Buh Bye Toxins // Why You Should Skin Brush + A Detox Bath Recipe

 Let’s talk a lil’ bit about dry brushing. I started brushin’ my bod a few years back when I accidentally forgot to work out for a vaca ((desperate times, desperate measures)) I will admit to being inconsistent with it over the years due to pure laziness, BUT, I can tell you, it does have results.

So your wondering ‘why should I literally brush my skin, Jenna’?…. Head on over to this article on the Huffington Post.

WHAT YOU NEED: a natural-bristle body brush with stiff enough bristles & a long handle for hard-to-reach areas

HOW MANY X A DAY: 1-2 times daily

SKIN SHOULD BE: dry

HOW TO DO THE BOD BRUSHIN’: brush in short, quick strokes towards the heart (feet to legs, arms to chest, counterclockwise on tummy, neck to back)

TIP: stay consistent. set up a time in your day that works for you

AFTER: keep your skin hydrated. Jerg’s Ultra Healing is my fav to slap on post-shower. I stay away from scented lotions because I prefer my perfume to be my only scent…otherwise it just becomes confusing to passer-byers/elevator friends.

[ cute pink candle ]

[[ read more about skin brushing here and here ]]

Now I know I blogged a few weeks ago on “detox bathin 101” , but here we are again. This is another detoxification method that is easy & can also be done at home…you could even do this bath after a skin brushing sesh!

Here’s what you’ll need to mix up in your hot bath water >>

I followed the directions here for my first bath.

Make sure to >>

+ STAY HYDRATED BEFORE, DURING, AFTER

+ AIM FOR 20-40 MINUTES

+ TOO HOT? ADD COLD WATER UNTIL YOU FEEL OKAY

+ BE CAREFUL GETTING OUT- YOU MAY FEEL WEAK

+ WRAP UP IN A TOWEL AFTER TO CONTINUE THE DETOX THRU PERSPIRATION

[[ read more about these awesome, relaxing detox baths & their benefits here ]]

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I definitely need to indulge in some body brushing & a detox bath after tonight’s dinner.

[ Nicky’s Thai Kitchen in the Northside of Pgh. ]