Dry Brushing is a process of using a brush with dry, stiff bristles to rub against your skin to exfoliate dead skin cells. The process enhances your blood flow. You want to make sure that you dry brush upward towards your heart.
There are so many reasons why to dry brush. Below- I have listed the benefits to dry brushing.
5 Benefits to Dry Brushing :
1 . Reduces Cellulite – Reduces the appearance of cellulite by softening and distributing the fat deposits more evenly.
2. Stimulates the Lymphatic System – While dry brushing, you help stimulate your lymphatic system that helps your body eliminate toxins.
3. Exfoliates Dead Skin – Exfoliating once or twice a week helps get rid of dead skin cells and give your skin a healthier appearance.
4. Stress Relief – Just like a massage, dry brushing aids in stress relief. Your body will heal much faster from any inflammation that you might have.
5. Unclogs Pores – Dry Brushing helps unclog your pores on your entire body. This will also help your skin absorb more nutrients.
How to:
Step #1 | Order a natural bristle brush with a long handle. The long handle allows you to reach all areas of your body. You want to avoid synthetic brushes.
Step #2 | Remove clothing and stand in bathtub or shower to catch all falling dead skin.
Step #3 | Be sure to dry brush while your skin is dry (before shower). Do not wet the skin or the brush.
Step #4 | Begin the dry brushing process from the bottom (your feet.) Move the brush along your skin in long strokes, moving towards your heart. You typically want to go over with 2-3 passes. Brush in a clockwise motion on your stomach. Stroking away from your heart can cause ruptured vessels or varicose veins. So just be careful.
Step #5 | Once you have gone over your entire body with the dry brush, begin your normal shower/ bath routine and wash away the dead skin cells.
Step #6 | After shower or bath, apply a vitamin rich moisturizer to your entire body.
