Selecting a brush

The accumulation of dead skin cells can cause a number of very unpleasant problems - from dry to clogged pores and dull, unhealthy-looking skin. Removal of this layer of dead cells every day stimulates skin renewal process, so it looks soft, healthy and radiant. Dry brush exfoliation - is the easiest and cheapest method of removing the dead layer of the skin, through which you can quickly and effectively get rid of dead skin cells.

Our "active" skin

Just as the eyes are considered a mirror of the soul, the skin is considered to be a reflection of our health. And although at first glance it seems that the skin serves as a wrapper for the body, the skin is actually as active as the other organs of the human body, changing almost every minute. In fact, the skin loses and replaces 30 to 40 thousand cells every minute.

Some of the dead cells are removed from the skin in a natural way - after the adoption of a bath or shower, due to the friction of the skin of the clothes. Most of the dead cells, however, remains on the skin surface, causing the formation of dry, scaly layer and clogging the pores.

The benefits of exfoliation

As the simplest method of exfoliation, massage, dry brush:

• It cleanses the skin. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, dirt and bacteria from the skin surface and from the pores, making the skin becomes cleaner - in fact contribute to the appearance of acne is dead skin cells, along with bacteria and secretions Discharges in women when there is cause for concern   sebum clogging pores.
• It stimulates the blood circulation. Massage movements brushing stimulates circulation - blood flow to the lower layers of the skin provides the necessary amount of oxygen and nutrients. Exfoliation brush can not only overcome cellulite, but also to get rid of the psychological tension and stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis .
• It increases the efficiency of cosmetics. Due to the layer of dead cells on the skin of any ingredients, even the most effective cosmetics can not penetrate into the lower layers of the skin. When the dead layer is removed from the skin, the active ingredient is much easier to penetrate the skin, providing the most effective action.

How to choose the right brush for the body

Exfoliation dry brush only requires one inexpensive tool - the brush itself. What characteristics should have the right kind brush?

• Natural bristles. In the end, it was this beard will touch your skin daily.
• The long handle. Due to the long handle brush can reach even the most remote areas - for example, until the middle of the back.
• Removable handle. This allows you to make the area more comfortable cleaning of hands and abdomen.
• Price. A good brush body can be bought for 150 - 600 rubles.

How to use a brush body

• Dry brush exfoliation is best done for a few minutes before taking a shower or bath.
• Start with your toes, massaging brush drawing on the soles.
• Gradually moving up, long sweeps clean the skin of the feet - the feet, calves, knees, thighs.
• Circular motion, clean the skin of the buttocks, hips, thighs.
• Then, with a brush on a long handle, thoroughly clean the skin of the back.
• Clean the skin of the abdomen and chest short circular movements, avoiding the sensitive area of ​​the neck.
• To clean the hands and forearms, start with your fingers and long brush strokes move up toward the shoulders.
• Never clean the brush neck or face, as the skin in these areas is sensitive and requires more gentle exfoliation methods.
• After a dry brush exfoliation, take a shower or bath to wash away the residue of dead skin cells.
• After taking a shower or bath, apply a moisturizer to be absorbed much more quickly after exfoliation.

While exfoliation is necessary to consider a few simple rules:

• Use the brush from the bottom up, moving from the legs to the chest.
• The most sensitive areas of the skin cleaned with a soft brush movements.
• Do not use the brush for cleaning the delicate skin of the neck, face, inner thighs, the area around the nipple.
• Avoid touching the brush to the damaged area of ​​skin - rash, cuts, scars, irritation.

Dry brush exfoliation - one of the fastest and most inexpensive ways to cleanse the skin, has many advantages. Spending on a dry brush exfoliation just a few minutes a day can make the skin much softer, smooth and beautiful.

Effect of massage on the body

During a massage exposures are numerous nerve endings of the skin, muscles, tendons, stimulation of which is transmitted to the central nervous system. The result is a response by the various organs and systems in the form of expansion of blood vessels and blood flow.

Massage improves mood, reduces pain and stiffness, promotes blood flow to the muscles and internal organs, causing a feeling of heat, reduces swelling of tissues. Certain massage techniques can cause a feeling of cheerfulness, or, on the contrary, a pleasant drowsiness.

Four basic techniques of massage

The basic techniques of massage are stroking, rubbing, kneading and vibration. All these methods are repeated a number of times, depending on the patient's disease, age and so on. Massage movements generally have a direction along the lymph paths in the direction of the nearest lymph nodes (lymph nodes themselves are not massaged).

  Receiving first - stroking

Stroking - the reception, which is mandatory in massage and is usually combined with the other methods. Stroking begin and complete massage. Depending on the massage stroking is performed differently, it carried one or two arms separately simultaneously (arms move in parallel), separately sequentially (one arm ends move, then moving the other hand), together (one arm is superimposed on the other for more severe exposure).

Stroking conducted longitudinal or transverse (trunk, limbs), and a zigzag spiral (abdomen, back, buttocks), a circle (abdomen, joints).

  Receiving a second - rubbing

Rubbing is shifting or stretching the skin with the underlying tissues in different directions. Rubbing different strokes that while a large force applied pressure, and the hand does not slip on the skin and moves it in motion. Trituration is carried out as in the direction of blood and lymph flow, and in the opposite direction. Rubbing can be performed in a straight line, the longitudinal or transverse, on small surfaces - a circle, spiral or zigzag pattern (back, hip). Grinding is carried out by one or two (in parallel or in opposite directions) by hand.

  Acceptance of third - kneading

Admission kneading difficult others, he performed in various ways:

• grasping, pulling, push-ups tissues;
• alternately grasping and squeezing them;
• squeezing and trituration of tissue;
• sliding and stretching them.

This technique improves muscle tone, increases their motility, improves blood circulation. Kneading is carried out in different directions with one or two hands longitudinal or transverse, semi-circular or spiral.

  Admission fourth - Vibration

Receiving vibration is that massaged body vibration transmitted (tremor) of the motion performed by hand or with a special massage devices with different intensity, frequency, velocity and amplitude (swing). Movement transmitted vibration, extend beyond the massaged area.

Vibration has full effect on the body, and especially - on the nervous system. Low vibration improves muscle tone and excitability of nerves, strong - reduces. Vibration activates blood circulation, regenerative processes in tissues, stimulates metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting , Has analgesic effect.

Types of massage

The following types of massage: medical, sports, self-massage and hygienic. In this case, the various sources are often called differently.

Therapeutic massage is used in various diseases and injuries. Subspecies of therapeutic massage is a classic (all four stages are carried out successively in the direction of lymph flow) and Swedish (more intense than classic, and it is carried out not in the course of lymph flow, and vice versa, at the same time during the procedure try to identify deviations and change in accordance with the receptions).

Sports massage is based on the classic, it is divided into hygienic self-massage (in the morning, along with gymnastics), training (strengthening of muscles during training), advanced (held before performances to improve performance) and recovery (after the event).

Hygienic massage is applied to prevent disease and preserve health. It can be performed in a general massage or body parts.

Self-massage is applied in the framework of sport and therapeutic massage Massage Therapy - when it is needed? . For all types of massage can also use the device for it.

The role of massage in the treatment and prevention of various diseases proved extensive practical experience, so it is time to time, even healthy people to improve muscle tone and blood supply to internal organs.

  Galina Romanenko