We Put 2 Facial Brushes To Test |Silicone (Foreo Luna) vs Clarisonic 

Many debates have been going around the Internet about which electric cleansing brush is actually better - silicone or bristled brush? Here is a little comparison chart for you ladies who don't know what to purchase.  The comparison is between the most talked about brushes on the market - Foreo Luna and Clarisonic .

I've decided to compare the Foreo Luna (it obviously wins!) to Nazelle Facial Cleansing Brush and see what kind of results we get here.  

Here's what an expert says she prefers:

Abigail James, International Facialist and Wellbeing Expert

"Cleansing brushes have their place in skincare, but they’re not at the top of my list of at home gadgets! A thicker skin, sallow complexions and male skin will all benefit from this type of at-home treatment; if you have a skin that is sensitive, or prone to broken capillaries it's not for you.

For slightly more resilient skins you could use them every other day, but be aware that they will hold bacteria in the bristles and there is an ongoing cost to replace heads. My preferred option is something like the Foreo Luna, as it’s totally clean, with rounded end nodules instead of bristles and no heads to replace. It’s great to use to work in all of your skincare products, not just your cleanser." Credit: Anna Hunter, "Are Cleansing brushes  good for your skin?" 

Hopefully, the additional info in these charts help! 

Xoxo, Nazelle.

FACE YOGA? Is that a real thing and does it work?

Most of us have heard terms face exercise or "face yoga". What do we really know about it? How does it help our skin? Marie Claire asked face yoga expert Danielle Collins and she says that it is an easy exercise regime that helps lift, firm, tone, and reduce wrinkles. She recommends doing it for 20 minutes six days a week.  

   This routine is supposed to be a natural non-invasive alternative to botox (!) and plastic surgery (!). Danielle says: 'The exercises work the hypodermis or the lower layer of the skin, the dermis or the middle layer and the epidermis or the upper layer. By working all these layers correctly it will increase the blood circulation, allowing more oxygen and more nourishment to reach the cells of the skin. The result is a clear, healthy complexion with a beautiful glow which has less toxins and has a better ability to absorb moisture.'

   So, here are some of her tips and tricks on how to take advantage of massaging certain parts of our face and neck to get the best results.

The V 

Good For: Drooping eyelids, crow's feet, eye bags and puffiness.
Alternative To: Botox and eye surgery.

Step 1: Press both middle fingers together at the inner corner of the eyebrows, then with the index fingers, apply pressure to the outer corners of the eyebrows.                                      

Step 2: Look to the ceiling, and raise the lower eyelids upwards to make a strong squint, and then relax. 
Step 3: Repeat six more times and finish by squeezing eyes shut tightly for 10 seconds.

The Smile Smoother 

Good For: Cheek lines and sagging skin.
Alternative To: Lower face lift and fillers.

Step 1: Hide the teeth with the lips to make an 'O' shape with the mouth. 

Step 2: Smile widely while keeping the teeth hidden and repeat six times. 

Step 3: Next, hold the smile shape while placing one index finger on the chin. Then start to move the jaw up and down as the head tilts gently back. Relax and repeat twice more.

Smooth The Brow 

Good For: Horizontal forehead lines.
Alternative To: Botox.

Step 1: Place both hands on the forehead facing inwards and spread all of the fingers out between the eyebrows and hairline.

Step 2: Gently sweep the fingers outwards across the forehead, applying light pressure to tighten the skin.

Step 3: Relax and repeat 10 times.

The Flirty Eyes 

Good For: Deep eye hollows and drooping eye brows.
Alternative To: Eyebrow lift.

Step 1: Place an index finger under each eye, pointing towards the nose.

Step 2: Hide the teeth and tease the top lip and bottom lip away from each other at the the mouth. 

Step 3: Flutter the upper eyelids while gazing at the ceiling for 30 seconds.

The Giraffe 

Good For: Lines and loose skin on the neck.
Alternative To: Neck lift and jowl lift.

Step 1: Looking straight ahead, place the finger tips at the bottom of the neck and lightly stroke the skin downwards with the head tilted back. 

Step 2: Bring the head back down to the chest and repeat twice more. 

Step 3: Finally, jut the lower lip out as far as possible to pull the corners of the mouth down and place finger tips on the collarbone with the chin pointed upwards. Hold for four deep breaths.

 If you think that it is sort of tedious to do with your fingers, Nazelle Face Cleansing Brush can be used as a massager instead. Just use the back part of the brush, and there you are getting toned and firmer looking skin in minutes! http://nazelle-llc.myshopify.com

Xoxo, Nazelle

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