The Importance of Hydration For Dancers

healthy ways of self expressionYou might have heard of it: one of the trending health routines that has great benefits, mostly to our skin. The idea is to use a natural bristle brush to scrub away dead cells from our skin, exfoliating and stimulating our blood and lymphatic systems which will improve our skin’s appearance.  Dry-brushing is now offered in “spas” and other beauty salons, as it has proven to have effective results. Because Bella Diva Dance studio cares about your health, we share some benefits and steps for dry-brushing your skin.

 

Dry-Brushing Benefits

1. Exfoliates dead skin. Your skin will become much softer, and clear pores will leave your skin cleaner and brighter.

2. Stimulate lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of our circulation system which helps us get rid of waste. There are nodes, ducts, and vessels under our skin that can increase its flow when stimulated and help detoxify our bodies.

3. Reduce cellulite. One of the reasons why people are trying this technique, even more, is because it helps reduce the appearance of cellulite. Even though there isn’t research to back the idea and the search for the magic cure for cellulite continues, people are claiming it has positive results.

4. It increases your energy and blood flow. It is not recommended to dry-brush at night because it gives you a rush of energy with the stimulation of the blood circulation. Incorporate it into your morning routine to have a great start. Beautiful skin tips for women

Steps to Dry-Brush Your Body

  • Dry-brush before jumping into the shower.
  • Get a natural bristle brush, not synthetic. Make sure it comes with a handle to reach your back.
  • Stand somewhere to catch the dead skin you will be brushing off, like a tub.
  • Start at the bottom, by brushing your feet with long sweeps. Make sure to always direct the notion of the movement towards the heart.
  • Brush several times the same area, and be careful of sensitive areas.
  • Take a shower, and alternate between warm to cold water to stimulate blood circulation even more.
  • It’s recommended to dry-brush twice a day.

Read more about our newest class offerings: Middle Eastern Drums class and the Latin Dance class, which includes Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Merengue, Salsa, Rumba and Samba.

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