Self-massage and body brushing: our top 3 tips
Full-body treatments and massages might be something you leave to the professionals on a rare trip to the salon, but they don’t need to be. In this article, we’ll show how you can bring dry body brushing, body oils, and self-massage into your home for a total self care spa experience.Put on your favourite self-care songs, switch on your Aroma Spa, and let’s get the spa day started...
Step 1: Dry body brushing
A natural exfoliator with added fancy-feel, dry body brushes are a great way to start your at-home spa day.
What is body brushing?
Dry body brushing is a traditional technique used in Ayurvedic Medicine, the oldest holistic health system. Just like the name sounds, it involves brushing the skin when the body is dry, before any further treatments.
How to use a body brush
Start your solo date by stripping right down to bare skin. Starting at your feet, using a firm body brush, stroke upwards along the whole body. On more sensitive areas, like the stomach and chest, lighten your touch.
Is body brushing effective?
Pop science and anecdotal evidence claim it helps reduce cellulite and toxins from the body. There are no studies that prove this, but it is an effective natural exfoliator and a relaxing start to a self-care spa day.
Whether you have one, two, or a shelf full, mindfully selecting your body oil adds to your spa-like experience. Unsure where to start? close your eyes, tune into your body, and decide what you need most today…
By now you should have deeply exfoliated skin and a chosen oil by your side. All that’s left is to try your hands at self-massage.
What is self-massage?
Physical touch is incredibly important for our physical and mental wellbeing. When you don’t have another pair of hands available, self-massage is an opportunity to show yourself some love.
How to self-massage
Start by taking a small amount of your massage and body oil into your hands and rub them together to warm the oil. You can repeat this with more oil at any time.
Start at your ankles, and working your way up the entire body, massage the oil into the skin. You can use slow sweeping movements and apply pressure to where you feel you need it the most.
Is self-massage effective?
While there’s little evidence on self-massage itself, there’re many studies that show massages can help ease pains and aches, as well as research that shows the importance of making time for self-care. Put the two and two together and you have a strong case for self-massage as an effective way to release tension and unwind.
And there you have it – three easy ways to gift yourself an at-home spa day. We’d love to see your self care spa set up, so be sure to tag us in your Instagram pictures
Step 1: Dry body brushing
A natural exfoliator with added fancy-feel, dry body brushes are a great way to start your at-home spa day.
What is body brushing?
Dry body brushing is a traditional technique used in Ayurvedic Medicine, the oldest holistic health system. Just like the name sounds, it involves brushing the skin when the body is dry, before any further treatments.
How to use a body brush
Start your solo date by stripping right down to bare skin. Starting at your feet, using a firm body brush, stroke upwards along the whole body. On more sensitive areas, like the stomach and chest, lighten your touch.
Is body brushing effective?
Pop science and anecdotal evidence claim it helps reduce cellulite and toxins from the body. There are no studies that prove this, but it is an effective natural exfoliator and a relaxing start to a self-care spa day.
Step 2: Choose your massage & body oils
Whether you have one, two, or a shelf full, mindfully selecting your body oil adds to your spa-like experience. Unsure where to start? close your eyes, tune into your body, and decide what you need most today…
- For muscle pain, try our Muscle Ease Massage & Body Oil
- For deep relaxation, try our Real Calm Massage & Body Oil
- To unwind after a long week, try our Total De-stress Massage & Body Oil
- For a good night’s rest, try our Sleep Better Massage & Body Oil
Step 3: Self-massage
By now you should have deeply exfoliated skin and a chosen oil by your side. All that’s left is to try your hands at self-massage.
What is self-massage?
Physical touch is incredibly important for our physical and mental wellbeing. When you don’t have another pair of hands available, self-massage is an opportunity to show yourself some love.
How to self-massage
Start by taking a small amount of your massage and body oil into your hands and rub them together to warm the oil. You can repeat this with more oil at any time.
Start at your ankles, and working your way up the entire body, massage the oil into the skin. You can use slow sweeping movements and apply pressure to where you feel you need it the most.
Is self-massage effective?
While there’s little evidence on self-massage itself, there’re many studies that show massages can help ease pains and aches, as well as research that shows the importance of making time for self-care. Put the two and two together and you have a strong case for self-massage as an effective way to release tension and unwind.
And there you have it – three easy ways to gift yourself an at-home spa day. We’d love to see your self care spa set up, so be sure to tag us in your Instagram pictures
