Of course, it’d be the ultimate dream to get a weekly massage. A standing, non-negotiable appointment to have your entire body released of tension, stress, and tightness sounds like incredible luxury … because it is. It’s not feasible time-wise, or accessible finance-wise for most people, especially those of us with a lot of tension. But fear not. We can still release tight muscles in the comfort of our own homes using tricks and tools meant for our bodies, and some meant…
Anyone who has ever woken up to armpits that randomly smell like an old Subway sandwich, and/or Googled “can you change the smell of your BO?”, welcome! Today, fellow smelly people, we’re investigating the common causes of BO, and what to do about them. To sniff out the answers, we turned to Ruvini Wijetilaka, MD, of Parsley Health. “First, just some background info about sweat glands,” Dr. Wijetilaka says. “There are two major types: apocrine glands and eccrine glands.” Most of our…
The benefits of dry brushing—it wakes your senses up like no other practice, feels absolutely incredible, and leaves you with silky-smooth skin and an allover body glow—are noticeable both instantly and in the long term. Gwyneth uses her dry brush right before her morning shower. “The bristles feel so good on my skin,” she says. “There’s nothing like it.” The Organic Pharmacy founder Margo Marrone says dry brushing is essential in her routine, too: “It’s invaluable in helping with so many issues, but…
Here’s the life cycle of getting a spray tan: You amp yourself up for five days, telling yourself you won’t turn orange like an Oompa Loompa, then spend the day of your tan obsessively checking for streaks and spots, then prance around for approximately one week in a golden glee of tank tops and selfies, then watch for two weeks as your beautiful, glimmering bronze fades to a patchy, sad nothingness. Sadly, your faux tan won’t last forever. “The darker the spray tan, the…
There’s always a hack for that. In our latest edition of Poosh hacks, we’re sharing ways to shortcut your body care routine. The reality is that sometimes there’s just not enough time to apply our tried and true regimen. In these cases, we can rely on fast tweaks that still bring solid results. Below we’re highlighting nine resourceful body tools and tips to adopt for healthier, smoother skin. Maximize your time with the below body care hacks Team Poosh swears by. • Apply…
Our skin is a fantastically resilient organ. It is in constant contact with the elements, fabric, environmental toxins, products, and our, ahem, incessant poking and prodding. And yet, our skin is always healing, renewing, protecting, and detoxing us. Unfortunately, its appearance can take on some of this trauma for longer or more intensely than we’d like to showcase, in the form of scars, dark spots, and sun damage. That pimple you should have left alone? The scabbing and redness is here to linger. Those…
Whether you’re susceptible to acne, or have been able to swerve spots for most of your life, none of us are immune to the side effects of sweat, including body breakouts. Indeed, regardless of facial blemishes, your chest, back and even bottom can experience flare-ups and one of the biggest triggers is your own perspiration. Sounds unpleasant, we know, but with the weather warming up it’s natural to perspire more, though that alone isn’t the culprit of body acne. With home…
You asked and we’re answering. We’ve received several requests to share the benefits of dry brushing. Today, with the help of Sarah Howard from Beauty Banter, we’re breaking down why you should add the treatment to your self-care regimen. According to Sarah, “Dry brushing seems to be the latest wellness craze (just take a look on your Instagram feed). While the technique has been around for centuries (it’s the oldest body care trick in the book—quite literally!), its recent resurgence can…
Here’s the thing, age is just a number. Whether you are in your 30s, 40s or 50s, it does not have to be like the end of the world for you. You can beat aging and preserving your youth is the most natural thing to aspire. There is so much you can do that will help you slow down the aging process. Positive energy Your mind plays an important role in this phase of your life. If you are positive…
There’s always a hack for that. In our latest edition of Poosh hacks, we’re sharing ways to shortcut your body care routine. The reality is that sometimes there’s just not enough time to apply our tried and true regimen. In these cases, we can rely on fast tweaks that still bring solid results. Below we’re highlighting nine resourceful body tools and tips to adopt for healthier, smoother skin. Maximize your time with the below body care hacks Team Poosh swears by. • Apply…
