Dry Brushing Body Brush: “I, and probably you, as well, have long heard about the reported benefits of dry brushing. The deal is, you brush your body with upward strokes before a bath or shower, and the benefits will include reduced cellulite, better circulation, less dry skin, etc., etc. And while I’ve been dutifully brushing, I have yet to see marked results—but that’s likely due to the fact that you have to do this for a long time for it to work, and I’m nearly 9 months pregnant, so my body is just freaking out in general right now and is so different and strange. I will say, it feels excellent and has done wonders for my winter/pregnancy-related itchyness!” —Laurel Pantin