An AROSHA body wrap is a body treatment in which problem areas are tightly wrapped in elastic bandages from the Italian brand Arosha, pre-soaked in an active formula. The formula is applied to the bandages during manufacturing, and each kit is opened right before the session and used only once. The bandage keeps the product on the skin for the entire treatment time and creates light, even compression.
How Arosha bandages work
The bandage formulas work on skin quality and fluid in the tissues:
- stimulate microcirculation in the wrapped area;
- reduce puffiness and the feeling of heaviness;
- hydrate the skin and help maintain its elasticity.
The brand’s ingredients include caffeine, Centella asiatica and fucus extracts, Dead Sea salts, collagen and glycerin. Arosha bandages come in warming, cooling and neutral versions. Warming bandages provide gentle heat, cooling ones a refreshing chill, and neutral ones do not change skin temperature. The specialist chooses the bandage type during the consultation, taking into account your goal and the condition of your blood vessels.
How it differs from classic wraps and machine-based treatments
In a classic wrap, the product is applied to the skin and covered with film. Here, the formula is already in the bandage, so the therapist does not need to mix and dose products by hand. Machine-based treatments, such as Endosphere therapy, act on the tissues through vibration and compression, while the bandage wrap works through the active formula and tight bandaging.
Who the bandage wrap is for
The treatment is a good choice when the changes concern the skin and fluid in the tissues:
- a lumpy “orange peel” texture is visible on the thighs and buttocks;
- legs swell and feel heavy by the end of the working day;
- skin on the abdomen, arms or thighs has lost firmness after weight loss or childbirth;
- you want your skin to look toned before a vacation or a special event.
Dense cellulite nodules that you can feel under your fingers require mechanical work on the tissues. That is a job for anti-cellulite massage, while bandages primarily address puffiness and skin condition.
Contraindications
Bandage wraps are not performed:
- during pregnancy or breastfeeding;
- in case of acute infections or fever;
- if there is irritation, a wound or a skin condition in the treatment area;
- in case of thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, or severe cardiovascular or oncological diseases.
If you have varicose veins or are allergic to cosmetic products, tell the specialist before the session begins.
What results to expect
After the first session, skin feels smoother to the touch and legs feel lighter. The centimeters that show up on the measuring tape right after the treatment are lost mainly because excess fluid is released. That is why a body wrap is not a weight-loss method and does not replace diet and exercise. More lasting changes in skin texture and tone build up over a course, and the specialist determines the number of sessions during the consultation. A session lasts 90 minutes. To maintain results between courses, clients choose lymphatic drainage massage: it stimulates lymph flow with the massage therapist’s hands.
