With spending more time at home due to the pandemic and not being able to work over these last few month, I've had a lot of time to explore and expand my knowledge of beauty and self care.
Chances are, you've heard a little about this centuries old beauty ritual before; I'm talking about dry brushing. Dry brushing has been a favorite of celebrities and the beauty gurus of Hollywood for years. But, is dry brushing the key to beaming and beautiful skin?
What IS dry brushing? Well, dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like. You take a body brush (look for one with firm and natural bristles) and use it to gently massage your body in an upward motion. This process is proven to brighten your skin and will also make your moisturizer more effective, as it removes dead skin. I purchased this Ayurvedic Body Brush from the Sapphire Day Spa via easy, contactless curbside pickup.
photo: Sapphire Day Spa
So, how do you dry brush? There is a technique to dry brushing so you actually see results. To dry brush properly, first make sure your skin is completely dry. Start at your ankles then move your brush over your skin in a long circular motion that go in the direction of your heart. A slight, firm pressure is all you'll need. Dry brushing is a great exfoliant, so it's a great routine to use to get dry skin off. I would recommend doing it right before your shower.
photo: @koraorganics
Dry brushing has so many benefits, like boosting your circulation. After dry brushing, you may notice that your skin is a little red. Not to worry, the redness is just a bit of inflammation from the increased circulation in the areas that you've just been brushing. Your body is pushing more blood to those areas and that gets the blood pumping at a faster rate. This helps get your lymphs moving throughout your body, removing toxins and pathogens also along the way.
Another benefit from dry brushing is that plenty of people swear their cellulite is less noticeable due to the plumbing effect dry brushing has on the skin.
It's up to you to decide how often you should do it, but seeing as dry brushing is a total body exfoliation, one or two times a week should suffice. I've chosen to do it twice a week. Lastly, don't forget to wash your brush with baby shampoo or a mild soap to clean all the dead skin cells off that will be left on your brush.
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