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Record 1 1994-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personal Esthetics
  • Dietetics
DEF

A treatment which is given by estheticians and recommended for women who have a considerable amount of cellulite around the hips, thighs, knees and ankles. Body wrapping has a diuretic effect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Esthétique et soins corporels
  • Diététique
DEF

1. Médecine. Action d'envelopper le corps [...] ou une partie du corps [...] avec un linge mouillé. Enveloppement avec emplâtre sinapisé.

DEF

Application sur tout ou partie du corps de boue minérale, de purée d'algues ou de paraffine.

OBS

Dans le domaine de l'esthétique on fait des enveloppements à base d'algues, de boues etc ... pour faire maigrir certaines parties du corps.

Spanish

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