"Your lymphatic system brings nutrients and carries away waste from every cell in the body," explains Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Salons and Skin Care. "It doesn't have its own pump, so the lymphatic system relies on our own body movement to perform vital function."
So... what does that mean for us if we're quarantined at home? Unfortunately, a stagnant lymphatic system can cause acne, breakouts, puffiness and dry skin — which is where drainage comes in. "Drainage means we're moving stagnant lymph so it can carry away waste and bring in fresh nutrients," says Dr. Lamees Hamdan, the founder and CEO of Shiffa. Dr. Hamdan also explains that massaging the lymphatic system is key to helping our face and body move the excess water, which causes puffiness. "When lymph is flowing freely you'll have clearer, healthier skin without a buildup of toxins and fluids."
So how, specifically, can we go about getting our lymph to flow freely?
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