Skin Brushing

Skin brushing is stimulating, exfoliating, and detoxifying. 

“What is the largest organ in the body? What is one of the most important elimination organs in the body, playing a large role in daily detoxification? What organ receives a third of all the blood that is circulated in the body? When the blood is full of toxic materials, what organ will reflect this with problems? What organ is the last to receive nutrients in the body, yet the first to show signs of imbalance or deficiency? The answer for all is skin!

Brushing stimulates the skin and keeps the skin pores clear so that the body can perspire freely. This is important to health because if the pores get clogged and the body can’t perspire freely, the waste will back up. That backed up excess waste and toxins get trapped and become a burden to the skin, body and the other organs of elimination. Brushing your skin also stimulates oil glands that are in the second layer of skin, bringing this oil to the skin’s surface. This oil helps to protect the skin and increases the skin’s health, suppleness and elasticity. Skin brushing also stimulates blood circulation, balances fat distribution and increases nerve function throughout the skin organ.

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  EXTERNAL BENEFITS

· Exfoliates
· Eliminates dead skin cells
· Tightens skin (reduces appearance of cellulite)
· Helps with muscle tone
· Helps to more even distribute fat deposits
· Allows for better absorption of products
· Stimulates oil glands, and smoothes and softens the skin

  INTERNAL BENEFITS

· Stimulates elimination of cellular waste
· Aids in lymphatic drainage
· Increases circulation
· Improves metabolism
· Rejuvenates nervous system by stimulating nerve endings
· Helps the body’s natural detoxification process

It is best to dry brush in the morning to flush the body of metabolic waste created during the healing process of sleep. Dry brush daily or twice a day, prior to showering, when you are dry and your skin is free of oils or creams. Performing dry skin brushing before your shower or bath will help to stimulate your skin and wash away the flaked skin.  Always stroke towards your heart to best benefit your circulation.”

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