Dry skin brushing is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years to keep your skin glowing and healthy. You may have heard about it, but didn't realize all the benefits dry-brush brushers reap in their daily lives. Let me share with you how to dry skin brush plus the benefits you can expect.
What is Dry Skin Brushing?
Dry skin brushing dates back to ancient India and Greece. It involves using a soft bristle brush over dry skin to improve skin texture and health. Dry brushing your body helps to enhance the appearance and health of your skin, as well as healthy blood flow and better circulation throughout all parts of your system.
Now, let's take a closer look at all the benefits.
What are the Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing?
Extreme Dry and Flaking Skin
As I said, the leading reason people skin brush is for extremely dry or flaking skin. Brushing helps to remove the skin and helps to form the new healthy skin in its place. But as you will see, dry skin brushing has many more health and beauty benefits. Lymphatic System
One of the key benefits of dry skin brushing happens in the lymphatic system. This is an important benefit because the lymph system helps remove cellular waste. In Ayurveda, the lymph is treated first because it's thought to be a carrier of immunity. As such, it was understood to closely parallel longevity. Circulation
Poor circulation causes a build-up of dry skin cells and a buildup of fat in certain areas. The increased circulation from dry skin brushing can help stimulate your cells just like with the lymph system. It can also help with reducing fluid retention.
Dry brushing stimulates circulation and helps remove metabolic waste and distributes natural oils. The result? Smoother, softer skin, and less need for over-the-counter lotions that have harmful chemicals and ingredients.
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Exfoliation
Stress Relief
I've had many people tell me it gives them a certain sensual feeling of confidence. You'll feel new and bright and in the end, you'll be in a better space that can impact the rest of your day.
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How to Dry Brush Your Skin
1. Get in the Shower
2. Brush Your Entire Body
3. Alternate Your Water Temperature
Though you can add more steps to your dry skin brushing, (like adding essential oils) these are the necessary steps to get you started.
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Types of Brushes to Use
Creating a Dry Skin Brushing Routine
Precaution:
Hi Jackie, recently I had just bought a new synthetic brush at the market the purpose is to brush my back and not for dry skin purposes. I did not realize just by brushing the effected part where the dry skin located can help the lymphatic system to works better. These articles give us the answers, how and why the dry skin brushing maintain the perfect tool for brushing the dry skin.
Hi Andy, Thanks for connecting. The ideal dry skin brush is made of natural plant bristles that are soft, so stay away from synthetic if you can.
Hi Jackie,
This is all new to me. My only solution to dry skin using a moisturising soap bar and body lotion. It never occurred to me that you could brush your entire body, although I occasionally brush the soles of my feet to get rid of flaking skin. Your sentence regarding the use of synthetic brushes was a little confusing to me. I thought all brushes were synthetic–well, may except for some that I’ve seen in Africa, which are made from the barks of trees. I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between a synthetic and non-synthetic brush if it weren’t for your picks at the bottom of this page.
Thanks!
Hi Princila, I do recommend natural bristles for body brushes, since synthetic bristles can be sharp and abrasive. Natural fiber body brushes are often made of boar hair or sisal, which is a type of grass. Thanks for connecting!
Hi Jackie! The information on dry skin brushing is relevant to those of us looking for ways to improve our health naturally. Thanks for supplying this information. My dad used to tell me about dry skin brushing as a teenager, but now your site makes me think he may have been right after all! I also really appreciated how to plan a healthy diet and the juicing recipes. I can’t wait to try them. This could be my go-to site for natural health remedies. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Jane… and thank you for checking out the site and commenting. I was introduced to dry skin brushing by a college teacher 10 years ago and have kept it a ritual ever since. You really must try it because your dad was right! 🙂