Body wraps usually use all natural ingredients such as types of clay or mud, salt, sea vegetables, herbs and other kinds of plants. Different spas may choose to use different ingredients, but the purpose is always the same: to draw out toxins, break down fat and firm the skin. Chemicals are generally not used.

On the Other: Not for People With Certain Medical Conditions

There is a great deal of leeway among spas and shops that offer body wraps. Different spas may use completely different ingredients for the wrap, which may be an issue to people with allergies. Also, body wraps do result in a certain amount of squeezing of the body, making them something pregnant women may want to avoid. The website AllDaySpas.com also advises that mud body wraps are not recommended for people who have heart disease, blood pressure problems (both high and low) or diabetes.

Bottom Line

For most people, body wraps are probably safe. If you have certain medical conditions or are pregnant, however, you should err on the side of caution and avoid getting body wraps, especially mud wraps. You should also be careful and ask many questions about the exact ingredients used in the wrap, particularly if you have some kind of food or skin allergies.

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Life Force International: What Is Herbal Body Wrap?

All Day Spas: Are Mud Body Wraps Safe When Pregnant?