8 Reasons to Embrace Dry Brushing This Winter

The reasons why an increasing number of women are embracing this skincare trend.

29 January, 2019
8 Reasons to Embrace Dry Brushing This Winter

Let's face it peeps, looking good and staying fit is always either time consuming, expensive or tough to follow through with. From going to gym to eating health food, it usually takes investment or willpower to keep a check on your personal health. And let's not forget various skin care products and treatments one has to invest in.

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Caring for our skin however, is super important. Not only is it our biggest organ, it's also responsible for most of our detoxifying needs. And while we would all love to go to the spa for a steam and massage once a week, it just doesn't seem possible with our hectic schedules, does it? How then, does one make sure to get a healthy, glowing skin, without spending all day and half your monthly budget on it?

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Enter dry brushing, your skincare knight in bristly armour. According to google, the mechanical action of dry brushing is wonderful for exfoliating dry winter skin. It also helps detoxify by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymph flow/drainage. Dry brushing unclogs pores in the exfoliation process. It also stimulates your nervous system, which can make you feel invigorated afterward. In simple speak, following an upward motion and using a soft dry brush for as less as 5-10 minutes can have a tremendous positive impact on your skin health. You can dry brush your skin as often as everyday, or once every three days, depending on what suits you. here's how you should go about dry brushing your skin.

Seems pretty simple, doesn't it? So why exactly should you be dry brushing, you ask? We have not one but eight fabulous answers to that question. Here are the reasons that you should be dry brushing your skin, especially in the winter.

1. It promotes circulation.

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By dry brushing your skin, you increase circulation and promote blood flow so that skin cells can turn over and renew. Poor blood circulation can cause blotchiness, dark spots, and slow scar healing. Regular dry brushing, on the other hand, can lead to an even skin tone, improved skin texture, and even reduction in the appearance of cellulite. Isn't that a win-win? For best results and to boost circulation even more, always ensure that you’re dry brushing towards your heart rather than away.

2. It feels good.

Many people start dry brushing for the health benefits but end up continuing because it makes them feel good. Besides making your skin brighter, tighter, and more radiant, dry brushing is an excellent way to wake up and rejuvenate in the morning. Once you start dry brushing, you might find the feeling of having smoother, firmer skin invigorating too.

3. It exfoliates your skin.

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Dry brushing helps keep skin exfoliated by getting rid of dead skin cells, allowing skin to suck up moisture and stay hydrated. Exfoliating also aids in the process of skin renewal, because as dry, dull skin cells are removed, healthy new cells get formed. This means that skin will look more vibrant and bright. As a bonus, regular exfoliation can help prevent the formation of wrinkles and fine lines, keeping your skin looking young.

4. It can improve digestion.

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That’s right, another amazing benefit to add to the list! Dry brushing can help with digestion as well. When you dry brush your skin, you’re removing dead skin cells and unclogging blocked pores. This allows your skin to breathe better and also streamlines its ability to effectively eliminate toxins. Health of the skin, our largest organ, influences the health of our entire body. It’s the first line of defence against bacteria from entering our system. Keeping it clear is vital to make the job of the digestive system easier.

5. It can relieve stress.

Lots of people feel that dry brushing is almost therapeutic and meditative. It can ease and soothe muscle tension while relieving stress as well. Maybe it can become an energising start to the morning, or quiet time you look forward to as a relaxing way to unwind after a long day. Either way, taking that time for yourself can help keep stress at bay.

6. It improves muscle tone.

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Not only does dry brushing offer circulatory and digestive benefits, but it can help support muscle toning as well. Dry brushing activates the nervous system, which helps to improve muscle tone by stimulating muscle fibers. It also improves circulation, promoting the delivery of oxygen-rich blood to muscles to help with recovery and toning.Through this mechanism, dry brushing is able to tighten skin, which is important if you’ve recently lost weight and are looking for a natural remedy to fix sagging.

7. It helps you detox your body.

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The lymphatic system runs throughout the body and helps to get rid of toxins and waste, essentially acting as our personal cleanup crew. The system works by collecting waste from our tissues and organs and moving it through the blood to be drained. A healthy lymphatic system is crucial to maintaining good health. If it isn’t functioning correctly, toxins can slowly accumulate, eventually leading to congestion and illness. Dry brushing works to stimulate the lymphatic system and help activate lymphatic drainage. This promotes the excretion of toxins and pumps up our immune system, preventing inflammation and optimizing our health.

8. It improves kidney function.

The skin and kidney are closely linked in several key ways. Both are responsible for detoxing the body through the excretion of toxins. In case of the skin, that means pushing sweat out through the pores. For the kidneys, our blood is filtered and any waste is removed. Dry brushing improves skin health by removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores so that the skin can properly expel toxins. Catching and excreting toxins early can help ease the burden on the kidneys so that they won’t need to work as hard later on, enabling them to function better.

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