Essential oils for anti-cellulite wraps

Many women carry out anti-cellulite wraps at home to eliminate the “orange peel”. Traditional medicine is developing every year - today there are a large number of home recipes that have proven themselves not only as good fat burners, but also as a means of smoothing and tightening the skin. Anti-cellulite wraps are unique in that the therapeutic effect is enhanced by the use of cellophane film wrapped around problem areas - under it optimal conditions are created for lipolysis (fat burning), elimination of dimples and fatty bumps on the skin.

What types of cellulite wraps are there?

The qualitative composition of the mixture largely determines its effectiveness - the nature of the effect and the results of treatment will depend on what ingredients are used in preparation. The composition of anti-cellulite wraps is different, but based on the presence of active ingredients they can be divided into two large groups:

Hot wraps - most often used for weight loss, contain active substances that increase the local temperature. Often these mixtures contain hot spices - red pepper, ginger, mustard, etc. These elements dilate blood vessels, activate blood circulation, and accelerate metabolism several times. During the procedures, local temperature increases, a burning sensation appears, sweating increases - under such conditions, lipolysis in fat cells accelerates, which leads to a decrease in the signs of cellulite on the skin;
Cold wraps – this type of treatment is a soothing one, used after standing on your feet for a long time. They are actively used to eliminate cellulite, can be used as an alternative to hot wraps if there are contraindications to them, and are good for the treatment of concomitant diseases - varicose veins, venous insufficiency, etc. During the procedures, the outflow of stagnant lymph improves, fatigue in the legs is relieved, stretch marks are removed and the skin is smoothed.

Expert opinion!
When choosing between hot and cold wraps, you need to clearly understand your goal. If your goal is to lose extra pounds as quickly as possible, make your choice in favor of wraps with spices. Do not forget about the specifics of such anti-cellulite procedures - even with minor wounds on the skin, you can get a thermal burn. In case of contraindications, choose the second option and perform effective anti-cellulite wraps at home with a cooling and soothing effect.

Types of anti-cellulite wraps

Types of wraps

Today, the service market offers a large number of types of procedures. Each of them has its own characteristics and subtleties. So, some are carried out with heated mixtures, while others, on the contrary, with cooled ones.

Hot

Due to high temperatures, the pores open, thereby opening the way for active substances. They penetrate fat deposits and act on them. \

Such procedures are the most popular because they have a complex effect: fat burning and anti-cellulite. Just like all spa treatments, they promote relaxation and tone the whole body.

Cold

They are aimed at reducing swelling of individual parts of the body. Under the influence of cold, blood vessels narrow, increasing the outflow of blood.

Such wraps will be especially useful for people with problems with varicose veins. But you should remember the precautions. To avoid hypothermia of the entire body, cold wraps are performed on small areas of the body.

A very popular technology is the alternation of hot and cold wraps. This allows you to achieve a double effect and work out all problem areas.

Classic

Such procedures are carried out without thermal effects, and correct problem areas only through active substances, saturating the body with the necessary components. This helps to improve and speed up the functioning of the whole body, which has a good effect on the condition of the skin.

Pepper wraps

The best wrap for cellulite on the thighs and buttocks is using red pepper. This natural component has an excellent fat-burning effect - penetrating through the skin, the working substances instantly activate the subcutaneous capillaries, accelerating blood circulation several times. During the session, the excretory ducts of the sweat glands expand, through which excess fluid from adipose tissue is released. To carry out anti-cellulite treatment, we recommend taking note of several recipes for pepper wraps:

Take cinnamon and red pepper, mix these powders in equal proportions, add a few drops of essential oil and 2 teaspoons of unrefined oils and the remedy for fighting cellulite is ready;
The next good anti-cellulite recipe is prepared like this: take three tablespoons of fresh, uncandied honey, dilute it slightly with water and add the same volume of ground coffee. After such a product, not only does cellulite go away, but the skin is cleansed and tightened;
The following method helps well with cellulite - take one teaspoon each of black and red pepper, mix and add a little soda diluted in a minimum amount of water. You can flavor the mixture with 3 drops of citrus essential oil. The resulting mass should be mixed thoroughly and applied to the skin in a thin layer;
Now about the “heavy artillery” - the next remedy is very effective, but it is strictly forbidden to use it if there are wounds on the skin. You need to take half a glass of red pepper, three times less cream - the ingredients are mixed, 3 drops of grapefruit juice are added to them. The resulting anti-cellulite mixture must be washed off 5 minutes after application.

Important!
Pepper wraps for cellulite are very effective - but they should be treated with caution. The first sessions should take 3-4 minutes, when the skin gets used to it, they can be extended up to 10. It is not recommended to wash off the compositions with hot water - it is better to set the shower to room temperature.

Execution technique

Spas and beauty salons offer professional anti-cellulite wraps. At the same time, you can undergo cupping anti-cellulite massage sessions and lymphatic drainage procedures that will improve the results of the fight against pathology. Of course, the advantage of professional execution is compliance with the correct technique, concentration of active ingredients, compliance with the duration of the procedure and the required number of sessions.

However, you can carry out the procedure at home. If you have time and patience, the results will be no worse than after a visit to a cosmetologist.

To do this procedure yourself, you need to prepare:

Body Scrub;
the medicinal mixture itself;
gloves;
food grade, but much better - special film for wrapping;
robe;
blanket or blanket.

Home wraps are carried out as follows:

first you need to take a shower and treat problem areas with a body scrub (you can use fine salt or ground coffee);
dry the skin and apply a thin layer of the medicinal mixture to it;
wrap the affected areas with film in 2-3 layers, without tightening the soft tissues;
put on a robe, and when using “hot” equipment, cover yourself with a blanket;
lie down on the sofa or in bed for 30-60 minutes so that the film does not slip and the mixture can be well absorbed into the skin;
remove the film, rinse off the remaining mixture, take a hygienic shower;
apply cellulite cream.

Some recipes for wraps have their own peculiarities, so it is advisable to consult a cosmetologist before using them.

How often should such procedures be done?

A course of 7-10 wraps is recommended, carried out 2-3 times a week.

As an alternative to body wraps, we suggest you consider the following salon procedures:

dermotonia;
pressotherapy;
endosphere therapy;
Ipg massage.

Anti-cellulite wraps with mustard

These anti-cellulite wraps are no less effective. After a course of mustard treatments, fat deposits quickly disappear, blood flow stabilizes, and metabolic processes in adipose tissue accelerate. Special natural components not only remove the “orange peel”, but also create optimal conditions to prevent its appearance. Mustard contains many useful elements that nourish and moisturize the skin, making it tight and smooth. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the most popular recipes for such wraps:

The easiest way to prepare it is to take two tablespoons of clay, add a little water, and mix the mixture thoroughly until it becomes creamy. Make sure there are no dry lumps or pellets. To the resulting mass you should add one teaspoon of honey and mustard, 3 drops of orange essential oil. This anti-cellulite wrap stays on the skin for about 10 minutes;

Pepper and mustard wraps against cellulite

This method of preparing the wrap is a little more complicated, but according to reviews it treats the skin very effectively - for preparation you need to take a couple of tablespoons of mustard, four times less salt and two teaspoons of sugar. Add freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon to the resulting substance, and a little water if necessary. The medicine should be made until it becomes a thick cream;
The following recipe is also good for the skin - take mustard and sour cream, mix the ingredients 1:1. To the resulting mass you should add a little apple cider vinegar and rosemary oil. Mix thoroughly and the cellulite remedy is ready;
If you want to moisturize and strengthen your skin, you can mix mustard powder with yogurt and add oatmeal. This wrap nourishes the skin and stimulates the renewal of the integumentary epithelium.

Mustard anti-cellulite treatments last on the skin for 5-10 minutes, done 2 times a week. If there is pain and discomfort in the legs, they should be replaced with cold wraps.

The effectiveness of wraps with essential oils

Oil wraps against cellulite will be effective when the main component is chosen correctly. In such cases, the effect of the oil mixture will be most effective. This will result in the following changes:

skin elasticity is acquired by strengthening cell membranes;
lipid metabolism is restored;
microcirculation of the upper layers of the skin improves;
Toxins and free radicals are removed along with excess fluid;
skin irregularities disappear;
flabbiness disappears;
muscle tone is restored;
swelling goes away.

Anti-cellulite wraps with sea salt

Sea salt is a wonderful natural mineral that is very popular in the fight against cellulite. Among traditional healers there are a large number of recipes, the most popular of which are cold and hot wraps.

On a note!
When applied externally, salt draws out excess fluid from the body, which is part of the “orange peel”.

During the procedures, other mineral compounds with good anti-cellulite properties also penetrate through the skin. Let's look at the most common methods for home treatment of cellulite with sea salt:

The first common recipe is using our mineral and honey. The bee product is taken in a volume of 2 tablespoons, slightly diluted in water and mixed with a small amount of salt until it becomes a paste. For aroma, it is recommended to add 3-4 drops of citrus oil. This recipe will smooth the skin and remove cellulite;
You can mix the sea mineral with cosmetics - make a wrap with anti-cellulite cream. The preparation is very simple - finely ground salt is mixed with cream and smeared on the skin, wrapped in film;
A mixture of salt and vegetable oil helps well - for this, the active substances are mixed in equal proportions to form a cream. The anti-cellulite mixture can be flavored with a few drops of essential oil;
The easiest way is to make wraps with pure salt, without impurities. To do this, it is placed on damp gauze and wrapped around the leg. Sweat is released from the skin, which is actively absorbed into the crystal.

Salt wraps are done according to the standard scheme - once every three days, a course of 10-12 procedures.

Sea salt wraps for cellulite

Indications and contraindications

Effective wraps with essential oils against cellulite allow you to achieve the desired result. One procedure will not be enough to get the effect. However, regular use of aromatic compositions will bring effective results.

The indication for the use of esters is the woman’s very desire to make her skin smooth and velvety, to get rid of cellulite and extra centimeters in the hips and abdomen.

The procedure has no contraindications as such. The only exception may be an allergic reaction to the oil itself (most often, citrus fragrances are quite strong allergens).

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Recommendations for undesirable use of aromatic and essential mixtures:

phlebeurysm ;
pregnancy;
menstruation;
diseases of the cardiovascular system;
infectious or inflammatory processes on the skin.

To make sure there is no allergic reaction, it is enough to apply a small amount of the essential mixture to the elbow. The result can be assessed within a day.

Wraps with soda

This method of home treatment is the most budget-friendly and does not require large financial expenses. Soda can be purchased in almost any store, and the recipes do not require great culinary skills from a person. Soda wraps are very effective - they contain mineral components that penetrate the skin, activate cellular nutrition and accelerate lipolysis. After their use, the “orange peel”, dimples and stretch marks on the skin are significantly reduced. Here is an example of the most popular methods of preparing soda wraps for cellulite:

The simplest is the following wrap: dilute a tablespoon of soda in a liter of water until completely dissolved, moisten a cloth or gauze in it and wrap it around the problem areas of the skin;
A very good hot wrap - mix soda and mustard powder 1:1, add a little water to make a cream. If you have sensitive skin, you can mix the anti-cellulite mass with an equal amount of fresh, uncandied honey;
An excellent cold wrap against cellulite - you need to mix soda and sea salt in proportions 1:2, season with vegetable oil and 3 drops of essential oil. This medicine reduces cellulite and promotes weight loss;
Soda-clay wrap - the ingredients are taken 1:3, poured with a small amount of water and mixed until creamy. To enhance the effect, you can add algae. This mask stays on the skin for 10-15 minutes.

Interesting!
Soda has very good anti-cellulite properties, but in its pure form it is ineffective, but when mixed with other natural ingredients, its activity increases significantly.

“It helped a lot of people!”

Perhaps, theoretically, you understand everything. But there are so many examples and visual photos on the Internet of those for whom cling film helped a lot. How could this happen?

The fact is that cellulite is very often accompanied by swelling, which makes the thighs seem even more massive. Wraps with cling film help get rid of excess liquid, and if the situation is not too critical, the visual effect will be obvious. However, this result will never last. After some time, the bumps and irregularities in problem areas will return to their place. At the same time, do not forget that external influence is far from the most optimal way to get rid of orange peel. It is much safer in the long term to drink more fluids and reduce salt intake.

Other types of cellulite wraps

In addition to the methods listed above, procedures with the following natural ingredients are popular:

Apple cider vinegar is an excellent remedy that not only eliminates cellulite, but also rejuvenates the skin. Its beneficial substances nourish the epidermis, increase tissue regeneration and reduce the proliferation of bacteria. Many patients note a decrease in unpleasant foot odor after these procedures. Treatment is carried out according to the standard scheme; the solution can be used in its pure form for soaking gauze or mixtures can be prepared based on it;

Other types of cellulite wraps

Clay wrap against cellulite - for treatment, powder is used, which is diluted in water; the mixture can be flavored with honey, coffee, mustard and other useful ingredients. Anti-cellulite sessions with clay perfectly exfoliate and nourish the skin;
Wrap with Capsicam - according to reviews, the addition of this medicine gives excellent results in the treatment of cellulite. There are contraindications to the drug; be sure to read the instructions before use;
Honey wrap for cellulite - a bee product is very popular, it is an excellent cleanser of the integumentary epithelium, nourishes and tones the skin. A few days before the procedure, it is recommended to do hair removal;
Coffee wrap – to prepare anti-cellulite mixtures, it is recommended to use only natural coffee; it is advisable to grind the beans yourself. This mixture also cleanses and nourishes the skin, and perfectly fights cellulite.

Contraindications

Any wraps have general contraindications:

acute infections, high fever;
skin diseases, wounds, pustules at the intended site of the procedure;
allergic or contact dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis;
high blood pressure (more than 140/90 mm Hg);
exacerbation of thrombophlebitis;
oncological processes;
vasculitis, dilated blood vessels, “stars” on the skin;
varicose veins (except for cold wraps);
intolerance to the mixture used;
pregnancy.

In other cases, the wrapping procedure is practically safe. Of course, caution and prudence must be observed in everything. If any alarming signs appear, you should immediately wash off the mixture and apply a restorative ointment, for example, Bepanten. If irritation persists, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist.

It is difficult to say which anti-cellulite wrap is the most effective. Many women try different recipes and find the right one. In the salon, a cosmetologist assesses the condition of the skin and recommends the best option for each patient.

Wrapping technique

Let's look at how to properly wrap with cling film. During sessions you must adhere to the following rules:

Before the procedure, take a warm shower. The effectiveness of the anti-cellulite effect will increase if you cleanse your skin with a scrub;
Apply the medicinal mixture to the skin, try to spread it evenly over the body;
Wrap yourself in cling film - while wrapping, it is important to hold the ends of the roll with both hands so that the cellophane lies flat. It should overlap the previous canvas by one third;
Do not wrap the skin too tightly - the film should lie tightly, but not restrict movement;
Cover yourself with a warm blanket and lie down for the necessary time. Hot wraps should be kept for 5-10 minutes, cold wraps - 15-20;
At the end of the procedure, rinse the contents with warm water and apply a moisturizing lotion or cream to the skin.

The effectiveness of body wraps against cellulite

The effectiveness of the procedures can be assessed by looking at the photos before and after anti-cellulite wraps:

Before the start of treatment, manifestations of cellulite were visible on the skin - irregularities, dimples and tubercles were noted, and a characteristic “orange” appearance was observed;
After a course of wraps, my legs and butt became slender and smooth, the lumpiness and dimples disappeared.

Best Recipes

To carry out a home wrap with cling film, you need to prepare a special mixture for application to problem areas. There are a lot of recipes for such masks, here are the most popular ones:

dilute 100 g of cosmetic clay with heated mineral water to a paste-like state. Pour in three drops of grapefruit essential oil;
heat 1 glass of milk in a steam bath, stirring constantly, add 1 glass of liquid honey, 1 tsp. cinnamon powder;
3 tbsp. Mix powdered ginger with 3 tbsp. vegetable oil;
Brew 100 g of freshly ground coffee in 50 ml of boiling water, combine it with 50 g of kaolin, 50 ml of hot water, 20 g of olive oil, 2-4 drops of orange or rosemary ether. Coffee in this recipe can be replaced with green tea;
mix 5 tbsp. grape juice, 1 tsp. honey, 2 tsp. any nourishing cream;
2 tbsp. dilute mustard with hot water, add 2 tbsp. vegetable oil;
Melt two squares of dark chocolate or 50 g of cocoa powder in a water bath. The mixture should have a consistency similar to thick sour cream. To increase effectiveness, you can add ½ tsp to it. hot pepper;
Dilute apple cider vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio, pour in 2 drops of mint extract. Soak the bandages in the resulting solution, apply a compress to the problem area;
steam 100 g of algae in 100 g of mineral water. When they swell, mix with cosmetic clay previously diluted with water in equal parts;
take ground hot pepper, crushed nutmeg, essential oil of cayenne pepper (5 g each), 1 tbsp. cream, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 100 g fresh honey. To stir thoroughly.

Recipes for hot wraps against cellulite at home

Before using any recipe for hot wraps against cellulite, you need to familiarize yourself with the technology for performing the procedure. Thus, applying such compositions is strictly prohibited during menstruation. A few hours before the start of the session you should not eat food. You should also reduce the amount of fluid you consume.

Experts say that the most favorable time for a session is the morning or afternoon. This is due to the maximum activity of metabolic processes occurring in the body.

To carry out the procedure, you should stock up on the following:

Body Scrub;
medicinal composition for wrapping;
cling film;
blanket or warm clothes;
cellulite remedy - a cream or lotion that can consolidate the result.

Currently, many effective anti-cellulite mixtures are known. Clay, algae, coffee, and honey are actively used to prepare medicinal compositions. Wraps are also often made using chocolate and green tea.

To enhance the effectiveness of the procedure, it is recommended to add a small amount of essential oils to the mixture. In this case, the ideal option would be lemon, orange, grapefruit. No less effective are rose or tea tree oils, rosemary, and ylang-ylang.

For the procedure to be successful, you need to perform the following steps:

To begin with, the skin should be treated with a scrub, then a warm mixture should be applied and the body should be wrapped in cling film. This must be done in 2 layers, the first one should be quite loose, and the second one should be tight.
It is recommended to insulate areas of the body lubricated with the composition. The total duration of the procedure should be 40 minutes. It is recommended to lie quietly during the session.
After the specified time, the composition must be washed off and anti-cellulite cream applied, performing massage movements.

The treatment course should include approximately 12 procedures. To get the desired results and not harm the skin, they are done every other day.

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Oily

To perform this type of wrap, you need to select a base oil.

For this purpose it is quite possible to use:

nutty,
olive,
almond.

Then add 3 drops of any essential oil to 20 g of base oil. If you plan to use a multicomponent composition, you need to combine all the ingredients in equal parts and only then add them to the base oil.

Thanks to this procedure, it is possible to normalize the water-salt balance in the body. In addition, this wrap restores cellular metabolism and stimulates blood circulation.

Clay

To do this procedure, just take clay powder and mix it with water. In this case, the temperature of the liquid must be at least 40 degrees.

It is recommended to use a wooden stick or spoon to stir the mixture. The resulting product should be used to treat problem areas of the skin.

In addition, for the procedure it is quite possible to use professional cosmetics that contain clay - white, blue, green. It is also quite possible to use the healing mud of the Dead Sea.

In addition to the main substance, this composition includes magnesium salts. Due to this, it is possible to heat the skin more intensely and improve the absorption of nutrients.

To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, you can mix clay with algae. In this case, it is worth using a ratio of 1:3. You can also add 50 ml of dry red wine and literally a few drops of citrus fruit juice to the resulting composition.

Chocolate

To do this pleasant procedure, you can take 500 g of cocoa powder and mix with hot water.

The result should be a homogeneous mass, reminiscent of sour cream in consistency.

The resulting composition is recommended to be applied to problem areas of the body. This must be done as carefully as possible, making sure that the temperature does not exceed 38 degrees. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting burned. It is recommended to wrap the mixture on top with cling film.

The composition with the addition of olive oil is no less effective. To carry out the procedure, you need to take 100 g of cocoa powder, add 20 ml of olive oil and 200 ml of hot water. Mix all ingredients until the mass becomes homogeneous. The resulting composition should be used to treat problem areas of the skin.

Honey

Honey does an excellent job of removing subcutaneous fat.

This substance penetrates quite quickly and deeply into the structure of the epithelium, promoting cleansing of toxins and toxic substances. In addition, the beekeeping product perfectly restores metabolic processes.

To perform a hot wrap, you can use honey melted in a steam bath. To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, it is worth adding additional ingredients. The most active composition includes mustard. At the initial stages, the powder is added in small doses, gradually increasing to a ratio of 3:2.

It is also useful to mix honey with sea salt and orange essential oil. This combination will improve skin elasticity.

You can use milk, green tea or cinnamon as additional ingredients.

Algae

This product can be purchased at almost every pharmacy. To perform the wrap, it is preferable to use kelp, crushed to a powder. To prepare a useful composition, you need to pour the algae with water at 50-60 degrees and leave for 15 minutes for the mixture to infuse.

During this time, the product will reach the desired temperature - about 30 degrees. It is recommended to apply the composition to problem areas of the skin with your hands or use a brush for this purpose. Then the body should be wrapped in film and wrapped in a blanket.

Coffee

With the help of a coffee wrap, you can cope with stretch marks and tighten sagging skin. In addition, the procedure perfectly stimulates blood circulation, copes with swelling and dead cells. It is also difficult to overestimate the effectiveness of this product in the fight against cellulite.

To prepare the medicinal composition, you need to brew natural coffee in a ratio of 2 teaspoons per 250 ml of water and leave to brew. It is recommended to drain the resulting liquid and apply the cake to problem areas of the body.

To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, you should mix coffee with additional ingredients.

So, a combination with honey will make the skin smoother, clay will help cope with advanced cellulite, and lemon will tone the epithelium.

Mustard

This product has a pronounced warming effect, and therefore successfully copes with fat deposits under the skin. With the help of mustard, it is possible to cleanse the epithelium of keratinized particles and normalize metabolic processes in the deep layers.

To achieve the desired results, it is recommended to mix this product with honey. To do this, you need to combine mustard with warm water to get the consistency of sour cream, and add a little honey. It is recommended to lubricate problem areas with the resulting composition.

During the procedure, a burning sensation may occur. It is important to control it so that it is tolerable. Even with slight discomfort, it is recommended to wash the product off the skin. Next time you need to reduce the amount of mustard.

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Basic essential oils and their uses

Although the use of these remedies to combat cellulite is less popular than, for example, body wraps or special massages, they can be very useful in complex therapy.

Tea tree. This is one of the best anti-cellulite substances. It is absorbed into the dermis and actively enhances blood microcirculation. This stops the accumulation of fat in the tissues of the thighs and buttocks.
Juniper. The plant has been used in folk medicine for many centuries. Its diuretic and decongestant properties are known. Juniper cleanses and detoxifies tissues. Its essential component improves blood circulation, and in combination with other effects allows you to achieve good results in the fight against cellulite.
Rosemary. It acts on the microvasculature, causing capillaries to open and more actively supply tissues with blood. Its additional effect is its effect on the venous walls, preventing heaviness and swelling of the legs.

The most effective oils for correcting the appearance of cellulite

For massage, you can use some oil bases against cellulite and stretch marks in their pure form. They do not irritate the skin like essential oils, but activate blood circulation in the tissues, enhancing the effect of cosmetic procedures.

Preference should be given to ready-made cosmetic products with natural additives of tea tree, juniper and rosemary.

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Contraindications to procedures

Despite the undoubted benefits of wraps, not everyone is allowed to do it. The main contraindications to the procedure are:

pathologies of the genitourinary system;
any infectious, viral, colds;
chronic diseases in the acute stage;
malignant tumors of any location, as well as the rehabilitation period after treatment of cancer;
individual intolerance to the components of the product;
dermatological problems;
increased body temperature;
disorders of the thyroid gland (for kelp wraps).

Attention: sessions are prohibited for any, even minor, damage to the skin in the treatment area.

Pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as girls, will have to postpone figure restoration using thermal treatment during menstrual bleeding.

Additional contraindications exist for hot-type procedures. Among them:

phlebeurysm;
heart or vascular disease;
hypertension.

Ladies with thin, sensitive skin should be careful when choosing ingredients for masks. Aggressive ingredients (for example, mustard or red pepper) can seriously damage delicate skin.