease.
- Period of menstruation.
Before a chocolate wrapping session, be sure to consult with a professional, so you should choose salons with highly qualified and experienced cosmetologists with medical education.
Prevention
Rather than wage a long, difficult fight against cellulite with varicose veins, it is better to minimize the likelihood of developing both diseases.
To do this you need:
- move more, try to walk, and during “sedentary” work, take periodic breaks to warm up;
- normalize the drinking regime;
- give up the habit of crossing your legs;
- wear comfortable, non-squeezing clothing made from natural materials;
- Healthy food;
- stop smoking and drinking alcohol;
- wear high-heeled shoes only on holidays;
- Exercise regularly (such as swimming or cycling).
At the first signs of the formation of varicose veins, consult a phlebologist to stop the further development of the disorder.
When removing cellulite from the thighs, girls with varicose veins should first of all think about the harmlessness of the product or method used. It is important not to provoke exacerbation of the underlying disease. Therefore, it is better if the course of therapy is selected by a competent specialist. This will help eliminate possible risks for the patient from anti-cellulite treatment.
How does the chocolate wrapping procedure take place in the salon?
Most often, chocolate wrap is a complex service that includes peeling, applying a caring mass of cocoa beans, and removing the composition. If desired, accompanied by a massage.
Stages of salon chocolate wrap:
- After consultation and clarification of details, clients are offered disposable underwear .
- Before wrapping, deep cleansing of the skin is carried out using a scrub, similar in action to the main procedure. Blood circulation improves, keratinized particles of the dermis are removed, and the skin becomes more susceptible to further manipulation. Additionally, you can do a relaxing or anti-cellulite massage before the chocolate wrap.
- A mass of cocoa beans heated to 37–40 °C is applied in an even layer to the entire body, gently massaging it.
- To enhance the effect of chocolate wrapping, wrap with film and cover with a thermal blanket. During your half-hour rest you can order a facial treatment.
- At the end of the session, the chocolate mass is completely removed under a warm shower. The cosmetologist applies a special caring serum, lotion or air cream to consolidate the result.
Body wrapping with a chocolate composition goes well with other skin care programs and is quite effective as an independent cosmetic procedure.
