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Dry Brushing
& stimulating lymphatic drainage
Dry Brushing has recently become a popular trend in the media all thanks to Miranda Kerr and an interview she did with People Magazine in which she listed her dry body brush as one of eight beauty products she couldn't live without
June 2024
So what is Dry Brushing?
Dry brushing has been around for centuries and has been used by many different cultures including ancient Egyptian, Greek and Chinese. "Ayurvedic medicine" is an alternate medicinal system that originated over three thousand years ago in India. It includes dry brushing and massaging techniques believed to reduce "ama" (toxins or undigested waste that accumulates in the body)
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The method of Dry Brushing includes rubbing a brush with coarse bristles over the skin usually in circular motions. This helps exfoliate dead skin cells, detox pores, stimulate the lymphatic system and increase circulation and blood flow to the brushed area.
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The lymphatic system helps your body fight illness and infection so it can sometimes develop a build up of toxins in the lymph nodes. Dry brushing is thought to help release these toxins through sweating and unclogging pores therefore helping to detox the skin.
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Increasing blood flow to the skin keeps the skin cells oxygenated and promotes cell regrowth. The blood carries oxygen and nutrients around the body and also carries away waste.
How and when should I Dry Brush?
Dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal MD recommends via the Cleveland Clinic to Dry Brush daily before showering. Exfoliating in the shower is less effective as the hot water inflames the skin which has the potential to lead to redness and irritation. Don't Dry Brush the face as the skin tends to be more sensitive here. Never dry brush over moles, warts, cuts or broken skin.
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Start at your feet, moving up your body and brush your skin in circular motions, moving towards the heart. Use a light pressure on thinner more sensitive areas and more pressure on areas such as the heels where the skin is thicker. Take a shower after brushing to help remove the dead skin cells and open the pores. Moisturise after showering to rehydrate the skin.
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Tappan F 1988, "Healing Massage Techniques: Holistic, Classic and Emerging