Your favorite skincare regime changes over the year with additions and omissions influenced by beauty blogs and magazines. One such trend is dry brushing, which is popular amongst celebrities. Dry brushing for skin is done with a firm bristle brush. You massage your skin with the brush before the shower. Brush your skin in circular patterns starting from your feet and legs and moving up towards your chest. Dry brushing is believed to do wonders not only for your skin but also your body’s lymphatic system and digestive system.

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Among various dry skin brushing benefits, here are a few you will hear most from spa experts and people who do it regularly

Exfoliation – Your skin needs exfoliation and with dry brushing, the wonders of exfoliation can be felt from day one. Dry brushing rids your body of dead cells, removes dullness and flakiness.

Better circulation – The lymphatic system runs just below the skin. With a regular dry brush treatment, it is stimulated and excretion of toxins from the system becomes more efficient. Better circulation also helps the vascular system.

Cellulite appearance – Though a lot of dry brushing fans may claim that it rids you of cellulite, the same might not be true. But what it most certainly does is it makes your cellulite-ridden skin look better by redistributing the fat more evenly.

Clean pores – Dry brushing your skin regularly will unclog your pores and will help your skin absorb nutrients better.

Stress relief – Every self-care routine we follow contributes to lowering day-to-day stress. Dry brushing helps in alleviating stress. It additionally reduces muscle tension and invigorates the body. If done in the morning, it kind of boosts your energy and morale too.

Better digestion – Some spa experts believe that dry brushing your skin regularly boosts digestive health and can also improve kidney function.

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How to dry brush your skin

If you have not tried dry brushing yet, the idea of exfoliating your body with the firm bristle brush might seem crazy. Just imagine it to be an exfoliation for your body, just like you would do with a loofah, but more firmly.

• The first thing you need to take note of is to not to start scrubbing your body too roughly. Apply appropriate pressure that does not cause reddening or irritation on your skin.
• Selecting the right brush matters too, always go for one with natural bristles and avoid synthetic bristles.
• Avoid brushing in sensitive areas and your face. Remember it is not scrubbing you are going for, but just exfoliation.

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The time one takes for dry brushing can vary based on your personal preference and the time you have during your morning routine. But do remember to dry brush, shower, and moisturize.

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