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Why patches are the new wellness innovation you need to know about

24/11/2022

Quick, convenient, and easy to use, patches are the new wellbeing product everyone’s suddenly interested in. Victoria Health, which stocks A-list acupuncturist Ross Barr’s patch range, says that his products are consistent bestsellers and, after being flagged on This Morning earlier this year, they continue to sell in the thousands. CBD brand Kloris were also surprised to see that their patches surpassed many of their other offerings catapulting them into the position of hero product. “The patch popularity is continuing to grow.…

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Benefits of INFRARED HEAT AND RED LIGHT THERAPY

23/11/2022

If you’ve been sitting, waiting, wishing for ways to help improve your overall health, calm stress, and reduce inflammation without you having to leave the comfort of your couch, you’ve come to the right place. Yep, such wonder exists—meet infrared heat and red light therapy. We’ve sung the praises of these two therapies on Poosh before—needless to say, big fans over here. Infrared heat comes from infrared light; we can’t see this type of light, but we feel it as heat. Red light is similar…

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Can You Ever Really Get Rid of Cellulite? Experts Weigh In

26/10/2022

There’s good news and bad news about cellulite. We’ll tell you the bad news first: No matter how much a product or treatment promises that it can rid your body of those stubborn dimples, there just isn’t much that can be done. “The appearance of cellulite is nearly impossible to eliminate completely,” Mark Peters, a board-certified plastic surgeon at NuBody Concepts, says. “Since cellulite is caused by multiple physiologic and anatomic factors, a wide variety of treatments are used, but most fail…

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Exactly How to Shave Your Legs, According to Experts

30/08/2022

This might sound basic, but do you actually know how to shave your legs? While shaving any part of your body isn’t necessary, it’s helpful to get a refresher every now and again if you do choose to shave—especially if you’ve fallen into the same old routine over the years. Not only is shaving a great (and affordable) alternative to pricey processes such as at-home laser hair removal, but it can also act as a moment of self-care in your overall shower or bath…

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The Major Benefits of BODY GUA SHA

23/08/2022

We’ve been obsessed with the simplicity and therapeutic practice of gua sha for the face for a while now. We love how this calming, ancient routine rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine relieves tension, gives a microburst of circulation to speed healing, and improves lymphatic drainage in the face for an overall more contoured, depuffed, glowing complexion. Just imagine what it can do for the rest of the body. Sophie Lonsinger, the massage therapist and bodyworker behind Conscious Living by Sophie, was top of mind…

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Hacks to Reduce TIGHT MUSCLES ON YOUR OWN

05/08/2022

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…

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Can You Change the SMELL OF YOUR BO?

04/08/2022

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…

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How to Dry Brush Your Skin

27/07/2022

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…

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How to Keep Your Spray Tan From Fading

21/07/2022

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…

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BODY CARE HACKS for Great Skin

09/06/2022

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…