I love dry skin brushing, especially in the winter. It is invigorating and helps my skin (which is naturally dry) G-L-O-W.
I've had many clients over the years become a dry-skin-brushing-lover because it's benefits are those you can actually see and feel!
To convince you further, you've gotta read about the manybenefits of dry skin brushing from detoxification to glowing skin ! Here's my latest video on how to use your dry skin brush.
As mentioned in my video, you have lymph nodes all around your body. Here is a visual so you know exactly where they are located on your body when you dry skin brush.
Dry skin brushing is one of the few ways to stimulate flow of the lymph system. Be sure to spend a little more time brushing where your lymph nodes are located. When you dry skin brush your breasts, as you are brushing in a circulation motion go towards the armpit to stimulate lymphatic drainage of your breasts. Learn more here.
As you've probably read in my book loving body scan . Dry skin brushing gives you an opportunity to do it at the same time. Taking time for self-care is a wonderful way to love yourself. When you take time for you, you will find that you are more loving and kind towards others which is like a mirror and will be reflected right back to you!
And lastly, if you are wondering what dry skin brush I use, it's the one in the joyous shop! :) You can get it in our shop or in various health stores.
Excellent video/tutorial! I've been dry-brushing for a few years now, and it's definitely a great, effective way to detox.
ReplyGlad you're a dry skin brushing lover Liz! ;)
Thanks Joy, I had bought a dry skin brush but wasn't completely sure how to use it, now I know! Ann
ReplyI've always wanted to try dry brushing. If I'm in a rush in the mornings, is it okay to speed it up a little? Say, to reduce the 5-minute brushing to 2 minutes?
ReplyHi Lisa, Sure! 5 minutes is best, but a little brushing is better than no brushing! Kate - Joyous Health Team
Silly question! But if you 'dry brush' in the shower how is this different in ability to stimulate and detox lymph?
ReplyHi Dana, Dry brushing before you shower is generally better for a couple of reasons. 1) When your skin is dry, you'll get more friction, so it'll be more effective, and 2) dry skin brushes like the one Joy uses in the video are not designed to get wet, so you might end up with a waterlogged or moldy brush if you tried this in the shower. Kate - Joyous Health Team
very nice and beautiful tips regarding skin.
ReplyGreat video! How do you clean a dry skin brush? Do you clean it after every use? Thanks!
ReplyThanks Tanya! Glad you enjoyed my video. You do not need to clean it after every use. Every couple of weeks you can wash with warm water and soap.
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ReplyIs dry skin okay to do if you have psoriasis?
ReplyHi K K, Usually, but you'll want to stay clear of any irritated areas until they heal up. Kate - Joyous Health Team
Hi Joy! The dry skin brush just came in the mail today! I am so excited to use it! I was wondering about cleaning it and the maintenance of it, frequency of replacing it etc. Is there a post on your blog answering this, or a resource you could point me to? Thanks!!!
ReplyHi Dana, Since the brush never gets wet, maintenance is pretty minimal. Give it a quick shake to dislodge any dust before using and replace whenever the fibres start to break down or if it starts to look/smell weird (but this is unlikely to happen as long as you keep it dry). Kate - Joyous Health Team
How often should I wash my dry brush and how?
ReplyHey Marie-Andree! Every week or two would be great. You can just wash it with soap and water! Rachel - Joyous Health Team