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Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:28 pm  |
I'd like to find a really great body cleanser, that actually does good things for my body skin!
Right now, I am just using all-natural soaps, which are fine, they get me nice and clean, but really they just strip out all the oils, and aren't doing much positive to improve my body skin!
I work out and use oils on my body, so it has to be strong enough to take these out - and preferably not loaded with unnecessary chemicals - and I'd like it to leave my skin pH balanced.
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:37 pm |
John Masters Organics Lavender, Rose Geranium & Ylang Ylang Soap is gorgeous. I adore the smell of this soap. It leaves you body clean yet does not strip natural oil.
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/john-masters-organics-lav-p_6652.htm
I also love the organic soaps from The Body Deli.
Dry brushing before my shower does more for my body skin than any product.
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Body Brushing
The traditional Chinese version of skin brushing uses the dried fibres of a ground fruit called 'silk squash' - known as loofah in the West - but natural bristle brushes are proven to be far more effective. The brush should have a long handle (making it easier to reach all areas of the body!), firm, natural bristles and always be kept dry.
Once a day, preferably first thing in the morning before you take a shower or a bath, sweep the brush over every surface of the body except the face, or any areas of sensitive or delicate skin.
It's very important to brush in the right direction to help eliminate toxins from the system. It may seem laborious to begin with but it will soon become second nature and is truly invigorating! Start off with gentle strokes by all means but gradually increase the pressure after the first few days/weeks, to as firm as you can, as you get used to the sensation.
Use long, smooth strokes and brush the arms, legs and buttocks in an upward direction. Then brush the back and torso in a downward direction and finally sweep across the shoulders. Concentrate on the hips and thighs to really help improve the appearance of cellulite and dimpled skin.
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Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:47 am |
Thanks Winne, that sounds so delicious. I think it's quite expensive, and I get through so much body wash. I might get some for special occasions.
I just bought a massive thing of the Dermalogica liquid body wash, so here's hoping it's good!
Also thanks for reminding me to keep body brushing, i keep forgetting |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:01 pm |
Am trying to find a good body lotion that I can add an active(s) to to thicken the skin on my legs, hands, arms etc - does anyone have any
ideas on an over the counter body lotion and
an active or 2 to add in to thicken the skin??
Thx so much - DiPhx |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:30 pm |
CeraVe has a nice base lotion you can tweak.
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Am trying to find a good body lotion that I can add an active(s) to to thicken the skin on my legs, hands, arms etc - does anyone have any
ideas on an over the counter body lotion and
an active or 2 to add in to thicken the skin??
Thx so much - DiPhx |
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:04 pm |
Thx so much Candy - will look for the CeraVe -
have heard good things about it! Any ideas
on an active or two to add to thicken the skin
anyone ??? Hopefully that should do it!
DiPhx |
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Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:31 pm |
thanks manslayerliz!
I just saw your reply.
I LOVE vanilla, I really want the shea butter, and the body wash. It will go on my wish list, I hope they ship internationally. Do you know if their products are chemical-free?
I still haven't made a zenbiotics order, I think their stuff looks lush, but I found out that it's all very alkaline. And I'm doing lots of acid stuff on my skin right now (like active serum from ISC etc), so I'm afraid it might lessen the effects. I'd like to get it for my days off when I rest my skin from the actives.
My wish list is getting so long!!   |
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Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:37 pm |
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thanks manslayerliz!
I just saw your reply.
I LOVE vanilla, I really want the shea butter, and the body wash. It will go on my wish list, I hope they ship internationally. Do you know if their products are chemical-free?
I still haven't made a zenbiotics order, I think their stuff looks lush, but I found out that it's all very alkaline. And I'm doing lots of acid stuff on my skin right now (like active serum from ISC etc), so I'm afraid it might lessen the effects. I'd like to get it for my days off when I rest my skin from the actives.
My wish list is getting so long!! |
Hi Chicke Little! What country do you live in? I think they *might* ship internationally, but I'm not 100% sure. If you run into problems I'd always be happy to do a CP for you. I'm TOTALLY addicted to stuff from Shea Terra Organics. It's 100% chemical-free, and they really take "organic" to the next level using natural fragrances, cruelty-free silk, etc. Their chocolate stuff is scented with real chocolate liquer and it is just divine--- the chocolate sugar scrub smells like real brownie batter, mmmm! I also use their vanilla shea oil body spray sometimes before bed, and DH loves it--- he says it smells like homemade vanilla pudding, lol!
As for ZB stuff, I would still say to go ahead and try it if you are interested. I use a lot of acids on my skin too (Green Apple Peel, Azelaic acid, etc), and it doesn't seem to lessen the effects at all for me. HTH! |
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Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:04 pm |
| I use Pure Castile liquid soap and I add citric acid to it till I get to the PH I'd like. |
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Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:33 am |
| I like Murad body wash. It contains 2% of salilylic acid. It can clear my body skin. |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:14 am |
| I am using crabtree summer body wash and i think it is really good. another think you can do is before you load the body cream, you can put some lotion (you do not want to use on your face). It is really good to keep your body fresh and soft. |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:20 am |
Hi manslayerliz,
I live in the UK, I'll get in touch with them when I want to buy and ask them if they ship there. Thanks so much for your very kind offer to help out!! 
I'd like to get the Shea butter then add a whole load of actives, DIY.
The Zenbiotics I'm looking forward to trying at some point. I do think it would be a nice range to rest my skin with, as I'm putting a lot of different products on it recently.
There's so much on my wish list!!  |
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Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:35 am |
| Winnie wrote: |
John Masters Organics Lavender, Rose Geranium & Ylang Ylang Soap is gorgeous. I adore the smell of this soap. It leaves you body clean yet does not strip natural oil.
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/john-masters-organics-lav-p_6652.htm
I also love the organic soaps from The Body Deli.
Dry brushing before my shower does more for my body skin than any product.
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Body Brushing
The traditional Chinese version of skin brushing uses the dried fibres of a ground fruit called 'silk squash' - known as loofah in the West - but natural bristle brushes are proven to be far more effective. The brush should have a long handle (making it easier to reach all areas of the body!), firm, natural bristles and always be kept dry.
Once a day, preferably first thing in the morning before you take a shower or a bath, sweep the brush over every surface of the body except the face, or any areas of sensitive or delicate skin.
It's very important to brush in the right direction to help eliminate toxins from the system. It may seem laborious to begin with but it will soon become second nature and is truly invigorating! Start off with gentle strokes by all means but gradually increase the pressure after the first few days/weeks, to as firm as you can, as you get used to the sensation.
Use long, smooth strokes and brush the arms, legs and buttocks in an upward direction. Then brush the back and torso in a downward direction and finally sweep across the shoulders. Concentrate on the hips and thighs to really help improve the appearance of cellulite and dimpled skin.
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Ah HA! No WONDER there were so many of those loufahs when I visited China. Almost every store was making them!!! |
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