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The Benefits of Skin Brushing
To begin the daily practice of brushing your skin, you will need a body brush that has natural bristles. Skin brushing is best done right before a bath or a shower.
Many detox programs suggest or use skin brushing as a part of their program. Skin brushing helps to stimulate blood and lymph flow and helps to eliminate toxins from the body.
The benefits of brushing your skin are:
* Removes dead skin cells
* Rejuvenates and helps to regenerate new skin cells
* Stimulates blood and helps lymph drainage
* Helps to eliminate toxins from the body and skin
* Helps combat cellulite
* Creates a smooth, vibrant and healthy skin
I recommend the following technique:
Remove all of your clothing and sit in a comfortable position. Begin by brushing the sole of one of your feet and brush upwards. Move further along towards your ankle and lower leg. Then do the same on the other foot, ankle and leg.
Now stand up and begin to brush your upper legs and your buttocks. Move the brush in an upward motion (towards your heart). Now brush your back, if you cannot reach all of your back you can use a towel by rubbing your back with the towel (make sure that the towel is dry).
Now brush your arms and hands in an upward motion. Then begin to rub your stomach very gently in a circular motion (preferably in a clockwise direction) and do the same with your breast area. Now brush your neck and upper chest in a more downward motion, towards the heart. Gently brush your face (including your ears). You are now ready to take a shower or bath.
