Facefulness: The Power of Skincare as Meditation for Emotional Well-being

2023-08-13 15:26:31

I love practicing the skincare as a form of meditation. Every night I stand in front of my mirror and focus on me, only me. My face becomes the object of my attention and, for a few minutes, there is nothing to distract me from that task. When I discovered this, I decided to try pampering my skin whenever I felt nervous, sad or worried regarding something. The results were fantastic. It is not that my problems are solved, but for a few moments I manage to park them and when I return, I am more serene and with a better perspective on the matter in question. Have I invented the facefulness?

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The anti-inflammatory massage that managed to improve my emotional well-being

Alexandra Lores

Inflammation is a constant in my life and it not only affects the appearance of my body, it also worsens my mental health

Probably not. I am neither the first nor the only one who has noticed the benefits of a beauty routine, not only for the skin, but also for my mood, because it helps me relax and forces me to stop, to give myself a few minutes of that precious asset: self-care.

The simple fact of dedicating time to our own care can have effects at the level of emotional and psychological well-being. Stress can be reduced, since it is a moment in which we only dedicate ourselves, focusing on a single task, ”says Vanessa Troset, Brand Development Manager of the cosmetic firm born.

He adds that in addition There are certain cosmetic ingredients thatThanks to its properties and effects on the skin, produce pleasant sensations that improve our mood and relieve us in times of fatigue and stress. An example of this is the ferment extract of alteromonas, a group of marine bacteria found in the oceans that is obtained through fermentation. “Among its main aesthetic benefits stands out the intense hydration that it offers to the skin, its protective action once morest free radicals and its ability to strengthen the skin barrier, favoring cell regeneration. In addition, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity, when we apply the product to the skin we notice an instant feeling of nutrition and relaxation that acts directly on the skin’s nerve endings. Given this, the brain responds by secreting hormones that influence our mood, such as serotonin, known as the happiness hormoneTroset explains.

When your beauty routine also becomes therapy

Mariona Vilanova is a facialist, she started learning facial massage Kobido and followed by facial reflexotherapy Dien ChanManual lymphatic drainage, Ayurveda, Sculptural Face Lifting, cupping, guasha And a long etcetera; his passion for treatments is such that He has his own firm with which he promotes the ‘toilet culture’ through massages made with oils, hands and with their jewels, precious and delicate objects designed to make us happier -the guasha porcelain makes me smile.

For her, A beauty routine turned into a ritual can lift our spirits and has many other benefits for physical and emotional health. “When we apply cosmetics accompanied by a facial massage, it becomes a therapeutic gesture, especially if we include it in our daily routine.” He affirms that caressing the face with the hands is synonymous with caring: “This gesture helps boost self-esteem and balances the nervous system. In addition, the muscles of the face are closely linked to our emotions, which, as its name suggests, are dynamic. We are supposed to move through them. If they stagnate, they settle in our face as a muscular tension”.

With facial massage we can help release this tension producing very positive changes in our state of mind.and – take note – with a gentle massage from the center of the face to the sides and from the ears in the direction of the clavicle, we are performing lymphatic drainage, which detoxifies and decongests “producing a sensation of freshness and well-being,” explains Vilanova.

Investing in a cosmetic and a tool for self-massage can be one of the best gestures we might have towards ourselves.. It is a guarantee to show off a radiant face, and a personal commitment that we will reserve a few minutes every day to release tension and secrete all those hormones that help us feel better.

By Angela Belda

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