Steal These Secrets While Watching the Rio Olympics
Famous for their golden tans and barely-there bikinis, Brazilian women are known for radiating beauty. Most importantly, these women know that “sexy” is really an attitude. As the world descends upon Rio for this Summer’s Olympic games, I’m here to share a few ways to harness that confident glow while cheering on your country.
Massage
Brazilian women like to get a special massage called lymphatic drainage to rid the body of excess water. Done on a weekly basis, this type of massage helps maintain glowing, supple skin and a healthy lymphatic system by massaging the lymph nodes, which releases stored toxins and flushes them out. Healthy skin is beautiful skin.
Coconut water
Adriana Lima says she drinks at least one every day. Besides being one of the most refreshing drinks out there, it contains compounds called cytokinins that have been found to have an anti-aging effect. And if that’s not enough, coconut water is also packed with essential minerals, such a magnesium, zinc, and iron, plus the complete set of B group vitamins. All of these are vital for healthy skin. Try it in your morning smoothie instead of water or milk for an added healthy beauty boost.
Sand
Beach-loving Brazilians take advantage of more than just the sun and surf; they also take advantage of the sand right under their feet. By scooping up small handfuls, they use this natural resource to exfoliate skin and stimulate circulation. Rumor has it, this beauty trick can also decrease the appearance of cellulite — and it’s completely free!
Carrots
Carrots are full of beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A. They are also packed with vitamin C, one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Antioxidants slow the aging process. For the skin specifically, Vitamin C promotes the production of collagen — the compound that makes your skin supple and elastic.
Fresh Juices and estheticians
Brazilian ladies drink a lot of fruit and vegetable juices. They’re aware of the importance of vitamins and minerals for their skin, so they make sure to get their daily dose. What’s more, Brazil has fruits particular to the country, such as açai and açerola, both berries with a very high vitamin and mineral content. Then, there are also the regular visits to the dermatologist (all that time spent in the sun can wreak havoc on skin!) DIY masks and sand scrubs are all very well but a visit to a professional is even better.
Avocado
Brazilian ladies spend a lot of money on hair care. But one of their secrets for glossy, healthy hair is super affordable: avocado. Avocado adds moisture to dry hair and smoothes out frizzy ends with its oil content. For an at-home moisturizing hair treatment, mash an avocado and apply to the scalp and hair, put on a shower cap and leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing.
Dancing
Brazilians know how to throw a party on a mammoth scale and make other festivals look like trainspotting conventions. Gatherings usually feature live music and a lot of dancing and laughter. Brazilians are happy people! And whether you believe it or not, you can dance your way to prettier skin. As a form of exercise, dancing helps relieve stress, which can exacerbate skin conditions like acne and eczema, as well as promote healthy circulation to keep skin healthy and vibrant.
So charge your caipirinhas, don your most sequined outfit and Samba your way to Colorado Brazil Fest happening from August 11th-14th. Put on by Boulder’s Samba School, Colorado Brazil Fest features four days of Brazilian music and dance, including a number of concerts and dance workshops. Below is the full schedule of events and if you are interested in purchasing tickets you can do so here.
Our favorite event of Colorado Brazil Fest is ALWAYS the super fun Samba jam and BBQ @ Boulder Beer. Join us there Sunday, August 14th for beer, authentic Brazilian food provided by Little Brazil, and live Samba music by Boulder Samba School and Ginga.
