Skin Brushing for Health and Beauty

Our skin is the biggest organ of elimination that we have, in fact we get rid of more than 1lb a day in waste products through our sweat glands and pores. If our elimination is poor then the toxins become trapped in the system. One of the major factors in poor elimination is that the skin is being clogged with dead cells. Regular exfoliation is needed to keep these pores open and one of the simplest and cheapest ways to do this through regular dry brushing. The action of the brush stimulates the lymph and blood circulation and removes impurities from beneath the surface of the skin. This helps keep your pores clear, and as the bristles work directly on the lymph vessels and capillaries, you are stimulating the circulation so that toxins can be easily expelled through the pores.

When you brush daily you will see improvements in your skin texture, digestion and general energy levels. Because you are always brushing upwards you are also encouraging the flow of blood towards the heart and this is where the majority of lymphatic nodes are. In this way you are therefore improving the lymphatic drainage to your whole system and a sluggish lymphatic system can be the cause of many common ailments.

Many practitioners will advise dry skin brushing as the best start to any new health regime. It is a vital part of any colon-cleansing programme and as well as its acknowledged health benefits it may help prevent premature ageing, brings a sense of well being and energy as the blood and oxygen supply to the body is stimulated.

Dry skin brushing is suitable for everyone unless they have broken skin, eczema, psoriasis or varicose veins. The right brush is essential and Simply Nature has the perfect one that has sufficiently hard natural bristle to produce the necessary stimulating effect.

Dry skin brushing may also assist in a Cellulite regime.