Incorporating Seaweeds

Reasons Why the Client Would Benefit From a Seaweed Body Wrap

Seaweed Body Wrap Contraindications

Categories of Seaweed

Scientific Name Color of SeaweedA. ClorophyllsB. CarotenesC. XanthophyllsD. Phycobilins

A. GreenB. Orange C. Phycocyanin (Blue)D. Phycoerytherin

(Red)

Divisions of Seaweed

Scientific Name Color of SeaweedA. ChlorophytaB. CyanophytaC. PhaeophytaD. Rhodophyta

A. GreenB. Blue-GreenC. BrownD. Red

Different Types of SeaweedLaminaria Digitata

Rhodophyta

Phaetophyta

Irish Moss

Explanation of Each DivisionChlorophyta – Green

This division has a beneficial effect on skin’s firmness, improves circulation, and aids in moisturization and cell renewal. It is considered to be the most universally distributed in fresh and seawater. Lichen moss contains green seaweed.

Explanation of Each DivisionCyanophyta - Blue Green

This division is high in vitamins A,B,C,D, and E to stimulate metabolism. It is highly gelatinous, has a unique ability for fatty acid synthesis, and due to a high quantity of chlorophyll. It is highly responsible for molecular oxygen. Blue-Green seaweed grows well in hot springs.

Explanation of Each DivisionChlorophyta – Green Cyanophyta - Blue Green

Explanation of Each DivisionPhaetophyta – Brown

This division is strong in metabolic stimulation, increases heat processes, helps in cellular exchanges and balances, and accelerates the elimination of toxins. It is most commonly used in food, cosmetics and industry and has high potassium and iodine content

Explanation of Each DivisionRhodophyta – Red

This division mixes well with other species and serves as a stabilizer, filter and lubricant. It is rich in iodine and very gelatinous. More than seventy-eight species produce agar which is commonly used in jelly and the production of ice-cream, and as a clarifying agent in beer.

Explanation of Each DivisionRhodophyta – Red Phaetophyta –

Brown

Preparation of the Treatment Roomo Esthetic or Massage Bedo Table for treatment supplieso Cotton Sheeto Solar blanket and blanketo Plastic linero Spa wrapo Small/Large towelso Spa slippers

Preparation of Client for Body Treatment

o Therapist should explain fully the service being performed and go through contraindications with client

o Client should lie on his/her back on top of bed covered by heavy cotton sheet

o Client should be asked frequently during the treatment on his/her well being

Seaweed Preparation

Protocol for Seaweed BodyTreatment

Protocol for Seaweed Body Treatment

How to Give a Spa Body WrapWhat is a Body Wrap?

In this video we will learn from a

licensed aesthetician how body wraps are

relaxing treatments with

hot linens or sheets that detox

the skin and body.

How to Give a Spa Body WrapHow to Mix Seaweed Gel In this video we

will watch as a licensed

aesthetician properly mixes

seaweed gel with grape seed oil and warm it

before applying to a body wrap client and thus

learn how to mix seaweed gel to give a spa body wrap properly.

How to Give a Spa Body WrapHow to Apply Seaweed Gel

In this video we will learn from a

licensed esthetician how

to apply seaweed gel properly in order to give a spa body wrap.

How to Give a Spa Body WrapHow to Wrap the Body

In this video we will learn from a

licensed aesthetician how to wrap the client

with mylar foil tightly but

comfortably to proceed in a body wrap treatment.

How to Give a Spa Body WrapHow to Unwrap the Body

In this video we will learn from a

licensed aesthetician how

to unwrap a client after a

body wrap and how checking comfort and levels is key

when unwrapping.

How to Give a Spa Body WrapHow to Rinse the Body In this video we

will learn from a licensed

aesthetician how to properly rinse the body using Vichy showers and how Vichy showers are relaxing spa showers with

warm water and five overhead

sprinklers.