Increasing Circulation Improves Our Skin
Face feeling puffy, baggy, saggy, tired, dull? There is something we can do about that!
One of the best, natural antidotes we have at our fingertips is to increase our circulation.
The list of benefits for our skin from increasing our circulation (healthy blood flow) is long! In a nutshell though, circulation is what brings oxygen and nutrition (life, essentially) to our skin. When our skin cells have ample oxygen and nutrition, they function better and can repair and renew with vigor. This results in skin that is healthier and more vibrant, with better tone and better color. (Skin that looks more fresh and alive.)
Poor circulation on the other hand, makes our skin duller, drier, more haggard looking, prone to premature aging, puffiness, and dark under-eye circles.
So how do we make sure healthy circulation is reaching our skin consistently?
Reliable Options for Increasing Circulation~
1) AHA (Part One) and Paprika (Part Two) Masque
This is an exquisite double masque that puts roses in our cheeks and enlivens our complexions. It has been dubbed “the orgasm mask” in Hungary (the country where it was created by award winning master esthetician and herbalist Ilike Molnar), because it leaves our skin with such a radiant glow. This mask is serious business though (it contains Hungarian cherry pepper) and is not for heat sensitive skin! Follow “tips for getting the most out of this product” when you click on the links to make sure you use it in the best way for your skin. And glow on…
*Paprika Gel Treatment (Part Two)
2) All Professional facials and skin care treatments with a special shout out to Microcurrent
Microcurrent treatments especially have a very long list of benefits for our skin, and one of those benefits is reliably and consistently stimulating healthy circulation…
*At home microcurrent treatment (click)
*Professional microcurrent treatment (click)
*More info about microcurrent here and here.
3) Manuel Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage is the trusty companion of healthy circulation. Our lymphatic system helps to filter out what our bodies don’t need (such as harmful bacteria, abnormal cells, etc.,) so this waste doesn’t re-enter our blood stream. Our lymphatic system can also re-balance fluid retention, ensuring proper fluid symmetry throughout our bodies. For our facial skin, this can mean the reduction of dark under-eye circles, the reduction of eye bags and the reduction of facial puffiness. It can even help our skin to look brighter and healthier…
Short Professional Lymphatic Drainage Session for the Face (click and scroll down)
Full Professional Lymphatic Drainage Session for the Face (click and scroll down)
Lymphatic Drainage Sessions to Do at Home~
(If you enjoy using a gua sha tool and you want to use it to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage, make sure you are using it like this… click)
More info about why manual lymphatic drainage is so good for our skin here…click.
4) Facial Exercises
Facial exercises can do so much for our facial muscles, and when viable facial exercises are done correctly, will also bring healthy circulation right to our facial skin... click
5) Exercise
Exercising our whole body improves circulation everywhere- including our skin. More info… click
6) Dry Brushing
Quick dry brushing demo for your whole body to just stimulate circulation…
Dry brushing for your face to stimulate lymphatic drainage…
Dry brushing for your whole body to stimulate lymphatic drainage…
7) Drink water
Hot water and cold water, pure water, or water with trace mineral drops added, or water with lemon slices or mint leaves or cucumber slices…your skin loves it all.
8) Drink green tea
Also beet juice, pomegranate juice and black tea are helpful as well…click
9) Eat food that improves circulation
Most fresh, whole veggies and fruits are helpful in encouraging healthy circulation, but this list is particularly awesome:
ginger
turmeric
garlic
onion
cayenne pepper
beets
berries
pomegranates
grapes
walnuts
spinach and other dark leafy greens
citrus fruits
tomatoes
More about how these foods help our circulation here and here.
Just so we know…What causes and/or exacerbates weak circulation?
*Too much sugar
*Too much alcohol
*Too much sodium
*Smoking
*Lack of exercise
*Lack of sleep
Clinikally article on the relationship between good circulation and skin health: click
JMIR Dermatology study on exercise and skin health: click
We have our marching orders, Beauties…We can do this.
xoxo marna
Did you know? Your skin is constantly replacing itself, so it is never too late to start a healthy skincare routine.”
~unknown
“A good skincare routine is like a workout for your face.”
– Demi Lovato
“My skincare routine is like my morning coffee – I can’t function without it.”
~unknown
“But first, wash your face.”
~unknown
“Your skin will only ever be as good as your skincare routine.”
~unknown
“The key to beautiful skin is maintaining a consistent skincare routine.”
~Natalie Portman
“I am looking for a moisturizer that hides the fact that I have been tired since 2010.”
~unknown
Blog written by Marna Herrington with Rich Earth Organic Skin Care Studio
Blog copy editing and polishing provided by Karen-Eileen Gordon (MsGordonLovesWriting@gmail.com)
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