Grainy and dry back.

Sounds like you need more than just dry brushing. You may also need a back facial. One that includes a chemical peel, as well. After which you may want to consider products for your back that contain ingredients that compliment your back facial and peel. Products designed to exfoliate the skin on a consistent basis. And, a moisturizer that does the same. Make sure that you are using a wash cloth and/or a shower buffer.

Body shop do a loafer on a stick, use this with shower gel and moisturise with a good body lotion.

As a nutritionist I think that you may be lacking essential fats in your diet. A supplement of omega 6 such as GLA found in starflower or evening primrose oil should help. In addition you can take an omega 3 supplement capsule as in a fish oil or flaxseed oil. Try it for 2 months and see if you notice a difference. The Nutri Centre have some great affordable brands. If you need additional help just give me a shout.

i had a client with the same problem,dry brush first,then exfoliate with a good scrub,after having a shower, get a bowl of warm water put a few drops of olive oil in the bowl pour over your body, then dry and moisturiser, the best thing to do is go to a therapist ,because its hard to reach the back your self.

Hi,
There are a number of reasons why your back may feel rough and grainy It may be something as simple as over active sweat glands causing tiny little pimples on the back tosomething like keratosis pilaris. This is a condition that is quite hard to treat but usually improves with age (well, at least SOME things improve with age)..!! I would recommend you find a good therapist and let them take a look at your back. They will certainly be able to identify what is causing the problem and advise on a suitable treatment plan or recommend the products you could use to improve the condition. Don't second guess it because you could be throwing your money away trying out the wrong products. A one off therapist charge for good advice can be worth it's weight on gold and put you on the right track to a smooth, gorgeous back..!!
Oh, I agree with the recommendation rearding oils, but as an Aromatherapist its very important you use the correct oils for YOUR skin type. Many oils vary in their chemical composition and one type of oil will not suit all skin conditions.
Hope this helps.
Maureen
MMC Holistic Therapies

Hi,
There are a number of reasons why your back may feel rough and grainy It may be something as simple as over active sweat glands causing tiny little pimples on the back tosomething like keratosis pilaris. This is a condition that is quite hard to treat but usually improves with age (well, at least SOME things improve with age)..!! I would recommend you find a good therapist and let them take a look at your back. They will certainly be able to identify what is causing the problem and advise on a suitable treatment plan or recommend the products you could use to improve the condition. Don't second guess it because you could be throwing your money away trying out the wrong products. A one off therapist charge for good advice can be worth it's weight on gold and put you on the right track to a smooth, gorgeous back..!!
Oh, I agree with the recommendation rearding oils, but as an Aromatherapist its very important you use the correct oils for YOUR skin type. Many oils vary in their chemical composition and one type of oil will not suit all skin conditions.
Hope this helps.
Maureen
MMC Holistic Therapies

Applying hydration without exfoliating is not going to work very well in the long term.Essentially exfoliation is important to get right or moisurisers will simply sit on top of dry dead skin cells and only give temporary effects.I would recommend using a body cream that includes an AHA such as glycolic .Also to help enhance this action you could have a peel.

Try body scrub with a therapist, 30 minutes exfoliation, then the therapist apply moisturiser.
This treatment leaves your skin smooth.

Are you using any moisturiser? I also have very dry skin so have used AVST Body Oil from Environ and no longer dry, rough skin

Are you using any moisturiser? I also have very dry skin so have used AVST Body Oil from Environ and no longer dry, rough skin