Breathing + Beauty

Beauty and Breathing

Breathing not only is essential and vital, but affects our mental state. It promotes relaxation and stimulates our ability to learn, concentrate and memorize. To function, the brain needs a large amount of oxygen. Breathing well is fundamental for all of our organs. Taking the time to breathe better helps relax the muscles (especially the neck and shoulders), allows better oxygenation of the blood and organs, lowers our blood pressure and strengthens our immune defenses.

Poor breathing habits can actually make you sick. They can prevent your body from having access to the amount of oxygen it needs and can make you vulnerable to illness and stress. Breathing well improves cell regeneration and fights free radicals. Thus, conscious and controlled breathing, are ultra-effective methods to allow the skin to oxygenate more.

The production of oxytocin triggered by deep breathing plays a role on skin imperfections: “Thanks to this hormone of pleasure, inflammations, pimples and acne decrease. Long term, when practiced regularly, good oxygenation helps prevent skin aging factors. By setting up regular and deep breathing practices before falling asleep, for example, we improve sleep cycles and wake up in the morning with rested features, tightened pores and a more radiant complexion.

This knowledge is so important when it comes to beauty routines, because with the correct breathing practices, the skin texture is improved, feels good and is more ready to accept beauty products A better feeling and healthier skin can absorb high quality beauty products at a higher standard when proper breathing practices are executed, as a feeling of calm can be attained. The senses are more attuned with good breathing exercises, resulting in optimal skin hydration.

At -417, we believe that good breathing practices lead to improved skin