Who here works out their skin?

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  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    It doesn't help with cellulite because cellulite is well below the skin and caused by connective tissue and pockets of fat between that connective tissue. Nothing is going to change the way the skin is connected. The only thing that works for cellulite is body fat reduction.

    Dry brushing is great for removing excess dead skin cells, and it feels good. A loofah in the shower or a scrub brush in the shower, or even a rough wash cloth, will have the same effect. Shaving will remove the dead skin cells as well, but it doesn't have that "feel good" effect that brushing the body has.

    My skin routine is pretty lame. Dial antibacterial in the shower, razor shave the legs, and sunscreen, sunscreen, and sunscreen. The face gets the added benefit of weekly exfoliation, some toner and some moisturizer before bed.
  • djshari
    djshari Posts: 513 Member
    I started doing it a month or two ago though I don't remember every day. I don't know about the health benefits but I am just looking for the skin benefits - it only takes a few minutes.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    My skin gets the Insanity routine. I used to work in the skincare industry so I'm a bit of a princess when it comes to that. My skin workout routine:
    AM and PM
    Body Brush with Elemis brush
    Use Salux Cloth with homemade soap
    Use homemade body lotion during the day (with vitamin c added) or homemade body butter at night
    Wax/Epilate if needed

    On my rest days (like today)
    Take a hot epsom salt, milk, and lavender flower bath
    Use homemade scrub
    Use homemade mud mask for 15 minutes
    Use homemade body butter

    UR me hero.
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    I work out my skin everyday.
    Best 30 seconds of my life

    Ha!
  • FrankiesSaysRelax
    FrankiesSaysRelax Posts: 403 Member
    I use a salux cloth for exfoliation.. works well enough for me.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    i shower.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I have heard of it but never done it consistantly, it is suppose to help kids with processing disorders also

    And here's where it clears the rails, dives over the embankment, and plunges into the ocean depths

    Wheeze laugh. Dittoes!
  • HeyGoRun
    HeyGoRun Posts: 550 Member
    but my skin improves with exercise and healthy eating.... this should have been titled "who exfoliates?"
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Its also very good for your heart ...

    And it does need to be a dry brush on dry skin...before the shower/bath.

    .... And this is where it's consumed by a leviathan
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    So apparently it can get to the parts I like more attention paid to that masseuse don't typically do. I always said during breastfeeding "man I gotta find a spa that does breast massage", to which he always replied if you get that do put me down for a d*ck massage. (quack!)

    Dry-Body-Brushing-Diagram.jpg

    but judging by the photos it depends who you go to cause you might end up getting the kind of massages that are easier and more appropriately obtained at home. This is like a man manual to intercourse. All roads lead to rome.

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  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    LOL! Look at all of those um points of interest :)
  • Katkamm77
    Katkamm77 Posts: 108 Member
    I just looked at a couple videos on YouTube. The brushes look similar to the one we use on our horse. I guess next time I go to the barn I'll have to " borrow" Kota's brush.
  • CapnGordo
    CapnGordo Posts: 327
    The brushes look similar to the one we use on our horse.
    Sarah Jessica Parker swears by it.

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  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    My skin gets the "lift heavy things and sweat like a *kitten* in church" treatment at least 4 times a week.
  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    It is an organ of elimination, it discharges more than a pound of waste every day.
    MUH SKIN POOPS ?!


    :laugh: ... And now everyone in the office is staring at me like I'm nuts.
  • JennaBlu
    JennaBlu Posts: 24 Member
    i used to practice dry-brushing, but have found significantly better results with these special fish.
    they just love dead skin, nom nom nom!

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    LOL...I would not be able to sit still. That is neat. I heard about that for your feet.
  • JennaBlu
    JennaBlu Posts: 24 Member
    It is an organ of elimination, it discharges more than a pound of waste every day.
    MUH SKIN POOPS ?!


    :laugh: ... And now everyone in the office is staring at me like I'm nuts.

    maybe waste wasn't a good word...:laugh:
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    My skin gets the Insanity routine. I used to work in the skincare industry so I'm a bit of a princess when it comes to that. My skin workout routine:
    AM and PM
    Body Brush with Elemis brush
    Use Salux Cloth with homemade soap
    Use homemade body lotion during the day (with vitamin c added) or homemade body butter at night
    Wax/Epilate if needed

    On my rest days (like today)
    Take a hot epsom salt, milk, and lavender flower bath
    Use homemade scrub
    Use homemade mud mask for 15 minutes
    Use homemade body butter

    I assume you don't have kids. If you do, you are the luckiest mommy in the world!! I'm jealous. :)
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    It's supposed to be good for your lymph system, too, encouraging lymph circulation.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I work mine daily. Keeps my youthful vigor.
  • MrsFowler1069
    MrsFowler1069 Posts: 657 Member
    http://www.osmosis.com/post/1378407-dry-brushing-benefits-and-techniques
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    I've been doing this for many, many year for keratosis - little tiny dry bumps on the backs of my arms & legs. Dry brushing will keep them away. Didn't know about these other reasons!!!!
    wow, I have those bumps in the back of my arms and never knew there was a name for it! thanks for sharing!
  • sam308lbs
    sam308lbs Posts: 1,936 Member
    This is enlightening! Thanks to you, Monday would be Skin workout day and not Back & biceps day anymore
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I've been doing this for many, many year for keratosis - little tiny dry bumps on the backs of my arms & legs. Dry brushing will keep them away. Didn't know about these other reasons!!!!
    wow, I have those bumps in the back of my arms and never knew there was a name for it! thanks for sharing!
    I have gotten rid of those bumps by using a Buff Puff type scrubbie in the shower daily, then moisturizing. Makes perfect skin there where the dry bumps were.
  • Heather_Rider
    Heather_Rider Posts: 1,159 Member
    I work mine daily. Keeps my youthful vigor.

    LMFAO.. sorry.
  • Blitz_40
    Blitz_40 Posts: 110 Member
    I've been doing this for many, many year for keratosis - little tiny dry bumps on the backs of my arms & legs. Dry brushing will keep them away. Didn't know about these other reasons!!!!
    wow, I have those bumps in the back of my arms and never knew there was a name for it! thanks for sharing!
    They aren't really dry skin, they are tiny little deposits of keratin at the base of the hair follicle. The brushing (or a buff puff & I've even used a scotch scrubber too) loosens the little plugs. Then a good moisturizer, I use coconut oil. The problem is you have to do it ALL the time or they come right back! :tongue:
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I've been doing this for many, many year for keratosis - little tiny dry bumps on the backs of my arms & legs. Dry brushing will keep them away. Didn't know about these other reasons!!!!
    wow, I have those bumps in the back of my arms and never knew there was a name for it! thanks for sharing!
    They aren't really dry skin, they are tiny little deposits of keratin at the base of the hair follicle. The brushing (or a buff puff & I've even used a scotch scrubber too) loosens the little plugs. Then a good moisturizer, I use coconut oil. The problem is you have to do it ALL the time or they come right back! :tongue:
    Makes sense!
    They do come back, however, I've noticed the better the circulation there, the less problem I have. Weight lifting seems to help me. Also a natural moisturizer...one with natural oils in it.
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    I think I have now truly seen it all.

    (shakes head)
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I have started to work my largest inner organ. I am going to drink a 6 pack tonight and really put my liver to work! Thanks for the suggestion OP!
  • MissJanet55
    MissJanet55 Posts: 457 Member
    Can I do this with a dry loofah?

    My aging skin gets extremely dry. I exfoliate in the shower then slather myself with baby oil and moisturizer on top, but the idea of topping up with a dry loofah in between appeals to me. Just for the scratch alone, if nothing else.

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