I've been showing more skin…

because it’s almost summer!  Which means wearing less clothing.  And that’s great, unless your skin is still dry and flaky from the long winter.
So how can you get your skin ready for summer?  It’s easy…
if you hop on the dry brushing bandwagon!
I talked about dry brushing in an early post ( Why I dry brush (and why you should too!) that hardly anyone read.  Because I had maybe five readers at the time.
Dry brushing is not just amazing for your lymphatic system, it is great for your skin.  It stimulates your circulation, giving your skin a rosy glow, and gets rid of dry flaky skin at the same time.  Some claim that it may reduce cellulite.  A win-win!
All you need is a good natural bristle brush with a long handle.  The one in my amazon shop fits the bill perfectly, and it’s very reasonable.   It is the same brush I use every day.
Here’s how I do it…right before shower, I dry brush all over my body.  In order to get the lymphatic benefits, you always want to brush towards the heart.  So if you’re below your heart, brush up.  Above your heart, brush down.  Pretty simple.
I start at my feet, and work my way up my legs.  Then hands and arms.  Even brush your underarms.  Then neck, chest, abdomen and back.
The whole thing just takes a few minutes.  You should be brushing hard enough to feel it, but not so hard it stings.  I love to hop in the shower as soon as I’m done.
When I get out, I slather myself with coconut oil from head to toe.  Most of the time, I use the same organic coconut oil that I cook with and blend into my coffee (separate container, of course!!!)  Depending on how much you apply, it takes a few minutes to absorb, but it gives your skin a great glow.
If you want to splurge a little (because you are totally worth it!) try the Annmarie Gianni Coconut Body and Face Oil that I just reviewed in my last post.  LOVE this stuff!  Coconut Body and Face Oil is even better than using regular coconut oil because it is infused with so many healing herbs and it smells like heaven!  I tried it as part of the Body Essentials Travel Kit, but you can also buy just the Coconut Face and Body Oil individually in a larger size.
And don’t forget collagen when you are showing more skin!  The same Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides that I mix in my coffee every morning help to firm not just your facial skin, but the skin all over your body.  It’s totally worth it to take a minute in the morning to mix this in to your coffee or tea.  Your hair and nails will thank you too!
So, can showing more skin help you feel happy, healthy and hot?  Definitely, if you follow the advice in this post!  You will be so happy with the way you feel after you dry brush.  The dry brushing is supporting the health of your entire body, since your lymphatic system removes toxins.  And if you dry brush, moisturize with coconut oil, and take collagen peptides, you will have firm, glowing skin all over your body.  And that is hot!
How are you enjoying the warmer weather?  Are you showing more skin?
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Dry Brush
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Annmarie Gianni Body Essentials Travel Kit
Nutiva Coconut Oil
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides