How to create a good body care routine

Once a week a well curated body care routine is essential, some prefer to shave their legs others not I will leave that up to you.

What is not negotiable is a ritual that takes care of the skin on your body and possibly be therapeutic for you too.

This is what we recommend at least once a month if you ave time on your hands make it one a week.

Dry Brushing

Why dry body brush?

Dry body brushing is a treatment that uses a dry brush to buff the skin in a particular way, its either done at home or in a spa by a professional using a special exfoliating brush to slough off the top layer of dead skin cells, smoothing its texture.

It also improves circulations and has been known to help with cellulite, theya rae claims that regular use of this technique over the thighs and bum can do more to erase dimples and tone any wobbly bits than the hundreds of lotions, potions and creams that flood the beauty sphere daily.

Dry brushing advocates even go further to say that it doesn't only diminishing cellulite the humble bristle brush can bring amazing benefits for your overall health and well-being of your body.

And as luck would have it experts agree

The buildup of dead skin cells can make skin look dull and lackluster," Dr. Marchbein explains. "Sloughing them off using a brush, which is a physical exfoliator, can reveal softer, smoother and more luminous skin." Similar to how exfoliators work for the face, "dry body brushing also allows the skin to more effectively absorb moisturizers applied afterward,"

Body Scrubbing is

the next step in a thorough body care routine is the use of a body scrub

The benefits of body scrubs include:

• Promoting efficient circulation and skin cell turnover

• Removing dead cells from the skin’s surface

• Smoothing and softening rough, dry skin

• Drawing out impurities and clearing congestion

• Freeing ingrown hairs and smoothing razor bumps

How To Use A Body Scrub mask & balm

I have to say this is my personal favourite I get to give myself a massage and a scrub at the same time, It’s best to use a body scrub once per week to keep your skin soft and smooth from head to toe. Here’s how to add one to your body care routine:

1. Use lukewarm water; allow it to run for 5-10 minutes to soften the skin

2. Pause running water and apply the scrub in circular motions; start at your feet and move upwards towards your heart to enhance circulation

3. Maintain gentle pressure (don’t scrub too hard!)

4. Rinse thoroughly

5. Apply a body mask if you have the time, I always say try and treat your body the same way you treat your face, the body mask is used with the intention to deliver a therapeutic effects, such as hydration, remineralizing, or detoxification. The idea is that, just like the skin on your face benefits from a facial mask during a professional facial, leave the body mask on for 15 minutes then wash it off.

6. Apply your favorite body lotion followed by body oil, while your skin is still slightly damp.

7. We recommend our the AMELIORATE Transforming Body Lotion which resurfaces the skin with Lactic Acid Complex for bright and radiant skin.

8. This body balm is luxurious and indulgent yet worth every penny if you can afford it, it's a treat for the skin and the senses ila-spa Body Balm for Feeding Skin and Senses