Unsightly bulges and loose skin on the body are embarrassing, but the spa weight loss wraps that help to improve the appearance of them are expensive, so few people can afford them. Luckily, there is a way to get the same benefits of high-dollar weight loss wraps right in the comfort of your home. All you need to get started is two cheap ingredients that help stimulate fat burning and temporarily reduce excess water accumulation so you can lose water weight fast!
Applying Weight Loss Wraps
First, grab a container of Vick’s Vapor Rub (or you can use Epsom Salt, like in the video below) from the bathroom medicine cabinet and a roll of plastic wrap from the kitchen. Next, apply a thin layer of the Vick’s Vapor Rub all over the area that you want to treat. Be sure to keep it away from any delicate skin tissue, such as the eyes or mouth. Then, wrap the area with plastic wrap firmly. Lay down to rest in a comfortable position for about an hour. Afterwards, remove the plastic wrap, and clean off the Vick’s Vapor Rub. The results will be noticeable right away.
Benefits of Using Weight Loss Wraps
1.) Targeted Weight Loss
Step to Health magazine says these DIY weight loss wraps work great for reducing your weight in trouble spots because of the camphor in the Vick’s Vapor Rub. But, Web MD says that only water weight is lost due to the increased perspiration from the plastic being in direct contact with the skin for so long. Either way, there is a measurable difference in the size of the treated area afterwards. Some people experience as much as a one or two inch change in the circumference of their thighs, stomach, or arms.
2.) Reduce Bumpy Cellulite
If a small amount of both baking soda and rubbing alcohol is mixed in with the Vick’s Vapor Rub before it is applied to the skin, Step to Health magazine says that it will also reduce the appearance of cellulite on the thighs and buttocks. As an added bonus, the skin will be soft and supple afterwards from the treatment’s moisturizing properties.
3.) Decrease the Appearance of Stretch Marks
If a woman’s belly grows faster than the skin can stretch and adapt during her pregnancy, red or silvery stretch marks will appear. They can also happen from sudden weight gain or loss. Sometimes, weight lifters get them from bulking up their muscles quickly too. Although they are a natural reaction to the skin being stretched, most people would prefer that they didn’t have them. According to Live Strong, while there is no proven permanent cure for these stretch marks, they can be reduced by applying Vick’s Vapor Rub to them. It contains oils that make the skin soft and supple, so they become less noticeable than they are if the skin is dry.
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