Dry Skin Brushing

We all exfoliate our face 1-2 times a week, but how about our beautiful body? It needs extra attention from us too. I bought a body brush two weeks ago at Watsons. It's supposed to be used to scrub the back while in the shower but it doesn't matter! I need a dry brush, and this is exactly what I need.

Dry Brush | Php119.75

Some of you would probably ask why we need to dry brush when we can all just hop in the shower and scrub with our handy loofah and body wash which saves us even more time. Hmm... yeah, I was in the same spot a year ago reasoning if I should. After that, I pushed this thought aside, and had forgotten all about it! Yup, just like that. Why bother, right? I was dead wrong. Think of it as this way: it gives you and our skin a nice treat and breather for 5minutes. Hands down!!!

Like out of nowhere, I stumbled to one video on Youtube about dry skin brushing. Something just clicked in me; I knew I had to purchase my own dry brush after all that reasoning. The benefits astounds me. The concept itself is easy. Anyone can do it!

Here are the benefits of dry skin brushing:

1. Exfoliates. Our skin sheds dead skin cells everyday... even right now as we speak. We want to help our skin shed a little faster, cell renewal and give our pores a breather. It prepares our skin absorb the products we are going to apply on our skin... just like what we do on our face. Without regular exfoliating, the dead skin cells will pack itself and cause flakiness and dryness. Dry brushing will reveal soft and smoother skin. It also prevents ingrown hairs.
2. Removes cellulite. This is huge for us women. It is found on our hips and thighs giving it an orange and dimply look. The dry brush helps the underlying fat smooooth out. I don't have cellulite... yet, but it is better to prevent them than cure.
3. Cleanses the Lymphatic System. Stimulating our lymphatic system helps remove the toxins in our body.
4. Tones the muscles. This stimulates our nerve endings making every muscle fibers to activate and move. Helps in the distribution of our fat deposits.
5. Energizing! You will feel the circulation of blood flow immediately. It also encourages body's discharge of metabolic wastes.
6. Stimulates Nervous System. The bristles of the dry brush will stimulate the nerve endings of your skin. It feels a little ticklish and it feels good.

Sounds good? Here's how to dry skin brushing.

1. Purchase a softer natural dry brush with a handle preferably to reach all areas of your body. Find something that feels good to your skin.

2. Use your dry brush with your dry and naked body before taking a shower to remove impurities.
3. Brush starting from the soles of your feet (circular motion); brush up to your legs; circular counter-clockwise on the abdomen; upward strokes on your back and down the neck; and from the hands towards the shoulders, working your way toward the heart in long, gentle but firm strokes. The Lymphatic fluid flows through the body towards the heart. Very important to brush in the same direction.
4. Use light pressure. Do not brush your skin too hard.

5. Skin brushing is preferred once a day in the morning. It only takes 5 minutes of your time and the results are amazing!
6. Avoid sensitive areas and broken skin such as rash, cuts and infections. And be cautious on your skin around the breast.
7. Increase blood circulation by alternating temperatures from hot to cold as you take shower.
8. After getting out of the shower, massage your skin with coconut oil, cocoa butter, avocado oil, almond oil, or any natural lotion you may have.
9. Clean your dry brush once a week with soap and water under the sun to prevent mildew.


You'll get the hang of it over time. Do this every single day and the results are rewarding -- internally and externally. Follow it with exercise and proper diet for a healthy body.


xoxo,
Chloe

Juicing One's Way to Better Health

I'm not a picky eater when it comes to fruits and vegetables... until I came across to brussel sprouts one day and I try not to look back how it tasted. Growing up, my family has taught me to love to eat fish, fruits and vegetables. We eat as little meat as we can in our diet and indulge ourselves with other sources like eggs, milk and beans for protein. However, my brother has his own way of thinking when it comes to food, so let's all just say, everyone has their own preference.

I've always wanted to juice my fruits and vegetables when in comes to overall health. I've heard so much benefits that I immediately had to use this juicer my parents bought for months now. They say they didn't had the time, but I try to change what my parents think about juicing so I bought lots of fresh produce and got them to try it. I am glad they joined the bandwagon and hopefully they continue their journey to juicing.

Since it's my first time, I've searched websites for recipes; what I needed to know; and/or what to experience in my first day of juicing. I was a little dizzy on the first day because I doubled the amount of beets in the recipe. LOL! Next few days, I tweaked the recipe, and slowly, my body finally got the hang of it. I feels so good to juice these produce in the morning.

That is ME in the reflection.

This is the Bella High-Power Juice Extractor, and I love this machine so much.

Product Features:

• Three-inch round tube fits whole fruits and veggies.
• Powerful motor extracts juices quickly from hard produce.
• Juice cup holds 1 liter of your favorite beverage.
• Splash free lid and pouring spout lend convenience.
• Non-skid feet prevent sliding on countertop.
• Detachable, dishwasher-safe parts make cleaning easy.
• Stainless steel housing lends a modern touch. 

What's Included:

• Juicer 1-liter juice cup
• Removable pulp container
• Micro mesh filter
• Bella recipe book 

Product Care:

• Removable parts: dishwasher safe 

Product Details:

• 1000 watts
• Model no. 13694

My family and I are first time juicers. I don't know how much my mom bought it months ago, but from the website, it says it's on sale for $89.99. We juice our way to health and it extracts every produce we add inside. It is a simple, stainless steel and easy to clean machine. It's been officially a week since we started juicing, and it makes me excited to wake up in the morning when the stomach is still empty and ready to absorb these nutrients and vitamins. We start preparing these fresh produce we bought at the market such as kale, spinach, carrots, oranges, apples, a piece of ginger, celery, cucumber, beets, and chard -- all in there to amp one's veggie and fruit intake for the day! YUP! ALL OF THEM! Awesome awesome product!

We just eyeball how many we want to add in the juicer and we drink it immediately! You can't let these nutrients wait forever! Then, wait at least 30 minutes to an hour to eat heavy meal if we still feel hungry. But most of the time, I just don't feel that hungry after drinking the juice. I drink water or tea throughout the day to detox. I don't drink soda since high school. We drink at least a glass of the juice a day. We do not replace every meal with juice; we still eat solid food.

Fresh juice at home is better! You just know it's fresh, natural without the unnecessary sugars packed that our body does not need.

You can look up for recipes, and read more about juicing and its benefits online.