Want to get Dad the perfect Father's Day gift? Check us out on KTLA's Morning News segment where Celebrity Stylist Anya Sarre joined them live with Father’s Day gift ideas including Spongellé's Men's Super Buffer!

Our Men's Super Buffer, in an invigorating scent of Verbena Absolute, and has a built-in body wash that will transform your shower experience. Enriched with hydrating coconut oil and a blend of energizing extracts, the Men's Super Buffer will help your skin feel smooth and clean after a long day at the office. Comes in our full size 20+ wash ($18.00 retail) or our 12+ wash ($14.00 retail) that is perfect to travel with or take to the gym.

Three of our products -- Brilliant Tuberose Shimmer Buffer, Beach Grass Pedi-Buffer, and the Limited Edition Freesia Pear Buffer -- will be featured in FabFitFun's spring add-on's collection available February 22nd. Watch vlogger Michele rave about our body wash infused buffers in her fun unboxing video! Skip ahead to 5:55 and 9:54 to hear her amazing review on our products!

Whether your goal is to reduce cellulite, stimulate the lymphatic system, or simply prep your skin for a spray tan, dry brushing is calling your name.  Dry brushing is a method of exfoliation that dates all the way back to the Ancient Greeks and Cherokee Indians, and is becoming increasingly popular in our modern times.  It is considered more effective than the wet exfoliation you're familiar with because skin plumps up when wet, resulting in less dead skin cells shed.  Skin is our largest organ and eliminates over one pound of waste a day; keep reading for the many irrefutable benefits of dry brushing and a step-by-step guide!

Benefits

Dry Brushing helps your skin breathe and opens clogged pores by loosening dead skin cells, it prevents ingrown hairs, firms the skin, and stimulates acupressure points.  Celebrities like Miranda Kerr and beauty gurus alike are drawn to dry brushing for the many ways it benefits the lymphatic system.  In stimulating the lymphatic system, circulation is improved and toxins are eliminated as are excess fluid, bacteria, viruses, and cell waste. Yes, that means that not only does dry brushing help rid your body of cellulite but it also aids in bloating!  Bonus points for soft, glowing skin.

Step by Step

Prepare by ensuring that you are using a natural, not synthetic, glove or brush.  Our Spongology by Spongelle Body Wash Infused Anti-Cellulite Glove is made of an all natural soy based sponge, and is the perfect texture while dry for dry brushing!

• On dry skin before bathing, begin by brushing the outermost parts of your limbs, your ankles and hands, upward towards your heart.  Work in gentle, long, and smooth strokes.
• You are mimicking the path that the lymphatic fluid flows, so always brush towards your heart!  This improvement in blood circulation is why so many people feel extremely refreshed after an energetic session of dry brushing.
• After completing your ankles, move up to the lower legs, then thighs, stomach, arms, and back.
• When dry brushing your stomach, work in counter-clockwise movements.  This is the only time you should be brushing in a circular motion.
• When brushing your back, brush from the neck down to the lower back.  
• Be especially gentle around the sensitive skin of the chest area, and always avoid brushing over cuts, wounds, or rashes.
• You will pass the brush once over your entire body, excluding the face.  The entire process should not take any more than 5 minutes.
• Dry brush 2-3 times a week for softer, clearer skin.

Post Care

Always be sure to dry brush before showering.  During your shower, gently cleanse with a Spongelle Body Buffer as usual.  After showering, massage your skin with a rich oil to further stimulate the lymphatic system function, all while nourishing the skin for a soft glow.  Sesame oil improves circulation and helps removes toxins, jojoba oil is an excellent skin softener, and coconut oil stimulates collagen turnover and protects against sun damage.

 Happy Brushing!

You may have noticed that our beloved Anti-Cellulite Buffer has recently undergone a makeover!  Introducing the new and improved Body Contouring Buffer with Built In Cleanser.  This Body Contouring Buffer features the same great Beach Grass scent with an all new formula to better target and diminish the appearance of cellulite.  With active ingredients like green coffee extract and sea kelp, the new formula is full of antioxidants and detoxifiers to improve your skin year round!

Green Coffee Extract

Our green coffee extract, produced from the Coffea Canephora Robusta bean variety, is largely considered one of the most powerful ingredients in the fight against cellulite.  Green coffee beans are unroasted and ultra concentrated, providing higher levels of chlorgenic acid than their roasted counterparts.  Chlorgenic acid is an anti-oxative thought to block fat accumulation, reduce redness associated with excessive sunlight exposure, boost weight loss, curb carb absorption, and help regulate post-meal blood sugar levels.  Speaking strictly skincare, it has been proven to defend against photo-aging and support the skins structure to restore moisture for the appearance of more youthful-looking skin.

The second leading active compound of green coffee extract, which you're probably already familiar with, is caffeine!  Caffeine prevents excessive accumulation of fat in cells, making it an ideal anti-cellulite ingredient.  Caffeine also has potent antioxidant properties which enable it to protect cells against UV radiation therefore limiting photo-damage, decreases skin roughness, and increases blood circulation.  

Sea Kelp

Sea Kelp Extract, also known as Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, is produced from the brown algae variety.  Marine plants have had to adapt to surviving in extreme environments, developing a natural ability to regenerate itself at amazing speeds.  Due to this resilience, kelp is a powerful catalyst for skin renewal.

Fucoxanthin, a plant pigment found in kelp, has been shown to aid fat metabolization.  Kelp is also packed with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants!  Kelp helps to prevent damage to amino acids, therefore protecting the cells membranes and reinforcing them against free radical attacks-- those pesky things that accelerate aging. Kelp even has the super power to reverse cell damage, and restore them to their healthy state!

Shop the complete Beach Grass Collection!  Shop our Beach Grass Body Contouring Buffer, up-and-coming Beach Grass Boxed Duet, and Beach Grass Pedi-Buffer!

The Fourth of July is just a short week away, and we can't wait to soak up some Summer sun with our family and friends! To prepare for the upcoming festivities, we have rounded up some of our favorite sweet treats inspired by our Spongelle Beyond Cleansing custom blended fragrances. These luxe treats offer a fresh take on the traditional 4th of July spread, while staying true to the quintessential red, white, and blue patriotic theme!  

Coconut Verbena Inspired Patriotic Coconut Pops  

By far the simplest of our recipes, all you need for these super crisp, super refreshing Coconut Water Popsicles are fresh berries of your choice and coconut water!  We recommend blueberries, raspberries, and sliced strawberries from your local farmers market for a truly festive look.  Full recipe here. 

Bourbon Vanilla Inspired Bourbon Vanilla Cherry Smash

A delicious Summer treat for the adults at the bbq, this cocktail features muddled fresh cherries with vanilla extract and bourbon, topped with bubbly soda water.  For an additional patriotic touch, try adding miniature drink flags!  Full recipe here.

French Lavender Inspired Blueberry Lavender Galette  

Lavender and blueberry strike the perfect pairing with this Blueberry Lavender Galette.  True to our French Lavender custom blended scent, which includes notes of citrus, this galette is balanced and brightened with lemon zest.  Full recipe here. 

Bulgarian Rose Inspired Rosewater Pistachio Tarts

Fluffy and light rosewater marscapone cream topped with fresh raspberries, on a sweet pistachio crust make up this Bulgarian Rose inspired treat!  Full recipe here.

For more Spongelle Inspired treats, follow us on Pinterest and check out our Fresh Flavors board!

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Spongelle Beyond Cleansing ~