Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing

Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing

Skin brushing, also called body brushing, has many health benefits.

It has been a foundational component to the cleansing philosophy of Ayurveda science dating back 5,000 years.

It supports many important body functions. It acts like a gentle massage, and benefits your skin,  circulation, and lymphatic system.

Additional benefits of dry skin brushing: 

1. Exfoliates: It helps shed dead skin cells, unclog pores, and stimulates new healthy cell growth.
2. It allows for smoother and brighter, more radiant skin.
3. It reduces ingrown hair growth.
4. Promotes circulations: It stimulates blood flow.
5. Support detoxification: It stimulates lymphatic drainage.
6. Support muscle tone: It stimulates nerves and can tighten sagging muscles.
7. Reduces cellulite: Reduces the toxic fat build-up in the tissues that gives the “cottage cheese” appearance to skin.
8. It feels great 🙂

How do I dry skin brush?

Dry skin brushing is simple to do, and you can do it everyday.

1. Gently move the bristles of a natural skin brush along your skin,
2. Begin at the soles of your feet: use small gentle strokes along your legs towards your groin and up towards your heart.
3. Do the same for your arms: Begin at your finger tips and use small gentle strokes along your arms towards your heart.
4. Next (using a long handle brush or get your partner to help out), brush your back.
5. Dry brush your abdomen, brushing in a small clockwise direction (to follow the natural motion of your colon).
6. Use the same circular motion for your chest and neck, brushing towards your heart.
7. Remember: It’s best to avoid your face: your facial skin is too sensitive for dry brushing.

You can find a simple and effective skin brush at any bath store (like bed, bath, beyond for example, or at amazon)

Dry Brushing ProTips:

*I skin brush before I shower, so I can wash off the dead skin in the shower. And then end my shower with a hot/cold contrast to further boost circulation.

*You can dry skin brush before an epsom salt bath, too.

*I dry brush for about three-to-five minutes–until my skin is rosy and slightly tingly.

* Avoid sharing dry brushes: Every member of the family should have their own dry brush.

*Periodically wash the dry brush bristles gently in the shower.

Skin brushing is a rejuvenating, healthy, daily habit that can boost your immune system and your health.

Live Life Optimally,

Kristie

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