Seaweed may look gross when you spot it on the beach, but this slippery, stringy sea plant contains powerful ingredients that can benefit your skin. A seaweed wrap is typically made by combining seaweed with hot water and sometimes essential oils, clay and other skin care ingredients. A thick paste is formed and spread over your entire body. Your body is then wrapped in a heated towel, sheet or special blanket while the paste soaks into the skin. Seaweed body wraps are beneficial to the skin in several ways, so whether you’d like to drop excess skin after losing weight or rid your body of toxins, seaweed will do the trick.