What are the benefits of dry body brushing?
Dry body brushing is said to energize the body,increases circulation and blood flow,and stimulates drainage from the lymphatic system to smooth skin's surface,sweep away flakes and dry patches,and even out lumps and dumps,including cellulite.Any type of exfoliation can usually help to prevent ingrown hairs as well,by clearing dead skin cells that can trap hair under skin's surface.
Does body brushing reduce cellulite?
It's no miracle cure for cellulite or "detoxifying"skin after all.There is no scientific data to support clainms like increased lymphatic drainage,removal of toxins from skin,or lasting changes to the appearance of cellulite.
Cellulite occurs when fat protrdes through the fibrous connective tissue bands underneath the skin,and although dry brushing may cause the skin to swell,temporarily reducing cellulite's appearance,this technique won't produce any permanent changes to it.
Is dry body brushing safe for everyone?
Anyone with skin sensitivity.For a gentler body exfoliation method,try a abody scrub with small exfoliating particles in a cream formula,like the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab and so on.
How many times a week should you dry brush your skin?
As long as it's not causing skin irritation,it's safe to do daily if desired.Though we personally recommend exfoliating no more than three times per week,and once per week is even sufficient for most people.
The best way to dry brush is to glide the body brush over dry skin using gentle pressure and long,sweeping motions,moving toward the heart.Be very careful around more sensitive,thinner-skinned body parts such as the breasts.To clean your body brush,rinse with water,than hang to dry.
