Skin Brushing For Health and Beauty
by Janice Bird
When you see that person with gorgeous skin and a rosy glow, you automatically think of good health. Skin can be a strong indicator of a person’s health . As the largest organ of the body, the skin is a vital part of the body’s elimination process. One the best ways to aid the skin in this elimination process is dry skin brushing.
As our body attempts to rid itself of toxins and waste products, these substances can get trapped under the dead layers of skin. The white powder that comes off your skin while skin brushing is uric acid along with other waste products that comes out with perspiration. No cleansing product can wash the skin as clean as the new skin you have under the old. Removing this layer not only frees the build up of waste, but the massaging effect of the brushing action encourages the circulation of fluids through the lymphatic system. A healthy lymph systems improves immunity.
In Dr Bernard Jensen’s books, “ Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management ” and “You Can Master Disease,” he emphasizes the importance of skin brushing for optimum health. Some of the health benefits of skin brushing are:
- Helps digestion
- Stimulates circulation
- Cleans the lymph system
- Removes toxins
- Encourages cellular renewal
- And improves immune system
Now as far as beauty goes, A healthy body is a beautiful body. Those dry white flakes of skin that dull your complexion are dead skin cells that are attempting to slough off. But our first reaction is to get out the lotion and glue those little suckers back down. Before slathering on the lotion try skin brushing to remove the top dull, dead layer of skin as it will improve circulation giving your skin that rosy glow and it will encourage the regeneration of new cells. Many who skin brush regularly say that they no longer need to lotion their body.
Skin brushing helps the overall skin tone by strengthening and firming the tissue and increasing circulation. It aids in combating cellulite by firming the skin and removing toxins. Over time the legs, hips and buttocks become smoother.
Some women report perkier breasts with regular skin brushing as it firms the bustline. It can also help control that upper arm jiggle and is vitally important in any weight loss program because it help the skin’s elasticity and helps prevent skin sag. I’ve seen women well into their seventies see improvement in their skin with skin brushing. The benefits of skin brushing for beauty are:
- Tightens skin
- Removes toxins that could result in skin eruptions
- Smoothes cellulite
- Invigorates the body
- Results in glowing skin.
The technique is quite simple. Choose a natural bristle brush such as vegetable or boar, and brush in an upward motion from feet to head towards your heart. Start with the soles of your feet and work up. This will stimulate nerve endings and reflexology points. Then proceed up the legs, the buttocks, torso, arms and chest area. It is important to follow the lymphatic flow and gentle pumping ( by applying slight pressure for the count of three and released 3 times,) in the groin area, and under arms where lymph nodes are more numerous, will accelerate progress. Check out the chart below to see a brushing pattern for maximum lymphatic flow.
Skin Brushing should be done at least once a day on dry skin before a shower or bath. If not followed by a bath, you can rub the body down with a moist cloth or skin chamois after brushing. Some prefer a softer brush for the more delicate areas of the body and a firmer brush for areas that have tougher skin or cellulite. The brushing should take between 3 to 5 minutes depending on number of strokes done in each area. Three strokes for each area is recommended, but you may want to do more in the trouble areas.
As you incorporate skin brushing into your daily routine, you will begin to look forward to the experience and to the health and beauty benefits.
As our body attempts to rid itself of toxins and waste products, these substances can get trapped under the dead layers of skin. The white powder that comes off your skin while skin brushing is uric acid along with other waste products that comes out with perspiration. No cleansing product can wash the skin as clean as the new skin you have under the old. Removing this layer not only frees the build up of waste, but the massaging effect of the brushing action encourages the circulation of fluids through the lymphatic system. A healthy lymph systems improves immunity.
In Dr Bernard Jensen’s books, “ Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management ” and “You Can Master Disease,” he emphasizes the importance of skin brushing for optimum health. Some of the health benefits of skin brushing are:
- Helps digestion
- Stimulates circulation
- Cleans the lymph system
- Removes toxins
- Encourages cellular renewal
- And improves immune system
Now as far as beauty goes, A healthy body is a beautiful body. Those dry white flakes of skin that dull your complexion are dead skin cells that are attempting to slough off. But our first reaction is to get out the lotion and glue those little suckers back down. Before slathering on the lotion try skin brushing to remove the top dull, dead layer of skin as it will improve circulation giving your skin that rosy glow and it will encourage the regeneration of new cells. Many who skin brush regularly say that they no longer need to lotion their body.
Skin brushing helps the overall skin tone by strengthening and firming the tissue and increasing circulation. It aids in combating cellulite by firming the skin and removing toxins. Over time the legs, hips and buttocks become smoother.
Some women report perkier breasts with regular skin brushing as it firms the bustline. It can also help control that upper arm jiggle and is vitally important in any weight loss program because it help the skin’s elasticity and helps prevent skin sag. I’ve seen women well into their seventies see improvement in their skin with skin brushing. The benefits of skin brushing for beauty are:
- Tightens skin
- Removes toxins that could result in skin eruptions
- Smoothes cellulite
- Invigorates the body
- Results in glowing skin.
The technique is quite simple. Choose a natural bristle brush such as vegetable or boar, and brush in an upward motion from feet to head towards your heart. Start with the soles of your feet and work up. This will stimulate nerve endings and reflexology points. Then proceed up the legs, the buttocks, torso, arms and chest area. It is important to follow the lymphatic flow and gentle pumping ( by applying slight pressure for the count of three and released 3 times,) in the groin area, and under arms where lymph nodes are more numerous, will accelerate progress. Check out the chart below to see a brushing pattern for maximum lymphatic flow.
Skin Brushing should be done at least once a day on dry skin before a shower or bath. If not followed by a bath, you can rub the body down with a moist cloth or skin chamois after brushing. Some prefer a softer brush for the more delicate areas of the body and a firmer brush for areas that have tougher skin or cellulite. The brushing should take between 3 to 5 minutes depending on number of strokes done in each area. Three strokes for each area is recommended, but you may want to do more in the trouble areas.
As you incorporate skin brushing into your daily routine, you will begin to look forward to the experience and to the health and beauty benefits.
