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How a drybrush is supposed to result in smoother skin
A dry brush should be able to promote blood circulation, among other things
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The massage with a dry brush should, among other things, strengthen the immune system and reduce cellulite. All information about the trend beauty tool.
Many people want smooth, radiant skin all over their body. As a rule, this requires, among other things, a healthy lifestyle and plenty of exercise. But: Massage with a dry brush should also be able to improve the complexion. Can this really work? And then does it have a visible effect? We have all the information about drybrushing.
Dry brush: what is it?
One Dry brush is a brush with mostly natural horse or wild boar hair bristles and often a wooden handle. Also vegan variants with natural bristles are now available to buy. They are available in small formats for the face, in larger ones (usually with a loop for the hand) for the body or also with handlein order to be able to reach the back easily. The brushes are also available for different skin types: for sensitive ones with softer bristles, for everyone else with normal ones.
The beauty tool is used for a brush massage at home. It should act as a cellulite treatment and, with the right technology, can promote blood circulation and lymph flow in the tissue. The dry brush can be used both for a dry massage and in the shower. When dry, the treatment is more intensive; water makes the massage a little gentler.
This is how the dry brush treatment works
When drybrushing, it is important not to press the tool too hard onto the skin. Better to work in gentle movements. For a dry massage, apart from the brush – as the name suggests – nothing else is needed: no oil or other additives. Only the right technique and about five to ten minutes a day:
- It is best to start at the point furthest from the heart: for a full-body massage, that is, on the feet. In using circular movements, brush gently from bottom to top and from right to left.
- Starting on the right leg, move the drybrush from the calf over the hollow of the knee, then over the thigh and bottom to the groin. An important lymph node is located here. Then repeat the whole thing on the left side.
- Then continue on the right hand: First, brush the back of the hand and walk over the outside of the arms up to the shoulder. Then continue from the hand inward to the armpit, where there is another important lymph node. Then do the repetition on the left.
- Next, brush your stomach in circular motions. If necessary, you can also treat the chest and back with a dry brush. You should avoid sensitive areas such as the nipples.
- After the massage, a shower is recommended to wash off any flakes of skin that may have loosened. Of course, you can also care for the skin afterwards, for example with a soothing one Moisturizer or an oil.
Massage for the face
The dry brush can also be used on the face. To do this, you should choose the small variant that is specially made for this game. You can treat the face with it two to three times a week for a few minutes and massage it in circular, gentle movements from the inside out. As on the body, dead skin cells and residues can be removed.
Benefits of a dry brush massage
As mentioned above, dry brushing is said to activate the blood circulation and the lymphatic system. It should also have other advantages:
- Remove toxins
- Strengthen the immune system (by activating the lymphatic system, which fights bacteria)
- Prevent stretch marks
- Improve cellulite
- Reduce wrinkles
It is certain that treatment with a harder brush has a peeling effect and can stimulate blood circulation. Dead skin cells are removed and the skin becomes softer afterwards. In addition, the intensive treatment opens clogged pores and pimples on the décolleté or back can thus be prevented. Such a dry brush massage is also good for the circulation. However, it is questionable whether there is a visible effect against cellulite. In addition to regular massages, this certainly also requires a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. In addition, the massage with a dry brush should even be able to resolve lymphedema (water retention in adipose tissue) with regular treatment. If you should suffer from it, it is best to speak to your doctor beforehand and get advice.
What do I have to consider when dry brushing?
Since some drybrushes are very hard, they can irritate sensitive skin. It is therefore important that you do the massage without applying a lot of pressure. You should also observe how your skin reacts after the massage: If it is red and irritated for a long time, you should either use a softer brush or brush a little more carefully. In addition, care with a cream without skin-irritating substances, such as perfumes, is recommended. Aloe vera can also have a cooling and calming effect.
You should also avoid dry brushing or speak to a dermatologist before using the tool in the following cases:
- for wounds or rashes on the arms, legs or face
- after a shave or waxing
- after a chemical peel on the face
- for very dry and sensitive skin
- for acne
- for other skin diseases such as psoriasis, rosacea or neurodermatitis
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