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CLEAN SWEEP The best way to cleanse your body? Facialist Frances Prescott recommends using a cleanser tailor-made to your physical wellbeing, as well as to your skin’s needs. ‘After exercising, use a cleanser with musclerelaxing ingredients, such as eucalyptus,’ says Frances. Try Dr Salts+ Muscle Therapy Bath & Shower Gel 350ml, £5, with Dead Sea salts and eucalyptus. For a morning wake-up-call, look for energising extracts. We like Radox Feel Lively Scent Touch Body Wash 200ml, £2.50, with wild peony and lychee.
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POLISH UP Follow body-brushing with a granular scrub, concentrating on the elbows, knees and feet. ‘Massage your scrub into dry skin using circular motions, then rinse off,’ says Jodie. If you have blemish-prone skin on your back and shoulders, a body scrub can help to unblock pores, as well as smoothing skin. Use a generous helping of Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Body Scrub 225ml, £3.
BUFF AND BOOST Your body benefits from top-to-toe brushing, which not only sloughs off rough skin, but also boosts circulation. ‘Introduce a body brush or sisal mitt into your routine,’ says Jodie Mears, senior spa therapist at Calcot Manor Spa. Sweep the brush or mitt briskly over dry skin, working towards the heart. ‘It’s also great for reducing the appearance of cellulite,’ says Jodie. Calcot Manor Cactus Bristle Body Brush, £7, has a long handle, allowing you to reach your back more easily.
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