Hydrea LondonDry Body Brush – Premium Exfoliating Dry Skin Brush with Natural Bristle, Short Handle, Helps Improve Lymphatic Drainage, FSC® Certified Beechwood.

I purchased this Hydrea body brush in September 2012. It started to lose its bristles so I thought it was about time I replaced this “good old faithful” brush. The tape in the handle of the brush has not shown any signs of wear despite the brush being used every day for the past five years. I had no hesitation in purchasing another Hydrea brush. The bristles of the new brush are stiff but they do become softer over time. I find this brush really tones up the skin, particularly on the upper arms to avoid that horrible batwing appearance. I always use in combination with Nivea Firming Lotion and my skin has retained its supple, refined, appearance and leaves the skin feeling really clean. The trick is to make sure the brush is allowed to dry between uses. I always have mine hanging from the tape in the shower. Just to prove that this very low-priced brush is more than fit for the purpose I attach a photo showing the old and new brushes side by side. Not bad for a brush purchased five years ago!!

This was a gift to replace an Omorovicza body brush. The previous brush had lost or worn away the majority of it's bristles and the wood had become black in places. Delighted to say that this Hydrea brush has lived up to the expectations of other reviewers. It's not too long or short, a good grip, the bristles are firm without being scratchy and it has withstood now about 6 months of being in a wet bathroom without damage to it's appearance. Overall a decent quality brush at the right price.

I brought this for dry body brushing and its a great purchase, its got a lovely smooth long handle great for reaching your back and the bristles are not too firm, I haven't washed it yet however as I am not sure what to wash it with- some websites I have been on say the brush can smell and go moldy if washed incorrectly- so any pointers from people are greatly appreciated, thanks!

All good back brush. Nothing to complain about. Have bought one before. About three years ago. Good size and length of handle ideal

brilliant and effective but gentle brush. Helps to exfoliate dead skin and polish body. I find some exfoliating brushes to be too abrasive or not work at all - this manages to be soft but effective. Would recommend. It is smaller than I expected, around 30-40 cms max, but I am 5ft so this wasn't a problem. The head of the brush is large enough to cover a full area well.All in all, a success.

The brush worked well initially but once it dried after literal FIRST USE it cracked badly as seen on photos. Would NOT recommend buying! Don’t waste your money

The first one split after a couple of months, didn’t return as it was too much hassle. Second one, we are waiting to see. We had the same brand from several years ago and it lasted well, this experience was disappointing!

The handle is a bit shorter than expected and I would not recommend this to wash your back if that's what you have in mind. If you are flexible you can reach but it's not the same. The wood seems to also be a bit lower quality than I thought. The attached images show how the wood is after using only twice! I carefully clean it and dry it with the bristles facing down as stated in the instructions so it is not poor maintenance on my behalf.The brush itself isn't too harsh on the skin, it feels okay. However, it seems to leave behind a few bristles in every wash. This makes me wonder how long it will last and I will update this review in a couple of months if there any big changes.I guess it's okay for the price but you might be better off with a similar brush from Boots or a beauty parlour.