Winter Skin Equals Dry Skin
It’s winter here in New England. With winter comes cold, snow and dry heat which leads to a common issue… winter dry skin.
You may already know about this little secret. Today I want to introduce to you the idea of dry skin brushing. It is an easy and inexpensive way to effectively assist in the elimination of toxins and dead, dry skin.
Some of the benefits include:
~Stimulates the lymph system (which carries the waste and toxins)
~Removes dead skin cells
~Boosts circulation
How to do:
~Use a soft, natural-bristle brush. You can pick one up inexpensively at CVS or the like. (If you don’t have one, you can try rolling up a cotton face cloth and using it instead.)
~Do before you bathe or shower.
~ Gently stroke your entire body, starting at the bottom of your feet and working your way up to your neck. ( I suggest avoiding the face). It’s very important to always stroke in the direction towards the heart, as this is the direction the lymph drain, as you can see in this photo.
~Shower or bathe as you regularly do.
Dry skin brushing is a great habit to introduce into your every day routine, but is especially beneficial during a detox.
”Look after your body, so that your soul is happy to dwell in it”.
Here’s to smooth skin,
