To help me look great I give myself a quick 10 minute body massage everyday! It helps firm and tone my skin when I don't have time to exercise. Over time it can really help! It helps me and my skin look great!
Remember, sometimes it's those little things in life that can mean the most~
I’ve developed a great technique for applying lotion to my skin. I don’t just slap lotion on and go.
I give my body a good VIGOROUS '10 minute total body massage' while I apply it. And I do this everyday!
Giving yourself a body massage everyday helps firm and tone your skin, especially if you don't have time to exercise every day. Over time it can really help!
Personally I use a great inexpensive yet effective body lotion.
The body lotion I use is Vitamin E Lotion by Fruit of the Earth.
It costs about $2.47 for a 20 oz bottle, which will last you for about 2 months or longer.
This lotion has a blend of antioxidants which are Vitamin E plus Aloe Vera, Sunflower Seed Oil, Wheat Germ and Vitamin A.
Fruit of the Earth also boasts that this lotion is 'an unexcelled combination of natural ingredients to combat dryness and help your skin retain the fresh, moist look of youth.' Fruit of the Earth Lotion is manufactured in the USA and also has NOT been tested on animals.
What a great company!~ I know I have depended
on them for over 20 years now, to give me
the best lotion each and every time I buy it.
If anything, this lotion has only gotten better over the years and I stand by this product! It not only makes your skin look great, its the best one I've found for giving a beneficial firming body massage!
1) Everyday after you shower, WHILE YOU ARE NUDE, apply a handful of lotion to your stomach. Getting lotion from your stomach on both hands, apply firm vigorous strokes up and down your legs, front and back. Massage up and down your legs, then use circular motions. Really massage those leg muscles and make it count! And be sure to finish off your leg massage using UPWARD STROKES. You will want to LIFT the SKIN and TISSUE UPWARDS, against the force of gravity.
Be sure not to skip the knees, ankles, feet, and heels!
Next collect more lotion from your stomach onto both hands.
Next area to conquer is the arms.
2) Stroke up and down the arms, being sure to get the elbows and the top of the deltoid muscles. Deltoid muscles are located at the top of the shoulder. Be sure to get both the front and back of the arms and hands and then massage around the armpits. Don't forget to massage the bicep and the tricep muscles! Again, use rigorous and vigorous strokes!
(Remember this is only a 10 minute massage, so make each massage stroke count!)
3) Grab more lotion from your tummy and apply to the buttocks and as much of the lower back as possible. I usually cross my arms and get the top of each opposite side of the back shoulder area as best as I can.
If you can find an extra hand when applying lotion in your body massage, ask for help to get your entire back. Being a single mom I don’t have the help I need~
OK now….Back to the body massage...
4) Grab more lotion from your tummy. Apply a good coat of lotion to the breast area and neck area last. This is one area that you don't want to use vigorous strokes. Use gentle and calming strokes around the neck and breast area.
5) And lastly, massage the lotion left on your tummy into the skin on your tummy! In a clockwise direction, massage your tummy around in a circle. You can apply firm pressure to this area. (When you move in a clockwise motion, you are moving with the direction of flow of the intestinal tract. This aids in digestion!)THEN use UPWARD STROKES on your tummy and sides. You want to lift the tissue and skin UP, against the direction of gravity.
I even like to use this lotion on my face after I’ve given myself a quick 10 minute firming body massage~ Massage the face gently yet firmly, and always massage upwards where you can, especially under the chin where the 'turkey neck' appears. It really makes a difference. Just give it some time to work!
You may wonder why I apply a 'glob' of lotion to my tummy instead of just getting more out of the bottle?
Well, its like this:
I like to glob the lotion on my tummy so I don't get the lotion bottle messy and don't have to bother getting more lotion out of the bottle.
Its a matter of time and convenience for my body massage!
Remember, this is only a 10 minute body massage....utilize your time wisely!
Once you master the technique, you'll see why I do it this way too~
Because I can buy this lotion for such a great price, I like to really slather it onto my skin. (I always apply lotion after I shower while my body is still moist. This helps to 'lock' the moisture in!)
If you slather it on, you will need to let the lotion totally absorb into your skin. And it WILL DRY!
I just walk around naked for a while, stand in front of a fan, stand by the fireplace, or walk around outside in the wind or sun to get my skin completely dry before I dress. (I don’t have any neighbors right beside me…:o)
I don’t have to do this to get it to dry well, I just like to make sure it’s all absorbed into my skin before I put my jeans on.
This also gives me an 'opportunity to look at my body' and decide whether I like what I’m looking at or not! If you can't see it, you can't assess it!~ (If I don’t like what I see, then it will be a good day to eat fruits and vegetables only!)
I committed to a good skin care regimen years ago after I read an article that really opened my eyes. The magazine article explained that as we age our skin requires extra moisture, and that you need to use a daily moisturizer DAILY as early as your 20’s.
I have been using Fruit of the Earth Body Lotion with Vitamin E for over 20 years now. And I think my skin looks and feels great!~
I have bought many different brands of lotion over the years but I have always come back to Fruit of the Earth. It’s the one lotion that has been dependable over the years, and doesn’t feel heavy on my skin.
(And no, I am not getting paid by the company to promote their product~)(Sad, but true!)
If you want to look great, do yourself and your skin a great favor!
If you begin giving yourself a quick 10 minute firming body massage everyday, you too will notice a fantastic beneficial difference in the way your skin looks and feels~
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