Dry skin brushing
I often recommend dry skin brushing to my patients, as a very easy and helpful tool to support the body’s natural detoxification process. Dry skin brushing manually support your lymphatic system in removing toxins for elimination and help exfoliate your skin. The skin is the body’s larges organ and many toxins are cleansed through the skin every day. If the body is unable to release toxins through the skin and the lymphatic system, we may get rashes, acne, hives, itchy skin and even eczema and psoriasis.
How to:
- Use a natural brush specially made for this purpose.
- Start brushing your dry skin before your morning shower. It is a good idea to shower afterwards to wash off the dead skin cells.
- Start from the bottom of you feet and work up your legs to your groin. Go gentle, if at all, on your tummy and breast area. Then start again from the feet this time up the back of your legs. Repeat these two steps 3-10 times. Then start from the palms of your hands and move to the top of you hands, arms and all the way to your armpits. Repeat again 3-10 times. Always brushing towards the heart.
- Use a pressure that is firm and leaves your skin a little pink, but don’t do it too firm so it is uncomfortable and leaves the skin bright red.
- Avoid using any soap or shower gels when you shower. Just use a soft wash cloth to clean your skin in the shower. If you use soaps or gels on your skin you can remove the natural oils of the skin and leave your skin dry, and it may cause your body to produce less oils so you feel dry and need more lotion. The best you can do is to avoid soap and if you need moisture after your shower use Jojoba oil. Jojoba oil has the same PH value as the skin and does not interfere with the natural oil production of the skin.
- Repeat daily and you will see great results within a few weeks!
The Benefits:
- Stimulates your lymphatic system
- Improves your immune system
- Naturally exfoliates and removes dry skin
- Reduces cellulite
- Improves your skin
- Supports weight loss and detoxification
- Reduces swelling and fluid retention
Dry skin brushing can be done by almost everyone even in pregnancy. The benefits will be noticeably within a few weeks if you do it daily for a minimum of 5 minutes.
I have personally seen and tried the benefits. When I do it daily I definitely have smoother skin and it even glows a little, no kidding!
Note: skin brushing is not recommend if you have severe eczema, broken skin or other forms of skin condition with open oozing skin.
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