Alligator Skin? No Way! Not Me!
Taking good care of the skin on our bodies is quite important. Firstly, our lymphatic drainage system does not work all on its own. It needs to be boosted. We have to keep moving so that it naturally drains out the toxins that our bodies collect. This is why excercising is important. If we don’t keep moving, then the toxins collect and this can lead to a whole manageree of unwanted side effects! Massage also helps the lymphatic system to work better.
Exfoliating your body promotes cell renewal to keep your skin looking smooth, young, and fresh. As you remove the walls of dry cells from the skins surface, you expose newer skin that is ready to better absorb moisturizers!
Dry Brushing has been around for centuries! It is one of the oldest techniques for both exfoliating and promoting a healthy lymphatic system. It deals with the detoxifaction of the skin. Before turning the water on in your shower, stand naked in your bathroom and rub the dry brush or loofah all over your body. Always dry brush before you wet your skin, because you will want to wash off the impurities! You should do this for about 15 minutes a day on every inch of your body, or find a way to squeeze this into your busy schedule!
Try: Body Shop Long Handled Cactus Bath Brush
Earth Therapeutics Loofah Back Massager
Of course, who does not enjoy the luxury of a sugar scrub. Sugar is a humectant that prevents moisture loss in the skin. Usually blended with a variety of oils that soften the skin. A sugar scrub is a great weekly treatment. Sugar naturally produces both glycolic and alpha hydroxy acids that gently exfoliate, revealing softer skin.
Try: Silky Cosmetics Sorbet Whipped Sugar Polish
Archipelago Pomegranate Sugar Scrub
Salt scrubs are great for detoxification. Some of the best salt to use is from the Dead Sea because it contains over 80 minerals. Salt scrubbing promotes blood circulation and the removal of toxins. Because it is used for detox, it is a great weekly treatment. Don’t use a salt scrub on your skin if you have freshly shaved or have any cuts. It will sting.
Try: Bliss Hot Salt Scrub
Ahava Stress Melt Butter Salt Syringa Green Apple
~Artemis, Beauty Editor, Plus Model Magazine
Plus Model Mag -- Daily Venus Diva.
I’ve never tried a bath brush can you believe it? I want to try it now though after reading this, just to see how well it works.