«Sti is so engrossed in thinking about where to go to forget that the place where you are is already magical in itself»: Home body – My body is my homecollection of poems by the young woman Rupi Kaur (author with a record of permanence among the New York Times best sellers), describes a general feeling well: after the lesson of the pandemic, we are all rediscovering the body. Understood as how “temple”regardless of what his shape, its size, its curves.
Rather, health and harmony come back to count more than anything. It is a global phenomenon, we speak of bodyfication: pay attention to the physicalwithout necessarily the desire to change it, is a ritual, a true form of beauty and holistic work on the self. Which, moreover, is very valid aid in cosmetics.
Physical education. And cosmetics
Reclaim the value of physicality inevitably passes through the movement, sport. The Global Wellness Institute says that the most relevant fitness phenomenon in the worldat the moment, it is group physical activities, with experiences that bring people together in real life, creatively and with intention. “Anti-pandemic sports“, says the report: we go back to moving together, to free ourselves from loneliness and dissatisfaction, including those towards one’s appearance.
Even bodycare, cosmetics for the body, is all the more trendy. Cosmetica Italia confirms that the segment (at 15.3 percent of the Italian market) is recovering ground on the notoriously privileged facial skincare (16.4 percent). And the circle is virtuous. On everyone’s bodies.
Body products, the whole truth about formulas
Slimming, slimming, remodeling. Product labels bodycare promise great things, more comfortable and reassuring than any sprint in the gym. The so-called “get back in shape” it is, for all intents and purposes, well supported by hi-tech cosmetic formulas. But what to know, how to trust, what to believe and what not?
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Word to the cosmetologist: «Let’s remember that a cosmetic acts mainly on the skin, not on the subcutaneous fat, otherwise it would be a drug». An obligatory premise which, however, must not extinguish enthusiasm, on the contrary.
“There are some active ones cosmetics with proven efficacy in terms of improvement of turgidity and compactness of the tissues and silkiness of the skin. They can never be i your only “personal trainers”, but valid allies to optimize fitness, yes» he explains Marilisa Franchini (@beautycologa, on Instagram).
Active really active
Science in hand, an honorable mention goes toescina (look for it, on the labels): «It’s one molecule extracted from the horse chestnut, is anti-inflammatory and used pharmacologically against edema. Indeed, it is capable of lighten the capillaries And reduce swelling» explains the expert.
The caffeine? «It is very effective how boost on the microcirculationhelps to convey, but it is incorrect to attribute to it, alone, slimming virtues».
Beware (especially on the most sensitive skins) of products that heat or cool, so-called “thermogenic”. Alas, «They do not burn or freeze any fat: the sensation of freshness is usually given by one small amount of alcohol which evaporates or from menthol, “ice” effect. The heat, however, from capsaicin, the active ingredient of chili pepper. These molecules do nothing but activate neutrons that we have on the skin, which send a “thermometer” signal to the brain. But it’s just a feeling!” explains the cosmetologist.
Saline bandages, express draining body products
Highly sought after on the market, i saline bandages are now a craze. A success for which we ask the pioneers, i Collistar laboratories: “L’high salt content attracts water by osmotic effect from fabrics» explains Monica Broccoli, Collistar Research and Development supervisor.
By decreasing the volume of fluids, the draining action is actually visible and the circumferences, especially in the critical points, appear drier. “In ours Slimming Draining there is caffeine in the Firming Liftingthe hyper-fermented pomegranate that stimulates collagen and elastin, firming».
Always useful, strategic after sport: «They are a panacea to relieve the feeling of fatigue and heaviness». Get going (with massage).
Capsules, patches, overalls: concentrated body products
One a day works on the blemish on duty. practices, pre-arranged, pre-measuredthe formulas perfecters get fast. In Patch, vials, capsules, pearls.
Very powerful, like the latest developments from Dibi Milan: « We have formulated a 14-day shock cycle against cellulite in innovative single doses that avoid the use of preservatives. Maximum practicality and functionality are essential to maintain consistency and therefore see results» explains Ilaria Nespoli, Dibi Milano brand manager.
And then, massage, massage. Activating the tissues is the best beauty gesture. Yes, then, to relaxation breaks wrapped in cellophane & sludge, with proven detox virtues, or in innovative cosmetic rompers and leggings with fibers impregnated with continuous release active ingredients. Cosmetics does, but not everything, by itself. Move!
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