Why and how to Dry Brush skin
The practice of dry brushing skin has been around for hundreds of years. As the mysteries of the human body become unravelled by modern research techniques its benefits are becoming more clearly understood.
This is a guide to how to dry brush skin.
What’s involved?
You use a long-handled brush with natural bristles to brush around most of your body’s surfaces.
The next question is often, why is this better than exfoliating while showering?
Hot water strips the natural oil from your skin and creates a mild inflammatory effect. Firm rubbing at this point could create problems, including dryness and itching.
Dry Brushing benefits
The advantages of Dry Brushing include:
• Encouraging movement within your lymphatic system.
• Stimulating blood circulation.
• Encouraging more healthy oxygen to your skin surfaces.
• Exfoliating away dead skins cells and unclogging pores.
• This can be both invigorating and relaxing.
Cautions:
Importantly, dry brushing isn’t something you should try if you have psoriasis or widespread eczema.
Safe method for Dry Brushing
The steps involved in dry brushing are:
1. Consider (and explore by touch) the parts of your body where dry brushing should be avoided. Bumps, wounds, rashes, moles, acne or skin abnormalities of any kind.
2. Stand up, and begin brushing from your feet upwards, saving your arms to last.
3. Use a wide, clockwise, circular motion to brush your skin.
4. In less sensitive areas, you can apply more pressure.
5. Don’t brush where you have any of the issues mentioned above, or on your face.
6. Shower in cool water to remove the flaky, dead skin you have loosened.
7. After patting yourself dry, apply a pure, natural source of hydration and nutrition for the skin.
Q: How often is dry brushing recommended?
A: If your skin responds well, it's something you can do before every shower!
