The 411 on Dry Brushing

Every woman wants smooth, silky skin and here's an easy way to achieve that with DRY BRUSHING. What is dry brushing you ask? Well, it's literally taking a natural bristled brush, not to be confused with a good ol' hair brush, and gently rubbing it on your skin in short, quick strokes. YES it's that simple! 


SO here are the amazing benefits of DBing...

1. Gets rid of dead skin cells.

2. Increases circulation.

3. Helps the lymphatic system work better.

(In your body, your lymphatic system is the system responsible for eliminating cellular waste products. Hundreds of miles of lymphatic tubules allow waste to be collected from your tissues and transported to your blood for elimination, a process referred to as lymphatic drainage.

When your lymphatic system is not working properly, waste and toxins can build up and make you sick. Lymphatic congestion is a major factor leading to inflammation and disease. By stimulating your lymphatic system and helping it release toxins, dry skin brushing is a powerful detoxification aid. Source.)

4. Decreases bloating.

5. Reduces cellulite. 

6. Improves digestion and kidney function.

7. Relieves stress.

8. Helps to tighten skin.

9. Helps your skin to absorb nutrients by unclogging pores.

10. Helps with muscle tone.

Here's how I dry brush:

Before I get in the shower, I grab my natural bristled brush and pour a quarter size amount of vitamin E oil* and/or grapeseed oil* directly on my brush. (Kinda defeats the name of DRY brushing when using a liquid, but it's all the same.) I like to use oils because the bristles can be a little rough on my skin, and the oils help to soften up the bristles. (*Grapeseed oil helps to tighten skin and aids in anti-aging. *Vitamin E oil is a great antioxidant and promotes healing!)

I start with my right foot and move up my leg, then go to my left, always moving in a circular motion towards the heart. (Always brush towards your heart because it's best for circulation and your lymphatic system.)

I then work my way up to my bum, lower back, stomach, arms, chest and upper back. I don't brush my face as I will exfoliate once I'm in the shower. 

It's that simple!!!

Then I hop in the shower! My skin feels silky and smooth like a baby's bum!

Typically it will take me 5-10 minutes to do my entire body. I do tend to emphasis more on my thighs, bum and hips, where cellulite and stretch marks are more predominate. 

Here is the brush I use: Hydrea London Dry Skin Body Brush, $12

Here are a few others: 

• Hydrea London Dry Skin Sauna Brush, $16 (This one has a long handle for hard to reach places.)
• Hydrea London Dry Skin Brush, $14 (This one has a detachable handle.)

Go out and get your Dry Brush on!!!!

Face Oils

Yes you've read that correctly! Oils for your face! They brighten, firm and add vibrancy to only make your face look radiant! These have literally changed not only my beauty routine, but my face as well. I can't imagine my life without them!

These are a few of my favorites:

1. Ila Face Oil For Glowing Radiance -Ila Face Oil protects against the sun's rays, nourishes and heals the skin and also works beautifully as a makeup primer. The essential oil of damascena rose otto deeply regenerates and nourishes the skin's cells and imparts glowing radiance while argan oil and rosehip seed oil are high in anti-oxidants and fatty acids to fight wrinkles and help skin cells to regenerate. $110

2. Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+ -A powerful, certified organic beauty oil Formulated with patented RosapeneTM combining rosehip oil with tomato seed & acai berry seed oils Packed with essential fatty acids & antioxidants to hydrate & repair skin Protects skin against environmental free radical damage Blended with nutrient-rich oat extract to soothe sensitive skin Clinically proven to improve skin tone & flexibility Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles Unveils a firmer, smoother, brighter, younger & healthier looking complexion. $28.50

3. Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil -Wake up to beautiful skin with new Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil, a technical innovation combining the power of a serum and oil to indulge, replenish and recharge skin with moisture overnight. Cruelty free as well! $26

4. Josie Maran's 100% Pure Argan Oil - Now this one is my ultimate favorite. Argan oil is 100% organic, a chemical free gift from nature. "The liquid gold of Morocco" is extracted from a nut from the Argan tree, which grows only in the Moroccan desert. Argan oil is loaded with Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, so it has amazing healing, conditioning and repairing properties - for skin, hair, feet and nails. It comes in many other forms. A 'light' version, Argan with Radiance - which has a gold shimmer to it which is great for the summer!, Argan for hair, a daily face moisturizer, lip balms, MAKE-UP, the list goes on and on. Sign up for their mailing list and find out about deals! Best thing I've ever come across!! $48

Please check these out and get yourself glowing!

Disclaimer: All information provided on http://lipsticksnstones.blogspot.com is read of your own free will.  All opinions are my own, I do not work for any of the above companies. All the information provided is based on my own use of the above items and want you all to be informed of natural products! :)