Hot tip of the week: brush for a better bod
06 Sep 2010 05:00 AM |
Posted by Editor
Kate recently honoured her New Year’s resolution (yes, we know, it’s September – she’s a bit slow off the mark) to dry body brush twice daily.
She was feeling a little sluggish, and had heard that dry body brushing was good for improving your circulation, stimulating your skin, and getting rid of those pesky toxins that hang around in your system.
After three weeks of consistent body brushing, Kate had the following to say:
“Wow. What a pain in the arse (it is a pretty boring ritual), but I persisted and I have to say it has paid off. Not only do I feel better, but my skin is glowing too. Will (try to) keep it up and would definitely recommend it to anyone needing a pep-up in the lead up to summer.”
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Have you kept your New Year's resolutions? What were they?
Member Comments
(38)
Posted by:
katshepsutt
(Australia)
My beauty resolution was to use a face mask every week - I've missed a few weeks since the start of the year, but on those occasions, I did it twice the next week, so as far as I'm concerned, I've kept mine :-)
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September 06, 2010 (Sep 6, 2010 7:53pm)
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Ms Jelena
(Australia)
Dry body brushing was my new year resolution in 2009 and I'm still doing it :))))) dry body brushing is sooooooooooooooo good!!!!! it does hurt when you start, but you get used to it, i do it a few times a week and my skin looks a lot better.
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September 06, 2010 (Sep 6, 2010 9:54pm)
Posted by:
Kalika
(Australia)
Really? Wow. Even brushing when wet hurts me so bad.
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September 06, 2010 (Sep 6, 2010 10:05pm)
Posted by:
Loveanu
(Australia)
Wow!! Never heard about it. Thanks for letting it know. I would give it a go.
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September 07, 2010 (Sep 7, 2010 4:25pm)
Posted by:
Piccolanippy
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I didn't have a new years resolution. But that looks like it would feel relaxing.
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September 07, 2010 (Sep 7, 2010 5:22pm)
Posted by:
Cheepee
()
i don't think this would work well if you were ticklish :)
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September 07, 2010 (Sep 7, 2010 6:19pm)
Posted by:
Mariaka
(Australia)
After weight, skin is the second competition I seem to find myself in during summer, so I am trying to get a renewed aura to my skin. I'm quite lazy myself but I do love to try new things and recommend them to my friends who are just as daring so going to give it a shot! thank you :)
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September 08, 2010 (Sep 8, 2010 10:03pm)
Posted by:
Rosary
(Australia)
I will give this a go.
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September 09, 2010 (Sep 9, 2010 7:18pm)
Posted by:
Rpear
(Australia)
wow that looks good! I really would like a massage! looks like a 2 for 1 hehe! oh i didnt make any resolutions for that reason! haha I will be better next year! I do need to exercise more tho! lucky summer is as good motivater!
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September 12, 2010 (Sep 12, 2010 5:46pm)
Posted by:
nabiki
(Australia)
I always WANT to do this but it is kinda boring. Its easier in summer cause i can do it ion front of the telly, its too cold in winter !!
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September 16, 2010 (Sep 16, 2010 2:43pm)
Posted by:
Beautalicious
(Australia)
I cant remember my new years resolution, so obviously I didn't keep it. Hehe, I will try hard next year!!
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September 16, 2010 (Sep 16, 2010 4:28pm)
Posted by:
Jsomara
(Australia)
has anyone with sensitive skin tried dry body brushing? Just concerned it may irritate my skin. My new years beauty resolution was to quit smoking and drink more water - i've done both YAY!
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September 22, 2010 (Sep 22, 2010 12:56pm)
Posted by:
chengxu
(Australia)
She looks so comfortable in the image.
I've kept most of mine NY resolutions!
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September 26, 2010 (Sep 26, 2010 11:18pm)
Posted by:
Svetlanaz
(Australia)
I used a bursh that was quite hard and mannnnnnnn did it hurt!
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October 05, 2010 (Oct 5, 2010 12:25pm)
Posted by:
Lovely2
(Australia)
I have body shop brush with handle, is soft to scrub back and haven't tried any such brush as m back really become scratchy it anything applied with force.
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October 07, 2010 (Oct 7, 2010 4:02pm)
Posted by:
Missliss
(Australia)
Body brushing is amazing!! It feels awesome, like your whole skin has been renewed. I have keratosis pilaris on my arms and try to brush twice a week. It's significantly improved. My fiance touches my arms and legs now and just says "Smooth! Soft!"
I use the Manicure one.. it is rough, but you can increase or decrease the pressure you use accordingly. I'm a bit sensitive (and extremely ticklish) but surprisingly got used to it sooo quickly!
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October 12, 2010 (Oct 12, 2010 12:41pm)
Posted by:
Reet88
(Australia)
Must admit, my skin does feel so super soft after a good dry body brush ..... it's just finding the extra 15mins before the shower to do it!! :-(
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October 13, 2010 (Oct 13, 2010 9:53pm)
Posted by:
Emilyvintage
(Australia)
I would love to try this out wear do u buy the brush?
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October 17, 2010 (Oct 17, 2010 3:30pm)
Posted by:
Bwoods
(Australia)
I've just started body brushing. It feels reall good and invigorationg. I bought mine from bodecare.com. I'm pretty sure it's the one Miranda Kerr uses.
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December 26, 2010 (Dec 26, 2010 6:47pm)
Posted by:
Kaydeejayde
(Australia)
Must try this! Would definitely be good for my skin, if nothing else!
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February 03, 2011 (Feb 3, 2011 12:55am)
Posted by:
RockieHazel
(Australia)
I thought that would be kind of painful....
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April 21, 2011 (Apr 21, 2011 1:13am)
Posted by:
Khem9111
(Australia)
what is the proper technique of dry brushing?
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August 26, 2011 (Aug 26, 2011 2:25pm)
Posted by:
Mellyanna1
(Australia)
Wow, bit strange, but I'll have to try, since Summer's coming up!
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October 10, 2011 (Oct 10, 2011 11:32am)
Posted by:
Rpear
(Australia)
No i really didn't keep mine too well! Mine was just to get fit! I am sort of only getting into this resolution now and it's nearly time to get a new one! Bit of a fail but never too late I suppose! Hehe
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October 29, 2011 (Oct 29, 2011 12:46pm)
Posted by:
Alishes
(Australia)
I'm certain I haven't kept my new years resolutions. I can't even remember what they were!
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October 29, 2011 (Oct 29, 2011 7:11pm)
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Posted by: katshepsutt (Australia)
My beauty resolution was to use a face mask every week - I've missed a few weeks since the start of the year, but on those occasions, I did it twice the next week, so as far as I'm concerned, I've kept mine :-)
Posted on: September 06, 2010 (Sep 6, 2010 7:53pm)