lymphatic body or dry skin brushing has been around for centuries. The Japanese vigorously rub their bodies with loofahs before bathing, the Cherokee Indians brush their skin with dried corn husks to enhance their skins beauty and the Comanche Indians are known to scrub their skin with sand.
Dry skin brushing combined with massage has been popular mainly amongst the Russians, Turks and Scandinavians. More recently it was recommended to patients by a Finnish Dr. and is still popular in Europeans spas and many cancer centers today.
The skin is the largest and most important organ of elimination, in fact a quarter of all toxins released from the body daily are through the skin. Dry skin brushing deals with the detoxification of the skin and when combined with massage, the benefits are greatly enhanced.
The technique I have developed involves using long flowing strokes and circular motions to as to be like a massage in itself. I hope you'll agree it's a lovely start to a treatment due to its stimulating and preparatory effect on the body and quietening effect on the mind.
The benefits of dry skin brushing before a massage ....
- Removes dead skin cells. Our skin is constantly renewing itself and dead skin cells can sometimes build up on the surface of our skin. Dry skin brushing removes this layer improving the skins health and ability to renewal. The skin is able to function more efficiently and so putting less burden on other organs of elimination. Essential oils used during massage are also more readily absorbed.
- Great for the skin. The exfoliating effect of dry skin brushing leaves the skin feeling silky soft as dead cells are shed. The skin feels tighter, more toned and it's appearance improved. The skin is less congested and swelling is reduced.
- De toxes the body. Dry brushing before the massage give the lymphatic system a good kick start! This has a detoxing effect on the whole body as toxins are released, thus improving overall health.
- Improves the appearance of cellulite. This may take up to 5 months but the dimpling effect commonly found on thighs and bums can be improved as trapped, toxic deposits of subcutaneous fat and fibrous tissue are gradually eliminated.
- Improves blood circulation. As well as increasing blood flow to the skin, dry skin brushing combined with massage acts as a great internal massage; thus nourishing our organs and keeping them healthy. Muscles are also repaired and kept healthy.
- Strengthens the immune system. By removing extra toxins from the skin and improving blood circulation the immune system is strengthened and risk of infection reduced. This is why dry skin brushing and massage are used in many holistic cancer centres. The lymph vessels are stimulated and toxic mucoid matter is drained into organs of elimination thus purifying the system.
- Tones the muscles by stimulating the nerve endings which cause individual muscle fibres to activate and move.
- Improves the function of the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin.
- Invigorates your whole body!
Enjoy! x
