Exfoliating and epilating!

Mumolulu

I have just tried out my brand new epilator, I've done both my bottom half legs....and once I get the hang of it I'm sure it be great! I have slight stubble in places, but I could only bear it for so long...:o anyway, I know I need to exfoliate inbetween sessions, so what should I get?

I don't really want to be spending £10 on some fancy exfoliating product without getting some opinions first please ladies

stormcloudgathering

All you need is some scratchy mitts from superdrug and any old soap/body wash product. The key thing about exfoliating is that you must follow it with moisturising. Your skin will get dry and/or sore if you don't keep it moisturised. Absolutely no need for anything fancy though.
I wax hundreds of legs/bums/backs/don't ask where else, and this is my golden rule: Scratchy mitts and body lotion.

Mumolulu

stormcloudgathering wrote: »

All you need is some scratchy mitts from superdrug and any old soap/body wash product. The key thing about exfoliating is that you must follow it with moisturising. Your skin will get dry and/or sore if you don't keep it moisturised. Absolutely no need for anything fancy though.
I wax hundreds of legs/bums/backs/don't ask where else, and this is my golden rule: Scratchy mitts and body lotion.

So just some gloves and I can use my normal soap/body wash and then spoil myself with some lovely new cream? :j

stormcloudgathering

Yep, try a really light body oil, or a restorative body balm.

Mumolulu

stormcloudgathering wrote: »

Yep, try a really light body oil, or a restorative body balm.

:question: restorative body balm? :rotfl: I was just going to get any body lotion that I like the smell of....! What on earth? Gosh I wish I was 10 years younger and did this in my 20's....;)

stormcloudgathering

Never too late to restore that bod!

Mumolulu

stormcloudgathering wrote: »

Never too late to restore that bod!

You've been great thanks! So for the record then, I've never heard or seen 'restorative' anything for the human.....(probably cos I've not looked.....) but anyway, I can just buy a body lotion if I can't find any of the restorative kind can't I?

Gosh what a bizarre conversation I feel like I'm having!

stormcloudgathering

Have a look at spiezia organics for a truly divine restorative body balm!

Mumolulu

stormcloudgathering wrote: »

Have a look at spiezia organics for a truly divine restorative body balm!

:eek::eek::eek: :money:

They're pricey!! Lovely tho I'm sure...! Thanks for saving me loads of dosh on fancy exfoliating products. Didn't realise I could just buy gloves! Thanks a lot x

lostkelly

Hi, i also use the scratchy mitts with my shower gel and i use a body lotion afterwards. At the moment i am using body shop body butter which smells devine it's the strawberry one ( I did get it at a bargain price thanks to the grab it now boards a while ago). Just don't over exfoliate, it will become very sore!
HTH

iceicebaby

I use a "scratchy mitt" and a moisturising shower creme to exfoliate. Definately agree with the advice to go gently at first. Sore red legs are not a good look, and I speak from experience! Start off gently until you get a feel for how much you need to exfoliate. You can always build up the next time you do it.

I use soap and glory body butter. Its really rich but absorbs well and isnt too expensive.