How To Dry Brush: The Pre-Shower Beauty Ritual You Should Try

You've likely heard about dry brushing before, whether in an article of ours or through that girlfriend of yours with the amazing skin.

Whether you already know about the benefits, but want to know how to dry brush correctly or are hearing about this holistic practice for the first time, we're breaking down the how's and why's of this skin-invigorating ritual...

the body detoxes through the skin:

Did you know that one third of toxins are released through the skin? Our skin is our largest organ and our bodies will find a way to remove toxins, one way or another. In fact, typically, if there is something not quite right going on in our bodies it will show up in some way on our skin. Whether it's a rash, a breakout, bloating or cellulite, these are all potential signs of something deeper happening in our bodies.

Additionally, there's the lymphatic system, a complex network of nodules, vessels and glands than runs throughout our entire bodies, just under the skin. As we've mentioned before, this system requires a little extra attention from us. The main function of the lymphatic system is to cleanse toxins and protect our bodies from harmful invaders. Without a pump to actually move these toxins through the system, it's up to us to supply the movement to help this system work efficiently and cleanse toxins. Let's face it: Most of us aren't as active as we were when we were kids and we probably aren't moving as much as we'd like to daily.

From food and cosmetics, to pollution in our water supply and even the natural byproducts of cellular waste, we are surrounded by toxins, both naturally occurring and the not-so natural, that the body must process and remove daily. When our systems are working less than optimally, this could lead to a host of less-than-desirable symptoms from serious immunity issues to circulation problems, arthritis, low energy...the list goes on and on. 

The good news is that lymphatic stimulation is an effective way to rid the body of these toxins, whether it be by rebounding; massage; our latest obsession, the power plate; or, of course, dry brushing!

Dry Brushing benefits include...

Overall detoxification, reduction of fluid retention, exfoliation, improved circulation, improved skin tone, reduction of cellulite, improved skin tone, increased immunity, improved lymph flow, smoother, brighter skin, decongested skin, opening and cleansing pores

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