The other day I got such a nice compliment.
“You have really healthy looking skin. Do you do anything special?”
That got me thinking, do I do anything special?
As I look back over the years, one of the practices that I’ve enjoyed that’s an example of taking special care of my skin is called skin brushing.
Now I don’t mean the kind of treatment you’d get in a spa in Baden Baden where they rub and scrub until you cry for mercy. I’m talking about a much gentler approach to skin care!
Before I get to the how of skin brushing, let’s visit the WHY to skin brush.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body.
It also plays a large role in detoxification, so think of your skin as an organ of elimination.
Skin brushing aids your lymph system in clearing itself of the many toxins that enter your lymph glands. By improving the detoxification of metabolic waste, you also keep bacteria from gathering in your body.
On the outside you’ll improve your circulation by keeping your pores open and ready to handle detoxification.
It will also eliminate any dead cells that have accumulated. Your skin can easily become clogged from pollution, as well as synthetic personal care products and clothes, so keeping your pores open is important.
With brushing, your skin will look and feel more resilient and healthy.
How to skin brush:
1. Buy a NATURAL bristle brush. A synthetic one will scratch rather than brush your skin.
2. Look for a brush with a long handle. You want to be able to reach all over your body.
3. Brush before your shower or bath. Skin brushing every day is fine.
4.Don’t wet your skin before you brush. Brush your skin when it’s dry.
5. Skin brush towards your heart for the best detoxification possible.
6. Brush the soles of your feet first. The nerve endings in your feet affect your whole body. Then work your way up your legs to your stomach and buttocks and then your hands and arms.
7. Use circular counter-clockwise strokes on your abdomen.
8. Use light strokes over and around your breasts. Do not brush your nipples.
9. Brush each part of your body as vigorously as feels good. Brush your whole body.
10. Take your bath or shower. End with a cool rinse to stimulate blood circulation.
Remember, skin brushing is good because it:
· Tightens skin.
· Aids digestion.
· Stimulates circulation.
· Increases cell renewal.
· Cleanses lymphatic glands.
· Removes dead skin.
· Strengthens immune system function.
Skin brushing is a cleansing process.
I also think it feels good.
It only takes a few minutes, will leave you feeling refreshed and energized, and helps you detoxify your largest organ!
Use skin brushing for natural glowing skin and let me know how it feels!
shelli
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