Exfoliation happens when the topmost layer of the skin becomes dried and is shed off. This can happen naturally but at the same time a person can also use some products to facilitate exfoliation. There is an immediate positive effect on the skin. During the process, the pores are unclogged and a smoother, younger skin is uncovered.

Body exfoliation can be done in several ways. It is possible to do it manually or mechanically like when a viscous towel, loofah, salt crystals, pumice and other abrasives are used. Enzymes, as well as some chemicals, can also be used to exfoliate.

In manual exfoliation the abrasive is scrubbed or moved against the skin’s surface to scrape off the dead skin cells. The smaller the granules of the abrasives or exfoliant, the better and gentler it is on the skin.

Enzymes and chemical exfoliation make use of fruit enzymes such as papaine and bromelin, Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHA and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) as the exfoliating ingredients. These dissolve the dead skin cells making it possible to uncover the next layer. The use of enzymes and chemicals are usually done on people whose skin cannot tolerate the pressure and the abrasive qualities of other exfoliants.

Body exfoliation has become a feature in wellness centers and spas since it also enhances blood circulation, especially if combined with other form of therapies like massage. Other natural exfoliating products are combined to create a much more effective and beneficial body exfoliation. Sea salts or sugar can be used to scrub the body, at the same time employing some massage strokes. In most cases, the body is moisturized after the exfoliation.

The body exfoliation experience promotes relaxation and eases stress while cleansing the skin making it younger looking. It energizes and renews not only the skin but the person as a whole.

Experiencing a body wrap has become a trendy and at the same time healthy thing to do nowadays. Body wraps can be traced back to olden times but its popularity and other usage came about several decades ago. It is considered quite effective in moisturizing the skin and making it feel softer. There are those who also say that it can have some slimming effects. Often body wraps are done in conjunction with aromatherapy. Thus, it can also possess some therapeutic effects.

The skin is where most of the benefits of the body wrap can be seen. It tones the skin making it more supple and tighter. The skin’s texture is also greatly enhanced due to the absorption of the healing properties of the ingredients used in the preparation of the body wrap. Toxins are flushed put and excess body fluids may be lessened. People who would like to lose some inches, albeit temporarily, can do so by having specific parts of the body given more attention during the body wrap process. This is the nearest that a woman can get to sculpting her body without going under the knife.

In the process of having the body wrap, the individual has to strip down to her undies then have her body measured. Strips of elastic bandages saturated with solution or oil are then wrapped around the body. It is also possible to use cellophane to wrap the body but in this instance the solution is first applied to the skin before it is wrapped. Usually the wrapping process starts at the feet, going to the upper parts of the body. Light movements are then done to discharge the toxins after which the individual is unwrapped and the solution rinsed.

It is important that water should be taken in ample amount before, during and after the process to flush out more toxins. If the main intention of the body wrap is for skin conditioning, then wraps made up of aloe and minerals are suitable, while if it is for detoxification clay wraps are better. Usually, natural ingredients are used in body wraps because it is gentler on the skin and has properties which can easily be absorbed by the body.

Seaweeds, clay muds, caffeine, citrus gels and some types of essential oils can help facilitate detoxification and firm up the body. Wraps infused with rose essential oil has a relaxing moisturizing effect. For stressed out individuals, essential oils from chamomile and rosemary with frankincense can be incorporated in the body wrap.

Lavender essential oil can be used to relax the individual while peppermint can refresh and energize the person and a body wrap infused with these two can have the same effects. Minerals also boost the immune system and, at the same time, detoxify and enhance blood circulation. Some oils also increase metabolism.

In some spas, the body wrap is done together with a body exfoliation, aromatherapy and massage. It is to be noted though that though body wraps may cause a person to lose several inches, this is temporary. A regular body wrap may help though if one would like to lose weight.