(03-06-13) The health benefits of dry skin brushing

by Elisha McFarland

(NaturalNews) The health benefits of dry skin brushing Skin Brushing
Our skin is the largest organ of absorption and elimination. Many people
exfoliate the skin on their faces regularly, but the truth is that your whole
body could do with thorough and regular exfoliation. Skin that is clogged with
toxins and dead cells cannot function properly because the toxins are not being
eliminated. Since it is estimated that the skin eliminates over one pound of
waste per day, skin brushing would be an excellent routine to add to your day.
Dry skin brushing on a daily basis can provide numerous benefits, such as
improved circulation, stimulating lymph drainage, stimulating hormones, and
firming the skin.

• By increasing the circulation to the skin, you are encouraging your body to
discharge metabolic waste.

• Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymphatic system, which also helps to
eliminate toxins from the body.

• Dry skin brushing helps your skin to breathe by removing dead skin cells,
and opening clogged pores.

Dry skin brushing tips
• You will need a brush with soft natural bristles for dry brushing. Do not
use synthetic bristles. This is quite similar to a hairbrush, but it has a
longer handle. They are very affordable and some of the best dry skin brushes
cost as little as $8-$10.

• Make sure that the dry brushing is done softly in the initial stages so that
soreness is avoided. Application of a little more pressure can be done as your
skin gets used to dry brushing.

• Your skin and brush should be dry. Shower after skin brushing to remove
exfoliated skin.

• Do not do any dry brushing over cuts, wounds or rashes.

• Begin by brushing the outermost parts of your body (hands and feet) towards
the center of your body.

• Pass the brush once over your body, except the face.

• The brush strokes should move towards your heart. This improvement in blood
circulation is why so many people feel extremely refreshed after an energetic
session of dry brushing.

• It is only when you are dry brushing your stomach that you are going to
apply clockwise brushing movements.

• You should not use a scrubbing, circular or back and forth motion.

• Slight flushing of the skin is normal, due to increased circulation. The
skin should not be red or irritated, if it is you're using too much pressure.

• The entire process should only take one to two minutes.

• Clean the brush meticulously after every brushing session

• If your skin is extremely dry, rub some oil into it after you have brushed
it and showered. Jojoba oil is an excellent skin softener.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

http://www.mindfulwellnessonline.com

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