Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I rapped to Vanilla Ice. 🧊 

Had the best week in Tulum celebrating our friends! 🌴 And now I’m so happy to be reunited with our snuggly boy.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3FnrN

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This is the best travel dress or coverup dress for This is the best travel dress or coverup dress for when you are hanging out around town, but could easily end up in a body of water. 🌊 

Highly recommend. 10/10. It’s a little roomy, but I’d say true to size. 

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Fb8L

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On Tulum time. 🌴 Suit linked in the @shop.ltk On Tulum time. 🌴 

Suit linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3F7HE

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Goes to Mexico, stays in the shade. 🏖 @thebod Goes to Mexico, stays in the shade. 🏖 

@thebodyglow helps me look less translucent, but I’m still a pale gal underneath. 🤣

My bracelets and sunglass chain are @shopautumnroad!

Suit linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3F1Ef

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Out of office! ✌🏻 So happy to be in Tulum for Out of office! ✌🏻 So happy to be in Tulum for the week.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3EYWd

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Being your mama is the greatest gift I’ve ever r Being your mama is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. 💙 Happy Mother’s Day!

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3ESVt

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I feel like I have talked about this lemon dress s I feel like I have talked about this lemon dress so much, and she’s finally here! 🍋 and she’s perfect! 

The story behind it is that when I was little, I had a lemon print dress and it’s all I wanted to wear. So I’m excited lemon print is trendy this summer so I can have adult-sized lemon print dresses. 👗

Direct link to dress ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Eot0

I would size down! I have a little extra room up top. 

I have plenty more lemon print coming. So don’t be surprised when you see me in lemon print all summer. 🍋 

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner #lemonprintdress #lemonprint #mididresses #midsizeblogger #shopltk #ltkunder100
This weekend, I finally got to introduce Ben to on This weekend, I finally got to introduce Ben to one of my favorite spring activities! He tried his first ice cream at @marbleslabcreamery! #sponsored I love going to Marble Slab creamery because their ice cream is made fresh in small batches, in-store daily. You can taste the difference because it is so yummy! 

We went to try their new #imaginationhasnolimits concoctions! Marble Slab Creamery has six new combinations of fresh made Ice Cream & always FREE Mix-Ins. We ordered a cup of the Cookies 'N Cream combination and a cup of the Chocolate Caramel Butter Pecan to share. They were both delicious and Ben loved his first taste of ice cream and the Marble Slab experience. 

What is your favorite ice cream flavor??

Be sure to follow @marbleslabcreamery for the latest special offers, announcements, giveaways, and more. 

#marbleslabcreamery #boymom #boymomma #mommyandson #atlantablogger #atlantabloggers #georgiablogger #atlblogger #boymomadventures #momswhoblog #dailymotherhood #mombloggers #mombloggersofinstagram #familyblogger
Just me waiting on my pool to open! 👙 But I am Just me waiting on my pool to open! 👙 But I am going somewhere warm in a few weeks and I'm already planning out all my outfits. 

Are you heading anywhere fun this spring/summer? ☀️

This swimsuit is only $29 and comes in lots of colors! I love the asymmetrical wrap detail. It's extremely flattering. I did size up.

Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3DqBy

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #ltkswim #ltkunder50 #amazonswimwear #amazonswimwearfinds #midsizeswimwear #asymmetricalswimwear #highwaistedswimwear
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Beauty · March 18, 2019

The Benefits of Dry Brushing


Last week, I wrote a post on Squalane Oil and briefly talked about dry brushing. I realized I haven’t actually talked about dry brushing on the blog, and thought today was the perfect day for it!

I’m not talking about brushing your hair or your teeth, but your body. Have you heard of this? It’s been around forever, but gained popularity lately. Dry Brushing is exactly what it sounds like, you brush your body with a dry bristle brush to stimulate your lymph system. It sounds a little strange at first, but I promise it’s the best.

You know I love my ice roller and my gua sha for lymphatic stimulation and drainage and this is just another step.

What are the benefits of lympatic drainage?

There are a bunch actually. First, it increases blood circulation. It’s great to get your blood moving and increase energy.

It also may reduce the appearance of cellulite. It hasn’t actually been proven to reduce cellulite, but many people claim that it has decreased the appearance.

Dry brushing exfoliates your skin by removing dead skin and impurities. It also helps unclog and shrink pores.

Again, it promotes lymphatic drainage.

For me personally, it helps relieve stress and anxiety. I have to be careful because I sometimes take out my stress and anxiety on my skin and go a little crazy with the pressure, but when used correctly I feel really relaxed and relived.

What’s the process?

Since I was a little girl, I’ve always liked to hang out in the bathroom for a few minutes with the water running before I actually get in the shower. I take really hot showers, so I like to hang out in the steam for a bit before I get in. I have asked other people if they do this and apparently I am not normal. But I either scroll on my phone, pluck my eyebrows, whatever . Once I started dry brushing, this became my brushing time.

So while I’m all steamy, I start at my feet and ankles. I brush in long repetitive strokes on my legs and arms and then in small circles on the rest of my body. I use enough pressure to be pink not red and definitely decrease pressure on the sensitive parts of my body–boobs and armpits especially!

I brush about 10 times on each body part always towards the heart. I don’t do my face or my neck because they get enough treatments on their own. Then I hop in the shower like normal and remove all the dead skin. I still use this scrub from my wax studio in the shower to help with exfoliation.

When I get out, I apply squalane oil like I mentioned last week.

 What type of brush do you use?

I use this one. I like the natural bristles and the strap on the backside for my hand. It’s very easy to control this way. I’ve read some people prefer the longer handle, but I like this one. It’s kind of the “Goldilocks” of brushes–not too hard, not too soft.

No matter which one you choose, your brush should have stiff bristles. That’s like really the only requirement…

I love dry brushing. I feel like I pay so much attention to my face, that sometimes my body gets neglected so this is an easy way to take care of it!

Do you dry brush? Which one do you use?

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Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    March 18, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    I’ve been hearing about dry brushing for so long, but I’ve never tried it myself. I’ve been wanting to test it out for myself for a long time. This was just the push I needed!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      Let me know how you like it!!

  2. Jasmine Maria says

    March 18, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve heard great things about dry brushing. I want to try it out.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      I highly recommend it! It’s awesome for exfoliating.

  3. Monica Delmonico says

    March 18, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    I’ve never heard of this! But I am intrigued! Definitely going to pick up a brush to give it a try.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:58 pm

      I love it! I think the benefits are awesome!

  4. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    March 18, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    I used to dry brush all of the time but I totally forgot about it. I literally just remembered it yesterday before I did my spray tan! I need to get a new brush!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:59 pm

      Oh yes! I always do it before my spray tan!!

  5. Cristina says

    March 19, 2019 at 6:12 am

    I definitely prefer dry brushing for exfoliating. Usually all the bits and parts of the scrub stays on my skin or has oil in it and lets my skin super oily and sticky.

    Dry brushing is way better for me.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      Oh yeah that’s a great point. I’m glad you love dry brushing too!

  6. Beth Deyo says

    March 19, 2019 at 7:11 am

    This is really interesting. I’ve never tried it, but will now. Thanks!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:54 pm

      I think it has awesome benefits!

  7. Mar says

    March 19, 2019 at 8:28 am

    I’ve never heard of dry brushing before. With our dry Canadian winters, I could definitley see the benefits!

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:53 pm

      Oh yes! It’s perfect for winter, but I do it all year.

  8. Alix Maza says

    March 19, 2019 at 11:07 am

    I almost got one in my FFF spring box! Now I wish I had.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:53 pm

      I heard lots of people say this! So cool that they included one this time.

  9. CindyMoore says

    March 19, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    I’ve heard of dry brushing but haven’t read about someone actually doing it! Thanks for explaining how it works.

    • Helen @ Hel On Heels says

      March 24, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      Of course! If you have additional specific questions I would be happy to answer.

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Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I Took this pic before my hair doubled in size and I rapped to Vanilla Ice. 🧊 

Had the best week in Tulum celebrating our friends! 🌴 And now I’m so happy to be reunited with our snuggly boy.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3FnrN

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #weddingguestdress #beachweddingdress #tulumwedding #miabeachclub #shopltk #ltkwedding #ltkunder50 #weddingguestdresses
This is the best travel dress or coverup dress for This is the best travel dress or coverup dress for when you are hanging out around town, but could easily end up in a body of water. 🌊 

Highly recommend. 10/10. It’s a little roomy, but I’d say true to size. 

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Fb8L

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #travelstyle #ltktravel #ltkswim #shopltk
On Tulum time. 🌴 Suit linked in the @shop.ltk On Tulum time. 🌴 

Suit linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3F7HE

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #midsizeswimwear #monokinis #ltkswim #ltkunder50 #shopltk
Goes to Mexico, stays in the shade. 🏖 @thebod Goes to Mexico, stays in the shade. 🏖 

@thebodyglow helps me look less translucent, but I’m still a pale gal underneath. 🤣

My bracelets and sunglass chain are @shopautumnroad!

Suit linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3F1Ef

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #ltkswim #midsizeswim #shopltk #tulumstyle
Out of office! ✌🏻 So happy to be in Tulum for Out of office! ✌🏻 So happy to be in Tulum for the week.

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3EYWd

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #tulumstyle #forever21 #floralmaxi #ltktravel #ltkstyle #shopltk
Being your mama is the greatest gift I’ve ever r Being your mama is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. 💙 Happy Mother’s Day!

Dress linked in the @shop.ltk app! Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3ESVt

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #mothersdayoutfit #lemonprintdress #lemonprint #loftstyle #loft #shopltk #ltkfamily
I feel like I have talked about this lemon dress s I feel like I have talked about this lemon dress so much, and she’s finally here! 🍋 and she’s perfect! 

The story behind it is that when I was little, I had a lemon print dress and it’s all I wanted to wear. So I’m excited lemon print is trendy this summer so I can have adult-sized lemon print dresses. 👗

Direct link to dress ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Eot0

I would size down! I have a little extra room up top. 

I have plenty more lemon print coming. So don’t be surprised when you see me in lemon print all summer. 🍋 

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #petalandpup #petalandpuppartner #lemonprintdress #lemonprint #mididresses #midsizeblogger #shopltk #ltkunder100
This weekend, I finally got to introduce Ben to on This weekend, I finally got to introduce Ben to one of my favorite spring activities! He tried his first ice cream at @marbleslabcreamery! #sponsored I love going to Marble Slab creamery because their ice cream is made fresh in small batches, in-store daily. You can taste the difference because it is so yummy! 

We went to try their new #imaginationhasnolimits concoctions! Marble Slab Creamery has six new combinations of fresh made Ice Cream & always FREE Mix-Ins. We ordered a cup of the Cookies 'N Cream combination and a cup of the Chocolate Caramel Butter Pecan to share. They were both delicious and Ben loved his first taste of ice cream and the Marble Slab experience. 

What is your favorite ice cream flavor??

Be sure to follow @marbleslabcreamery for the latest special offers, announcements, giveaways, and more. 

#marbleslabcreamery #boymom #boymomma #mommyandson #atlantablogger #atlantabloggers #georgiablogger #atlblogger #boymomadventures #momswhoblog #dailymotherhood #mombloggers #mombloggersofinstagram #familyblogger
Just me waiting on my pool to open! 👙 But I am Just me waiting on my pool to open! 👙 But I am going somewhere warm in a few weeks and I'm already planning out all my outfits. 

Are you heading anywhere fun this spring/summer? ☀️

This swimsuit is only $29 and comes in lots of colors! I love the asymmetrical wrap detail. It's extremely flattering. I did size up.

Direct link ➡️ https://liketk.it/3DqBy

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #ltkswim #ltkunder50 #amazonswimwear #amazonswimwearfinds #midsizeswimwear #asymmetricalswimwear #highwaistedswimwear
I love a matching set for spring, especially when I love a matching set for spring, especially when it comes with two bows! 🎀 But really. The top has a bow tie back and the belt can be tied into a bow as well.

This set is $26 and comes in lots of colors! I am wearing a large and it runs true to size!

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