Elle Macpherson Rotating Dry Body Brush

A few weeks ago,The Elle Macpherson Rotating Dry Body Brush arrived in a lovely package for me to try and review. It is described as a product which promotes healthy glowing skin and aids lymphatic drainage. Hmm okay, if it makes me look like Elle 'The Body' Macpherson then I am definitely up for giving it a try and I am so rubbish at forgetting to use my other brush that I am hoping this will remind me to do the job.

Dry skin brushing is one of the most simple ways to improve your overall energy and well-being in addition to improving the health and appearance of your skin. It can also help improve drainage of the lymphatic system, essential for removing toxins from the body, improves circulation,stimulates the nervous system and can even improve digestion. Apparently, regular brushing can also help prevent cellulite and exfoliate dead-skin cells leaves the skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated.

To use this brush, following the accompanying instructions, it is recommend that for the best results you should carry out dry skin-brushing all over the body every day before you bathe or shower and if using it to rid yourself of cellulite then use it twice a day on those affected areas.  It comes with a detachable head.

Anyway this brush is one that needs to be charged and it comes with everything you need, so all you need to do is plug it in, wait for it to charge and you are away and best of all once it is charged it lasts for at least 45 minutes which means you can pretty much use it on most parts of your body before it runs out of charge.

So I have now used this brush quite a few times and I have to say I absolutely love it. It is not only easy to use but it makes the job of brushing your skin so effortless all it takes is a few seconds to do each limb and you are done, that simple.  After using this my skin is positively glowing and now the colder weather has set in I intend to keep using it so that I don't end up rocking the Freddie Kruger look with dry horrible skin.

This product is available in many department stores such as Argos, and Amazon to name but a few and it costs just £39.99

Do you think you would use one?

Amie Skincare - Your Skins Best Friend

Amie has become a brand I am always excited to see and use. the name meaning friend in French, is a brand which is non-expensive, kind to skin and contains no nasties. My morning routine at the minute involves two Amie products - first there is Morning Clear which is a facial wash and then there is Morning Dew, a matte finish moisturiser.

Starting with Morning Clear which is in the pastel pink coloured tube, this product is pH-balanced and uses what are called harmonising natural actives such as:

• mayblossom and elderflower purify and decongest the skin, keeping oiliness in check and helping prevent spot formation. 
• Natural sugar moisturisers ensure skin is not stripped or dried out. 
• Cocoa seed butter nourishes and sweet almond oil softens. 
• Orange blossom and raspberry tone pores and refresh skin.

Putting all of these ingredients together it leaves your skin feeling fresh, properly washed and smooth to the touch. What I love about this product is the texture of the wash which is quite creamy and it lathers really well upon contact with water and the fruity smell it gives is wonderfully refreshing.

After showering and then further using a toner and cleanser, I moisturise and again with Amie. Morning Dew, which is contained within a pastel yellow coloured tube.

Morning Dew is described as being a "really light daily moisturiser that’s totally mineral oil-free and parabens-free" which I am sure will get the thumbs up from some bloggers. As you apply this to your skin, it is surprisingly quick to absorb itself and it leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth to the touch. When a product states that it will leave a matte finish what does it really mean? Well in the case of this moisturising cream I am told that "it gives skin all the hydration it needs while controlling shine and leaving a smooth, matte finish that’s a perfect base for make-up or facing the day or night ‘au naturel’" and having used it for the last few weeks I can almost certainly tell you that it does that.

As with the facial wash, this product also contains those harmonising natural actives and in this case they are:

• organic rosehip and bilberry nourish, 
• natural plant sugars hydrate 
• Vitamin E acts as an anti-oxidant protecting against sun damage and pollution. 
• Lemon Fruit Extract acts as an effective antiseptic 
• Orange Blossom is an excellent skin clarifying agent, helping to remove excess sebum and keep oily skin clear.

Again this smells really wonderful and it has one of those scents which lingers on your skin all day long. As someone who often suffers from an oily t-zone, I can confirm that it does indeed help remove excess sebum and keep oily skin clear, so much so that I haven't even opened the new pack of blotting pads I bought prior to use these two products.

Both of these products retail for £4.95 and they can be found in places like Waitrose or from their own website which you can find HERE

Have you tried these products? have you tried any Amie products?