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How to beautify upper arms?

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Flossyfloof · 26/04/2015 20:24

I hate my upper arms, they are a bit fat and a bit bingoey and a bit red and a bit bumpy. Not the worst but not the best!
I do go to the gym and do a few arm exercises.
I really don't like wearing sleeveless tops or dresses but sometimes I have to.
Please has anyone any bright ideas as to how to beautify this area?

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travailtotravel · 26/04/2015 20:57

If you have 'chicken skin' a cream with Urea will help. I also brush mine in the shower and now they've had a bit of sun are much better. i also read that more essential fatty acids (oily fish et al) can help with this, too.

I have good old bingo wings, so this is really like rolling a turd in glitter, but the swimming is helping (though takes forever to see results of course).

TychosNose · 26/04/2015 21:45

I've just started taking omega 3 supplements and the red dots and sandpaper feel on my arms has really improved.

MoustacheofRonSwanson · 27/04/2015 01:16

I use a little bit of Alpha-H liquid Gold on them sometimes, or their Micro Cleanse exfoliator. Makes a big difference to the texture of the skin.

Flossyfloof · 27/04/2015 07:38

Great thanks all.
All of those things are do-able!
Tache, do you rate Alpha H in general?

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Nabootique · 27/04/2015 08:32

Agree with Moustache. I have little bumps and have recently been including my upper arms in the acid toning/treatment stage and it's definitely making a difference.

AlfieandAnnieRose · 27/04/2015 08:36

'Rolling a turd in glitter'! Grin great expression haha

JaniceJoplin · 27/04/2015 09:15

A bit of sun or tan would help I think. The red would be less visible.

carrie74 · 27/04/2015 10:57

YY to exfoliation, regular moisturising and good diet. But you may need to slightly alter your arm exercises if they're not working, maybe with heavier weights?

MoustacheofRonSwanson · 27/04/2015 17:43

Hello Flossy

It's been a miracle for me- pore size reduced, rosacea and acne breakouts gone, scars from hideous flare up in January seemingly miraculously disappeared. And it's a simple thing to do and fairly cheap. I'm going to start sounding like I've got shares in them, but really it's been the first time I've tried a product loads of people rave about and gone "oh, it is as good as people say...in fact it's better". I really never expected a skincare product to make such a big difference.

Flossyfloof · 30/04/2015 23:21

Brilliant I have seen it in QVC but have been stung before by buying their wonderful products!
Thanks very much all I will try all of your suggestions.

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