The Benefits Of Dry Brushing

Think about your daily skin care routine. What does it include? What do you focus on? While most people focus on concerns like facial acne, dry skin, or wrinkles (which are all valid concerns) the rest of the skin on our bodies sometimes goes forgotten, aside from regular washing and moisturizing. So what can we do to help improve the skin on the rest of our body?
Dry brushing is an extremely beneficial practice everyone can do on a daily basis, or even just a few times a week. "Why dry brushing," you ask?

A )It Helps With Cellulite Reduction

One thing I'm sure we could all live without is cellulite. Whether it be on your arms, tummy, or most commonly the back of your legs, it's one thing most people have and just can't seem to get rid of. Dry brushing the skin may reduce the look of cellulite by helping to soften hard fat deposits below the skin and distribute them more evenly.  

B) It Increases Circulation and Lymph Drainage

Lymph is a slow moving fluid that's purpose is to remove metabolic waste from our internal system and return it to our blood stream for elimination. Through simple functions like breathing and blood circulation the lymph is assisted in it's ability to drain waste, but if our lymphatic system is not working properly it can lead to toxic build up and inflammation in the body. Dry brushing stimulates the dense network vessels right beneath the skin, which increases the function of the lymphatic system and blood circulation, making it a powerful detoxification aid. 

C) It is Exfoliating 

Some of us tend to forget that we don't only need to exfoliate our faces, but also to exfoliate our whole body! By dry brushing you are removing dead dry skin, clearing up clogged pores and improving skins overall appearance. This is a great treatment for those suffering from body acne or keratosis pilaris - a common condition where the follicles (typically on the backs of the arms) become clogged and irritated.

These are just a few of the many benefits of dry brushing which also include aiding in digestion, stress relief, improving muscle tone, and rejuvenating the nervous system! 

So, how do I dry brush? 

You can typically purchase a body brush at any local beauty product retailer - look for one with firm natural bristles and a long handle so you can get those hard to reach areas, like the back. Before showering in the morning, swipe the brush in firm, upward motions on the skin, 7-8 times on each area. Skin should become pink as circulation is stimulated. Best practice is to start on the legs and work your way up the body, always working toward the heart. 

  Here at Skin Studio Spa our Aloe and Green Tea Hot Oil Body Wrap begins with a full body dry brushing! Then hot oil is brushed onto the skin and the body is wrapped to conserve heat and allow maximum absorption while you enjoy oil infusion facial massage under steam. The treatment is completed with a full body massage and warm Basalt stones on the back. Along with this relaxing treatment you will be gifted with your very own dry brush free of charge so you can continue the results at home!