Dry Brushing: Benefits & How To

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Okay, so Dry Brushing is a new addiction of mine.  

I had never heard of it until recently, and it's ridiculously underrated in my opinion.

First of all, I LOVE to exfoliate.  My face, my body, exfoliate it all!

I dry brush everyday before I shower and have definitely noticed positive changes in my skin.

My skin overall feels softer, firmer, and I've noticed cellulite reduction.

So let me give you the 411....

What Is It?

Dry Brushing is the technique of using an abrasive brush to brush your dry skin prior to showering. 

(You want to do it before showering so that you can wash the dry/ dead skin off)

Typically starting at your feet, working upward, and brushing in circular motions.

As you brush, you skin will most likely turn a little red, that's normal and a good sign.

Personally, I need to turn red and/ or it hurt a little to feel like it's doing something.

I'm weird that way.

What Does It Do?

Dry brushing majorly helps your lymphatic system.  It can improve circulation, tighten skin, reduce cellulite, release toxins trapped in the skin, and unclog pores.

What Do I Need?

All you need is a natural (not synthetic) boar bristle brush.  I originally started with one I purchased at Target; however, I felt the bristles weren't abrasive enough.  So I went and got the Dry Revive brush from Sephora and I am OBSESSED.  

I prefer this brush vs others with handles and such because it's super easy to control and fits easily in the palm of your hand.

I hope you all enjoy this post and let me know if you decide to try out Dry Brushing!

As always, feel free to drop me any questions.

Til next time.

XO,

Terin

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Coconut Oil: Worth The Hype?

So I'm sure by now we've all seen the ever so talked about Coconut Oil trend.  

After seeing it mentioned on various social media outlets and hearing people rave about what a miracle product it is, I was convinced I needed to try it.

I researched the type you want to get for multi-purpose uses (Organic & Unrefined) and headed to Target! 

I bought the Simply Balanced Organic Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil, I'll link it below.

Click HERE -$6.99

Simply Balanced is a Target brand and I don't believe can be found anywhere else.

So now that I am finished with my first jar and have repurchased another I feel I'm experienced enough to share my opinion.  Basically, I'm obsessed.

This stuff is AMAZING! 

Everyone needs it in their house, bathroom, bedroom, EVERYWHERE!

It's a solid, but melts at 75 degrees and/or with your body temp.

There's a faint smell, it reminds me of an Almond Joy candy bar, but after a while you don't even notice it.

A few of my favorite ways to use it...  Moisturizer!  It absorbs after a bit and doesn't leave you greasy like most oils would.  I've also used it to relieve a sunburn recently and it helped a ton! 

It's also said to help cellulite.

I tend to get texture under my eyes and when wearing makeup, my concealer clings to it for dear life, but not anymore!  I either apply some before bed, or a tiny tiny bit under my eyes after moisturizing but prior to applying makeup.  Seriously works wonders!

I have swapped this for my Bio Oil (which I have loved for years).  I apply it to my bikini area to soothe the skin after shaving, keep the area moisturized, and to prevent ingrown hairs.

It works just as well as Bio Oil, but better in my opinion and it's organic!  So it's more save to apply to those "delicate" areas.

I apply this to my lips when they're dry or cracked and it heals them up almost immediately.

I also use a little bit on my face from time to time to treat dry patches, and even a dry itchy nose from allergies.  I have combo to oily skin that tends to be very sensitive to new products ESPECIALLY oily ones, but this doesn't bother me AT ALL.  Maybe because it's organic??

I also briefly tried "oil pulling" which is the process of swishing this stuff around in your mouth for about 20 minutes; however, it gave me a migraine, which is common.  

Coconut Oil combined with Dry Brushing (my other newest obsession) are total game changers in my opinion!

(If you'd like a blog on Dry Brushing, let me know!)

Other Suggested Ways To Use Coconut Oil:

-Cooking (replaces unhealthy fats and is a more natural cooking oil)

-Shaving/ Shaving Cream

-Sexual Lubricant (reduces chances of UTIs and various issues caused by regular lubricants due to it being completely organic.)

-Hair Treatment

-Eat 1-2 tablespoon a day to improve digestion, balance hormones, balance blood sugar, improves energy, burns fat, and helps lower cholesterol.

-Coffee Creamer/ Sweetener

Overall, I say Coconut Oil is a must in every household!

There's so many uses and benefits of this stuff.

Why waste money on so many products when you can wipe them all out with 1?!?!

It doesn't get any better than that, guys!

If you want more information, checkout this awesome article I found,

77 Coconut Oil Uses and Cures.

This post ended up being a bit longer than I originally intended, but it's because I am just utterly obsessed and wanted to share all of the awesomeness!!! 

Lol

Hope y'all enjoyed!

Til next time...

XO,

Terin

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