The Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing

Dry Skin Brushing: A Simple Ritual for Healthier Skin
 

🌟 For my detailed interview on the program This Week in America, with host Ric Bratton, on The ABCs of Dry Skin Brushing Like a Pro, please click HERE

🌟 For my comprehensive info on how to detoxify your body from head to toe in my interview Whole-Body Detoxification & Rejuvenation on This Week in America, click HERE.
 

As someone with a desire to keep my skin youthful and vibrantly healthy as I grow older, exfoliating is a non-negotiable practice for me. I love a good body scrub and use high quality ones occasionally. However, my real insider beauty secret that I want to share with you (in addition to Red Light Therapy and Infrared Sauna Therapy) is dry skin brushing at least once a week. If you’re one of those people who might associate dry brushing as only hype — or as something only done in Los Angeles — and with minimal science behind it, read on. In reality, dry brushing is far less woo-woo than it may seem to you now and so worth embracing in your lifestyle to amp up your self-care home routine.

Dry brushing is a centuries-old Ayurvedic practice believed to awaken the skin and move what’s often called “stagnant energy,” which, in practical terms, refers to sluggish circulation and lymphatic flow. Dermatologists, on the other hand, view it as a straightforward exfoliating technique that removes dead skin cells, and note that the gentle pressure may also support healthy circulation and lymphatic movement. When done regularly, dry brushing can make skin look firmer and more toned due to increased blood flow to the treatment area. And oh, by the way, I have also seen it work miracles on helping people to reduce their extra, unwanted tummy fat.

Getting Started

Before you overdo it or grab a brush with stiff, scratchy bristles, there are a few, quick pointers to remember, in case you wanted to start today before listening to my interview. Over-exfoliating can damage the skin barrier, making it vulnerable to environmental irritants and causing sensitivities. It can weaken the deeper layers, cause oxidative stress, and create inflammation, which is the precursor to aging. Gentle exfoliation can refine texture, balance oil production, and support deeper nourishment. The goal is not to force aggressive cell turnover, but to maintain a healthy, resilient skin barrier. Not all dry brushes are created equal. Quality and firmness vary, and it is important to find one that fits your needs. Do not purchase based on price, but on the softness and quality of the bristles as I discuss in the attached interview.

For more Info

As mentioned above, on the program This Week in America with host Ric Bratton, I explain in detail the ABCs of Dry Skin Brushing, including all of the real benefits, how to dry brush correctly, the best tools to get you started, where on your body you should not dry brush, why it’s essential to dry brush when on a detox program, and much more.

You will find more info about dry brushing, detox, rejuvenation, circulation, and vibrant healthy living — physically, mentally, and spiritually — in my books A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with SuperFoods & Healthy Living Extras, my faith-based holistic health book WIRED FOR HIGH-LEVEL WELLNESS and UPLIFTED: 12 Minutes to More Joy, Faith, Peace, Kindness & Vitality. 
 

You’ll find the links for the books’ info pages and my favorite healthy living products HERE.