surrealmeal
04-06-2004, 02:52 AM
I have heard of going over the skin with a boar-bristle type brush to increase circulation and encourage lymph drainage. Does anyone do this? If so, what kind of difference has it made in your skin?
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froggy123
04-06-2004, 12:45 PM
Hrmm, interesting. I've only heard of doing this if you have a hicky or something to make it go away sooner. INTERESTING!
Blue-eyedBelle
04-06-2004, 01:45 PM
I do! I started it as a way to help gently exfoliate (on a daily basis) my self-tanner - so that it faded more evenly. But it did more! I actually noticed a tightening of my skin - making it look more toned. I also had a decrease in cellulite on the backs of my upper thighs - I didn't have a lot to begin with, but it still made it look better. It makes your skin tingle, too, so you actually feel like it's doing something!
Abbey32
04-06-2004, 05:21 PM
Yes, I do too! I noticed way softer skin, less cellulite and skin firmness as well. I dry brush...before the shower and then in the shower as well. Then moisture up really well. Then I drink plenty of water. I highly recommend it. It is said to rid your body of toxins. I do it in a circular motion...taking your time and do all areas.
Blue-eyedBelle
04-06-2004, 06:25 PM
I only do a circular motion on my stomach, my butt, & the backs of my thighs. The rest of my body, I do long strokes towards the heart - for example, on my arm, I do about 10 strokes in one spot, from wrist to shoulder, then I move over a little and do the same until I have gone completely around my arm. Legs the same way, except I usually do ankle to knee all the way around, then knee to hip all the way around. I do the circular motions on the backs of my thighs for extra work in that area, but always end up with the long ones from knee to thigh. I have a specific routine/pattern that I use.
ccynthia
04-08-2004, 02:12 AM
where did you get your brushes?
Blue-eyedBelle
04-08-2004, 02:51 AM
I got mine at Target - in the bath & body dept. - just make sure you get one with natural bristles.
Abbey32
04-08-2004, 10:17 AM
I got mine at Target too. 99 cents!
MyLittleCupcake
04-09-2004, 12:01 AM
Wow, I remember my mom telling me one time to brush the back of my legs to get rid of some of the celulite. I looked at her like she was crazy because i've never heard of anyone doing that, but now that i've read these post i think i'm going to try it. :)
ccynthia
04-09-2004, 06:33 PM
awesome, thanks girls