Every morning is the same scenario. A glance at the mirror, a hand on the belly, and this nagging question: How to get rid of it, once and for all? For those who want to avoid extreme diets and hellish sports routines, a much softer practice is making its way in the bathrooms: Dry brushing. A brush, a few minutes, and the promise of smoother skin … even a flatter belly.
How really works dry brushing?
The principle is as old as it is effective: by activating the lymph and blood microcirculation, the body is helped to eliminate its toxins more quickly. More toned skin, better digestion, and sometimes even a slimming boost.
According to several specialists in lymphatic drainage, such as Clélia Lebœuf, practitioner in Paris, “This daily gesture can wake up numb tissues, relaunch circulation and improve the appearance of the skin. If precise scientific studies on the loss of abdominal fat linked to brushing remain rare, the effects on cellulite and water retention, they are better documented.
Brushing activates the lymphatic system, essential for evacuating metabolic waste. However, a lymph that stagnates around the belly can contribute to the swollen appearance of this area. Result: in a few weeks of regular practice, Many observe a visibly drier belly.
Dry brushing and belly fat: what we can really wait
Please note, dry brushing is not a magic wand. It does not “melt” the visceral, the most dangerous and the most buried fat, linked to the sedentary lifestyle and the food. On the other hand, It can act on subcutaneous fat and swelling linked to water retentionoften confused with abdominal fat.
Practiced with rigor, this ritual can thus:
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Improve skin tone and reduce orange skin effect
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Decongest the tissues and promote a flatter belly
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Stimulate the digestive organs if applied around the navel
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Reduce the sensation of bloating in addition to a suitable diet
Management: How to practice effective brushing for the belly?
Timing is crucial. In the morning, on an empty stomach, on dry skin, before the hot shower. Use a natural fiber brush with firm but non -abrasive hair. The gestures must be circular, always towards the heart, to promote the lymphatic rise.
On the belly, start with circular movements around the navel, then expand in spiral to the sides. A few minutes are enough. Then direction the shower to remove dead skins and relaxed toxins.
For maximum efficiency:
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Avoid brushing on irritated or injured skin
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Always hydrate after a draining oil (eg birch, caffeine)
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Be regular: it is the constancy that pays
Far from brutal methods and miracle promises, dry brushing is precisely seduced by its simplicity. A mild well-being ritual, which, if he does not melt fat in depth, can clearly help visually refine the silhouette And find a feeling of lightness. Provided, as always, to integrate it into a global lifestyle.
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