Our skin is our largest organ, it absorbs things quickly and also is responsible for eliminating a large portion of our toxins. Think of your makeup and lotions (especially if they aren't natural...if you wouldn't eat it, you should apply it to your skin) they are all being absorbed right into your skin and going into your bloodstream. These things can clog your pores as well. Dry skin brushing will help exfoliate and rid your body of some of the build up from these products. It will open your pores and help them breath properly. Dry skin brushing can help improve circulation, stimulate your lymph system and even help eliminate cellulite.
It's very easy and inexpensive to get started. It's best to buy a nice long handled brush with soft, natural bristles. Best time to do it would be in the morning before our shower. It takes about 2 minutes to brush your entire body. Start with your feet and work in long, straight light strokes upward. You want to work your strokes toward you heart. Then from your feet move to your hands and brush up towards your shoulders. Avoid any skin that is damaged, never brush over wounds. When you get to the stomach area you should work in even clockwise circular motions. Your skin will be pink after you are finished, but it shouldn't be red or irritated. Now get your shower and clean as usual (I use a nice Ayurvedic soap, all natural and contains great herbs and oils). After you might apply a natural oil like jojoba or coconut.
That's it! 2 extra minutes and you will gain a lot of health benefits. By helping the lymph system, you essentially boost your immune system too! Always be sure to clean your brush well after each use, remember its full of dead dirty cells, you want to keep it fresh and clean.
~ Janet ✌
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