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The shower approved the beauty routine in second gear. It rushes to awaken the senses, flesh tone, stimulate blood circulation and lymphatic track unwanted hair.

Scandinavian Shower
It is to alternate hot and cold to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation, increasing heart rate and relieve muscle tension. The Nordics have used this practice for over 1000 years. No wonder that in Finland alone there are 1.5 million saunas for 5 million inhabitants.

To experience at home, you slip first under a hot shower for 10 to 15 minutes, then cooled jet for 2 to 3 minutes.

Depilate
With a razor or a depilatory cream, hair is cut short side of the legs, groin and armpits, just to have the skin very soft.

Clean
We reserve the bar soap unscented personal hygiene. Otherwise, they prefer foaming gels. They are suitable even for sensitive skins because they contain little irritating cleansers and moisturizing ingredients abound.

Brush
Brush the skin is more stimulating to the body than 20 minutes walk. In addition to loosen dead skin cells, it would moderate cellulite by promoting lymphatic drainage. You can use a brush, of course, but also a glove or a loofah (vegetable sponge). And the fact of running the shower makes it any less irritating. We practice long circular motion, back foot to the abdomen and then rubbed his arms, hands to the shoulders.

Stress
The shower is ideal for strengthening the tissues tend to recede. To do this, you set the maximum speed and water temperature to a minimum. It focuses primarily on the jet breasts and buttocks. If you have a shower head is even better: it is raised ankles to hips, to promote the movement of feet and legs. To increase the effectiveness of the exercise is used in parallel, care cellulite.

Energy Considerations
If the shower is more convenient and faster than the bath, it is also more environmentally friendly. A shower of 10 to 15 minutes requires only 30 to 50 liters of water, so it takes 200 to fill a bathtub.

Good allies in the shower:
Razor blade Venus Embrace five ($ 16)
Shave Gel Lavender kiss Gillette Satin Care ($ 4)
Accessories massage anti-cellulite Body Shop ($ 15)
Rehydrating thermal mask Vichy ($ 20.50)
Scrub the St.Ives apricot ($ 7.50)
Moss verbena and sage shower Naturals Crabtree & Evelyn ($ 16)
French rosewater Kiehl’s ($ 20.50)
Soap certified organic tonic Druid ($ 5.50)
Decleor Aromessence Circularome of ($ 75)
Clarins Tonic Oil ($ 54).

Imagine coming home after a long day at work to find your home spa waiting to overwhelm you in pampered luxury. Your private masseuse has drawn a hot bath, prepared for a massage with scented candles and essential oils, and even put on some relaxing music. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? It certainly does, but let’s get back to reality. Unless you’re financially well-to-do, a complete home span is not likely.

That being said, there’s no reason those of us with moderate to low incomes can’t enjoy some of the finest spa treatments right in our own homes. All we need are the proper methods and supplies, and maybe the help of a partner or spouse, and we’re ready to go. That massage at the end of the day just may not be out of reach after all.

Going to a professional spa is a special treat for most of us. So if you should decide to try some spa treatments at home, put your supplies out of sight in storage boxes. By doing so, preparing for a treatment becomes a time of anticipation. You really begin looking forward to what’s coming as you retrieve your oils, light the candles, and change into more comfortable clothing. If everything is left laying out in the open you might lose the effect of anticipation.

Small plastic storage boxes work well for your special beauty supplies. They protect against the moisture typical of bathrooms, as well as insects that fly around the home. Shelving units that fit over the sink or loo provide an excellent place to put them. There they will be easily accessible without fully displaying all the contents. When you’re ready for that Scandinavian shower you open a box, grab your body wash gel, and enjoy.