Using a stiff bristled brush created specifically created for the task, you brush your dry skin. Usually undertaken before a shower or another treatment to enhance the effects, it should be done on a daily basis for the best results.
So why should I do it?
There are a wide range of benefits from dry brushing your body, not just for beauty reasons but health too. I found after doing it on a daily basis that the look of my skin improved dramatically, it was no longer dull and had a much more healthy appearance, and my cellulite dimples were less noticeable. Here are some common benefits:
- Improving the appearance of cellulite.
- Helping the lymphatic system to drain toxins from the body.
- Excellent exfoliation.
- Encourages blood circulation.
- Awakens your skin.
- Helps to tone muscles.
- Enhance the effects of any lotions applied afterwards.
What is a dry body brush?
You can get dry body brushes with natural or synthetic bristles, Natural bristles are preferable as they are gentler on your body and are less likely to irritate your skin. You can get them with either a short or long handles, depending on your flexibility a long handled one could help you reach body parts you couldn't with a short handle.
Dry Body Brush available from The Body Shop
How do I properly dry brush my body?
The process can take as long as you like, but generally you can get it done in under five minutes. Firstly you'll have to nude up and be completely dry, just before you go for a shower is the ideal time to dry brush your body. Start by using the brush on the soles of your feet in a small circular motion, then use long sweeping strokes up your entire legs and body. It is proper technique to always stroke towards your heart. Finish off by brushing along your arms from wrist to shoulder, it's advisable not to brush your chest. Afterwards jump in the shower to clean off all the removed dead skin cells. After your shower dry yourself off briskly before applying any moisturisers of cellulite creams.
Ideally you should do it everyday for around five minutes, if you do it less often it's not a bad idea to turn up the time taken to around 10. If you are using the method to decrease cellulite then you'll want to focus on your problem areas for five to 10 minutes each day with great dedication.
Do you dry body brush? What benefits have you found?
Ideally you should do it everyday for around five minutes, if you do it less often it's not a bad idea to turn up the time taken to around 10. If you are using the method to decrease cellulite then you'll want to focus on your problem areas for five to 10 minutes each day with great dedication.
Do you dry body brush? What benefits have you found?
