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Old 18-02-2012, 13:33
sarah0890
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Hey, I'm just wondering if anyone has and experience of body brushing?

I started my 'getting healthier' routine in January and as well as diet/exercise wondered if there was anything else I could do to make me 'feel better'.

I've read reports about body brushing and supposedly it's good for cellulite / lymph drainage etc and I like the fact that you only need a brush and 10 minutes of spare time, so it's not like buying one of those creams that don't work.

If anyone has any positive/negative comments about it, I'd love to see whether it's something that I should try! Thanks in advance...
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Old 19-02-2012, 00:15
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I just found it incredibly time consuming and boring. You have to do it with a dry brush on dry skin and always towards the heart. I gave up before I could see any effects I'm afraid.
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Old 19-02-2012, 10:17
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I had an Elemis platinum spa day from my son for my 50th which included body brushing with a brush made of cactus needles - it did feel great and I would do it occasionally if I had the brush. I think they're about £20 - but again I go thro' phases - but I do use those mitts with exfoliating treatments regularly.
Perhaps I should invest in a brush now you've brought it to mind again.
I liked the sensation, but I don't know if it's for everyone. I have dry skin so it's good for that.
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Old 19-02-2012, 10:57
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That sounds amazing!

Incidentally, I had a cheap brush at first and it felt awful so I invested in an Elemis one instead, I could really feel the difference although I still couldn't be arsed doing it, maybe I should employ someone to brush me
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Old 20-02-2012, 00:15
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Breadstix - I agree about it being boring! It's something that I've tried a couple of times and I do like the 'tingly' feeling that it gives, and my skin feels as though it's been revitalised as soon as I've done it. I'm not sure whether it's something I have the patience for, especially as it could be weeks or months before I see any kind of effect.

Utopian - the spa sounds amazing!

I think it's something that I may have to try for a week or two and see how I get on...
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Old 20-02-2012, 01:05
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I just found it incredibly time consuming and boring.
Get someone else to give you a good brush. That'll liven things up.
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Old 20-02-2012, 16:28
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That sounds amazing!

Incidentally, I had a cheap brush at first and it felt awful so I invested in an Elemis one instead, I could really feel the difference although I still couldn't be arsed doing it, maybe I should employ someone to brush me
Get someone else to give you a good brush. That'll liven things up.
I'm placing an ad right now bowland
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