Vivere in modo positivo: Spazzolatura a secco

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Living Positively is all about the simple gestures that can make a big difference in the way you live and feel. One my all-time favourite beauty and self-love rituals is dry brushing –  and a wonderful way to take a few minutes out of your day to do your mind and body some good. So what is dry brushing? It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like, brushing the skin with a dry brush!

Benefici della spazzolatura a secco

Al di là dei benefici meditativi che derivano dal dedicare qualche minuto a questo rituale d'amore per se stessi, ci sono alcuni altri vantaggi che si possono ottenere.

Stimulates Lymph Flow: The lymphatic system is part of the body’s circulatory system and is vital to our immune system. Lymphatic vessels carry lymph toward the heart which is why we brush directionally towards it. When we dry brush we stimulate the flow of lymph which helps to reduce toxins and aid in lymphatic drainage. It is a powerful detoxifier
Exfoliating: The process of brushing removes dead and dry skin, unclogs pores and leaves the skin really soft and tight. All of which are super helpful during this season we call winter.
Reduces Cellulite: Dry brushing helps to soften hard fat deposits below the skin and distributes the fat evenly. There are a lot of women who have claimed that it helps them smooth out their legs
It’s Energizing: because of the buzz and invigorating feeling your skin is left with it’s a great way to start your day. It feels really good and becomes addictive
There is a slight process to it and it’s best to do before you shower. You always want to brush toward the heart, which is best for your lymphatic system as well as general circulation. Start at the feet and make your way up the body from your legs to your arms, chest, back and stomach. You’ll want to avoid your face. You can also add essential oils to your dry brush by putting a few drops of the oil on your hand first and then rubbing it into the bristles.

Diventa quasi un processo meditativo, quindi prendetevi il tempo necessario e concentratevi sulla vibrazione che la spazzola lascia sulla vostra pelle. Il vostro corpo si riempirà di energia, ed è per questo che è ottimo da fare al mattino prima di fare la doccia.

È consigliabile investire in una spazzola di alta qualità con setole ricavate da materiali naturali. Adoro quella che ho io, la EnergyBrush di P. Jentschura. Le sue setole contengono vero rame e zinco, che permettono di assorbire i minerali direttamente sulla pelle. (Ho provato diverse spazzole a secco nella mia vita e questa lascia una fantastica sensazione di pizzicore sulla pelle.

Una sessione di spazzolatura a secco può durare da 2 a 10 minuti; dipende da quanto tempo volete dedicarvi. La vostra pelle risplenderà dall'interno. Promesso.