Dry Brushing Techniques & Benefits

The skin is our body's largest organ. It eliminates over one pound of acid waste per day in the average adult. It's responsible for 1/4 of our body's detoxification each day. And even though it's the last organ to receive nutrients, it's the FIRST to show signs of imbalance and deficiency!
So, it is only logical to treat our skin the best way we can!

DRY BRUSHING helps detoxify your body of its toxic wastes. It helps stimulate detoxification in your kidneys, glands, and transportation systems. As a result, dry brushing may help minimize cellulite due to fluid retention.

*Remember to brush TOWARDS your heart, as it is the goal to push fluids towards your heart, since the heart will be detoxifying your system.

STEPS:

1) Buy a soft, natural bristled brush


2) Starting from the feet, brush your skin upwards in small circles (to direct fluids and toxins towards your heart), avoiding cuts, rashes, and sensitive or thin skin such as your inner thighs and face.

3) After you're done with both of your legs, start brushing your arms starting at your fingertips. Gently brush up your arms in small circles again.

4) When you are finished with both arms, begin brushing your back at the nape of your neck, brushing downwards towards your heart.

5) Afterward, begin from your stomach to your heart. Brush your chest in small circles as you push fluids to your heart.

6) Take a shower! (You will have shed skin cells during the process and as a consequence, your skin will feel smoother too!)


This entire process should take approximately 10-15 minutes.

I find that waking up in the morning and immediately drybrushing feels invigorating :]

Happy dry brushing