Dry brushing?

elphie754
elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
edited November 9 in Health and Weight Loss
I know that it won't help me lose weight and that there are no quick fixes. I just started because a friend reccomended it. She said she did it through out losing weight to help prevent baggy skin. Like I said, I know there is no magical quick fix, but wondering if anyone else does this and if so do you think it is helping? Even if it won't help, I'll continue because I like how it is making my skin look.
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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    elphie754 wrote: »
    I know that it won't help me lose weight and that there are no quick fixes. I just started because a friend reccomended it. She said she did it through out losing weight to help prevent baggy skin. Like I said, I know there is no magical quick fix, but wondering if anyone else does this and if so do you think it is helping? Even if it won't help, I'll continue because I like how it is making my skin look.

    that's what makes it worth it :grinning:
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    I know that it won't help me lose weight and that there are no quick fixes. I just started because a friend reccomended it. She said she did it through out losing weight to help prevent baggy skin. Like I said, I know there is no magical quick fix, but wondering if anyone else does this and if so do you think it is helping? Even if it won't help, I'll continue because I like how it is making my skin look.

    that's what makes it worth it :grinning:

    It really does! I feel like it has been helping my stretch marks because they are certainly fading (not sure if from brush or something else). I also used to have pimple like bumps on upper arms (not poppable and always there). Not sure I am describing those very well. Anyway since I started I have noticed those are going away as well. So either way it is totally worth it :).
  • SteampunkSongbird
    SteampunkSongbird Posts: 826 Member
    I've never tried dry brushing but it is supposed to help improve the look and feel of skin, might give it a go one of these days, glad it's working out well for you. :)
  • lastspen
    lastspen Posts: 106 Member
    I did it for a while because I heard that it was good to do when losing weight. It never became a habit but now that I'm back to losing weight I intend to pick it back up again. Glad to see that you are seeing some benefits though.
  • pinkiezoom
    pinkiezoom Posts: 409 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    dry.....brushing? Sorry made me think of dry humping.

    LOL! that made be snort at my desk!
    I am not even sure what dry brushing is!!! but shamefully i do know what dry humping is :smiley:
  • rita4453
    rita4453 Posts: 14 Member
    What is dry brushing?
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Please explain exactly what you are doing to your skin, I'm not familiar with dry brushing
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    I know it as an art term, I'm not familiar with how you do it do your body. I have those bumps on my arm, it would be nice to get rid of them.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,224 Member
    rita4453 wrote: »
    What is dry brushing?
    rita4453 wrote: »
    What is dry brushing?
    It's where you stroke your skin with a soft brush and know you did it right when your left leg starts to uncontrollably pound the floor, everyone knows that.

  • pinkiezoom
    pinkiezoom Posts: 409 Member
    I looked it up, and it is just what it says on the tin, you get a firm natural bristle brush and start at your feet and brush your body, towards the heart, it claims it helps with circulation, skin gets tighter, exfoliates etc.
  • projecthotbel
    projecthotbel Posts: 32 Member
    I can see the benefits. Like you said, it is not magic but the increased circulation might help. And, the exfoliation is an immediate benefit.

    Good luck.
  • galprincess
    galprincess Posts: 683 Member
    Yes I do it twice a day and ive noticed my thigh fatty deposits have shrunk I also found my stretch marks appear faded and skin much softer and tighter I do circles around the abdomen too I dry brush then bath or shower then moisturise
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    I am too impatient to spend time brushing my skin lol. At least to do it enough to make a difference. If anything it will at least give you softer skin from exfoliation! I spent half a day at a spa getting brushed and stuff smeared all over me and my skin felt amazing for a few days!
  • makeupandthings
    makeupandthings Posts: 7
    I don't know if it helps prevent baggy skin, but I really like how my skin feels after it. It's better (and cheaper) exfoliation and my legs and arms absorb the body cream better after it, so I guess I end up looking better from the exfoliation and hydration.

    From what I read the only way to avoid baggy skin is to lose weight at a slow, regular pace and exercise, but I may be wrong.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    esjones12 wrote: »
    I am too impatient to spend time brushing my skin lol. At least to do it enough to make a difference. If anything it will at least give you softer skin from exfoliation! I spent half a day at a spa getting brushed and stuff smeared all over me and my skin felt amazing for a few days!

    It literally takes me 2 minutes before showering.
    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    I know it as an art term, I'm not familiar with how you do it do your body. I have those bumps on my arm, it would be nice to get rid of them.

    You use a natural bristle brush and softly stroke your skin in the direction of your heart.
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Natural bristles towards the heart?

    Synthetic bristles interfere with the magic I suppose.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I'm not a histologist, but it don't see how brushing my skin can add elastin to it, so I don't see the point in doing it to make my skin shrink. But it certainly cannot hurt, so if someone wants to try it, why the hell not?

    If it exfoliates, that's a good enough reason to do it. Kind of like a mud mask. :)
  • frksfrau
    frksfrau Posts: 108 Member
    I don't think I have the patience to try this more than once. However, if I ask my husband to do it....wait, I think he may get distracted before getting close to my heart. Nevermind
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Dry Brushing
    It is supposed to stimulate the skin and circulation. This in turn may help the skin cells produce more collagen and replace themselves at a faster rate. This may improve the skins elasticity.
    I know about it because it is also supposed to help relieve canckles when travelling.
    Sorry I can't remember where I got the info it was so long ago.
    Cheers, h.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I don't think it could hurt to try. Anything that may help with loose skin and cellulite, especially in such a simple way is worth a go. As others have said, if nothing else it will make you silky smooth
  • FutureFormerlyFat
    FutureFormerlyFat Posts: 5 Member
    Those dry pimple like things on the upper arm are probably Keratosis pilaris, simply your skin isn't exfoliating and it's dead cells built up. Harmless but irritating. I have the same thing and brushing does help it.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    mustgetmuscles1 wrote: »
    Natural bristles towards the heart?

    Synthetic bristles interfere with the magic I suppose.

    There was no reason to be snarky. I even said in multiple posts I know there is no magical fix. The reason the reccomend natural over synthetic is it tends to not be so harsh on the skin. Synthetic brushes tend to be too stiff and typically scratch the skin which is not that you want.

  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    I'm curious... do you do your back? Like can you reach? What happens if you can't?
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I'm too impatient to put lotion on my skin and brush my own hair. I'm definitely not brushing my entire 140 lb body. Nope
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    neanderthin wrote: »
    rita4453 wrote: »
    What is dry brushing?
    rita4453 wrote: »
    What is dry brushing?
    It's where you stroke your skin with a soft brush and know you did it right when your left leg starts to uncontrollably pound the floor, everyone knows that.

    ROFLOL!!!!!
  • mtruitt01
    mtruitt01 Posts: 370 Member
    Taking care of yourself? Sounds like a win-win to me. Ignore snarks! The skin is the largest organ we have, be nice to it!
  • toadg53
    toadg53 Posts: 302 Member
    I started dry brushing about 8 months ago. I've never had such smooth and soft skin. It probably takes about 2 minutes before my shower. And yes, the stretch marks, which I've had over 30 years from having my kids, have lightened to barely there. It was touted as getting rid of cellulite. My legs are definitely much better, but that could be from losing the weight and lots and lots of daily walking. So the jury is out on that one.
  • Linnaea27
    Linnaea27 Posts: 639 Member
    I've done it on occasion-- it's definitely good for exfoliation, circulation, and some say detoxing (because of the exfoliation only, of course). It feels nice but I am too impatient to dry brush my skin regularly! Sounds like it works well for you though.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    rita4453 wrote: »
    What is dry brushing?

    When you don't use toothpaste or water. Dry mouth.
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    edited December 2014
    elphie754 wrote: »
    mustgetmuscles1 wrote: »
    Natural bristles towards the heart?

    Synthetic bristles interfere with the magic I suppose.

    There was no reason to be snarky. I even said in multiple posts I know there is no magical fix. The reason the reccomend natural over synthetic is it tends to not be so harsh on the skin. Synthetic brushes tend to be too stiff and typically scratch the skin which is not that you want.


    The "snark" was to illustrate the ridiculousness of the whole idea. Exfoliating excess dead skin can be ok but even with "natural" (you didnt say soft) bristles it can cause skin irritation or even infection if done too much. If you got rid of all the dead skin cells you would be down to live skin. Think about that for a minute. Live exposed skin. Recommending this as a daily activity without some instruction other than "natural" bristles towards the heart (whatever the heck that is supposed to do) could be a problem for some.

    It wont help with cellulite because it wont effect the collagen bonds that are under the dermis layer. It wont detox or any of the other claims other than feel good. That is fine by itself but isn't really the point.

    Improved circulation can be achieved by something actually productive like walking.
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