Comments on: Why I’ve Started Dry Brushing My Skin

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:27:06 +0000

In reply to Ashley. Ashley, synthetic bristles are often too harsh and tend to scratch the skin. That's why it's best to go natural if you can.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:53:55 +0000

I have been curious about dry brushing for some time and recently decided to give it a try. I did however buy a brush made with synthetic bristles. Every blog or tutorial I’ve come across, stresses natural fibers. Is there any particular reason why?? They all say this is an important factor, but I haven’t found any explanation as to why it is so vital.

By: Gio

Gio — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:43:24 +0000

In reply to audrey. Audrey, I wouldn't recommend it eczema prone skin. Dry brushing is quite gentle if done right, but why risk it?

By: audrey

audrey — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 06:56:02 +0000

In reply to Charlotte. Have you tried body oils? I love rosehip seed oil for cell rejuvenation and regeneration. It's very popular for wound scars healing too, especially among the post-mastectomy women. I heard some use it for their stretch marks too and although not completely diminished but at least reduced :)

By: audrey

audrey — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 06:48:37 +0000

I have heard a lot of bloggers and beauty gurus talking about this dry brushing method. But i’m afraid it will aggravate my eczema-prone skin. I even avoid tap water, i don’t wash my body with tap water everyday, and even when I do I limit it to 5 minutes only, with moisturizer and emollient occlusive right after (immidiately) to avoid angry skin (eczema flare-up). Do you think I should try this dry brushing? I’m basically afraid of anything that has the word “exfoliating” because my flaky skin doesn’t agree with it.

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 21:38:00 +0000

In reply to Charlotte.

Charlotte, thanks for your comment. This is a topic I haven’t tackled yet because there really aren’t any creams that can get rid of stretch marks. Emollient creams and oils may work to prevent them or when they’re really, really new, but once you have them, they’re very difficult to get rid of. One of my favourite skincare gurus, Paula Begoun, has written an article about all the different treatments for stretch marks here: http://cosmeticscop.com/2016/08/22/is-it-possible-to-get-rid-of-stretch-marks/

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