Instant inch loss for your bikini body

Tuesday, 29 May 2012 6:05 AM

Is it possible to get instant inch loss for that bikini or party outfit. Yes it is! From a session in the sauna, to eating well, to beauty treatments, there is plenty you can do to lose inches and boost confidence this summmer. But for the best, enduring results, you need to combine spa, food and fitness for an all-out assault on the bikini belly.

One craze hitting the UK from the US is the Ultimate Body Applicator. Treatments cost from £25 and can be undertaken at home or in a spa to target troublesome areas. The internet is full of before-and-after photos and for best results, a course is advised, combined with a fat-free, sugar-free, smoke-free diet. The 45-minute treatment involves a 45-minut application of a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful, botanically-based formula to deliver maximum tightening, toning, and firming results where applied to the skin.

Testers at Forever Gorgeous spa in Bournemouth lost four inches from three measurements in one £25 introductory treatment. You can take a course of treatments at the spa or buy a kit to apply at home - call 01202 294774 for more information.

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