Dry Skin Brushing for Health
by Sabrina Marie
Are you a rise and shine, or a rise and fall? Regardless of your waking disposition, dry brushing your skin will invigorate your sleepy morning cells. Dry skin brushing is a wonderful wake up call to the body, a rejuvenating massage for the skin.
When you brush the pores of your skin clear, your skin is able to absorb nutrients and eliminate toxins. Clogged pores are not just a cosmetic concern. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health.
To dry brush, use a soft natural fiber brush (available from health food stores), a loofah sponge, or a rough towel. It is important to use a natural bristle brush, or a loofah sponge, or even a coarse bath glove. Nylon and synthetic fiber brushes are too sharp and may damage skin. Always dry brush before you shower or bathe because you will want to wash off the impurities that you scrape up from the brushing action.
Begin with your feet and brush vigorously in circular motions. Brush away from your extremities and toward your heart. Continue brushing up your legs, then proceed to your hands and arms. Brush your entire back and abdomen area, shoulders and neck. Do not brush any sensitive, irritated, infected or damaged areas of the skin and avoid facial skin as well.
After brushing, rinse off in the shower. Paavo Airola, author of Swedish Beauty Secrets, recommends alternating temperatures in the shower from hot and cold. This will further invigorate the skin and stimulate blood circulation, bringing more blood to the outer layers of the skin.
After getting out of the shower, dry off vigorously. You may want to massage a small amount of pure plant oil, such as sesame or almond, into your skin to prevent dryness.
Don’t forget to clean your dry skin brush or sponge regularly, using soap and water. After rinsing, dry your brush in an open, sunny spot to prevent mildew from developing.
Dry skin brushing revitalizes your skin and increases blood circulation. It will increase the capacity of your skin to eliminate toxins. Dry brushing also rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin. Furthermore, dry brushing contributes to healthier muscle tone and better distribution of fat deposits.
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