Dry Skin Brushing


This is a technique offered prior to the Healing Stone Massage since it is performed for 5 minutes. Read the benefits below.

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Most people
don't think of the skin as an organ. Most people don't
stop to consider all the functions their skin performs. It
acts as a barrier protecting our body from germs and
disease. It regulates the bodies temperature. Your
skin helps in your body detox. One fourth of the
toxins your body releases daily are excreted through
the skin. One third of the blood getting pumped around
your body goes to feeding your skin.

Skin brushing has been practiced for centuries. The
Japanese vigorously rub their bodies with a loofah
before bathing. Ancient Greeks used spoon-like skin
scrapers to remove dirt and improve circulation before
bathing. Cherokee Indians brushed their skin with dried
corn husks to enhance the skin's beauty. Comanche
Indians scrubbed their skin with sand.

Dry skin brushing is an easy and a effective way to
improve your health. Here are some of the positive
effects it can have on your health:


    * increase circulation
    * improve digestion
    * improve lymph flow
    * decrease cellulite
    * increase overall skin health
    * strengthen the immune system
    * removes dead skin cells

Who thought that you could get so much benefit from
something that only takes 5 minutes a day?

Here are 7 steps for this application @ home.

Things You'll Need:

  • Body brush

  1. Choose a body brush that has natural bristles. Acrylic bristles can be irritating on your skin so always opt for natural instead. For best results, pick a body brush with a hand-strap on the back and a long, detachable handle so you can reach all areas of your legs.

  2. Perform the dry brushing process prior to a shower. Your skin should be completely dry. After you have finished, you can then wash away all the dead skin cells and toxins the come to the surface as a result of the brushing.

  3. Start at your ankles. Move the brush in a long, circular motion and work your way up your legs.

  4. Apply steady, light pressure as you brush. If you apply too much pressure, your skin will become raw and irritated. If your skin turns pink, you are brushing too hard.

  5. Spend the most time on your thighs. As they are particularly prone to cellulite, you must give the thighs extra attention.

  6. Work on each leg for approximately 5 minutes. Do not rush the brushing process. You are stimulating nutrient and oxygen flow in your skin, and encouraging new skin cell growth. Allow time for the brushing to take effect.

  7. Shower once you have finished both legs. Use a mild soap to cleanse away all the toxins and dead skin cells that rose to the surface of your skin.