Why Dry Brushing Is Not Just An Exfoliation System

How much do you like the sight and touch of freshly exfoliated skin – the glow, the smoothness of your skin, not having moistureless skin? And what if when you exfoliated you not only had better looking skin you also felt more rejuvenated, released toxins from your body, and had better blood circulation?

Dry Brushing is an exfoliation technique that does all that – and then some! It requires just a single tool and only a few minutes of your time, but the benefits are amazing and invaluable. Interested?

All you have to have is a body brush with natural bristles or loofah. Just a few dollars at your local department store or health and beauty store and that’s it! When choosing your brush or loofah make sure to test out how gentle or rough it is on your skin; every skin is different, and you want to make sure you’re helping your skin, not irritating it. Also be aware of how comfortable it fits in your hand and choose whether you want a handle or not and make your choice accordingly. Once you have your brush you’re ready to give Dry Brushing a try.

The Dry Brushing technique is simple and can take a little as a few minutes, but its benefits last much longer. The key to the Dry Brushing system is to use a dry body brush or loofa on your body. The system goes as follows: work towards your heart, moving the brush on your skin in small circles starting at your feet. From your feet move up the leg, and then your hands and up your arms, then your stomach, backside, back and finally ending with your torso, making sure that you end your circle in an upstroke.

But what more can I look forward to besides glowing looking skin? Why should you spend a few bucks and a few minutes using the Dry Brushing technique?

Benefits -

The benefits to Dry Brushing are numerous; ones you not only see, but ones that you feel. Whether you want healthy glowing skin, or a rejuvenated feeling, Dry Brushing can do it.

• Healthier skin that is smooth and free of dead skin cells, open pores enabling your skin to “breathe” and absorb nutrients easier.
• Boosted immune system and increased blood circulation to aid in your body’s ability to detoxify.
• Stress relief! The increase in blood flow reduces stress and activates your nerves and your nervous system.
• The increase of blood circulation encourages your body to break down and dispose of the toxins that cause embarrassing cellulite in your legs and hips.
• Rejuvenated and “awake” feeling minus caffeine and other energy stimulants.

Dry Brushing Tips -

• Be sure you try out the bristles of the brush or loofah to be positive it isn’t too rough or irritating for your skin. If it hurts, you won’t do it and you won’t get its benefits.
• Try Dry Brushing in the shower with the shower turned off. There will be skin sloughed off so containing it in the shower will be helpful.
• Don’t try Dry Brushing in the evening or before bed. Since it increases blood flow and circulation it gives you that rejuvenated feeling – which isn’t very favorable before bed.
• Don’t use this technique on your face as it is too rough for the delicate skin of your face.

It’s that easy: a brush and a few minutes. Those are the only obstacles between you and a healthier skin, body and mind.