Yerba Prima Tampico Skin Brush
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Customer Reviews of Yerba Prima Tampico Skin Brush
Customer Review: Yerba Prima Body Brush for Dry skin brushing
Summary: 4 Stars
I just bought this product at Whole Foods last week. I'm loving it already. The woman working in the health and beauty department there told me it was the best brush she's ever had. Her skin was like butter and she was probably in her mid thirties to early forties. I couldn't believe how smooth it was, so of course I bought it. I have no regrets. I was actually looking for a shower brush. You can use this in the shower if you want to, but it's really meant to be used as a dry brush. Wetting the wood will cause it to warp over time. Dry brushing is done right before you shower in long gentle strokes. It exfoliates the skin and stimulates the lymphatic system. I'm not sure about the second claim yet, but it certainly does a great job at leaving the skin smooth and vibrant. I think the benefits of using this brush for dry skin brushing as it was intended far outweigh any benefit acheived by using it in the shower with soap or body wash. Check out their reading room on the Yerba Prima website (just google yerba prima). I think I'll be using this for years to come.Customer Review: Well made product, worth every penny
Summary: 5 Stars
I had heard about dry brushing and decided to give it a try, after researching many different brushes I settled on the Yerba Prima Tampico Skin Brush and I am quite happy with my purchase. It is quite attractive first and foremost but even more important than that it is very well made. The head of the brush is secure on the handle which is something you would expect but not something you often find. The bristles are stiff and I will be honest, the first time I used it it hurt a bit but I have also never dry brushed before, after the second time it got better and now it feels quite nice. It has a long handle so that you may get your back but this is also helpful to me because I have RA and I don't have to bend far on a bad day to get my legs. I also like that the head of the brush is not huge so I am able to hold it by the brush rather than the handle to do my arms.
I am quite happy with this product and wouldn't hesitate to buy one as a gift.
Customer Review: New experience for me.
Summary: 4 Stars
I've never used a skin brush before this. I was interested in trying it out for the help with lymphatic drainage and other health benefits. I always use it right before a shower when I'm completely naked. The first time I used it, it gave me strong chills and goosebumps all over my body; in subsequent uses, this feeling diminished and I wondered it you have to use stronger strokes the longer you use it. At any rate, it seems to be very stimulating to the skin and always leaves a healthy-looking red flush and my skin seems to feel smoother once I get out of the shower.
The only bad thing I can say about it is that the handle isn't always 100% ergonomically comfortable. The long handle is good for reaching the extremities, but it's hard to adjust your leverage as you draw the long strokes closer to your core, closer to lymph nodes. Even though it can be somewhat of an awkward process, I still enjoy using it and it seems to be effective.
Customer Review: Excellent skin brush
Summary: 5 Stars
The brush is ideal for my needs. It is a DRY skin brush. That means you use it dry, not wet. I normally do a fully body brush down each morning before I take my shower. Brushing helps to remove all the dead skin cells, as well as stimulating the superficial lymphatic system. For me the stiffness of the bristles is just right ... it is invigorating without being irritating. The first few days I used it I had to brush fairly lightly as my skin was not used to this kind of sensation, but after several days it became a pleasant feeling and I was able to apply more pressure. If you have very thin skin or brittle skin you should probably start very, very lightly and as your skin becomes healthier, increase the pressure. I chose this brush over others primarily because it is a vegan product. I am very happy with my choice.Customer Review: Wish it had a different handle
Summary: 4 Stars
I had never heard of dry brushing until recently. I then read up on all the benefits that dry skin brushing can do for you and decided to get one. I am very happy with this brush with the exception that I wish that the handle was attached. (comes as a separate piece that you slide into the base). I find myself trying to hold the brush in such a way that the handle will not loosen and fall off mid-stroke. Other than that I think that the bristles are the perfect firm-ness and can immediately see and feel the difference. I primarily wanted the brush for my legs as that is the driest part of my body and I typically forget to moisturize (not any longer). I am surprised that this beauty ritual has not become a bigger sensation. Dr Oz could turn a dry brush into the next 'neti pot'! :)