WHY YOU HAVE TO START DRY BRUSHING ROUTINE - Fit & Fabulous Friday
- Apr 7, 2016
- 3 min read
The Benefits of Dry Brushing
The idea behind dry brushing is to get your lymphatic system moving, which helps your body metabolize and get rid of toxins lingering inside. It also helps circulation and digestion, and flushes the toxins that build up in fatty tissue under the skin (which, when coupled with other lifestyle changes and home remedies, can minimize the appearance of cellulite). A dry-brush routine is also great for skin exfoliation too, as you’ll be sloughing off dead skin and unclogging pores.
I Had the chance to have it introduced to me by Poi Products The range of Organic Skincare in Hua Hin. And It's been 2 weeks and I am addicted already!!
So what's your Beauty rituals? We all have some of our own, or non.... But why is that? We should never feel lazy when it's about to take care of ourself!
The simple act of brushing your skin with a natural bristle body brush for just a few minutes per day has benefits that go way beyond the surface.
Dry Brushing 101 – 8 Things You Need to Know
1. Pick a brush that has natural, not synthetic, bristles.
I use this one from POI Products it is only 750thb, trust me it is the cheapest in town even Villa Market has one but it about 800thb and the handle is not removable. The one available at the gym is! Yes you will be able to find similar ones but they will scratch your skin... again i've tried and ended with a harsh.
2. Make sure your skin is dry.
The optimal time to do it is right before you bathe. The first week I was using it before my shower at night. But now my body is use to it and I am able to use it in the morning before my shower and in the evening as well. Some people like to do it in the morning because they feel it energizes them, or both in the morning and at night, but it’s totally up to you when you want to schedule your date with the dry brush :)
3. Start at your feet and work in circular motions toward your heart.
To be honest, this took a little practice to make me not feel totally weird. Just go with the flow and make sure you’re getting your entire body, front and back (avoid your face, though).
See this video below to help you understand:
4. Use gentle pressure.
This is different for everyone, but medium pressure is about as intense as you should get. Think of it as a light sweeping of your skin versus scrubbing.
5. Take as much time as you need.
It might take two minutes, or it could take 20 if you’re going slowly and focusing. Some people like to make dry brushing a meditative practice. Just make sure you’re not rushing yourself.
6. Make sure to get your armpits and inner thighs.
These are prime lymphatic drainage spots, so dry brushing will be extra helpful here in releasing toxins from your body. I have a bad habit of crossing my ankles at my desk (which I know is bad for my circulation), so I try to spend more time there, too.
7. You might feel tingly or itchy afterwards.
If that doesn’t feel good, use less pressure next time. If it feels like you’re shedding a lot of dead skin and your circulation is improving, keep doing what you’re doing! The first time I did it, I was extremely itchy afterwards, but the more I tried it the less I had that feeling.
8. Make sure you’re supporting your skin brushing with other detox practices.
Dry brushing will only do so much if you’re not eating right, drinking water, getting enough sleep, exercising (SLIMher & AquaSLIM Combination will be great) and taking care of yourself. And of course getting that extra boost by getting the Ranges of Smooth & Firm Body Cream designed especially for SLIMher by POI Products.
Source: http://helloglow.co
More video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sesqcwwlR4
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