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You’ll want to add dry brushing to your daily ritual for a quick and effortless way to get radiant, soft skin. But, incredible skin is only one of the many benefits of dry brushing. Here’s why dry brushing will soon become the favorite part of your beauty routine.
Dry brushing is a 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic ritual that’s seen a recent resurgence in the beauty world.
So why all the interest?
Dry brushing helps exfoliate, resulting in soft, glowing skin. The stiff bristles help slough off the dead skin cells which otherwise give your skin a dull appearance and rougher texture. After, you’re left with brighter and more radiant skin. The practice also promotes blood flow and improved circulation. Similar to pinching your cheeks to give your face a rosy hue, sweeping a dry brush over your skin creates a youthful, flushed glow. Plus, increased circulation is always a bonus during those cold, Minnesota winter months!
Dry brushing stimulates your nervous system, leaving you feeling invigorated. If you’re feeling sluggish in the mornings, dry brushing can help you wake up and provide that much-needed extra energy boost.
You’ll find dry brushing also allows for better absorption in the skin by removing clogged pores. So that moisturizer you spent a fortune on? The moisturizer, lotion, and other products will readily get absorbed, giving your skin that enviable, velvety smooth feel.
Dry brushing also allows for better absorption in the skin.
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However, a couple of purported benefits of dry brushing have been met with skepticism.
One belief is dry brushing helps move your lymphatic system. Your lymphatic system, (in the most simplified terms) is a network that helps rid your body of toxins. The lymphatic system transports lymph, a fluid comprised of white blood cells, which helps fight off infections and other unwanted intruders in your body. While movement and exercise are proven to effectively move the lymphatic system, there’s disagreement if dry brushing has the same significant impact.
Dry brushing’s other claim to fame is that the practice will diminish cellulite. While studies are scarce to confirm dry brushing’s cellulite-reducing power, dry brushing does help to temporarily plump up the skin and increase light reflect
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