Dry Brushing

Besides starting the use of Young Living Essential Oils this summer, I also started doing something called "Dry Brushing" a couple times a week.  There are several reasons to do this.  It is so good for you and so easy to add to your regime!  

These are the top ten reasons you will want to go right out and buy one of these bad boys.

(I got mine on Amazon HERE.  Easy peasy.)

1. Dry Brushing reduces the appearance of cellulite.  Hello?!  If that isn't reason enough...

2. It helps with muscle tone.

3. It sheds dead skin cells.  

4. It helps with ingrown hairs.

5.  It helps skin absorb nutrients by eliminating clogged pores.

6. It increases circulation of lymphatic fluid and blood flow, circulating nutrients that you NEED!

7. It takes some pressure off kidneys to regulate water in the body -- excess water is secreted.

8.  It helps keep fat layer under skin thin.

9.  It rejuvenates the nervous system.

10. It feels really good!  When I do this before a shower, I get a tingly sensation all over.  Your skin is your largest organ -- it LIKES to be treated to a dry brush!

Here are some tips I read when I first started learning about this.  

-Some people think doing this at night or first thing in the morning is best because your skin may turn a little pink. I just tend to do it before my shower, whenever that may be.  The pinkness does not bother me.  You could also do this before a therapeutic bath, possibly using some essential oils?  

-Your skin must be 100% dry.

-Start at the ankles and work your way up towards your heart. Back towards belly; belly clockwise.  Arms above head down towards the heart.  Back of hand towards armpit. Scrub until skin pink from blood flow.  Use light, quick motions.

-Treatment is most beneficial at 3x a week.  If your skin is feeling raw or delicate, 2x a week.

-Follow with a nourishing body lotion ankles up towards heart.  This seems like a good time to use coconut oil (maybe with some more EOs!?).

-Drink some hot lemon water to jumpstart digestive system.

-Wash your brush in 10:1 water:bleach and air dry.  I have yet to do this. :-/