We’ve talked about the best ways to detoxify your skin, now it’s your body’s turn! And no, we aren’t talking juice cleanses and special supplements, something as simple as dry body brushing is all it takes! And we are going to tell you why! Firstly though, for those who don’t know, dry brushing refers to the process of using natural bristles to brush your body skin.Yes, yes, we hear you, you barely have time to complete your daily morning ritual let alone adding “brushing your skin” into the mix, but while yes, it is an extra step, if you can afford those few extra minutes and be religious about it every day, it really is worth it! Why? Because this ancient ayurvedic practice offers a multitude of benefits!Firstly, regular body brushing is an excellent way to exfoliate your skin, ridding it of any surface dead cell build up (ewwww) and revealing the healthy skin cells underneath! Secondly, it stimulates blood flow and circulation plumping the skin. And finally, it promotes lymphatic drainage, in other words, encouraging the movement of lymph fluids, helping to remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. As a result, it helps to tighten the skin and reduce cellulite!That’s right! While sadly, there is no treatment, lotion or potion you can use at home that will completely eliminate the appearance of the dreaded cellulite, daily (and vigilant) dry brushing can indeed help minimize the look of dimples, we promise! And used correctly and in unison with a good anti-cellulite product your chances of smooth, supple skin are achievable! If that’s your goal, use a natural bristled body brush such a BC’s Detox Massage Body Brush on problem areas (or all over legs and bottom for maximum results). Nestled in among the natural bristles are small, flexible rubber massage nodules so you get even more bang for your buck, plus massage is another way to help promote lymphatic drainage and ultimately get that smoother looking skin we all desire! The brush also it has a no-slip canvas hand strap to make body brushing all that much easier.Now you know just how great body brushing can be, we need to know how to do it properly for optimum results.Start with completely dry, pre-shower skin, then move the brush in long, circular motions, beginning at your feet and working upward towards your heart. Use slightly firm pressure but remember skin should be stimulated and invigorated, but not irritated or red!If certain areas of your skin are already irritated or inflamed, it’s best to avoid those areas.After you’ve completed body brushing jump in the shower as you normally would, you can continue body brushing with focus on the massage using your favourite shower gel.After your shower, apply a layer of moisturiser or your cellulite targeted treatment cream to seal in your exfoliated skin. Do this daily (or at least a minimum or 3-4 times a week and relish in the results!Personally, I LOVE body brushing because it’s one of the easiest, cheapest and most effective things you can do for promoting healthy, smooth skin!

I have to admit when it comes to keeping up with my body buffing, exfoliating and moisturising routine I’ve been a little lazy of late! But with lockdown nearing an end for many, and the days heating up thanks to spring, it’s now time to dust off those cobwebs and start prepping our bodies for the warmer months ahead!If like me, that smooth, supple skin you once donned has been replaced with dry, scaley, lumpy and lacklustre skin, eek! Worry not! With a little bit of dedication and a few of our favourite firming and smoothing beauty buys, you’ll have your skin back to its former glory in a matter of weeks! Promise! Just make sure you up the exercise and water intake too! Silky skin body scrub Oh, how I love me an indulgent body scrub and this most certainly is no exception! One of my favourite body products for a number of years now, Pevonia’s Silky Skin Body Scrub does exactly that – gives you seriously silky skin, no jokes! Oh, and its subtle scent is divine thanks to its key ingredients Chamomile, Rosemary, Lemon and Sage.Apply it to wet skin (use warm water) and gently massage all over the body in a circular motion. Then rinse and cleanse thoroughly with a gentle shower gel. By exfoliating the skin, it will eliminate any dead skin cells as well as dry flaky skin, making way for that silky smooth skin everytime. NEW Pevonia Crepe-No-More Body Cream This latest innovation from Pevonia is a necessity for anyone wanting to achieve truly smooth, supple skin. Rich in superfood Longan Fruit, anti-inflammatory actives, plant-based antioxidants, hydrating powerhouse Hyaluronic Acid, firming Marine Collagen and nourishing Shea Butter! it will both firm and tighten the look of skin (yup!) reduce any crepiness and fat accumulations, all while deeply hydrating your skin. Honestly, after every use my skin feels super soft, supple but also looks visibly radiant and I’ve noticed how much firmer it feels in just a few weeks of use!What I will say though is for the best results apply both morning and night and use in unison with dry body brushing – I’m a huge advocate! Just a few minutes each day will stimulate blood flow and circulation, detoxify as well as assist in firming your skin. If you haven’t tried body brushing no worries! Simply brush your body in upward movements towards your heart and then jump in the shower (or bath!) to wash off any excess dead skin cells. Then apply your Crepe-No-More Body Cream to put the moisture back into your skin! Voila!Oh and if you purchase Pevonia’s Crepe-No-More Body Cream in the month of October, the kind folk at BC will give you a Body Brush for FREE! Go on give it a go and thank me later! Phytomer Celluli Attack Concentrate This is my faithful go-to every spring and for good reason! It really is an intensive treatment for cellulite and when used religiously every morning for a minimum of a month you will see results! While it can’t eliminate cellulite completely (can any product really do that) it can and will improve your skin texture significantly. Phytomer Celluli Night Coach Intensive Cellulite Sleeping Mask I love the name of this product and of course the product itself! While Celluli Attack is a liquid consistency, this mask is a light soothing gel formulation which instantly melts into your skin as soon as you apply! It literally ‘coaches’ your skin while you sleep, working deep into the dermis to eliminate fat. Night after Night it visibly improves the appearance of ‘orange peel’ skin (or cellulite dimpling as you might better know!)What’s more for a limited time these two outstanding anti-cellulite products (Celluli Attack and Cellui Night Coach) come together in one duo gift set to provide an intensive two step program for day and night! Phytomer Sun Radiance Self-Tanning Cream If you’ve neglected to exfoliate, moisturise and buff your body over the winter months I’m betting that your skin hasn’t had a tan for a while either. With the pins making an appearance once again it’s time to get your glow on with a good self-tanner! Just be sure to steer clear of spray and mousse self-tans though as these can be slightly drying for the skin. Instead, try a nourishing self-tanning cream like Phytomer’s Sun Radiance. Its white satin texture makes it so easy to apply without leaving any streaks, it quickly absorbs into the skin and within a few hours, you’ll have the most perfect long-lasting natural tan! Result.