Dry Brushing: Why you should start doing it now!
Wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow loves it and has sworn by it for years: Dry Brushing.
Dry brushing is a simple and effective method to elevate your skincare routine. Dry Brushing is not only considered a real cellulite killer but also an immune system booster. It is not just a trend but a centuries-old technique that makes your skin glow and offers numerous health benefits. Learn here what brush massage is all about and what to pay attention to.
By Eva Staudinger
What exactly is Dry Brushing?
When dry brushing, you use a natural bristle brush to gently stroke your dry skin. This brush can be equipped with either long, soft bristles or firmer bristles, depending on personal preference and desired intensity. The brush is moved in circular motions over the body, starting from the feet and moving upwards toward the heart.
The benefits of dry brushing:
- Improves blood circulation: Dry brushing stimulates blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to your skin cells. The result is improved skin health and a radiant complexion.
- Supports lymphatic drainage: Dry brushing helps stimulate lymph fluid and reduce congestion. This can help transport waste and toxins out of your body and strengthen the immune system.
- Removes dead skin cells: The gentle bristles of the dry brush help remove dead skin cells and impurities from the skin's surface. This promotes smooth and soft skin and allows better absorption of skincare products.
- Promotes detoxification: Dry brushing activates the skin and stimulates sweat glands. This can help eliminate toxins from your body and support natural detoxification.
- Reduces the appearance of cellulite: Regular dry brushing can improve the appearance of cellulite by increasing blood circulation and tightening connective tissue. This leads to smoother and firmer skin.
Instructions: How does a dry brushing massage work?
Start with dry skin and a natural bristle brush. Our recommendation is the Body Brush by Dr. Barbara Sturm, but any other natural bristle brush will also do the job here. Gently stroke your skin in circular motions, starting from the feet and working your way up. Be sure to avoid sensitive areas like the face and do not apply too much pressure to prevent irritation. After brushing, you can take a warm shower to wash off the dead skin cells, followed by a rich moisturizer to pamper your skin. I am a big fan of pure natural oils and can highly recommend the Ayurvedic Body Oil by Basium .
Application: How often and how long?
The best time for a full-body massage is in the morning, as it gets the circulation going and helps even the sleepiest morning grump start the day energized. How much time you spend on the full-body massage depends entirely on personal preference. However, you should plan at least five minutes for dry brushing to achieve lasting effects.
What are you waiting for? Grab your dry brush and let your skin shine!
About Eva:
Eva Staudinger is a German model signed with international agencies in New York, London, and Paris. With her many years of professional experience, skincare, beauty, and wellness are topics she engages with daily and with great enthusiasm. Business trips to New York, Sydney, or London allow her to always gain insight into the latest beauty trends, which she will then share with us as part of the SoSue Beauty section. In addition to her work as a model, the native of Bergisch Gladbach has also completed her bachelor's degree in economics at the University of Cologne. She has since relocated her base from the Rhineland to the north in Hamburg, where she lives with her boyfriend and where her German agency “PMA” is located. She regularly takes her followers on her Instagram account “evastaudinger” on her travels around the world and shares insights from her latest discoveries in beauty, wellness, and food – anyone interested is welcome to take a look.