Dry Brushing and Why Everyone Should Do it

Dry brushing is a technique that improves your skin along with your immune and 
lymphatic systems. To promote healthy skin, you must exfoliate it as much as you 
moisturize it. Everyone should consider including this method in their normal hygienic 
routines. It is simple to use, inexpensive, and something you can do just about 
anywhere. While most people will do their dry brushing technique before or after getting 
in the shower, don’t feel like that is the only time you can try it.

The Purpose of This Technique

The symptoms of disease first appear on the skin. This organ absorbs a lot of toxins as 
it protects your body from harm. That's why it's important to dry brush the skin every few 
days or so. Brushing the skin dry is effective at removing old layers of skin and allowing 
the growth of new cells. If you have different skin issues, dry brushing might be able to 
help resolve them, though you should be careful if you have sensitive skin or skin 
wounds – definitely don’t brush over these wounds or burns until they have healed 
completely.

Detoxification

The skin is an organ that detoxifies harmful substances from the body. As you sweat, 
unwanted dirt and debris appear on its surface to be washed away. The skin removes a 
large amount of waste through sweat; however, a lot more toxins are absorbed through 
your skin every day. 

For clean, healthy skin, everyone is encouraged to shower daily and use cleansing 
products. You are also encouraged to take the additional step of dry brushing your skin 
regularly. This helps to remove the dead skin cells and toxic substances that reside on 
the top layers.

Restoration

When you remove accumulated layers of dead skin cells, you allow room for the growth 
of new skin. Dry brushing makes it easier for the body to produce new skin cells and 
repair damaged tissue.

Comforting Massage

Dry brushing is a soothing practice for many people. Some brushes have very soft 
bristles that are gentle on dry or sensitive skin. It is meant to be done gently to avoid 
damaging the skin. The skin is more likely to shed when it's dry, so it's best performed 
before or after a shower.

Some people have also seen positive effects with loose skin. If you are losing a large 
amount of weight and concerned about loose skin, try dry brushing every day to see if it 
makes a positive effect. 

