Who here works out their skin?

JennaBlu
JennaBlu Posts: 24 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am speaking of dry body brushing. It makes sense to me and I have been doing it for a couple weeks now.

We work out our muscles and our conscious of what we eat...but sometimes we forget about our skin. The largest organ in the body. It is an organ of elimination, it discharges more than a pound of waste every day. Who knew! I didn't even think of this until I started reading about the benefits of dry body brushing. This is suppose to make the skin smoother, firmer and more toned.

Like I said, I have just started this routine and figured it would help my skin bounce back some with this gradual healthy weight loss that I am now pursuing.

Anybody doing this too? What are your thoughts?
«13

Replies

  • onandoff
    onandoff Posts: 122 Member
    I'm doing it 2 times/week. Should be more, though. It does improve skin texture.
  • HacheraTsarine
    HacheraTsarine Posts: 278 Member
    I just finished researched this and it seems like it's a glorified exfoliation/moisturizing routine. I might be mistaken.
    I admit I do this all the time and I have the smoothest skin ever, but don't think it's related to health improvement.
  • JennaBlu
    JennaBlu Posts: 24 Member
    I'm doing it 2 times/week. Should be more, though. It does improve skin texture.

    Yes and I have heard it lessens the appearance of cellulite, my ultimate foe.
  • darintexas
    darintexas Posts: 20 Member
    Wow! That's soo interesting!

    I had never even thought about that...am definitely gonna look into it.

    Thanks!
  • JennaBlu
    JennaBlu Posts: 24 Member
    Wow! That's soo interesting!

    I had never even thought about that...am definitely gonna look into it.

    Thanks!

    There are youtube videos you can watch about the technique etc..
  • Melissa_mojo
    Melissa_mojo Posts: 156 Member
    anything to help with cellulite! im gonna try this as well!
  • Melissa22G
    Melissa22G Posts: 847 Member
    I work out my skin everytime I massage it with soap in the shower.


    Does this count?
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Who here works out their skin?


    1IZZ
  • miss_jessiejane
    miss_jessiejane Posts: 2,819 Member



    1IZZ


    :laugh:
  • CapnGordo
    CapnGordo Posts: 327
    It is an organ of elimination, it discharges more than a pound of waste every day.
    MUH SKIN POOPS ?!
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    I put the lotion on the skin, I don't like getting the hose again...
  • alliemarie77
    alliemarie77 Posts: 378 Member
    Who here works out their skin?


    1IZZ

    LOL... Awesome!! :-D
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    I have heard of it but never done it consistantly, it is suppose to help kids with processing disorders also
  • 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!!!!
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 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
  • milkmaid1980
    milkmaid1980 Posts: 11 Member
    I have been doing this every day after my workout/shower. I have really noticed that my skin is firmer and softer, plus my stretch marks aren't as noticeable!

    I have heard that it's important you brush in the correct order and direction. Once you learn the routine, it only takes a minute or two to do your whole body!
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    I use a brush in the shower. It helps exfoliate my acne-prone back, helps the hairs on my legs and underarms stand up so I can shave closer, and exfoliates the dead skin off my feet. I'm aware I'm essentially brushing myself like a horse, but meh. It works for me. Though I wouldn't call it "dry" brushing because I do it with soap and water. It's an efficient exfoliator, nothing more.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I'm doing it 2 times/week. Should be more, though. It does improve skin texture.

    Yes and I have heard it lessens the appearance of cellulite, my ultimate foe.

    Here's where this thread starts to slip of the rails....
  • lambchristie
    lambchristie Posts: 552 Member
    Its also very good for your heart ...

    And it does need to be a dry brush on dry skin...before the shower/bath.
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Anything for a buck
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    Bumping this so it will be in my personal topics. I definitely want to do this.
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    Nah, just curls mostly.
  • smesche
    smesche Posts: 234 Member
    :huh:

    I have never heard of this. Think it's time to wander over to Google to get a more in depth understanding of how to work out my skin.
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    :huh: It's called exfoliation and I do that every time I shower. :glasses:
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Its also very good for your heart ...

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

    What does it do for your heart?
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    Its also very good for your heart ...

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

    What does it do for your heart?

    Very good things, I hear.
  • sassyrayofsunshine
    sassyrayofsunshine Posts: 499 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

    Would love some of your recipes :) may have to look into some of this!!
  • FitbitVanessa
    FitbitVanessa Posts: 37 Member
    I do drybrushing about 4 days a week. I swear it has helped with cellulite. Not a miracle or anything, but a noticeable difference. I've read that it's good for your lymphatic system too, but that could be total bro-science/Yahoo! Nonsense.
  • yummy_
    yummy_ Posts: 248 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!

    I89WdLr.jpg
  • ashdawg8790
    ashdawg8790 Posts: 819 Member
    I've done the brushing for OT therapy for kids with sensory issues but have never tried it on myself. It does make sense though! :) Maybe will have to try it out soon!

Categories