I have been a fan of body brushing since my start in T-Tapp. I truly credit brushing, salt masks, and the alfalfa for not having loose, hanging skin!
This week I want to feature a relatively new product, the Bass Face Brush. I just got one this last winter. I started using it right away. I will say that I was a bit worried to use it under my eyes–having had acne as a teen back in the dark ages when they did everything possible to suck all the oil out of your skin (all kinds of nasty topical stuff, plus tetracycline! :p ), the skin under my eyes really suffered from all that “treatment”.
I very gingerly brushed under my eyes and decided if it seemed worse or no better in two weeks, I would stop. Imagine my delight and surprise to see it was improving! I now brush one to two times daily. I see improvements not only in the skin elasticity, but also in my skin tone. I am naturally pale and I feel the brushing is helping my complexion–which makes sense! After all, brushing is good for circulation! 🙂
I also brush the backs of my hands from time to time throughout the day with the face brush. I remember Teresa talking of an actress (whose name escapes me–I’m not good on keeping up!) who kept a brush in her purse and whipped it out to brush her face and hands when she had to wait around–and Teresa said she has amazing skin!
I don’t want to be obsessed with trying to look younger, but I do want to take care of myself and not age before my time! I love face brushing because it is so quick, easy to do, and yields results without a huge time or money investment.
The brush has a nice wood handle and natural bristles. If you have the T-Tapp body brush, the bristles are softer yet firm enough to help exfoliate the skin.
Here is a post on the forums with directions on how to use the face brush.
And click here to find the brush in the store (this takes you to the skin care products page–the Bass Face Brush is second in the top row).
Happy brushing–make your skin happy! 😉
I’ve been face brushing for 3+ weeks and am noticing that the pores beside my nose are tightening up. Also, my double chin is shrinking. Pretty happy with it.
That’s great, Kelly! I’ve noticed my pores getting a bit smaller, too, now that you mention that!
So do you do the brushing on dry skin? Do you then wash your face with whatever product afterwards?
Thanks, I just ordered mine!
Yes, I brush the dry skin then wash. And sometimes I am lazy at nighttime and just brush it and put a little moisturizer under my eyes (no washing–shhhh! 🙂 )
What is a salt mask and what alfalfa do you use?
Sorry that I just saw this, Pam!
A salt mask is grinding the dead sea mineral salt a bit finer, taking a small amount and mixing it with aloe vera gel to dissolve it. Then you slather it on your “areas of concern”, leave on for 5 to 20 minutes, and rinse off.
I use Teresa’s Better Body Basics Premium Blended Alfalfa. I believe it is the best out there and I have had great results with my skin as well as helping with my hormones from it!
I swear by raw fresh aloe and thay combo is intriguing thanks for sharing!!!
Aloe is wonderful! I now have a healthy, thriving aloe plant and may just use that instead! 🙂
How do you wash your face brush?
Hi, Syl! I use either lavender or grapefruit essential oil, a few drops in my palm and brush across my hand. I then leave the brush bristles side up to air out. You can also swish the bristles in a natural soap/water mixture such as Shaklee Basic H or Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap, or Miracle Soap II. Try to not get the wood part wet. Swish in soapy water, then in clear water to rinse and dry on a towel with bristles down against the towel so the moisture will drain and not get on the week. Someplace where there is good airflow is great!