How to Dry Brush Your Skin and Why It’s So Effective

Dry brushing offers a multitude of benefits—it refreshes your senses, provides an invigorating sensation, and results in smooth, radiant skin both immediately and over time. For Tibby, incorporating dry brushing into her morning routine before showering is a must. “The bristles feel amazing on my skin,” she explains. “It’s an unmatched experience.”

While dry brushing is often associated with detox routines, those who make it a regular habit report even more advantages.

To ensure you reach all areas, including hard-to-reach spots like the middle of your back, opt for a body brush that fits comfortably in your hand.

Dry brushing is a self-care practice that feels just as indulgent when done solo as it does when performed by someone else, and it seamlessly integrates into any routine. Most experts recommend incorporating dry brushing into your morning regimen for its energizing effects. Some prefer using the brush alone, while others apply Shrinking Violet slimming body oil for added slimming, firming and toning benefits. Tibby advises showering before dry brushing if using oil, or after if not, then applying the oil afterward to also help combat dryness. It pairs wonderfully with a sauna or steam session as well.

HOW TO DRY BRUSH

Remember, the goal isn’t harsh exfoliation; avoid pressing too hard or using a brush that’s overly stiff. Dedicate three to five minutes to dry brushing when possible.

  • Start at your feet and brush upward toward the heart.
  • Similarly, begin at the hands and work upward when brushing your arms, using firm, upward strokes or circular motions.
  • For the stomach, brush in a clockwise direction.

BENEFITS OF DRY BRUSHING

Exfoliation:

  • Removes dull, dead skin cells for smoother, softer skin.

Massage:

  • In Ayurveda, dry brushing is used to eliminate toxins and stimulate the lymphatic system, it provides an uplifting experience for both body and spirit.

Circulation:

  • Promotes local circulation for refreshed, invigorated skin.

Drain:

  • Drain, Anti-cellulite, stimulate. Dry body brushing to target cellulite and dry skin on the legs as well as promoting circulation and contouring.

DRY BRUSHING ESSENTIALS

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