| Dry skin can be an ongoing issue for most of us | | | | It boosts your circulation and immune system. Our |
| during the winter months. Exfoliating your entire body | | | | lymph nodes are the first defense against disease. |
| can be done with a dry brush. This will improve your | | | | Our lymph fluid does not have its own pump system. |
| skins health and your overall physical well being. | | | | Dry brushing helps the flow of lymph fluid through |
| What is a Dry Brush? | | | | your system. |
| Dry Brushing is simply using a natural bristle brush on | | | | 5. Helps your skin breath-Dry Brushing your skin helps |
| your body before you enter the shower. You can | | | | to eliminate clogged pores and helps your skin absorb |
| use a long handled, natural fiber back brush. You can | | | | nutrients from lotion. Overall body health relies on skin |
| also use either exfoliating gloves, a loofah sponge, or | | | | that can breath. |
| a clean nubby wash cloth. | | | | 6. Reduces Stress- Helps those of us who suffer |
| The reason you might want to dry brush is that | | | | from stiff, soar necks and shoulders. It increases |
| when you hit your thirties, your skin cells renew at a | | | | blood flow and reduces stressed areas of the body. |
| slower rate. This gives your complexion an ashen or | | | | It also stimulates the nerve endings of your skin |
| dull look. Exfoliating removes dead cells on the skins | | | | which in turn rejuvenates your nervous system. |
| surface and stimulates cell production lower down in | | | | How to Dry Brush Your Skin |
| the epidermis. This improves skin texture and cell | | | | - Start with a dry body and a dry brush. It may be |
| renewal. It also increases circulation to the skin. | | | | easier to stand in the shower because you will shed |
| How often you exfoliate with a dry brush depends | | | | a lot of dead skin. |
| on the climate you live in, your skin type and your | | | | - Gently scrub over your entire body before you |
| age. If you live in a warm weather climate or have | | | | shower. Use the brush all over your body with long |
| naturally oily skin you'll need to exfoliate more often. | | | | strokes. Always start from an outward direction and |
| Dry or aged skin is of course more delicate and | | | | move upward. For example, start with your hands |
| should be exfoliated less often. | | | | and feet and move the brush towards your heart. |
| Benefits to Your Health | | | | This helps you drain your lymph nodes and push the |
| | | | blood back toward the heart. |
| 1. Makes your skin look more smooth and radiant. | | | | - For your stomach use the brush and work |
| 2. Clears the top layer of dead skin cells from your | | | | clockwise around in a circle three times. This helps to |
| face and body. | | | | follow your digestive and elimination system. |
| 3. Reduces cellulite - Cellulite is toxic material that | | | | - Once out of the shower and before your skin is |
| accumulate in your body's fat cells because they are | | | | completely dry, apply a rich moisturizing body cream |
| unable to effectively be eliminated. Dry brushing | | | | made from pure botanicals. |
| stimulates the skin, helping to break down these | | | | Try to dry brush at least once or twice a week. It |
| toxins. | | | | helps to release toxins, invigorate the body and |
| 4. Stimulates the lymphatic and circulatory systems - | | | | improves your skin complexion! |