THE BENEFITS OF
DRY BRUSHING
Our skin is an incredible organ and one of the main locations that our body’s will attempt to eliminate toxicity.
DRY SKIN BRUSHING is a simple and effective technique that will improve the circulation of our blood and lymphatic systems, enhancing our body’s ability to eliminate toxins.
HOW TO DRY SKIN BRUSH
ensure that your brush is dry
dry skin brush before a bath or shower
YOU CAN START EITHER AT YOUR FINGERS OR AT THE SOLES OF YOUR FEET.
ALWAYS BRUSH TOWARDS YOUR HEART WORKING FROM THE FINGERTIPS UP TOWARDS THE SHOULDERS AND DOWN TOWARDS YOUR HEART.
THEN FROM THE SOLES OF YOUR FEET UP YOUR LEGS AND AGAIN TOWARDS YOUR HEART.
ONCE YOU HAVE WORKED YOUR WAY UP TO YOUR STOMACH BRUSH IN SMALL ANTI-CLOCKWISE CIRCLES WORKING YOUR WAY UP.
YOU CAN THEN SHOWER AS USUAL OR IF THE INSPIRATION TAKES YOU, TAKE A COLD SHOWER INCREASING THE TEMPERATURE AS AND WHEN NEEDED.
FACIAL DRY BRUSHING
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE A SMALL SOFT-BRISTLED BRUSH AND APPLY WITH SMALL CIRCULAR MOTIONS STARTING FROM THE TOP OF YOUR FOREHEAD WORKING DOWNWARDS TOWARDS YOUR HEART.
WHAT BRUSH AND BRUSH CARE
Opt for a natural bristled brush or sea sponge.
there are a variety of different sizes and shapes for smaller and larger areas. Long wooden handled brushes are fantastic for dry brushing your back. Smaller softer bristled brushes suited to facial dry brushing.
Wash your brush or sponge with soap every week to clean away the build-up of dead skin cells.
Replace your brushes, if used frequently every year.