Top Tips for Healthy Skin
Dry-brushing is exactly what it sounds like – when practiced correctly, it is a daily brushing of almost your entire skin’s surface with a dry, stiff-bristle brush.
First and foremost, dry brushing is an amazing exfoliator. The act of brushing your skin with a firm but pliable (and hopefully natural) bristle brush sloughs off dead skin cells, and therefore unclogs pores, better than just about any other method. Dry brushing also boosts circulation and blood flow, resulting in a detox of the body and a detox and draining of the lymphatic system. Lastly, not to be overlooked, dry brushing stimulates the nervous system, making it an ideal addition to your morning routine.
Try to schedule this process before a shower, so you can wash away dead skin cells afterward. Begin on dry skin at the feet and ankles, and start making long, fluid strokes in an upward motion. It’s fine to overlap when needed, but try not to overdo it or irritate your skin. Follow this process up your limbs and up your torso and back. Brush strokes should move toward the heart to encourage proper blood and lymphatic flow. Always lighten pressure or even avoid highly sensitive areas.
Dry brushing is a simple, natural, time-tested, and therapeutic method to improve not just your skin’s appearance but also your skin’s (and total body’s) health!