Body Wraps and Exfoliation Flashcards
What sort of exfoliation should you perform before tanning?
Body Brushing
What is Exfoliation?
Exfoliation is the treatment that removes dead skin cells on the surface of the skin
What sorts of ingredients are in a general scrub?
seeds, coconut milk, honeys, dried flowers etc
What is in a salt scrub?
Sea salt, oil and often essential or fragrant oils
How is an envelopment different from a wrap?
an envelopment wraps the body as a whole while a wrap is where each limb is wrapped separately to the body
Benefits and effects of chalk
finer than mud and very absorbing. Very good for oilier skins
Benefits and effects of Silt
rich in salts and minerals. Good for psoriasis
Benefits and effects of peat
high in amino acids. Stimulates the ANS and regenerats skin
Benefits and effects of Dead sea mud
minerals detoxify and relax
Benefits and effects of fango mud
high in vitamins and minerals. Nourishes, heals and detoxifies
Benefits and effects of algae/ seaweed
deep cleansing and detoxifying
Benefits and effects of herbs and flowers
revitilising and soothing
Benefits and effects of hay
cleansing and stimulates circulation
Benefits and effects of wine
stimulates circulation, fights free radicals and boosts the immune system
Benefits and effects of coconut
rich in vitamins. Cleanses and moisturises
Benefits and effects of milk products
very rich in vitamins and minerals like calcium good for dry stressed skins
Benefits and effects of Sea fennel
cleanses the colon and eases constipation
Benefits and effects of Sea buckthorn
detoxifies the body and treats cellulite conditions
Benefits and effects of Bladder wrack sea kelp
treats fluid retention
Benefits and effects of fucus
detoxifies and treats fluid retention
Benefits and effects of Laminaria algae
aids in fat absorption and moisturises the skin
What do we call green seaweed?
chlorophyta
What do we call red seaweed?
rhodophyta
What do we call brown seaweeds?
pheaophyta
What do we call blue seaweeds?
cyanophyta
What are the main benefits of seaweed treatments?
deep cleansing, detoxifying, stimulating to the metabolsim, and good for weight loss
What does exfoliation achieve?
improves circulation, detoxifies, smooths and brightens
