Dry Brushing and Self Love
by Linda Andrews
Dry brushing is an ancient self-care practice used for centuries to improve skin health and promote overall wellbeing. But beyond glowing skin, dry brushing can also support your lymphatic health, nervous system, and sense of embodiment. When practiced with intention, it becomes more than a beauty ritual. It becomes a practice of self love.
What Is Dry Brushing?
Dry brushing involves using a natural-bristled brush to gently massage your skin in upward strokes toward the heart. The practice exfoliates dead skin cells, stimulates circulation, and supports lymphatic flow.
Benefits of Dry Brushing
1. Lymphatic Health
The lymphatic system helps your body remove toxins and waste. Unlike blood circulation, it has no pump. It relies on your movement, breath, and practices like dry brushing. Regular stimulation improves detoxification, reduces water retention, and strengthens immune function.
2. Wellbeing and Energy
The rhythmic motion of dry brushing calms the nervous system while also invigorating the body. Many people find it helps reduce stress and increase energy by boosting circulation and oxygen flow.
3. Embodiment and Self Love
Dry brushing creates intentional time to connect with your body. This simple act of caring for your skin fosters appreciation and presence. Over time, it can shift how you feel about yourself, strengthening confidence and body connection.
How to Dry Brush
Use a natural-bristled brush.
Start at your feet, brushing in gentle upward strokes toward your heart.
Move through legs, arms, back, and torso.
Be gentle, especially on sensitive areas.
Follow with a shower or bath to wash away dead skin.
For best results, dry brush in the morning. The combination of exfoliation, circulation, and intentional self-care helps you begin the day feeling more awake and aligned.
Why It Matters
Self-care is not just about surface rituals. When you approach practices like dry brushing with presence, they become tools for regulating your energy and connecting to yourself. These are the foundations of resilience, leadership, and clarity.
Start with small rituals that help you return to yourself.
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