To dry brush your body effectively, follow these steps:
- Use a natural fiber brush with a long handle to reach all areas of your body.
- Begin at your feet and brush upward toward your heart using wide, circular, clockwise motions.
- Apply light pressure on thin skin areas and firmer pressure on thicker skin, such as the soles of your feet.
- After brushing your legs and midsection, brush your arms upward toward your armpits.
- Avoid sensitive or broken skin areas, including rashes, wounds, cuts, infections, and never brush areas affected by poison oak, poison ivy, or psoriasis.
- Do not dry brush your face unless you have a special soft brush designed for facial skin.
- After dry brushing, take a cool shower to rinse off dead skin cells.
- Once dry, moisturize your skin with natural oils like coconut or olive oil to hydrate and soothe.
Additional tips:
- Start with light brushing and gradually increase pressure as your skin gets used to it.
- Dry brush ideally in the morning for an invigorating effect.
- Clean your brush weekly with soap and water, rinse after each use, and dry it in a sunny, open area to prevent mildew.
- Avoid sharing your brush to reduce infection risk
This routine typically takes about three to five minutes and can be done daily for best results, leaving your skin smooth, glowing, and refreshed
