Is Dry Brushing The Solution For You?
3 Dry Brushing Benefits and Correct Application Practices
Did you know your skin is 25% more susceptible to look and feel dry when winter rolls around? As an ancient solution to your modern-day dryness, dry brushing is an excellent remedy to help combat dry, lackluster skin. Dry brushing is an invigorating routine that has been around for centuries. With a firm bristled body brush tool, the brush is massaged in an upward motion, causing dead skin to slough off. The result is brighter-looking skin and a more responsive canvas to absorb moisturizers applied after the shower. This type of skin stimulation has been used in Ayurvedic medicine, the Indian alternative medicine system, for close to 5,000 years. This ritual has continued in its popularity because it revitalizes the skin and leaves you with a soft, glowy complexion.
Here are some benefits you can expect by adopting dry brushing into your routine
Exfoliation of dead skin
Just like when you exfoliate your face, the exfoliation from dry brushing will remove dead skin cells as well as oil and dirt from the day. By removing these inhibitors to cell turnover, you will be left with a smooth, luminous complexion.
Amplifies circulation and promotes lymphatic drainage
Your lymph nodes process and filter your blood, which contains lymphatic fluid. Dry brushing boosts the rate of circulation of the lymph nodes throughout your body, resultantly eliminating pathogens and toxins. You might also observe that your skin could potentially redden a bit as you dry brush. This is actually a sign that the brushing is succeeding in circulating the blood throughout your body. Both internally and externally, your skin will be radiant and renewed.
Gives you plump, youthful skin
Innumerable dry brush users have experienced a visible plumping of their skin as well as a noticeable decrease in their cellulite. We have vasodilation to thank for the plumping of our skin. Vasodilation is essentially when your capillaries open up and expand the amount of blood flow throughout your body. Research has shown that vasodilation is an immediate result of dry brushing.
How to brush to ensure you reap all of the incredible benefits
Firstly, you’ll want to make sure that your skin is thoroughly dry. Be sure to start at your ankles, progressively moving upward in long circular strokes. Firmly massage your skin with your dry brush in a consistent direction toward your heart. You’ll find what works best for your skin, but it’s generally effective to dry brush about 2 times a week. This is a simple, relaxing act of self-care that you can also use as a time to breathe deeply, thank yourself for taking the time to care for yourself, and reflect on the day that you had.
We’ve got you covered
Le Petit Spa has everything you need to get started on this exciting new part of your skincare journey. We offer several products on our online shop, including dry brushes made with firm bristles and a sleek wooden handle. G.M. Collin had you and your beautiful skin in mind when they created their Melt-In Balm, Sublime Concentrate, and Sweet Gommage. You’ll want to make these lovely products a part of your routine to follow up with your dry brushing and shower. Your skin will drink these ultra-hydrating ingredients up and vibrantly glow on even the dullest winter day.
