Beauty tool
How a dry brush should lead to smooth skin
The massage with a dry brush should be able to strengthen the immune system and reduce cellulite. All information about the trend beauty tool.
Many want a smooth, radiant skin all over the body. As a rule, a healthy lifestyle and a lot of movement are needed. But: The massage with a dry brush should also be able to improve the complexion. Can that really work? And then does it have a visible effect? We have all information about the dry brush.
Dry brush: what is it?
One Is a brush with mostly natural horse or wild boar hair bristles and often a wooden handle. Also is now available. They are available in in larger ones (mostly with a loop for the hand) for the body or also to be able to reach the back well. The brushes are also available for different skin types: for sensitive with softer bristles, for everyone else with normal.
The beauty tool is used for the brush massage at home. For example, it should act as cellulite treatment and, with the right technique, promote blood circulation and lymph flow in the tissue. The dry brush can be used for both a dry massage and in the shower. In the dry state, the treatment is more intense, through water the massage becomes a little gentler.
Anyone who tends to treat under the shower or in the bathtub can also use an electric brush for the body,. It has a similar effect to a dry brush and is intense due to the sound movement. It is made of silicone.
This is how treatment with the dry brush works
It is important when brush brushes not to press the tool too tightly on the skin. Prefer to work in gentle movements. For the drying massage, nothing more is needed apart from the brush – as the name suggests – nothing more: no oil or other additives. Only the right technology and about five to ten minutes a day:
- It is best to start at the point that is most away from the heart: with a full body massage on your feet. In Circular movements now brush gently from the bottom to top and from right to left.
- Starting on the right leg, move the dry brush from the calf over the knee, then over the thigh and the buttocks to the bar. An important lymph hub is located here. Then repeat the whole thing on the left.
- Then it goes on in the right hand: First you brush the back of your hand and go up the outer side of the arms up to the shoulder. Then continue the whole thing inwards to the armpit, where there is another important lymph node. Then the repetition on the left.
- Next, brush your stomach in circular movements. You can also treat the chest and back with the dry brush if necessary. You should save sensitive areas such as the nipples.
- After the massage, a shower is recommended to wash off any dissolved skin cells directly. Of course you can also maintain the skin afterwards, for example with a soothing Or an oil.
Massage for the face
The dry brush can also be used for the face. To do this, you should choose the small variant that is specially made for this game. You can treat the face with it two to three times a week for a few minutes and massage in a circular, gentle movements from the inside out. Like on the body, it can also be removed dead skin cells and residues.
Advantages of a dry brush massage
As written above, the dry brush should activate the blood circulation and the lymphatic system. In addition, it should have further advantages:
- Ride toxins
- Strengthen the immune system (by activating the lymphatic system that combats bacteria)
- Prevent pregnancy strips
- Improve cellulite
- Reduce folds
It is certain that treatment with a harder brush has a peeling effect and can stimulate blood circulation. Dead skin cells are removed and the skin then becomes softer. In addition, the intensive treatment opens clogged pores and pimples of cleavage or back can be prevented. A dry brush massage is also good for the circulation. It is questionable whether there is a visible effect against cellulite. In addition to regular massages, you will certainly need a healthy diet and a lot of movement. In addition, the massage with a dry brush with regular treatment should even be able to solve lymphedema (water retention in the adipose tissue). If you speak, you should suffer from it, preferably before with your family doctor and get advice.
What do I have to consider when brush brushes?
Since some dry brushes are very hard, they can irritate sensitive skin. It is therefore important that you exert the massage without much pressure. You should also see how your skin reacts to the massage: If it has been red and irritated for a long time, you should either use a softer brush or brush a little more carefully. In addition, the care with a cream without skin -irritating fabrics, such as perfumes, is recommended. Aloe vera can also be cooling and calming.
In the following cases, you should also do without dry brushes or speak to a dermatologist before using the tool:
- for wounds or rashes on the arms, legs or face
- After shaving or waxing
- After a chemical peeling on the face
- With very dry and sensitive skin
- In acne
- In other skin diseases such as psoriasis, pink or neurodermatitis
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Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
