I toggled over to Instagram’s Explore Page and found a woman wielding a giant wooden body brush.
It was Melissa Wood-Tepperberg akaMelissa Wood Health.
She was doing an at-homelymphatic drainagetutorial.
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I’d never really included the practice intomybeauty routine, but now seemed like the right time.
An at-home technique was too accessible to pass up, eliminating any excuses from my arsenal.
So I decided to give it a go.
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Meet the Experts
What Is Lymphatic Drainage?
Lymphatic drainage encourages the natural process of lymphatic flow to reduce swelling and improve the skins appearance."
You want someone who knows what theyre doing so you get the best results.
Carly Cardellino
Note: You shouldnt be pressingthathard that youd bruise yourself at home.
But, I know some people mark easier than others, so just wanted to throw that out there.
But also, expect to feel lighter when its over and to look more contoured.
Carly Cardellino
Youll notice a pinkish tint to your skin thats directly related to increased blood flow.
This is mainly because you wont be able to work as deep on yourself as someone else would.
However, you want to ensure youre doing it properly.
“Do not do lymphatic massage on an area with an active infection.”
What Its Like to Try an At-Home Lymphatic Drainage Method
Okay, back to my at-home experience.
The original plan was to have Wood-Tepperberg come to my apartment and show me the way.
Ive noticed this, too!
I dont, obviously, but I do love applying itits super calming to me.
Step 7:Just remember to use downward strokes on yourstomachtoward your pubic bone.
Aftercare
The most important aftercare aspect is staying hydrated.
This will help maintain results for longer and keep the body primed for the next session.
Im going to keep doing it three times a week and make it a permanent piece of my routine.
