dry brush
The benefits of dry brushing your skin are numerous. Want soft clear skin? Better muscle tone? Healthy immune system? Try Dry brushing! Dry skin brushing is part of Ayurveda’s cleansing techniques. Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old science originating in India, so this technique has definitely stood the test of time!
Benefits of dry skin brushing
- Removes dead skin
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Helps release fatty deposits under skin’s surface.
- Rejuvenates your cells
- Strengthens your immune system
- Increases muscle tone
- Improves skin texture
- Helps prevent premature ageing
- Helps the flow of lymph fluid throughout the body
How to Dry Brush
- Dry brush your skin before you shower. Be easy on your skin till you get used to it, then gradually increase the pressure
- Use a natural bristled brush, as nylon brushes can damage your skin. A long handled one will make it easier to brush your back
- Beginning with the soles of your feet, brush upwards toward your heart
- When you’ve dry brushed your legs, dry brush your hands and arms, again working toward your heart
- Now brush your back
- Brush your belly in clockwise, then gently brush chest and neck
- The entire process should take about five minutes. Now you’re ready to shower! For an extra treat, indulge in a self-massage using warm olive oil (I like to add a few drops of Lavender Oil) to nurture your skin
I hope this article has encouraged you to try dry brushing! Drop me a line and let me know how it works for you!
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