One of the growing trends in beauty is dry brushing your skin. Detoxifying and exfoliating is always a great way to take care of your skin. So what is dry brushing? Dry brushing can take your skin to a whole other level of smoothness and wrinkle-free. It's also known to stimulate lymphatic drainage increasing blood flow to the face and body. Dry brushing isn't complicated, it's exactly as it sounds. You take a coarse brush and gently use it against your skin. It will help remove dead skin cells and flush out toxins from the body.
Dermatologist Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin from New York told SELF magazine "gently brushing the skin is a form of physical exfoliation, meaning it can slough away dead skin, leaving it smoother. When you exfoliate on dry skin, the friction is increased as opposed to when the skin is wet. When the friction is increased, exfoliation is more effective."
Exfoliating dry skin enhances the radiance making your skin appear brighter. It's important to note, your skin may experience temporary redness or swollen appearance due to the blood circulation. Once it subsides, your skin will have an invigorating and youthful glow.
How To Perform Dry Brushing
If you have very sensitive skin you might want to skip dry brushing. Look for a plant-based, medium-firm bristled brush for the body. Run your fingers across the bristles to make sure it's not too firm that it will hurt. Use a separate (softer) brush for your face that you use on your body. Make sure you brush your skin in gentle, slow motions to avoid irritating your skin. Most dermatologists recommend dry brushing no more than twice a week. Do not dry brush your skin if you suffer from psoriasis, eczema, or excessively dry skin. You should shower immediately after dry brushing to rinse away the exfoliated dead skin cells and then apply a hydrating moisturizer. You can find a great dry body brush from Echo Tools at Ulta Beauty for only $4.99.
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