They are sometimes known colloquially as “sauna suits,” and for the most part this is a relatively accurate way of describing how they work; the wrap becomes like a unique, form-fitting sauna tailor made for your body.

Trim and Tone Body Wrap

One of the most popular body wrap treatments at The Sanctuary Covent Garden Day Spa is the Trim and Tone Body Wrap.

As its name suggests, the wrap’s aim is to tone the body – specifically the tummy and thighs – as well as helping with such common body woes such as cellulite and water retention.

The wrap also has other benefits such as encouraging lymphatic drainage, stimulating circulation and aiding in flushing toxins from the body.

Do body wraps work?

As with any treatment, the results can vary from person to person.

The immediate slimming effects of body wraps are primarily due to the sweating caused by the sauna-like wrap (and as such it also pays to have some water on hand so as to avoid getting dehydrated).  However, body wraps can also help to detoxify, firm and tone the skin.

If you want to try doing a body wrap at home then why not take a look at the Trim and Tone Body Wrap kit?

What is a body wrap?

A body wrap is a spa treatment that, depending on its ingredients, can potentially help ease a number of common body concerns from aching joints to the dreaded wobbly bits. A layer or mud of clay is applied directly to the skin before bandages are layered on top. After relaxing in your body wrap for an hour or so and unwinding (hopefully both figuratively and literally!), the treatment should have worked its magic.

What does it do?

Body wraps are thought to have a number of possible benefits. Depending on the specific kind of treatment, these could include aiding with aches and pains, drawing out impurities and, in the case of slimming wraps, may even help you lose an inch or two.

Are body wraps best in the spa or at home?

As you may have noticed, it is possible to buy a number of body wrap treatments for home use. The Sanctuary’s Trim and Tone Body Wrap is certainly a good place to start if you want to try it yourself, but for the full pampering experience having the treatment done by a professional in a spa is a must.

Body wraps: do they work?

The results after body wrap treatments vary from person to person and also wrap to wrap, with subsequent treatments often required in order to maintain these. However, they are undeniably good at delivering a thorough all over skin detox, while some fans swear by their inflammation-soothing properties. Perhaps the best way to find out whether a body wrap will work for you is to try one for yourself!

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Measuring 8 different problems areas of the body i.e. thighs, tummy, bottom and upper arms etc before and after the applying the product to get the results, our very own Trim and Tone Body Wrap was part of ITV’s This Mornings independent trial.

Up against Ionithermie’s Instant Body Trim and a DIY kit put together by beauty expert Nadine Baggott, our wrap produced the highest cm loss of a whopping 19cm!! Yes you did read it right, 19cm. (Remember that this is over 8 areas of the body otherwise it would mean that someone’s entire leg had disappeared!).

With the DIY kit producing a 12cm loss (roughly costing £9.75) and Ionithermie’s totalling only 9cm (a wincing £53.83 ouch!), The Sanctuary’s 19cm result was pretty darn good (and for only £24.46). Holly Willoughby claimed the results ‘were amazing’ and that she was ‘going to bathe in the stuff’ so that’s good enough for us!

Check out the clip for yourselves and slip into that LBD without any effort at all.

The purified clay has been infused with a complex of natural ingredients that have been shown to help detoxification and firming by encouraging collagen synthesis. Check out the instruction video which shows just how simple it is to use at home.
With a 8.5cm loss (over different areas of the body) the maximum result the wrap has achieved so far, it’s the perfect accessory to help you feel body confident this Christmas.

I’m a healthy 9st4lbs and tried the wrap for myself (before I got pregnant) and lost 5cm from my stomach and thighs which was all I needed to fit myself into my favorite jeans without so much of a squeeze.

Like I’ve said before, the wrap isn’t a miracle worker, it’s not going to magic away that Krispy Krème donut you had at lunch or bottle of wine at the weekend, it’s a quick fix solution aimed at giving you more confidence when you need it most.

Since launching in May, many of our customers have tried the wrap out for themselves and have left reviews. If you’ve tried the wrap we’d love to hear from you so leave a review and we’ll post it online.

Beth – Love the Body Wrap
I used this for the fist time a few weeks ago and I was really pleased. I lost 3 cm overall on my thighs and they looked more toned as well. I wasn’t expecting it to last for ever but it lasted longer than I thought it would. This is great for special occasions and those times when I need a confidence boost.

Stacey OT
I read about this product in my wedding magazine and then read the reviews and ordered it. I’ve just used it and I lost 5cm from one thigh & 3cm from the other. I’m truly amazed, even my fiancé noticed a difference! This is a must for anyone wanting results quick!

Mrs Sharon Cave
I tried this product free by buying it with my boots points. Wow I lost 7 1/2 cm and my skin felt great. I did my thighs and stomach , I was worried about doing it myself as I have poor mobility, but I found it easy to apply and wrap I still have some clay left and I am going to do another treatment in a week. When I do run out of clay I am certainly going to buy some more! Thanks Sanctuary for giving me a confidence boost…..

First, the Sanctuary marketing team spend hours pondering over the idea for the short film and a script.  Can we make this informative enough to help people with their own wrap’s without making it too long and boring?   Plus – we want a model who looks like they could benefit from the wrap – so not too skinny!  We chose one of our very own therapists from the Spa, Carrie, who was more than happy to start her film career for The Sanctuary!  So script written, camera crew chosen – we then found a house to film in.

On the day of the shoot, we walk the crew around the house to choose which bathroom we’re going to use for the filming.

Filming a basin has never been so exciting!  Is the lighting right?  Can we get it to smile just a little?

Question:
How many people can you cram into one bathroom?

Answer:
As many as you need!!

We have to select a pretty outfit for our model to wear while carrying out her treatment.

Our ‘Style Guru’ lays out the gorgeous undies she’s bought for Carrie to wear…

Let the filming begin; Carrie begins to unwrap her bandages…  This could be the humble beginnings of a lucrative film career!

‘Creative Directors’ Emma Keyworth (Senior Marketing Manager) and Louise Perry (Senior Product Manager) with Art Director Nick watch all the action on the monitor. Every detail is scrutinised…but it really is so easy – Carrie gets it in one take!

‘Wish I had a TV like that in my bedroom!’

Louise Perry gives Carrie some super tips for spreading the clay evenly over her thighs. ‘It really is so simple, the clay is fairly soft so it just spreads like butter’

‘Gosh it spreads really easily and isn’t messy at all’ says our model Carrie.

Lunch Arrives – time for a deliciously welcome break.  The team at The Sanctuary  love this part of the day!

Having left the clay on for an hour, it’s now time for the shower scene to rinse off!!

Oh dear!  Carrie has turned on the overhead shower instead of the hand held hose – and is slightly soaked…

Genevieve steps in with the hairdryer and saves the day! Camera man and Art Director Nick look on bemused…

Three ‘creative director’s’ at work…….but the action is ‘behind you’…!

Carrie is measuring her thighs for that final total cm loss…..the suspense builds…

‘Wow’ the results of this new Sanctuary Trim & Tone Body Wrap are amazing! – I’ve lost a total of 7cm off my thighs…’

Our recently launched Trim & Tone Body Wrap has had phenomenal success since it launched, appearing on both ITV’s This Morning and in the News of the Worlds Fabulous magazine it received rave reviews whereby independent trials were carried out against other leading brands and women lost up to 8.5cm!

If you’re looking to reduce cellulite, look no further, our Sculpting Anti-Cellulite Treatment is infused with powerful actives which in turn with massage helps to break down fatty deposits, encourage circulation and lymphatic drainage to leave skin smoother, firmer with a visible reduction in cellulite.

If your skin is suffering during the winter months, try our new Microdermabrasion Polish which has micro-silicates from fossilised seashells to reduce the appearance and texture of micro-bumps, leaving you with gloriously smooth skin.

Check out our top tips for getting in shape in January:

1. Drink more water – our bodies are made up of 60% water so it’s important to keep them hydrated. Not even the most expensive beauty creams will keep wrinkles at bay if your skin is dehydrated.

2. Detox from the inside out – Eat fresh fruit and vegetables. Replace one ‘baddie’ food group for a good one every day and you’ll soon reap the rewards.

3. Give your body an overhaul – covering up most of our bodies during the winter months means many of us ‘hibernate’ our bodies, neglecting to exfoliate and moisturise until the summer. Choose a body exfoliator to slough away dead skin cells and a rich moisturiser to hydrate dry, chapped skin.

4. Exercise – if the thought of pounding the streets in seriously tight Lycra doesn’t tickle your fancy, invest in a work-out DVD and aim to do at least 30 minutes every day.

5. Invest in your body – in order to look good, you need to feel good so take some out for a little pampering. If you haven’t the time or budget for a full spa day, make it your New Years resolution to go for a monthly spa treatment.

So hopefully with the use of our new Professional range we’ve helped make January a little easier. To make things even easier we’re offering a FREE Microdermabrasion Polish with every purchase of our Trim & Tone Body Wrap. Buy yours now!

Named ‘Trick & Cheat’ your way into your LBD’ the feature followed 6 readers on their trial using the latest products and surgery procedures.

In the trial against our very own Trim & Tone Body Wrap were the following:

Lierac Bust Lift Spray £29.50
“It gives immediate lift and after using it regularly for four week I noticed an increase in my cup size from 32A to 32B”.
INCREASE CUP SIZE: 1 SIZE

Champneys Chill and Tone 14 Day Firming Regime £30
“My skin looks a lot firmer with less dimpling, although I didn’t lose any inches”.
INCH LOSS: 0

Jeanne Piaubert Fermete Arm Lift Care £69
“The cream smelt a bit like Granny perfume but felt refreshingly cool. After four weeks I haven’t lost any inches but my upper arms look more toned and feel smoother”.
INCH LOSS: 0

Macrolane Injections from £2,500
“The surgeon made a small incision under each beast and inserted a thin tube to pump the filler-style ingredient inside. It was uncomfortable but not painful. I’ve gone from a 34A to a 32D!”.
INCREASED CUP SIZE: 2

Laser Lipo from £150ph
“I’m a driving instructor so I sit in the car for hours on end everyday and rarely exercise. I had 8 treatments and was amazed at the results. I’ve dropped two dress sizes to a 14 and lost 6.5inches from my waist and 4inches from my hips”.
INCH LOSS: 10

The Sanctuary’s Trim & Tone Body Wrap £24.46
“When I removed the bandages I was amazed – Id lost 6cm from each thigh, and 4cm from my waist after just one treatment!”.
INCH LOSS: 6.5

Out of all the at-home inch loss treatments, The Sanctuary’s Trim & Tone Body Wrap came first with a total loss of just under 6.5 inches! At only £24.46 it’s the cheapest out of the products trialled so why delay? Get yours today!

This super effective product offers a quick fix for fitting into that LBD. Perfect for the party season!

Our new Trim & Tone Body Wrap appeared on ITV’s This Morning (7th November) in a tried and tested feature by Nadine Baggott (beauty expert) on at-home body wraps.

Our humble wrap came first by miles in the overall cm loss and was quoted by Nadine to ‘have amazing results’. Nadine claimed ‘she was actually quite shocked’ at the success of our wrap!

We are always SO excited when our products are demonstrated by real women with real concerns as our main mission in life (yes we’re that dedicated) is: to produce real beauty products that work for real women at affordable prices.

So you’re asking ‘what were the results’?

Well…

The results were staggering! The Sanctuary’s wrap came in 1st for the overall cm loss and apart from the coffee granules (I prefer mine with milk and two sugars) came in cheapest!

1st trial – thigh area. Trim and Tone Body Wrap from The Sanctuary, £24.99
Nadine Baggott claimed she was ‘amazed and actually quite shocked’ at the success of the product.
Model commented that ‘my skin feels so supple, just like a baby’
CM LOSS – 8.5cm over 9 areas on the thigh. A massively impressive result and for only £24.99!

2nd trial – stomach area. Guam Seaweed Mud Mask, £33.99
For this wrap you use cling film to wrap the mask.
CM LOSS – 3.5cm over 9 separate areas. A fair result but only slightly higher than the coffee granules.

3rd trial – stomach area. Ionitherme, £55
This wrap has only previously been available as a salon treatment.
The models comments were that the wrap left her freezing and ‘was like having ice around you’
CM LOSS – 5.5cm A good result but at £55 it is quite expensive.

4th trial – stomach area. Nadine’s own wrap – made up of Coffee Granules
For this trial Nadine based her theory on the caffeine in coffee granules being a high stimulant.
Comments were that it was nice and exfoliating.
CM LOSS – 3.5cm. Great results for something that you can take free from your cupboard!
Overall feedback across all the wraps were that all the women trialling the products felt ‘smaller’ with softer and tighter skin.
We have said before that the wrap isn’t a miracle worker, it’s a quick fix to fitting into your perfect outfit or for boosting your confidence for a special occasion.
So now you know what you have to do if you want an instantly firmer and slimmer figure (that’s go out and buy the New Trim & Tone Body Wrap for those who didn’t guess!)

Full homage and respect goes out to Louise Perry, our lovely Senior Product Manager for developing such an amazing product!!

And for those of you that didn’t catch it on TV we have the video for you below….

This is how they got on:

‘It gave instant results after just 1 hour. The treatment area felt toned and more defined and the results were promising. I can have a spa treatment at home without an appointment’
Zahida Hussain

‘It made my skin soft and I lost 6 centimetres!’
Mrs Wallis

Whilst most of our panel we’re really pleased with their results, for some it didn’t lose them any inches, however the super-duper clever ingredients in the clay made their skin much softer and looking smoother. So whilst we’re not claiming it’s a miracle worker (sorry, that trip to the gym is still on) 76% of women who took part in the trial lost up to 5cm after using the wrap all over the body. The wrap offers a quick fix for making you feel that bit more confident and making slipping into that little black dress just that little bit easier.

‘Whilst I didn’t lose any centimetres, my legs felt amazing and looked much smoother. I have lots of little spots on my arms and post using the product these felt much reduced. The product was a lot less messy than anticipated’
Claire Edgson

‘It made my skin feel lovely and there was plenty of clay and attractive bag to keep bits together’
Angela Chaliss

Now some of you will be thinking clay + bandages + me doing it at home = mess! Well you’d be wrong, as the majority of our panel found out, the Trim & Tone Body Wrap is fuss-free and easy to use at home and although its fine to use and carry on with the housework (if you really want to) its also great for giving you the perfect excuse to sit down, put your feet up and relax for a while…now who needs an excuse to do that!?

Click here to watch our ‘How to use’ demo video.

Out of the 22 women who took part, 100% of them had never used an at home body wrap before. At £24.99, its miles cheaper then a salon treatment and gives instant results without you having to leave the house. 90% of our panel claimed they were so happy with their results from Trim &
Tone that they would recommend the product to their friends. To us, this is the best result we could aim to achieve. We don’t believe in fancy advertising campaigns, we love to educate women on how to care for their skin whilst pampering themselves at the same time and if they happen to tell their friends they’ve found a great product that really works at a price that won’t make you wince then its mission accomplished for us!

So don’t take our word for it, try it for yourself. With Christmas just around the corner it’s the perfect solution for fitting into that party dress you’ve had your eyes on. With an instant ‘slimming’ effect and super skin softening and firming ingredients, it should be on every woman’s wish list this Christmas.