Beauty

How to care for your skin with dry brushing?

You may have heard of dry brushing or dry body brushes. But do you really know what it's for? Also known as "gharshana", dry brushing is one of the rituals of the age-old tradition of Ayurvedathat gentle medicine from India. Using synthetic or natural bristles and a very specific technique, dry brushing is recognized for its many benefits, including the ability to boost your body's energy in the morning, or detoxify you in the evening before a bath. To help you better understand this technique, we've prepared a short guide to taking care of your body with dry brushing.

Who can benefit from dry brushing?

You might think that using a dry-brush on your body is only for dry, sensitive skin. Think again: dry brushing is suitable for all skin types! For example, ourotre Dry Body Brush Oh My Cream Skincare detoxifies and exfoliates thanks to its vegan bristles, ideal for all skin types.

What are the benefits of dry brushing?

We can only recommend this age-old tradition, which provides multiple benefits for both for your well-being as well as for the aesthetic benefits it brings. In fact, just a few minutes a day of dry brushing are enough to reduce the sensation of heavy legs and eliminate dead skin cells. Have you ever heard oflymphatic drainage" ? Using a dry brush stimulates your lymphatic system, helping to eliminate toxins and improve the immune system. Last but not least, dry brushing firms your skin tissue and helps prevent stretch marks and cellulite. prevent stretch marks and cellulite.

How to use a dry brush

Dry brushing is always done from the bottom up. On dry skin, gently brush your body from your feet to your knees, then up to your thighs, and do the same from your wrists to your shoulders. Finally, use circular movements on the chest and upper back. Repeat these movements for 5 to 10 minutes a day. Once the body has been brushed, take a shower (preferably not too hot) to remove dead cells, then moisturize with a body lotion or nourishing oil.Text

How can you incorporate dry brushing into your skincare routine?

Dry brushing is the perfect part of your daily routine for taking care of your bodywithout spending an hour in the bathroom. In the morning, a dry brush wakes up your body. In the evening, on the contrary, brushing gives you a moment of relaxation. Beneficial all year round, brushing in winter warms your body. You can also dry-brushdry brushing before sport to warm up your muscles and after training to combat muscle fatigue and limit muscle soreness. After dry brushing, we recommend using gentle skin care products and moisturizing your skin. After a few days' use, you'll already notice the difference.